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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
“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...
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...
(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...
It’s the time of year in Japan when people are getting ready to work with new colleagues as the business year begins April. Are you starting at a new company, moving to a new department, or welcoming new team members? You may feel nervous. You want to make a good...
As human beings we’re naturally attracted to what’s new, and it’s easy to see repetition as boring. But repetition brings huge benefits in our business and personal lives. In Episode 10 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll hear How to save mental energy and use your brain...
When I talk with clients and members of my community, they often see work as stressful and definitely not fun. I’ve seen clients in tears multiple times because they’re under so much pressure - they’re working with tight deadlines, their teams are short-staffed, they...
One of the biggest frustrations I hear from new clients and members of my community is “I need to give more presentations at work, but don’t have enough time to prepare.” You give presentations when talking with clients, updating your team in a meeting, or speaking at...