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William Reed Samurai Walk Innovabuzz Podcast 296

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Ikigai from the Perspective of a Renaissance Samurai

How to Pledge, Pursue, Present and Profit from Your Passions

Learn how to Avoid Distraction and Stay Focussed Under Pressure

Meet William Reed: Renaissance Samurai and Passion Coach

Japanese Calligraphy Shodo with the 10th Ranked Master of Shodo William Reed

MUDITA Show Me Shodo Zoomcast (in Japanese)

Arts Dynamics #3: Journey of a Renaissance Samurai

Edge of Japan: with OrientaRhythm (in Japanese)

Zen Buddhism and Japanese Calligraphy: Shodo with Master William Reed
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East Meets West: Business Lessons in Ethics from the World of the Samurai

​The Art of Nanba Walking with Japanologist William Reed


The Way of the Modern Samurai

Fast and Easy to Book William Reed as a Guest on Your Show

Walk Your Talk Mentor William Reed

Call +81 (0)80-6557-0023, send email to reedwill@mac.com, or TEXT +81 (0)80-6557-0023.

William lives in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, which is Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

Drawing on the Wisdom and Disciplines of Samurai Culture, I help people in their quest for self mastery. 

Renaissance Samurai | Bilingual Japanologist | World Class Speaking Coach | Professor of Japanese Liberal Arts | Professional Calligrapher | TEDx Speaker | Television and Radio Commentator | Aikido 8th-dan | Shodo 10th-dan

► WHAT I DO: I help Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Artists draw on the Wisdom and Disciplines of Samurai Culture applied in a contemporary context… WITHOUT the barriers of language, time, accessibility, guidance, or gender.

► HOW I DO IT: I provide experiences, virtual events, lecture-demonstrations, and individual coaching online applying Samurai Wisdom to business, drawing on nearly 50 years mastering Samurai Arts, and close association with Masters of Zen and Japanese Culture.

► WHY IT WORKS: My long journey can lead to your short path moving from Mystery to Mastery. It is commonly assumed that years of deep practice are required to master an art or craft. However, there is a way to accelerate learning and enhance performance if you have a good coach and focus on the RIGHT things. 

50 Word Bio:
Renaissance Samurai William Reed draws on nearly 50 years of experience with Japanese Culture, helping Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Artists draw on the Wisdom and Disciplines of Samurai Culture applied in a contemporary context… WITHOUT the barriers of language, time, accessibility, guidance, or gender.

100 Word Bio:
Renaissance Samurai William Reed draws on nearly 50 years of experience with Japanese Culture, helping Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Artists draw on the Wisdom and Disciplines of Samurai Culture applied in a contemporary context… WITHOUT the barriers of language, time, accessibility, guidance, or gender. 

Learn Samurai Secrets for Leadership through Presence of Mind. 
​The Samurai practiced posture with presence, centred and relaxed, balanced in thought and action, demonstrating mastery of mind and body, and embodiment of their virtues. This was cultivated through martial arts, tea ceremony, and calligraphy. These can be emulated through wisdom stories and simple exercises, which in fact are still practiced by many people in Japanese society.


Link to William's Media One Sheet

Interview Questions:

My journey mastering the Japanese language and Samurai disciplines in Japan, and translating my experience into practical applications:


  • Why did you decide to go to Japan and dedicate your life to learning the language and culture?
  • What obstacles did you face?
  • What were some of your biggest challenges, and how did you overcome them?
  • What books helped you most along the way?
  • Which people inspired and helped you get where you are?
  • When and how did you decide to share your knowledge?
  • What obstacles do you face in the current crisis of COVID 19?
  • What have you learned that keeps you optimistic?
  • How do you help other people overcome the barriers of language, time, accessibility, guidance, or gender to learn Samurai wisdom and discipline?
  • What are your concerns for our future that you can address?
  • What can happen in terms of big results when people get this right?
  • How can we get started right now?
    (https://www.pickmybrain.world/profiles/william-reed)​

Practical and Tactical Questions 

  • What path did you take to become a Renaissance Samurai and Genius Entrepreneur Mentor?
  • Why do you do this work in the first place?
  • What is the best Samurai wisdom you’ve ever read about maintaining youth and longevity?
  • Can you give examples of how Japanese still practice today elements from their Samurai past, and how this can be applied outside Japan?
  • Because of the challenges of the COVID 19 Pandemic, many people are pivoting their work and their learning online. Having done this yourself, can you share what is better than before, and what could be better than now?
  • What are the consequences of an increasingly sedentary existence, and what can we do about it?
  • How can we be best prepared for opportunities in this new world?
  • Tell me a story about how being ready before opportunity knocks has brought serendipity and success to you and for your clients?
  • How can we create simple tools and systems around this so we continually improve and deepen the value of our existence?
  • Can you describe how people benefit from participating in your monthly events known as A Taste of Zen?
  • What is Nanba, the Art of Physical Finesse, and how does Nanba contain the essential benefits of Samurai Culture?
  • Can you describe your vision for work and society transformed by the Art of Making Sense and Legendary Storytelling?
  • What action would you like our viewers to take as a result of today’s conversation?