My name is Jeff O’Dea and I support Japanese staff working in global companies to develop the growth mindset needed to communicate more effectively in English. With my group training and personalised coaching, staff can improve their communication skills, reduce their hesitation and unlock their potential to speak up, and add value to their English interactions. In the process, they can also then add value to their colleagues, their team, and their company.
JEFF INSPIRES GROWTH
“Jeff’s work has been a vital turbo-charger for my team’s ability to connect, learn, inspire and deliver insight. The difference between before and after is dramatic.”
Tom Roberts. Head of Japan- Neurology Patient Value Unit UCB, Inc.
“Interacting with Jeff is highly rewarding on both a personal and a professional level.”
Marie Pierre Hellio Le Graverand-Gastineau.
Director and Executive Officer of Pharmaceutical Development, Pfizer Japan
“Jeff always strives to understand our business, understand individual needs, and provide customized education.”
Yu Ichige. Head of Clinical Operations Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Bristol-Myers Squibb
JEFF INSPIRES CHANGE
“Jeff has provided presentation workshops at Astellas
since 2015 and his training is always very highly rated.”
Utane Matsukawa
Senior Manager, Planning, Astellas Learning Institute, Asellas Pharma Inc.
“Jeff has the ability and passion to develop both your skills and mind-set, to help you achieve your goals.”
Toshiki Maeda.
Clinical Protocol Manager, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Company, New Jersey USA.
“Jeff’s positive attitude and encouragement to approach life with passion, really influenced me, not only in all areas of my work, but in my relationship with friends and family and those in my wider community.”
Shiho Sugiura. Development & Clinical Alliance Management. Pfizer Japan
“Jeff’s support and advice for my presentation in Singapore helped me greatly in terms of creating a clear message for my audience.”
Hiroaki Ishii, President, Ishii Iron Works. Tokyo, Japan
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COVID UPDATE
Training and coaching is now being conducted creatively and energetically online via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
In office training is possible if requested.
WHY WORK WITH JEFF?
Jeff gets results
He gets his trainees talking, presenting and communicating instantly, he reduces their hesitation to speak up, as they quickly learn to ‘Take Action’ repeatedly.
He makes learning fun.
His training is dynamic, active and engaging, Trainees are almost always on their feet, moving, speaking learning. They leave with a smile every time.
Jeff provides endless, creative opportunities to improve.
He makes sure trainees receive lots of real, yet interesting, interactive business style opportunities to communicate and develop. Jeff makes his own materials and customizes these to the needs of each person or group he works with.
Jeff encourages and challenges.
He guides people to step out of their comfort zones. Brene Brown says. “You can choose comfort or you can choose growth, but you cannot choose both.” Jeff helps people realise that they may not feel courageous, but by taking small, consistent steps, and by creating the habit of taking action, confidence grows, skills develop and value is added.
He follows up.
Following each session, Jeff’s trainees will often receive a detailed email summarizing the key learnings that were covered. These messages encourage further growth and development.
Jeff focuses on connection, not perfection.
Trainees need to learn that successful communication requires an authentic approach. Global colleagues want to hear the voices of their Japanese partners now. This means Japanese staff must speak up now. To achieve this, perfection is not necessary, instead honesty and authentic connection is vital.
Jeff has a wealth of experience.
Jeff has worked in Japan as an educator for over 30 years. He has worked with many Global Companies during this time in his capacity as a coach, trainer, consultant, presenter and educator.
Jeff connects and relates
As a husband, and father of 3 boys, Jeff knows what it means to be a working parent. He knows the struggles to achieve work life balance, and the effort it takes to make an impact in business. He has a wealth of real life experiences that allow him to connect, to relate, and to empathize with the real life issues faced by Japanese staff, of all ages.
Corporate Training Courses
Assertiveness Training
“My staff are too shy when speaking with their global colleagues in meetings and teleconferences. They need to reduce hesitation and participate more confidently.” Manager at a Global Company in Tokyo. I can assist your staff to become more confident, proactive and dynamic communicators.
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Presentation Training
“My staff have no impact or passion when making a presentation, they don’t know how to connect to their audience and their Power Point slides are too busy and too confusing.” Manager at a Global Company in Tokyo.I can help your staff overcome these issues. They will learn to make presentations that have greater Impact, Connection and Energy.
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Executive Coaching
Jeff can provide person to person training to support you or your team. This training is designed to meet the individual needs of each executive. Jeff can help the executive build confidence, explore high performance habits and develop executive presence so he or she can continue to add value
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