Sasuga! Podcast & Blog
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Below, you’ll find my latest blog posts to help you do brilliant work without sacrificing your personal life – less effort, more impact!
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...
5 Ways To Think Wisely And Conserve Your Brain Power
How helpful are your thoughts? Are your thoughts filled with replays of unpleasant past events, future concerns, worries about what others think, complaints, or indecision? How do those thoughts make you feel??? In Episode 13 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll hear The 5...
The Japanese Disadvantage In Global Business
(And How To Overcome It) - An Interview With Kazuhisa Shibayama Do you ever wonder why it’s so difficult as a Japanese person to get your message across to your global business counterparts? Your English isn’t good enough? No. Your English is probably fine. The...