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...
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Celebrating 200 With 20 Tips To Make Your Life Easier
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...
18 Tips To Improve Your Productivity
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...
What Do You Want And Can Giraffes Swim?
- 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...
23 Tips To Improve Your Communication Skills
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...
Do These 3 Things To Achieve Your Goals
- 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...
15 Tips To Feel More Confident And Positive
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...
Are You Suffering From “Mum Guilt”?
“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...
2 Ways To Say “No” Without Saying “No”
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...
Are You Answering Too Quickly?
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...
3 Questions To Get You Back On Track
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...
Do You Feel Under Pressure At Work?
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...