The 3 Months You'll Regret Missing

It was the information session for the 6th term of the Moderator Training Course.
I was worried because there were few sign-ups, but
thanks to everyone sharing it at the end,
we ended up with 65 sign-ups for the session.

Quite a few people also joined in real-time.
I forgot to check the number of attendees 😆

Even though I just need to talk about the same things,
since I don't have a script, it changes every time.
I think that's a good thing, though.

Everyone was listening very intently.
So, here is a summary of what I talked about at today's information session.

The most important thing I wanted to convey at this Moderator Training Course information session is that "even those who are not good at speaking can learn to communicate in a way that moves people's hearts."

While working as an announcer and narrator, I have faced the concerns of many people regarding their voices and speaking styles. In my second book, 'Right Now! Spontaneously! Once More! The Voice and Speaking Style That Makes You Want to Speak in Public,' I share ways for those who feel uncomfortable speaking in public to overcome that fear.

However, there is not just one reason why people cannot speak in public.

Some lack the technique.
Some lack the experience.
And above all, many people struggle with internal issues like 'What will people think of me?' or 'What if I fail?'

That is why I continue the Moderator Training Course as a place where you can learn not only speaking techniques but also how to interact with others and build relationships of trust.

The moderator I envision is not just someone who facilitates a meeting.

They are someone who stands at the center of a circle of people, creating a flow of conversation and connection.

There are people in the world who only talk about themselves.
Conversely, there are people who seem to be listening but are not actually doing so.

However, someone who is truly trusted can receive what the other person says, bring out their charm, and create a space where they can speak with peace of mind.

I call this 'community thinking'.

It is not about standing out yourself, but about creating an atmosphere where everyone present can participate.
It is about creating an environment where everyone can express their words with peace of mind, rather than just one person doing all the talking.

I believe that this skill will become increasingly necessary in the future.

Actually, I wasn't a good listener from the start.

I used to interrupt others, want to talk about my own experiences, and was not good at listening deeply to people.

That is exactly why I learned.

How can I make the other person feel comfortable talking?
How can I get them to speak their true feelings?
How can I make them think, 'I want to talk to you again'?

I have honed these skills while interviewing over 1,000 authors on Mimi-Biji.

Listen seriously to the guest's story.
Ask questions with genuine interest.
Receive the emotions hidden behind the words.

Then, people who were nervous at first gradually open their hearts and begin to speak their true feelings.

The role of a moderator is exactly that bridge.

In the course, we start with self-introduction speeches and proceed step-by-step through interview techniques, deep-dive questioning, summarizing conversations, and facilitating cross-talk.

However, you cannot master this just through classroom learning.

That is why I told you many times that 'independent practice is important.'

You cannot improve at sports or musical instruments without practice.

The same applies to being a moderator.

Actually speak, listen, fail, and reflect.

That accumulation builds strength.

In this course, students support each other's growth while engaging in independent practice.

As a result, deep relationships that go beyond mere study buddies are formed.

Among past students, there were those who confided things they had never told anyone else.

That is how much of a safe relationship is created.

Miyuki Takei, who appeared at the information session this time, also originally felt uncomfortable speaking.

Asami Miyamura also felt she had challenges in listening to others.

Even so, they kept learning, kept practicing independently, and now they are pillars supporting the course.

Also, among the students, there are those who lacked confidence in speaking in public but eventually passed the moderator audition and are now actively working.

People can change.

It is not something only talented people can do.

Anyone can grow if they keep practicing.

This Moderator Training Course is a 3-month program starting on July 23rd.

It starts with editing self-introductions and covers practical moderation techniques.

And what I am truly aiming for is not just to train moderators.

It is to increase the number of people who spread a cycle of trust.

If more people can listen to others, human relationships will change.

If there are more places where people can speak with peace of mind, society will become kinder.

That is why, through this course, I want to cultivate people who can connect others by honing both the 'power to speak' and the 'power to listen'.

If you are currently feeling:

・Uncomfortable speaking in public
・Lacking confidence in communication
・Wanting to become better at listening to others
・Wanting to become a person who is trusted
・Wanting to become someone who can bring out the charm in others

If you feel that way, those feelings are the gateway to great potential.

Three months from now, you might be seeing a different view than you do today.

Things that were difficult alone can sometimes be overcome when you are with friends.

Why don't you join the Moderator Training Course?

Please check the details and application below.

Toyoko did her best 😆

Click here if you would like the archive of the information session