Helping managers and executives in Japan
to lead and communicate confidently
as they step into bigger global business roles.

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu

We’re sharing a special series of real stories and practical techniques for global business communication around each of the 5 book chapters:

1. Listening & questioning
2. Presentation skills
3. Online calls
4. Meeting facilitation
5. Workplace conflict

Available to read, watch, or listen to on the Sasuga! blog (English and Japanese), YouTube (coming soon), and the Sasuga! Podcast.

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Hello, superstar!

Does this sound familiar?

You’re overloaded with too much to do and too little time
You’re worried you can’t communicate professionally enough at work
You’re struggling to keep everybody happy – clients, colleagues (and family)
You’re feeling the pressure and losing confidence as you advance in your career

If you said “yes” to one or more, you’re not alone and you’re in the right place!

Team Sasuga! is here to help you do excellent work without sacrificing your wellbeing through our practical and uplifting coaching, courses, and resources.

Contact Helen

If you’re from corporate HR or L&D, contact us here.

I’m Helen

AWARD-WINNING BILINGUAL COACH, SPEAKER, WORKING MUM IN JAPAN

Originally from the UK, I’ve lived and worked in Japan for over 30 years.

At McKinsey, I managed 3 departments and was one of the few certified trainers in Asia coaching high-achieving consultants and clients in leadership and communication.

After establishing my own business more than a decade ago, I became passionate about helping women in Japan to succeed professionally without sacrificing their personal lives.

This came from my own painful experiences of burnout and seeing how other high-performing women suffered from constantly pushing themselves.

It’s natural to want to do excellent work and keep everyone happy, right? But it’s mottainai (a waste) if it costs you your health and happiness

I learned a better way: combining outstanding professional skills with selfcare as a success strategy.

And I’d love to share that with you…

How we can work together

Women’s Leadership

Not sure your message is getting across
in presentations or meetings?
Our time-efficient, high-impact
6-week online group program helps women managers and executives in Japan speak more clearly and confidently in global business settings.

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Executive Coaching

As you advance in your career, it’s normal to have doubts about your leadership presence, communication, or time management. Imagine how far you could go with an expert coach in your corner who actually cares about your success? Ready to step up and surprise yourself with what you can do and who you can be?

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Corporate Training

Struggling to find leadership and communication training that works for your team in Japan? Helen Iwata and
her expert team design workshops and coaching grounded in real-world
global business practice, tailored
to Japan-based professionals,
and proven to deliver results.

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Happy Clients

#LessEffortMoreImpact

Will you join and become the next success story?

Helen is like a library.

Helen has a lot of experience both in domestic and global companies, vast knowledge and rich connections with successful business people. You can receive useful tips and you will be very inspired!

Chie, Women’s Success Participant

ヘレンさんのプログラムはミラクルでした。

毎週のテーマに沿った出来事が目の前に現れてくるので、ヘレンさんの教えの答え合わせのように現実が進んでいきました。目標設定と振り返りが習慣化できたため、相乗効果が起こりました。結果、欲張ってあげたほとんどの目標が叶いました！

Yumiko, Women’s Success participant

今の自分は別人のような感覚。

今では、多少のことは学んだ方法で解決できるようになりました。自分の抱える問題を相談した際も、ヘレンさんに笑い飛ばしてもらえると「そんなにシリアスにならなくても良かったんだな」と、逆に「原因がクリアになり解決策が見つかった。じゃあこれで大丈夫」という書き換えをしてもらっているようでした。このプログラムの意味をもっと多くの日本人女性に体感してもらいたいです。

Nozomi, Women’s Success Participant

I was able to get over the feeling of embarrassment.

It was a really exciting session for me. I learned not only the way of presentation but also the way of talking to others with confidence. Thank you so much for your kind support to me and the team!

Corporate Presentation Skills Training Participant

最終日に撮ったビデオの自分の変化には驚きました！

見せ方の工夫や自分自身の態度など、ちょっとした変化をきっかけとして改善していけることがセッションを通じて理解できました。また、実践形式のトレーニングで自分自身のみならず、他の参加者の変化からも多くの事を学べました。

Corporate Presentation Skills Training Participant

Helen is a presentation coaching wizard.

She meets you at your skill level and then guides you along to raise your level.

Executive Coaching Participant

I made it onto the promotion list.

I really enjoyed our sessions – I found that Helen was very on point in helping me figure out what I want to work on and in pinpointing how to address them. I am very excited to see how I can apply what I learn as I transition into my new role.

Executive Coaching Participant