For women managers and executives in Japan
who struggle to share their opinions and feel heard in global business meetings...
Discover Exactly How To
Speak Clearly And Confidently
In Just Six Weeks—Without Worrying About Your English
Join the Priority List (with no obligation) to receive all the details of this new, time-efficient, high-impact program (limited to 10 participants)
For women managers and executives in Japan
who struggle to share their opinions and feel heard in global business meetings...
Discover Exactly How To
Speak Clearly And Confidently
In Just Six Weeks—Without Worrying About Your English
Watch the webinar recording for all the details of this new, time-efficient program (available only until 8 p.m. on August 14)
For women managers and executives in Japan
who struggle to feel heard in global business settings...
Get Your Message Across Clearly
In Your Next Global Meeting
—Without Worrying About Your English
If that sounds good, join the Interest List to be among the first to know when the next 6-week program starts.
For women managers and executives in Japan
who struggle to share their opinions and be heard in global business meetings...
Discover Exactly How To
Speak Clearly And Confidently
In Just Six Weeks—Without Worrying About Your English
To be among the first to know the details
when this groundbreaking new program becomes available,
click the pink button below
For women managers and executives in Japan who struggle to share their opinions and feel heard in global business meetings...
Discover Exactly How To Speak Clearly And Confidently
In Just Six Weeks—Without Worrying
About Your English
Join the Priority List
(with no obligation)
to receive all the details
of this new, time-efficient,
high-impact program
(limited to 10 participants)
For women managers and executives in Japan
who struggle to feel heard in global business settings...
Get Your Message Across Clearly In Your Next Global Meeting
—Without Worrying
About Your English
If that sounds good,
join the Interest List to be
among the first to know when
the next 6-week program
starts.
For women managers and executives in Japan who struggle to share their opinions and feel heard in global business meetings...
Discover Exactly How To Speak Clearly And Confidently
In Just Six Weeks—Without Worrying
About Your English
Watch the webinar recording
for all the details of this
new, time-efficient program
(available only until 8 p.m.
on August 14)
What if, in less than 6 weeks, you could…
ease your nerves before you speak, so you can show up like a leader
organize your thoughts quickly, so your main point comes across clearly
use body language intentionally to look confident, even if you don’t fully feel it yet
learn vocal techniques that make people listen and respect your input
handle Q&A in English without panicking or losing your train of thought
..and so much more?
Meet your coach
Helen Iwata | Bilingual Leadership & Communication Coach in Tokyo
UK born, 35 years in Japan
10 years with McKinsey in Tokyo, coaching consultants & their clients
Founder of Sasuga Communications K. K.
BClients include global companies, managers, and execs across APAC
TEDx speaker & coach, Nikkei Online columnist, author of 英語の仕事術, Sasuga! Podcast host, British Chamber Excom member
Wife, mother, and karate world champion!
Introducing...
the new time-efficient, high-impact 6-week online group program for women managers and executives in Japan to communicate more clearly and confidently in global business settings.
How does it work?
6 × 75-min
live online classes
Focus on real communication scenario practice, feedback, and growth
Weekly on Saturdays 10:00–11:15 a.m. JST
Busy women might miss 1-2 calls and can easily catch up with recordings - no worries!
On-demand
library & support
Study 9 lessons of communication essentials at your own pace
English videos with workbooks, template, checklists in English + Japanese to match your learning style
Private comments section to get answers to your questions
Community connection
& encouragement
Practice real-world communication scenarios in a safe group setting
Hear “あるある！” from women just like you, so you feel normal!
Build a supportive network beyond your current role or company
What does the program look like?
Here’s what we cover each week:
First things first
Welcome call: Get To Know You And Your Audience
Week 1
Call 1: Structure Your Story
Week 2
Call 2: Boost Your Body Language
Week 3
Call 3: Vitalize Your Voice
Week 4
Call 4: Create Convincing Slides
Week 5
Call 5: Handle Q&A with Confidence 🎉
Feb 7
Feb 21
Mar 7
Mar 21
Apr 4
Apr 18
Meet your coach,
Helen Iwata
Bilingual Leadership &
Communication Coach in Tokyo
UK born, 35 years in Japan
10 years with McKinsey in Tokyo, coaching consultants & their clients
Founder of Sasuga Communications K. K.
