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- a conversation with Jennifer Shinkai Returning to work after her second maternity leave, she was in a different role with a new boss. She didn’t feel like she was making a difference and realized there wasn't anything new that she wanted to learn in...
- a conversation with Sandra Petreikyte This is so beautiful. This is so unique. This is gorgeous! After this initial reaction when Sandra visited the Edition Hotel in Toranomon, she said to herself, “I have to run this place!” With that, she set her...
The other day, I started rereading a book that I’d put down part way through in the past. While I remembered a few little bits, I must admit that most of it seemed like I was reading the information for the first time. Have you ever noticed that? Maybe...
“My son has been sick this week, and he ended up watching YouTube for kids all day since he wants to be in my room where I work. I felt bad.” This is a classic example of mum guilt. In many cases, “Mum guilt” (or “Mom guilt” or “Mommy guilt”) is when you want...
Have you heard the saying, “If you want something done, ask a busy person”? Some attribute this to Lucille Ball. Others to Benjamin Franklin. No matter who said it first, it still rings true today, right? That’s because busy people get lots done. And they...
You’re in a meeting, and your senior colleague or a client asks you a question. It’s not something that you can answer easily with confidence. (And it may be even more challenging if this is in your non-native language.) But they expect you to respond. You...
You know you have those times in your life that take you off track? It could be something fun, like finally going on a long holiday. Or it could be something not so fun, like you or your loved ones being unwell. It could last weeks or months. Or it could just...
In my corporate days, I worked in the Tokyo office of a fast-paced and demanding global company. Saying “yes” to tight-deadline requests from clients and colleagues and constantly problem solving was the norm. And I went through burnout more than once. But...
Do you have times when you already feel that you have a lot on your plate and then suddenly - plop - there’s more? You think that you’re at your limit and… Uh, oh, here comes another dollop! It can be work pressure, family problems, illness, unexpected events...
Did you take some time off for Obon last week? I went glamping with my family, which led to this week’s topic. Have you ever done a digital detox - taken a break from digital devices, such as smartphones, computers, or the TV? How did it go? If you’ve never...
Success isn’t something that suddenly happens. Depending on what you want or hope for, it could take years. And have you ever considered this? How you think and what you do during that time makes a HUGE difference to how quickly and easily you succeed. Let me...
What does success mean to you? Have you ever paused to consider that? Perhaps you look at other people and see them as successful. You may like the idea of being successful (even if you sometimes doubt that it’s really possible for you). But how do you know...