by Helen Iwata | Feb 18, 2025 | All, Communication Skills, Conference Calls, Effective Facilitation, Expert Interviews, Personal Growth, Presentation Skills, Productive Meetings
Have you ever given a presentation that didn’t go as planned? Maybe you had problems with the slides, your mind went blank, or something else threw you off? If so, you’re not alone. Even experienced speakers face challenges—and I certainly did during my TEDx Talk...
by Helen Iwata | Jan 9, 2025 | All, Personal Growth
For the first time in 13 years, I’ve decided not to work with a coach. It feels a little strange after so many years of working with amazing coaches around the world. I remember my first coaching experience in my corporate days – a delicious 30 minutes purely...
by Helen Iwata | Dec 12, 2024 | All, Personal Growth
December in Japan is famously called Shiwasu (師走)—the month when even the monks are said to be running! If you’re feeling the rush right now, let me help you hit pause. I’ve compiled 3 free Sasuga! resources to give you a moment of clarity, energy, and peace of mind....
by Helen Iwata | Nov 12, 2024 | All, Communication Skills, Effective Facilitation, Personal Growth, Presentation Skills, Productive Meetings
Have you ever had an ice bath? I took the plunge on a recent family holiday to Thailand. This is something I thought I’d never do. I thought people who did it were mad. Even though I’d heard the benefits of improved circulation and sleep, reduced inflammation and...
by Helen Iwata | Oct 28, 2024 | All, Personal Growth
Have you heard of dokusho no aki (“autumn reading”)? If you grew up in Japan, you may remember this from your school days. This Japanese concept is said to come from a Chinese poem written in the Tang dynasty that Natsume Soseki referenced in his novel Sanshiro in...
by Helen Iwata | Oct 17, 2024 | All, Personal Growth
My stomach tightened. In our online meeting, Team Sasuga! had just encouraged me to go laptopless for 11 days! 😱 And then I realized that this was a GREAT opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and learn something new. At least I would have my notebook and phone…...
