by Helen Iwata | Mar 6, 2024 | All, Communication, Personal Development
Are you doing anything to celebrate International Women’s Day or Month?I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing sooooooo many amazing women on The Sasuga! Podcast over the years, so I wanted to share with you some of their words of wisdom that you might have missed or...
by Helen Iwata | Feb 28, 2024 | All, Communication, Personal Development
Last week, I went to see improv comedy in Shibuya for the first time since the pandemic. I laughed sooooooo much! Have you ever seen an improv show? “Improv” is short for “improvisational theater.” The actors make up the characters, plot, script, and even songs on...
by Helen Iwata | Feb 20, 2024 | All, Communication, Personal Development
Overcoming nerves and improving public speaking…Improving English pronunciation as a native Japanese speaker…If you’re interested in either of these topics, I have some surprising “less effort, more impact” ways that you can improve, so read on.American English...
by Helen Iwata | Feb 12, 2024 | All, Uncategorized
If you’re a business professional using English and Japanese in your workplace, how great would it be if you could quickly improve your communication and work relationships without having to spend hours studying another language? As a Brit with a 3-decade career in...
by Helen Iwata | Feb 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Do you know that Tina Turner song? Surprisingly, the answer might be EVERYTHING – especially when it comes to your work. If you’re like many busy business professionals in Japan, you’re probably no stranger to the demands...