BClients include global companies, managers, and execs across APAC
TEDx speaker & coach, Nikkei Online columnist, author of 英語の仕事術, Sasuga! Podcast host, British Chamber Excom member
Wife, mother, and karate world champion!
Meet your coach,
Helen Iwata
Bilingual Leadership & Communication Coach in Tokyo
UK born, 35 years in Japan
10 years with McKinsey in Tokyo, coaching consultants & their clients
Founder of Sasuga Communications K. K.
BClients include global companies, managers, and execs across APAC
TEDx speaker & coach, Nikkei Online columnist, author of 英語の仕事術, Sasuga! Podcast host, British Chamber Excom member
Wife, mother, and karate world champion!
What women say about working with Helen
Incredibly inspiring and encouraging. I appreciated not only her expertise in communication, but also her strategic business perspective.
I appreciated the supportive environment and the personalized feedback. The interactive exercises helped me practice in a safe space, which boosted my confidence.
I would recommend to any woman in Japan who wants to strengthen her communication skills, especially women in leadership roles or those who manage complex internal and external communications.
I gained practical skills in organizing my thoughts and delivering them with clarity. My confidence has improved, and I now approach presentations with a positive mindset and less self-doubt.
For women who feel hesitant or insecure about public speaking or are looking to improve their communication skills for professional growth.
It truly made a difference in how I approach speaking engagements.
Meet your coach, Helen Iwata
Bilingual Leadership & Communication Coach in Tokyo
UK born, 35 years in Japan
10 years with McKinsey in Tokyo, coaching consultants & their clients
Founder of Sasuga Communications K. K.
Clients include global companies, managers, and execs across APAC
TEDx speaker & coach, Nikkei Online columnist, author of 英語の仕事術, Sasuga! Podcast host, British Chamber Excom member
Wife, mother, and karate world champion!
What women say about working with Helen
Incredibly inspiring and encouraging. I appreciated not only her expertise in communication, but also her strategic business perspective.
I appreciated the supportive environment and the personalized feedback. The interactive exercises helped me practice in a safe space, which boosted my confidence.
I would recommend to any woman in Japan who wants to strengthen her communication skills, especially women in leadership roles or those who manage complex internal and external communications.
I gained practical skills in organizing my thoughts and delivering them with clarity. My confidence has improved, and I now approach presentations with a positive mindset and less self-doubt.
For women who feel hesitant or insecure about public speaking or are looking to improve their communication skills for professional growth.
It truly made a difference in how I approach speaking engagements.
Save the dates!
This new time-efficient, high-impact, and FUN 6-week online group program is designed for women managers and executives with a demanding schedule.
One of the first things you probably want to know is whether it works with your demanding schedule.
IMPORTANT: You don’t have to join all the live calls.
We’ve intentionally scheduled every week because we know that work and family commitments often pop up
You can make PLENTY of progress without joining all the live calls.
You can watch the recordings whenever works for you
Calls are all Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. Japan time for 1 hour on Zoom.
Aug 11 10 a.m. Free, live webinar with Q&A (説明会) & program registration opens
Aug 14 registration closes (or when max 10 places are filled)
Aug 15 Welcome call 💕
Aug 22 Call 1
Aug 29 Call 2
Sep 5 Call 3
Sep 12 Call 4
Sep 19 Call 5
Sep 26 Call 6
Online Group Calls
This new time-efficient, high-impact, and FUN 6-week online group program is designed for women managers and executives with a demanding schedule.
One of the first things you probably want to know is whether it works with your demanding schedule.
IMPORTANT: You don’t have to join all the live calls.
We’ve intentionally scheduled every week because we know that work and family commitments often pop up
You can make PLENTY of progress without joining all the live calls.
You can watch the recordings whenever works for you
Calls are all Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. Japan time for 1 hour on Zoom.
Save the dates!
This new time-efficient, high-impact, and FUN 6-week online group program is designed for women managers and executives with a demanding schedule.
One of the first things you probably want to know is whether it works with your demanding schedule.
IMPORTANT: You don’t have to join all the live calls.
