Helen C•••

About

On the record

A bit about me and then let's talk about you, okay? Originally from the UK, I’ve lived and worked in Japan for over 30 years 🟡 MY CAREER At Nippon Steel Trading, I was the first woman in the company's history to return from maternity leave. During my 10 years with McKinsey in Tokyo, I managed 3 departments and was one of the few certified trainers in Asia coaching high-achieving consultants and clients in leadership and communication. After establishing my own business—Sasuga Communications K. K—more than a decade ago, I became passionate about helping women in Japan to succeed professionally without sacrificing their personal lives. This came from my own painful experiences of burnout and seeing how other high-performing women suffered from constantly pushing themselves. It’s natural to want to do excellent work and keep everyone happy. But it’s mottainai (a waste) if it costs your health and happiness. I learned a better way: combining outstanding professional skills with selfcare as a success strategy. Less Effort, More Impact 🟡 ACHIEVEMENTS I'm the host of the Sasuga! Podcast, author of (published by Shogakukan), a Nikkei Online columnist, a TEDx speaker and C•••, and I won the 2017 Waseda University Teaching Award for my Strategic Thinking and Communication MBA course. 🟡 THE PERSONAL STUFF I've been married to my dear Japanese husband for over 30 years and we have a lovely daughter and a crazy cat. I hold a 4th-degree black belt in karate and practice kobudo (ancient martial arts with weapons 🥋). Now, let's talk about YOU. Did you come here looking for something in particular? 🟡 HERE'S WHAT I CAN HELP WITH: START STRONG: WOMEN'S PRESENTATION WORKSHOP: speak with more clarity, confidence, and impact as a woman in business in Japan WOMEN'S SUCCESS ESSENTIALS: go from rushing and reacting to clarity, confidence, and calm in 3 months or less EXECUTIVE COACHING: space, structure, and strategic skills to help you succeed—no matter how time-crunched/challenged you are right now. CORPORATE TRAINING: Presentation Skills, Global Meeting Facilitation, Influence and Conflict Strategies, Professional Presence and Confident Communication in English WORKSHOPS: Hormonal Cycles and Workplace Performance, Building Trust in Global Teams KEY NOTES & FIRESIDE CHATS: looking for a seasoned speaker for your organization or corporate event?(OK) Drop me a DM. Let's talk! 🟡 PLEASE NOTE: I'm much more likely to respond to a Connection request if it includes a personal note Thanks for reading,