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The FocusCore Podcast — 101 episodes
Growing Global Brands in Japan: What Headquarters Gets Wrong with Per Rasmussen
No Nonsense Job searching for the Japan Executive
Unlocking Explosive Growth: Strategies with Steve Bleistein
Navigating Business Longevity and Leadership in Japan with Ernest Higa
Market Entry Challenges and Leadership Solutions in Japan with Jonathan Cant
Telling the Truth: Journalism, Creativity, and Stories Beyond Borders with Yuri Kageyama
Leading Talent Innovations in Japan with Matt Best
From Corporate to Entrepreneur in Japan with Naomi Takase(Washimi)
Transforming HR Practices in Japan with Brent Conkle & Dan Ring
Navigating Japan's FinTech Landscape with Pieter Franken
Business Transformation Journey and Sustainability in Japan with Paul Beddie
FocusCore New Year Reflections and Predictions <2026>
Winter Re-release #3 - Driving DHL’s Growth and Leadership in Japan with Karsten Michaelis
Winter Re-release #2 - Strategic Finance and Business Transformation in Japan with Taisuke Yoshida
Winter Re-release #1 - Balancing Performance and Wellness with Menya Hinga
B2B Marketing Innovation in Japan with Robert Heldt
Driving DHL’s Growth and Leadership in Japan with Karsten Michaelis
Bridging Global Recruitment Gaps in Japan with Damian Rhodes
FP&A Transformation in Japanese Corporations with Chie Ikegawa
Exploring Cross-Cultural Leadership and some Rock’n Roll with Andrew Silberman
Strategic Finance and Business Transformation in Japan with Taisuke Yoshida
Summer Re-release #4 - The Nuances of Effective Marketing in Japan, with Ricardo Tasca
Summer Re-release #3 - Japan's Recruitment Challenges and Opportunities: An Interview with Roop Kaistha
Summer Re-release #2 - Managing Global Operations with Scott Smalley from DSV Japan
Summer Re-release #1 - Leadership and Business Mastery in Japan, with Dr. Greg Story
Exploring Coaching and Leadership with Cory McGowan
Balancing Performance and Wellness with Menya Hinga
Leadership in the Heart of Japan: An Interview with Loïc Pecondon-Lacroix
Navigating Leadership Changes in Japan with Carlo La Porta
AI and PR Tech Innovations: An Interview with Dan Nestle
The Generational Shift in Japanese Rugby: An Interview with Makoto Tosa
Startup Ecosystem and Corporate Innovation in Japan with Tim Romero
Japan's Recruitment Challenges and Opportunities: An Interview with Roop Kaistha
Mindfulness and the Art of Corporate Wellness in Japan with Misha Yurchenko
Leadership and Business Mastery in Japan, with Dr. Greg Story
The Nuances of Effective Marketing in Japan, with Ricardo Tasca
Developing Successful Leaders in Japan, with Paul Dupuis
Japan Talent Trends 2025 Revealed!
Pushing the Boundaries of Biotechnology with Arjuna Kumarasuriyar from Illumina
Bringing Big Retail Food Brands to Japan, with Paul Kraft
How Media & Marketing are Evolving in Japan, with John Flanagan
Creating Thriving & Inclusive Organizational Cultures, with Sanae Endo
Strategic Leadership for Business Growth with Timothy Connor from Synnovate
Managing Global Operations with Scott Smalley from DSV Japan
Summer Re-release #4 - Turning the Tables and Interviewing Dr. David Sweet, with guest host Simon Jelfs
Summer Re-release #3 - Demystifying Corporate Boards in Japan, with Catherine O’Connell
Summer Re-release #2 - Fearless Innovation as a Business Leader in Japan, with Hideo Goto
Summer Re-release #1 - Listening to the Market with Ashley Harvey
Empowering Japanese Teams, with Marie & Sandrine from Lemon Boost
Make More Impact with Less Effort, with Helen Iwata
Establishing a New Business Entity in Japan as a Foreigner, with Jan Babatz
Demystifying Japan's Recruitment Landscape, with David Chong
Making Sustainable Change a Reality for Japanese Corporates with Heather Prosser
Improving Your Recruitment Pipeline & Processes, with Tyson Batino
Fearless Innovation as a Business Leader in Japan, with Hideo Goto
Turning the Tables and Interviewing Dr. David Sweet, with guest host Simon Jelfs
Innovation & Leadership in the Automotive Industry, with Magnus Hansson
Data Sovereignty & Social Media Disruption with Steve Pang
Demystifying Corporate Boards in Japan with Catherine O’Connell
Listening to the Market with Ashley Harvey
FocusCore New Year Reflections and Predictions
RECAST: How to hire A-player candidates using the Topgrading interview methodology
RECAST: Unlocking the keys to hiring the right HR Director in Japan
RECAST: Business in Japan 101 - for APAC and Global Business Leaders
RECAST: 5 Steps to Finding a Job with David Sweet
Employer Branding with Brad Corbet from Motionworks
How to hire a Talent Acquisition Professional
Joris Berkhout & Felicien Dumas from JLL Japan
Hiring for Difficult Positions in Japan
RECAST: How to go from an Accountant to Business Partner with Jonathan Cant
RECAST: Why leading up is critical to your career success
RECAST: Diving into Diversity and Inclusion with Yuta Hasumi, Ikigai Authentic
AI disruption: Navigating the future of recruitment with Jason De Luca, Smart Partners
Driving sustainability and innovation at tesa tape with Thomas Gassner
Exploring the latest recruitment trends in Japan, with Simon Jelfs
Business in Japan 101 - for APAC and Global Business Leaders
The art of negotiation with Eelco Modderman, The Gap Partnership
Pivoting your way to a fulfilling career with Hiroki Kosugi, TransPerfect
Exploring Retail Transformation and Tech Trends in Japan with Pascal Gerbert-Gaillard, SES-imagotag
Unlocking the keys to hiring the right HR Director in Japan with David Sweet
Will the Great Resignation hit Japan? A conversation with Simon Jelfs
Internal career development versus external career development featuring Hisato Wakaizumi
3 Sins of Hiring Executives in Japan and how to avoid them with David Sweet
Fundraising in Japan with Knights in White Lycra Co-Founder, Rob Williams
Why leading up is critical to your career success with David Sweet
Journey from Accountant to Business Partner with Jonathan Cant, Executive Consultant, FocusCore Japan
The art of storytelling in finance with Nina Michels-Kim, Institute of Management Accountants
What do tennis coaching and recruitment have in common? A chat with Hisato Wakaizumi
Landing your business in Japan with Sam Barker
The challenges of managing local and regional stakeholders in Japan with Jonathan Cant, Executive Consultant
Finding the power base in Japanese companies with David Sweet
5 Steps to Finding a Job with David Sweet
Diving into Diversity and Inclusion with Yuta Hasumi, Ikigai Authentic
Talent Acquisition for the luxury brand industry with Naomi Takase, LVMH Japan
World-class learning and development with William Nealy Jr.
Recruitment ‘Hacks’ with Andrew Hankinson of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Japan
How to hire A-player candidates using the Topgrading interview methodology
Recruitment in Japan with Supply Chain Wayne™ AKA Wayne Yoshida, Talent Acquisition Manager at Maersk
Bear dancing and coaching with Cory McGowan, Coach and Founder of Adventure Partner
Innovation is key with Hideo Goto, Henkel Beauty Care Japan
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