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Have you ever given a presentation that didnât go as planned? Maybe you had problems with the slides, your mind went blank, or something else threw you off? If so, youâre not alone. Even experienced speakers face challengesâand I certainly did during my...
For the first time in 13 years, Iâve decided not to work with a coach. It feels a little strange after so many years of working with amazing coaches around the world. I remember my first coaching experience in my corporate days - a delicious 30 minutes...
December in Japan is famously called Shiwasu (ćž«è”°)âthe month when even the monks are said to be running! If youâre feeling the rush right now, let me help you hit pause. Iâve compiled 3 free Sasuga! resources to give you a moment of clarity, energy, and...
Have you ever had an ice bath?I took the plunge on a recent family holiday to Thailand.This is something I thought Iâd never do. I thought people who did it were mad. Even though Iâd heard the benefits of improved circulation and sleep, reduced inflammation and...
Have you heard of dokusho no aki (âautumn readingâ)? If you grew up in Japan, you may remember this from your school days.This Japanese concept is said to come from a Chinese poem written in the Tang dynasty that Natsume Soseki referenced in his novel Sanshiro in...
My stomach tightened. In our online meeting, Team Sasuga! had just encouraged me to go laptopless for 11 days! đ± And then I realized that this was a GREAT opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and learn something new. At least I would have my notebook and phoneâŠ...
Wow, I just published edition 444 of my newsletter, Sasuga! Tips For You. That represents a LOT of tips since I started the newsletter in 2015! Apparently, the number 444 represents âclarity and decisiveness.â And after going in circles thinking about the best topic...
Perhaps the worst and best advice Iâve received so far in my 3-decade career in Japan.WORST ADVICE: Underpromise and overdeliverI received this advice from a senior colleague in my early days at McKinsey Japan. âBrilliant!â I thought.What a great way to delight my...
Do you sometimes find networking events tiring or a bit intimidating? What if you could have a positive impact without expending a lot of energy? The other day, I attended an event. But Iâd just recovered from being ill, so I didnât feel like bouncing around the room...
What do you do when you get sick as a business professional? Even if you work for a company that provides paid leave, you may find it difficult to let go and trust that everything will be okay without you - especially if youâre in a manager or expert position! Last...
âI get so nervous giving presentations.â Many clients tell me this when we start working together. And my response is usually, âGood. That means youâre a normal human being.â Why it's normal to be nervous As human beings, from primitive times, we needed to be part of...
Are you riding the email rollercoaster? If youâre like many business professionals, constantly checking and responding to emails, do you realize your brain is on a hormonal rollercoaster, with ups and downs of dopamine and cortisol? Dopamine, often called the "reward"...