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Have you struggled with language learning as an adult?Or have you ever given up on something else you wanted to do because someone told you it wasn’t possible?English Pronunciation Expert and Coach Aiko Hemingway shared in her recent TEDx Talk at Huntington Beach how...
Have you ever been in a meeting where your colleague didn’t seem to be paying attention or contributing fully? You might feel frustrated. But you probably don’t know what’s going on in that person’s life that could be distracting them. One day, I joined a 1:1 coaching...
“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 to be a...
I was amused when I read an article about how Japanese people were taking classes to learn how to smile after spending so long wearing masks during the pandemic. It makes sense though. Our facial expression has a huge impact on our communication to others as well as...
- a conversation with Kaki Okumura Isn’t it interesting that while Japan often admires and looks to the West for inspiration, the West similarly views Japan? Japanese wellness writer and illustrator Kaki Okumura grew up in the USA and struggled to find a...
In 2022, Japan ranked 80th for English proficiency out of 112 non-English speaking countries and regions, falling two places compared with the previous year, according to a Swiss study. It’s easy to find media reports that Japan needs to improve its English skills...
“I get so nervous giving presentations.” Many clients tell me this when we start working together. And my response is usually, “Good. That means you’re a normal human being.” As human beings, from primitive times, we needed to be part of a group to survive. If we...
- a conversation with Tracey Northcott Do you ever give yourself a hard time? For example, you compare yourself with others. You tell yourself you didn’t do something well enough. You’re convinced you should be getting more done. You struggle to let go of...
- a conversation with Randy Channell Soei Have you ever experienced a Japanese tea ceremony? You may see “sado” or “chado” as a form of mindfulness - a lovely moment to escape from the speed and pressures of a demanding job and a busy life. But have you...
- a conversation with Judy Liu Can you imagine giving away 90 percent of your possessions, living out of a suitcase, and waking up in a different place every 10 days - all while excelling in a corporate career as the head of learning and development for a global...
Snowboarding with family for my birthday, it struck me how giving presentations and snowboarding are alike. You may wonder in what way? Well, I remember just after my first snowboarding lesson at the age of 47, I happily started practicing on the easy slopes. Then, I...
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,...