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Daniel TJ International Correspondent Tokyo, Japan

How I Stopped "Winging It" in Global Meetings and Started Owning the Room

You ever walk into a Zoom call with people from three different countries, and suddenly you're second-guessing everything—how you're sitting, whether you're talking too much, or if your "sure, that sounds good" just offended someone in Germany? Yeah. That was my life for a while.

I’ve been in the international business world for years—managing M&A, collaborating with overseas teams, the whole deal. On paper, I was doing fine. But inside, I knew something was off. I wasn’t bad at communication, but I felt like I was always playing catch-up when things got cross-cultural. Meetings would feel awkward, messages would get lost in translation (literally and culturally), and sometimes I just didn’t know how to read the room. Especially when the "room" was a screen with six faces and no body language to go on.

That’s when I found the Simulation Business Communication Training from TheJEGroup!. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought, “Do I really have time for a training course right now?” But it turns out, this wasn’t just another webinar with buzzwords and bullet points.

The Wake-Up Call

It hit me during a presentation to a potential Asian partner last year. I was laying out a financial roadmap—confident in the numbers, proud of the plan—but I could feel the vibe on the other end shift. Blank expressions, polite nods, no questions. Later, I found out I’d come across as too aggressive, too direct. Totally missed the tone.

That’s when I realized: This wasn’t about language anymore. It was about style, context, cultural cues. I needed to level up—fast.

Training Like It's the Real Deal

The simulation course wasn’t about memorizing phrases or practicing awkward role plays. It dropped me into real-world scenarios. Like, I had to lead an international strategy meeting where the participants acted like real stakeholders—with different styles, priorities, and even time zones.

There was a moment in one exercise where I was trying to push a decision forward, and one of the team members (from a simulated Japanese firm) kept deflecting. I was getting frustrated—until the trainer paused and pointed out that the person wasn’t rejecting my idea… they were signaling discomfort in a very cultural, very nuanced way. Boom. Lightbulb.

Not Just About Me

Something else changed too: my idea of teamwork.
Coming from a Western background, I was used to the “step up and take charge” model. But the training showed me how different cultures value consensus, listening, and… just slowing the heck down.

Instead of being the loudest voice, I started listening better. Reading the flow. Supporting others in meetings instead of competing for the lead. That mindset shift? Game-changer.

Business English With Real-World Grit

Let’s not forget the language side. I’ve always been pretty solid with English (I mean, I am a native speaker), but Business English across borders? That’s a different animal.
The training sharpened how I speak in those settings—more clarity, more tact, less fluff. Things like:

• “May I propose an alternative?” instead of “Here’s a better idea…”

• “I understand your concern” before jumping into a rebuttal.

• Using silence strategically. (Yes, even that!)

The Results? Worth Every Minute.

Since finishing the course, I’ve been in high-stakes talks with partners from Germany, Singapore, and Japan—and I feel solid. I walk in knowing how to set the tone, read the flow, and make my point without stepping on toes.

In fact, we just closed a joint venture with a German partner I met through one of those cross-border initiatives. And one of the reasons they mentioned for choosing us?
“Your team communicated clearly and respectfully from day one.”

I can’t tell you how good that felt.

Final Thought

If you’re like I was—juggling global roles, doing your best, but secretly wondering if you're missing something—this kind of training is more than helpful. It’s transformational.

I went in expecting a few tips.
I walked out with a new toolkit, a better mindset, and a serious boost in confidence.

Honestly?
It’s one of the best investments I’ve made in my professional life.

So if you’re reading this with a cup of coffee and a packed calendar ahead—take it from me:
You can get better at this.
And when you do, doors open.

See you on the global stage.

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