Oh, such a big treat for you this week! I interviewed Yasushi Maruyama, Japan Office Leader for Egon Zehnder and he shared incredible insights in less than 20 minutes. This will give you a really high ROI (return on your listening investment). In Episode 25 of the...
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3 Simple Steps To Learn Efficiently
It’s obvious that you need to study new information or develop skills to stay up to date in your work. And you want to do that as efficiently as possible, right? In Episode 24 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll hear 3 simple steps to learn efficiently How the brain works...
25 Questions For More Productive Meetings
Have you ever been in a meeting where you didn’t agree with what someone said, but you didn’t say anything? Or you didn’t understand something, but you didn’t say anything? Or you thought that you agreed and you understood, but after the meeting the action that your...
3 Steps To Keep Meetings Productive And On Track
How do you feel when meetings go off track? You may feel frustrated or stressed because you’re not reaching the meeting goals and you’re failing to achieve the business results you were looking for. You’re wasting time. Tension is building among the people in the...
The 6 Essential Meeting Roles
And How You Can Make Your Best Contribution - Even In Your Non-Native Language Think about the meetings you attended last week. How many seemed unnecessary, unproductive, or uninspiring? As well as being demotivating for attendees, such meetings are a huge and...
Communication Lessons From My Style Coaching Journey
Many of you have been reacting and commenting on social media posts of my recent experience and transformation with Aya Jean’s style coaching program. I’m so happy that you’re finding this interesting! So I decided to share more of the story with you, including how...
How To Deal With Negative Colleagues
Do you feel upset or frustrated because your colleague or your boss has a negative attitude? Have you noticed how negativity can be infectious - it easily spreads through the workplace? In many cases, you can turn negativity to a positive contribution. And even if...
How To Save Time Writing Meeting Minutes
Have you ever thought a colleague agreed to something in a meeting and then, at the next meeting, they say they didn’t? Or you thought it was clear what action each person would take after a meeting and it didn’t happen? That’s not only frustrating - it’s also a waste...
The Power Of Taking Initiative
If you want to make your best contribution in your organization, develop your skills, and enjoy your work, taking initiative is crucial. In Episode 17 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll hear 3 tips to take initiative (and what to do if your boss is uncooperative) The two...
Golden Opportunities For Your Professional And Personal Development
Golden Week 2019 is the longest in Japan’s history. 10 days!!! It’s a great chance to refresh and to devote a little time to your professional and personal development. In Episode 16 of the Sasuga! Podcast, I’ll tell you about Outstanding online learning opportunities...
Are You Taking Time To Rest?
Do you know the most difficult thing that you can ask an overachiever or a people pleaser to do? To rest. If you’re stressed or tired, you’re not making your best contribution in your work. Would you like to change that? In Episode 15 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll...
How To Overcome Nerves In Your Next Business Presentation
“I get sooooooo nervous when I have to give a presentation.” Many clients say this to me when we first meet. They seem to think it’s unusual. If you’re a normal human being - unless you’ve already had LOTS of practice or coaching in public speaking - you feel nervous...