Today, we welcomed Kawamura-san to a special meeting of the Chizai Toastmasters Club. After years of my persistent invitations, it finally happened—it was truly a dream come true for me. He shared impactful experiences from his career through the lens of communication, which sparked a deep discussion. I realized that building a wonderful career requires a genuine interest in and warmth toward others—whether they be colleagues or peers outside the company. With this "warm hea

The CHIZAI Toastmasters Club recently hosted a special session with Eric from Patlytics on AI applications in legal and IP practice. While Eric could have easily focused on showcasing Patlytics’ specific services, he instead dedicated the entire session to a thoughtful and comprehensive overview of AI—covering the benefits of adoption, practical use cases, and key considerations for implementation. In an era where many practitioners feel mounting pressure to adopt AI or risk

The CHIZAI Toastmasters Club successfully held its selection round for the 2026 International Speech Contest. Amidst a unique atmosphere of tension that differed from our regular meetings, four members delivered speeches rich in humor and insight. Each performance was so exceptional that it was incredibly difficult to choose a winner. Our representative will move on to compete in the Area Contest on February 15th. 知財トーストマスターズクラブは、2026 International Speech Contestの代表者選考会を行いました

We had 15 participants joining us from four different time zones. With three guests, three wonderful speeches, and four Table Topics questions, the CHIZAI Toastmasters Club is off to a promising start in 2026. 4つの異なるタイムゾーンから15名の方にご参加いただきました。3名のゲスト、3つの素晴らしいスピーチ、そして4つのテーブルトピックスの質問を交え、知財トーストマスターズクラブは2026年の幸先の良いスタートを切ることができました。