Sasuga! Podcast & Blog
Looking for the Sasuga! Podcast? After over 4 years and 219 episodes, the podcast is on pause.
The good news is you can still enjoy them here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Below, you’ll find my latest blog posts to help you do brilliant work without sacrificing your personal life – less effort, more impact!
Just When You Thought Things Were Going Well…
Have you ever experienced that when you’re reaching a new level of success or happiness, suddenly things start to go wrong? You just got a fabulous new job… You have a fantastic opportunity to speak at a conference… You’re in a wonderful new relationship… You’re just...
Goal Setting With Less Effort And More Impact
Have you set goals for yourself in 2024?Maybe you have work goals that you’re expected to meet or personal goals, like improving your English, exercising more, passing an exam, decluttering, finding more time for yourself…In the past, I used to repeat the same pattern...
3 Tips To Choose Your Word Of The Year
Do you have a word of the year?I’ve chosen one every year since I first learned about this technique from one of my coaches almost 10 years ago.Before that I was easily distracted by new possibilities, unclear about what was most important to me, and...
Enter the Dragon: Explore Less is More in ‘24
As we step into the Year of the Dragon, what can we learn from the wisdom of this magical creature? If, in ‘23, you fell victim to overdoing, overthinking, and overcaring (worrying about what others think and always putting them first), now is the time to turn to the...
Happy Christmas!
2023 has been a significant Sasuga! year. We put the Sasuga! Podcast on pause after 219 episodes to focus on other projects celebrated 10 wonderful years in business created The #LessEffortMoreImpact Movement for Women in Business launched the Women’s Success...
A Way To Build Confidence I Hadn’t Thought Of
I was on the train from London Kings Cross to visit my parents last week. A Chinese woman was sitting next to me. She told me that she’d just graduated from university in Leeds. She LOVED the UK. She said she’d become more confident since moving there to study. I was...
Why I Love Criticism (Sometimes)
Even though I’d practiced karate in the UK as a university student, when I first joined my dojo in Japan (over 30 years ago!!!), sensei laughed at my moves. I had to give up my blue belt and go back to being a white belt beginner. For years, I felt uncomfortable...
The Key To Break Through Language Limitations As An Adult
Have you struggled with language learning as an adult?Or have you ever given up on something else you wanted to do because someone told you it wasn’t possible?English Pronunciation Expert and Coach Aiko Hemingway shared in her recent TEDx Talk at Huntington Beach how...
3 Reasons To Get Professional Photos
Do you like having your photo taken? We always check with event participants whether they’re okay with us taking photos to share on social media. One of our participants - a lovely Japanese lady - always said, “No.” She didn’t like having her photo taken. So we did...
3 Tips To Deal With Negative People
How do you react when people around you are negative or angry? The other day, during an event for The #LessEffortMoreImpact Movement for Women in Business, the fire alarm at our venue went off. We immediately evacuated the building. While waiting for the alarm to stop...
The Most Effective Way To Use A Laser Pointer
Have you been in a presentation where the speaker is using a laser pointer? This could be in person or online. You see that little red dot shakily attempting to underline a phrase, whizzing from one side of the screen to the other, and even twirling in circles. Have...
3 Ways To Save Time Practicing Presentations
If you’re like many busy business professionals, you’re rushing to finish your presentation slides at the last minute and definitely don’t have time to practice your delivery. Sound familiar? Here’s the problem… Your slides may be logical, comprehensive, and...