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New Podcast 'The Ups and Downs of People and Organizations' Launches

A new podcast titled 'The Ups and Downs of People and Organizations' has been launched by Coaching Forward Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, and Flare Co., Ltd., based in Saitama City. The show caters to business professionals by delving into a plethora of topics covering hiring, management, organizational development, and business challenges, alongside current trends and practical know-how in the workforce and human resources domain.

Hosts with Real Experience

The podcast is hosted by Kaori Ohashi, CEO of Flare, and Takashi Aikawa, CEO of Coaching Forward. Both hosts have been top players in their respective fields and transitioned into entrepreneurship, providing them with firsthand experiences and insights.

Not Just Success Stories

The podcast aims to present real-life challenges faced in business rather than polished success stories. Hiring and organizational development are ongoing themes in corporate management, often requiring nuanced approaches beyond mere frameworks and policies. Both hosts openly discuss their struggles, failures, and insights gained from their journeys as entrepreneurs and managers.

Three Unique Features of the Podcast

1. Firsthand Information from Current Entrepreneurs
The hosts are not merely external consultants but active participants in hiring, training, sales, service design, and organizational structure. This gives them a unique perspective to share real-time experiences from the field.

2. Diverse Expertise on a Single Theme
The expertise of Ohashi in recruitment and Aikawa in organizational development and coaching allows for a deep dive into themes. Their differing viewpoints and interactions provide a rich listening experience.

3. Raw and Honest Conversations
The discussions go beyond idealistic notions of organization building, tackling gritty topics such as balancing ideal organizations with revenue, hiring consultants, pricing services, and creating unique value that cannot be replaced by AI.

Listeners are invited to experience 'business as it really is,' including both successes and failures, allowing them to observe the journey of management continuously.

Latest Episodes

• - Crying Over Team Dynamics – A CEO’s Confession

This episode details a CEO’s journey confronting the reality that chasing the ideal company and personnel can distance them from revenue. It explores how to foster a culture of sincerity alongside business growth, sparked by insightful feedback from employees.
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• - The Tragic Monster Created by the Consulting Industry

A discussion on the mismatch between self-evaluation and actual abilities faced by individuals transitioning from consulting roles to business positions. It examines the discrepancies regarding discretion and responsibility from the perspectives of both employers and candidates.
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• - Is Pricing Services Really That Hard?

The episode tackles the complexities of pricing services and identifies by whom and what benchmarks should be considered. Using examples from fortune-telling and recruitment, it discusses creating a value experience that is independent of platforms.
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Podcast Overview

• - Podcast Title: The Ups and Downs of People and Organizations
• - Subtitle: Professionals in Recruitment and Organizational Development Observe the Workforce
• - Release Schedule: Every Wednesday around 7 PM
• - Platforms: Available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.

Meet the Hosts

Kaori Ohashi

• - CEO of Flare Co., Ltd., has a background in dual-sided talent acquisition and led a boutique recruitment firm before founding Flare in 2025, focusing on supporting professional talent transitions.

- Flare Co., Ltd. Website

Takashi Aikawa

• - CEO of Coaching Forward, previously held executive positions at NEC, Recruit, and boutique recruitment firms. He specializes in hands-on organizational development using coaching techniques, having authored the book Reverse Thinking: The Mindset of High Performers is Replicable.

- Coaching Forward Website