We’ve intentionally scheduled every week because we know that work and family commitments often pop up
You can make PLENTY of progress without joining all the live calls.
You can watch the recordings whenever works for you
Calls are all Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. Japan time for 1 hour on Zoom.
Aug 14 registration closes (or when max 10 places are filled)
Aug 15 Welcome call 💕
Aug 22 Call 1
Aug 29 Call 2
Sep 5 Call 3
Sep 12 Call 4
Sep 19 Call 5
Sep 26 Call 6
Online Group Calls
This new time-efficient, high-impact, and FUN 6-week online group program is designed for women managers and executives with a demanding schedule.
One of the first things you probably want to know is whether it works with your demanding schedule.
IMPORTANT: You don’t have to join all the live calls.
We’ve intentionally scheduled every week because we know that work and family commitments often pop up
You can make PLENTY of progress without joining all the live calls.
You can watch the recordings whenever works for you
Calls are all Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. Japan time for 1 hour on Zoom.
It's normal to have questions...
I’m hosting a free, live webinar with Q&A (説明会) from 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11 (Mountain Day) for around 30 minutes.
I’ll walk you through the program and will be happy to answer any questions. どんなご質問でも大歓迎です。
Cameras will be off, so feel free to join in your pjs with kids running around in the background
No worries if you can’t join live. I’ll share the recording with everyone who signs up to the Priority List.
Here’s what I can tell you about the program now:
Because this is a pilot program, it will be a fraction of the normal pricing—so it’s a great opportunity 🎉
But the number of participants will be limited to 10 because we want to be sure that every woman in the program gets the best possible experience and noticeable changes within just 6 weeks.
When you sign up to the Priority List (with no obligation), you’ll receive
an invitation to the webinar (and recording in case you can’t join live)
all the details to help you make an informed decision about whether you want to join this new program BEFORE registration opens
early access to registration (places are limited to 10 women)
Join the Interest List
If you like the sound of the program to help you communicate more clearly and confidently in your next global meeting, sign up to the Interest List and get the dates and details as soon as they’re available.
It's normal to have questions...
This week, I hosted a webinar and walked participants through all the program details.
(available only until 8 p.m. on August 14).
Key takeaways
Because this is a pilot program, it’s a fraction of the normal pricing—so it’s a great opportunity 🎉
But the number of participants is limited to 10 because we want to be sure that every woman in the program gets the best possible experience and noticeable changes within just 6 weeks.
It's normal to have questions...
When you sign up to the Interest List, we’ll share dates and details of the next cohort as soon as they’re available.
Questions before signing up to the Interest List? Contact real human Helen through the chat in the bottom right of this page. 日本語でも大丈夫です。
Join the Interest List
If you like the sound of the program to help you communicate more clearly and confidently in your next global meeting, sign up to the Interest List and get the dates and details as soon as they’re available.
Questions before signing up to the Priority List? Contact real human Helen through the chat in the bottom right of this page. 日本語でも大丈夫です。
SASUGA! EXECUTIVE COACHING
For business professionals in Japan who want to
lead confidently, communicate clearly, and deliver results—
with less effort and more impact.
What happens next?
1. Sign up to the Priority List (with no obligation)
2. You’ll instantly receive a short welcome video from me (with a flub at the end!)
3. Check your inbox for my confirmation email and your invitation to the webinar (with recording if you can’t join live)
(You can easily unsubscribe from emails at any time if you decide this isn’t for you.)
Simply click the pink button below and enter your name and email address.
See you on the inside, Superstar!
What happens next?
1. Click the pink button to get the recording with all the details
2. Check your inbox for an email with the link and watch the recording
3. If you’d like to join the program, go to the checkout link in the email or on the recording page (until 8 p.m. on August 14 or as soon as all 10 places are taken)
(You can easily unsubscribe from emails at any time if you decide this isn’t for you.)
Questions before joining the program? Contact real human Helen through the chat in the bottom right of this page. 日本語でも大丈夫です。
See you on the inside, Superstar!
(includes checkout link in case you want to join the program)
If you missed the webinar, you can get the recording.
The recording page will be valid until Friday, August 14.
Get the recording
If you missed the webinar, you can get the recording.
The recording page will be valid until Friday, August 14.
Get the recording
