The Sasuga! Podcast

When you go to an event that has a professional MC, like a Japanese wedding reception or a high-level business function,... Read more

Do you have traditions for Christmas? Is it just a normal working day for you in Japan? Or do you do something special w... Read more

Have you heard of the book Think and Grow Rich? The author, Napoleon Hill, introduced the concept of the mastermind in t... Read more

When you’re giving an English business presentation, it’s crucial to be clear, concise, and convincing. You can’t do tha... Read more

I’m really happy to see more people speaking positively about working from home now. Have you noticed that?Yes, there is... Read more

Do you sometimes worry that your English pronunciation isn’t good enough? Maybe that makes you hesitate to speak up in b... Read more

Emiko Rasmussen says she had a crush on me from the moment she saw my 2016 TEDx Talk! Even though she thought I probably... Read more

Stress is the body’s natural response to perceived danger or things seeming out of control. I’m sure you recognize plent... Read more

Do you sometimes rush through life and work without really thinking about what you want for yourself or what you want to... Read more

What can you learn from a Japanese woman who ran one of Japan’s premium model agencies for nearly two decades, was a mod... Read more

If you’re like many of the Japanese women I coach, you probably have doubts about being able to achieve great results. Y... Read more

We all have embarrassing moments - such as going blank in a presentation, forgetting an important person’s name, sending... Read more

How often do you make things difficult for yourself? How often do you set your expectations for yourself really high? An... Read more

What if you’re unintentionally annoying your global colleagues - especially global leaders - and clients? That would be ... Read more

Have you ever been in a business meeting and you didn’t understand something? If English is not your native language, bu... Read more

If you’re like many Japanese women, you may hesitate to speak up or have a different opinion from others in corporate me... Read more

Did you know that Valentine’s Day in Japan is VERY different from in other countries?For example, while women in Japan a... Read more

Many of us learned “You’ve got to DO more” to be recognized and show your value in your work and life. Being productive ... Read more

Kumiko is an ordinary Japanese woman who made an extraordinary transformation. After leaving her high-performing corpo... Read more

I’m excited to bring you this episode of the Sasuga! Podcast because I know that many of you worry that your English isn... Read more