Dr. Lance at Golden Gate Chiropractic Center
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Available for Corporate Speaking!
UncategorizedMy first love is to be behind the camera and under water. But some may not know that I also love to share my story and survivors’ stories in person.
Two of my three most favorite 2015 moments were speaking engagements and I very much am excited to see where 2016 takes me with public speaking. I love talking to small groups, large events and everything in between. Whether it be an Apple Store presentation, speaking at a university or corporate function, I am enthusiastic and open to speaking at your event!
I offer a unique, uplifting and empowering story that motivates employees to follow their passions and make a difference in the world. I help others find their inner inspiration which encourages ambition. Motivated employees are more satisfied with their jobs, are an integral part in your company’s productivity, work harder and are more satisfied - which leads to a higher retention rate and less employee turnover. Employees are unique individuals with unique ideas and values - they are looking for a unique corporate learning experience that leads to personal growth.
If this interests you, I encourage you to contact me! I’m more than happy to share previous experiences at corporate events (such as Genentech) and how I can be of service to your organization. Please check out my featurette and my press page for a sneak peek to the stories I love to share with others. My work has been featured by Buzzfeed, CBS News, USA Today, The Huffington Post,...
Sardines
aboutYou may find it hard to believe, but I’m an introvert. When I made my 2016 resolution to speak more and do a TED talk one day, it shows how far I’ve come speaking to others and how much further I want to take myself.
When I moved to the U.S. from Japan in 1989, the language barrier created enormous anxiety. Words frightened me. I excelled at sports and math (except word problems!) but English classes instilled so much fear in me that I started talking less and less. Eventually I turned into a shy child, unlike my former self in Japan.
But, at age 40, I decided it was time to turn that around. While I am comfortable behind the camera and interacting with clients one on one, I decided to transform that shy child into a bonafide public speaker. Thanks to Underwater Transformation, I’ve been lucky to have been interviewed by many media outlets all over the world. Trust me, it’s isn’t easy. Every time I speak, my stomach feels like I have those little sardines you see swimming in swarms at the aquarium in it (you may call them butterflies, but as a child of water they are fish to me!). Just last month I was interviewed by Helpsy, and even with all the interviews I have done, I still got nervous.
I sometimes find myself asking the interviewers to send their questions via email. It not only gives me more time to answer the questions, but it helps...
Giving Thanks
Underwater Healer About FaceBefore I share my wonderful news, I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me over the past 2.5 years. To my amazing clients, supporters, friends and family, know that I am thankful for you. Not only this week, but forever and always.
I am excited to announce that for the first time, I was interviewed by Japanese media! On Saturday, at the World Affairs Council, Magic Bell TV of Los Angles filmed me for an upcoming segment. I am thrilled to have spoken about my life, my Underwater Healer project and my client experiences in Japanese for the very first time! I am humbled and appreciate how supportive the interviewer was of my project. She said was felt very inspired and told me to keep talking to the world, which is exactly what I plan to do. My hope is that this interview leads to more opportunities outside of the US and in Japan.
I am also happy to share that after the interview, I assisted underwater photographer Ikeya Tomohide! As you read last week, I very much admire his work and am incredibly thankful I had the opportunity to assist him and learn from such a master. We began at 5:30 PM at Anderson’s Scuba in Pacifica and ended at 2:30 AM the next morning! I and a second underwater assistant were responsible for setting up the background fabric, scuba gear, being a test model to check the lighting and the camera setting. It took many...
Interview with a Brazilian TV show ブラジルのテレビ局とインタビュー
about, uw portraitInterview with a Brazilian TV show ブラジルのテレビ局とインタビュー
I got a email from a Brazilian TV show, MULTISHOW. They told me that they are launching a new TV program and it will suit perfect with my Underwater Healer Project. They wanted to interview me in person. ブラジルのテレビ局、ムルティショーのプロデューサーから連絡があり、来年の新しい番組に私の去年からしているキャンペーンがぴったりだと言う事で、サンフランシスコの私の家（オフィス）でインタビューがしたいというメールでした。
I was super excited to have people over from Brazil and I felt definitely flattered by it. I'm grateful to be part of the show and to share my story to inspire the world. もちろんオーケーを出してすぐにスケジュールをくみました。他国からも興味を持っていただけて私のストーリーが世界中に広がってくれるのはとても嬉しいです。
The director, Gustavo and the cinematographer, Manuel were super nice, interesting and professional. I talked for 40min. I'm a listener and usually don't talk much so I felt like I used up 1 year worth of my voice and tons of calories! They had few shots of me editing photos and my mermaid decorations. I hope I told everything they needed to know... It was a great experience meeting them and talking in front of the camera! ディレクターのグスタボとシネマトグラファーのマニュエルはとても親切でoおもしろくて、プロフェショナルでした。４０分ほどのインタビューで喋りまくり。普段は聞き手なので、一年分の声とカロリーを燃やした感じです。笑。その後は私が写真を編集している所を何ショットか撮ってくれました。彼らが知りたいことをすべて話せてたらいいのですが、少し心配です。
For the perfect composition....The cinematographer, Manuel is fixing my best friend's underwater portrait photo from Puerto Rico. 私のベストフレンドの写真の位置を完璧な場所に動かしているマニュエル。
AND it is a SMALL WORLD. Manuel and I have a mutual friend, Branca!! I asked Branca if Multishow really exist in Brazil (hahaha). Meanwhile, Branca was trying to meet Manuel to catch up! Crazy! He was too busy and they had no chance to meet up :( I hope three of us can meet...