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It’s that seductive time of “New Year, new you.” The fresh start feeling is so appealing because many of us want to improve ourselves and our lives - be healthier, more confident, more organized, more skilled in our work, a more positive influence on others. Is...
At the beginning of the year, I set several business goals and personal goals. One of my personal goals was to do a chinup by the end of the year. I started training in the gym, hanging from a bar, using resistance bands to give me a lift, and practicing seated...
To perform well at work, you might think it’s important to build your confidence and communication skills, deepen your industry expertise, manage your time better, and demonstrate more leadership. This is what many of my clients want when they first come to me. And,...
- a conversation with Heidi Karino With machine translation so readily available these days, it’s easy to assume that translation is quick, easy, and cheap. But common mistakes in the translation process can cost you time, money, and even your business...
The other day, I was invited to speak on a roundtable at the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Tokyo. This was the final event for the Women In Business program, which is a collaboration between the Chamber and GLOBIS. I had the honor of sitting...
- a conversation with Aramide Fields How much mental energy do you spend being the person you think you SHOULD be at work and holding back the real you? Lawyer and mother of three, Aramide Fields, used to think she should be “serious” and limit her...
- a conversation with Tracy Gopal It’s a good time to be a woman in corporate Japan, according to Tracy Gopal, CEO of Third Arrow Strategies and the Japan Board Diversity Network. Why is that? It’s because things are evolving. Granted, not all companies...
How do you feel about receiving feedback at work? Depending on your organization, the frequency and depth of the feedback that you receive can vary. You might have a comprehensive 360-degree feedback meeting with your manager once or twice a year. You might receive...
Wahooooooo! I’m thrilled to be celebrating 200 episodes of the Sasuga! Podcast. I can’t believe I’ve released an episode every week since January 2019! Initially, I was talking about communication skills for listeners working in global business and now the...
Have you ever been on a workation? I’m just back from one in Guam and Saipan. I traveled on my own and thoroughly enjoyed the space and the peace to do some creative work while making the most of the beautiful beach, delicious local food, and opportunities...
- 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...
You may have heard that I’m increasingly becoming known as The “Less Effort, More Impact” Coach. These days, my focus is on helping overworking women in Japan and beyond to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing and to expand their...