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Too Embarrassed To Admit Taking Time Off

Too Embarrassed To Admit Taking Time Off

I lied. I was HORRIFIED because I like to think of myself as an honest person. But the lie just plopped out of my mouth before I could even think. While ordering lunch from a Thai food truck near my office in Ginza, I told the vendor that I’d just got back from...

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Is It Wrong To Lean Into Easy?

Is It Wrong To Lean Into Easy?

Thank you to everyone who emailed me about last week’s Sasuga! Tips For You newsletter: How can you apply “less effort” in your work? If you missed it, you can read it here on the Sasuga! blog or on LinkedIn articles. One lovely lady wrote: Thank you for explaining...

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How Can You Apply “Less Effort” In Your Work?

How Can You Apply “Less Effort” In Your Work?

If you hear “less effort,” what does that mean to you? Is it positive or negative? Some people interpret “less effort” as lazy or unrealistic if you want to succeed in a demanding business environment. Makes sense. That’s because it’s drummed into many of us from...

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11 Tips To Be A Great Boss (Or Colleague)

11 Tips To Be A Great Boss (Or Colleague)

One of my clients is starting an executive role in a new company. He wants coaching to help him be his best. One area he asked for advice was how to work effectively with his new executive assistant.  My first tip was to talk with her and ask about her work style and...

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Good News, Bad News…

Good News, Bad News…

Think of the last time you received bad news. How did you react?  Has bad news ever turned out to be good news for you? Let me share 4 brief personal examples from a recent trip: Bad news 1: After flying from Haneda and landing at Heathrow, the first email I saw was...

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How Fast Should You Reply To Work Chat?

How Fast Should You Reply To Work Chat?

Oh this is hilarious! I just sat down to write about work distractions and a Facebook Messenger notification popped up.  And I checked it - lol! How easily are you distracted by work chat and other instant messaging?  Are you sometimes frustrated by interruptions, but...

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3 Checkin Questions To Reduce Meeting Distractions

3 Checkin Questions To Reduce Meeting Distractions

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...

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3 Tips To Deal With “Mum Guilt”

3 Tips To Deal With “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 to be a...

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Is It Unprofessional To Smile?

Is It Unprofessional To Smile?

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...

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