Looking for the Sasuga! Podcast? After over 4 years and 219 episodes, the podcast is on pause.
The good news is you can still enjoy them here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Below, you’ll find my latest blog posts to help you do brilliant work without sacrificing your personal life – less effort, more impact!
Want to make life easier for yourself? Get inspirational and practical Sasuga! Tips For You delivered to your inbox every week (you can easily unsubscribe any time).
As humans, it’s natural for us to feel uncomfortable, anxious, or scared when facing uncertainty because of how our brains work. We use the neocortex - the newest part of the brain, which developed around 2-3 million years ago - for rational thinking. But the...
Years ago, I was having lunch with a Japanese lady who was a regular commentator on a live weekend television show. After asking about my work as a coach, she said, “Actually, Helen, every time I’m on the show live, I’m terrified that I might not be able to answer a...
“How can I compete in a male-dominated workplace?” is a question I increasingly hear from women. You may have heard advice like, “Be sure to speak up,” “Go for a beer with the boys,” “Don’t be too easily offended…” Well, here’s a perspective that’s completely new to...
What is it about difficult conversations at work that many of us dread? For example, you have to tell a colleague that their work was unsatisfactory or that their job is at risk. Or you have to deliver the news that a deadline can’t be met or results aren’t what was...
Suddenly all the balls are being thrown at you at once. Everything seems urgent. You don’t know which to prioritize. You feel overloaded and there seems to be no way out because the work just keeps coming. And you just feel exhausted scrambling to keep up with it all....
– a conversation with Alma Barrero Her mother told her that she would never be feminine until she could wear flowery dresses. But she didn’t like flowery dresses. So she never felt feminine - even though she wanted to. Then she met Alma. Alma was taking her shopping...
People often see me now as a successful businesswoman - a confident and skilled communicator. But, it wasn’t always that way... When I first joined the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, I felt surrounded by INCREDIBLY intelligent people. I hesitated...
– a conversation with Patty Dominguez It’s normal to have ups and downs in your career. When you’re doing something new - especially something you’ve personally decided to do - you’re probably full of inspiration, excited to get started, and convinced how great this...
I attended my first personal development seminar when I was 19 years old. One thing I learned there was that when we say “I can’t,” we often really mean “I won’t.” Consider these examples: “I can’t take a day off.” “I can’t ask for a promotion.” “I can’t leave my...
People often talk about work-life balance. Some say it’s impossible to achieve. One reason could be that, when you think about it, “work” and “life” are often about output - especially if you have family members or others in your life who you’re taking care of in...
– a conversation with Tia Haygood Like many women, she was always keeping everyone else happy and she put herself last. Then, one day, she decided to treat herself to a photoshoot! She wanted to feel beautiful. She got dressed up, had her makeup done, and followed the...
Have you ever wondered why even though you may want to improve yourself it’s not so easy? You may want to be... more confident… more organized… more productive... in better shape… No matter what type of improvement you’re looking for, changing yourself by doing...