World Class Speaking | William Reed | Samurai Walk

For Japanese Professionals at Foreign Companies in Japan

World Class
Speaking

世界最高のプレゼン術

Proven coaching for Japanese employees of multinational companies — to speak with confidence, clarity, and authority in international rooms, in any language.

View Programs & Pricing About the Book

Amazon Japan Bestseller

世界最高のプレゼン術 — World Class Speaking, published by Kadokawa

1st

Certified World Class Speaking Coach

Trained by Craig Valentine, 1999 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking

50+

Years in Japan · Bilingual Coach

TEDx Speaker · NHK World · Professor at iCLA, Yamanashi Gakuin University

Understanding the Gap

Why Speaking Is Hard
in a Foreign Company

Japanese professionals are often highly skilled — yet speaking in high-stakes international settings can feel like performing in a foreign theater with unfamiliar rules. The challenge runs deeper than language.

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High-Context vs. Low-Context

Japanese communication relies on shared nuance and 間 (ma). Foreign multinationals reward direct, explicit, assertive delivery. Bridging this gap requires skill, not just translation.

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Tatemae / Honne Dynamics

The gap between public stance and inner feeling runs deep in Japanese professional life. Presenting with authenticity — without abandoning cultural identity — is a craft in itself.

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English Confidence Under Pressure

Fluency in writing rarely translates to confident spoken delivery in boardrooms or global presentations — especially when stakes are high and margin for misreading is narrow.

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Invisibility in Meetings

Skilled professionals who speak less tend to be seen as less — even when their thinking is superior. World Class Speaking turns quiet competence into visible leadership.

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Storytelling Structure

Western presentations follow distinct narrative architectures unfamiliar to many Japanese speakers. The PARTS Formula bridges this gap naturally and memorably.

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Presence & International Gravitas

Eye contact, gesture, posture, and vocal power follow different norms across cultures. Developing presence that commands international rooms requires targeted, embodied practice.

The Methodology

A Method Built for
World-Level Impact

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The PARTS Formula

Point · Action · Reason · Training · Story — the core architecture of World Class Speaking. Structure your message so it lands with clarity and force in any cultural context.

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Signature Story

Your most powerful asset is your unique story. Craft a signature story that reflects authentic Japanese identity — yet commands international audiences with force and feeling.

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Vocal & Physical Presence

Drawing on Aikido principles of ki energy and centred presence, this training develops the physical dimension of speaking — posture, projection, pause, and power.

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Cross-Cultural Fluency

Learn to move fluidly between Japanese and international communication styles — knowing when directness serves you and when nuance is your greatest strength.

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Mastery Through 稽古

Like Shodo and Aikido, mastery of speaking comes through deliberate, repeated practice. The program is built for progressive skill development, not one-time workshops.

The way you speak in a foreign language does not have to mean abandoning who you are. Your cultural depth is not a weakness — it is your most distinctive strength on any international stage.

— William Reed · World Class Speaking Certified Coach

語

世界最高
のプレゼン術

World Class Speaking

William Reed

★ Amazon Japan #1 Bestseller

The Foundation Text

世界最高のプレゼン術
World Class Speaking

Written by William Reed together with Craig Valentine — the 1999 Toastmasters World Champion — this book became a #1 Amazon Japan bestseller and brought the World Class Speaking method to Japan for the first time.

Translated and contextualised for Japanese readers by the world's first World Class Speaking Certified Coach, it covers the PARTS storytelling formula, audience connection, vocal variety, physical delivery, and making your message unforgettable.

Participants in coaching programs receive the book as a companion text — combining its structured methodology with live coaching and AI-assisted practice on Yoodli.

View on Amazon Japan →

AI Self-Coaching Between Sessions

Practice Anytime
with Yoodli AI

Mastery requires repetition — but coaching sessions are limited. Yoodli is an AI speech platform that gives you a private, judgment-free space for practice with instant, data-driven feedback.

For Japanese professionals developing English presentation skills, Yoodli is especially powerful: it delivers objective metrics on pacing, filler words, and clarity — without social pressure or judgment.

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Real-Time Feedback

Subtle in-session cues on pace, filler words, and speaking speed.

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Speech Analytics

Post-session data on delivery, pacing, clarity, and verbal habits.

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AI Roleplay

Practice presentations, meetings, and high-stakes conversations.

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Progress Tracking

Measurable improvement session by session, week by week.

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How the Coaching Loop Works

Live Coaching Session with William Reed

Learn the World Class Speaking framework tailored to your role, company, and communication challenges.

Practice on Yoodli Between Sessions

Record practice speeches anytime. Receive instant AI analysis on pacing, filler words, and clarity — in private.

Share Recordings for Expert Review

Send Yoodli recordings to William Reed for timestamped coaching on both delivery and content.

Measure Progress & Build Lasting Mastery

Track concrete improvement over weeks. Speaking is a Budo — 稽古 (keiko) — not a one-day event.

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Investment in Your Voice

Programs & Pricing

All programs include Yoodli AI practice access, the World Class Speaking book, and bilingual coaching in English and Japanese. Sessions available online or in-person in Japan.

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Individual · Foundational

Speaking Intensive

Four focused sessions to build your World Class Speaking foundation — structure, story, presence, and delivery.

¥120,000

4-session program · tax included

≈ USD $800 · EUR €740

4 × 90-minute live coaching sessions

PARTS Formula deep training

Signature Story development

Yoodli AI access (3 months)

World Class Speaking book included

Recording review & timestamped feedback

Online or in-person in Japan

Executive Presence & Leadership Voice

A deep 6-session program for senior professionals navigating global leadership — presence, gravitas, and cross-cultural authority.

¥220,000

6-session program · tax included

≈ USD $1,460 · EUR €1,350

6 × 90-minute executive coaching sessions

Full PARTS Formula + advanced storytelling

Keynote & board-level presentation prep

TEDx-style delivery coaching

Yoodli AI access (6 months)

World Class Speaking book included

Priority recording reviews (48hr turnaround)

Cross-cultural communication deep dive

Corporate · Team

Multinational Team Workshop

A half-day or full-day workshop for Japanese teams at foreign companies — World Class Speaking meets cross-cultural dynamics.

¥380,000

half-day · up to 12 participants

Full-day from ¥580,000 · Larger groups on request

Half-day (3hr) or full-day (6hr) format

Up to 12 participants standard

World Class Speaking core methodology

Tatemae/honne & HQ dynamics module

Yoodli team onboarding included

All materials bilingual JP/EN

Follow-up coaching session included

Custom Corporate & Ongoing Retainer

For organisations seeking long-term speaking development across multiple employees, departments, or annual leadership programmes. Includes custom content, train-the-trainer options, and full Yoodli enterprise integration. Contact for tailored pricing.

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From Craig Valentine · 1999 Toastmasters World Champion

"Never in my life have I met someone who always seems to show up with the same amazing energy every single time. Will Reed has completely figured life out — and now he shows others the way."

Craig Valentine · World Champion of Public Speaking · Founder, Speak and Prosper Academy

Begin Your Journey

Ready to Speak
at World Level?

Contact William Reed to discuss which program fits your goals, your team, and your timeline. All coaching available in English and Japanese, online and in-person in Japan.

Send an Enquiry

Website www.samurai-walk.com

The Book · Amazon Japan 世界最高のプレゼン術 →

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Location Japan · Online & In-Person Available

Languages English · 日本語 · Bilingual sessions available

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