For women managers and executives in Japan
to speak up, be heard, and create more impact in global business
Get Your Message Across Clearly
In Your Next Meeting or Presentation
—Even If You Don’t Feel Confident Yet
Click the pink button to join the Interest List and get instant access to all the details (webinar recording included)
For women managers and executives in Japan
Discover How To
Get Your Message Across Clearly and Confidently
CLEAR MESSAGE, CONFIDENT VOICE: 6-week online program starts Jan 2027.
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
to speak up, be heard, and create more impact in global business
Get Your Message Across Clearly
In Your Next Meeting or Presentation—Even If You Don’t Feel Confident Yet
Click the pink button to join the Interest List
and get instant access to all the details
(webinar recording included)
For women managers and executives in Japan
Discover How To
Get Your Message Across Clearly and Confidently
CLEAR MESSAGE, CONFIDENT VOICE:
6-week online program starts Jan 2027.
For women managers and executives in Japan
to speak up, be heard, and create more impact in global business..
Get Your Message Across Clearly
In Your Next Meeting or Presentation
—Even If You Don’t Feel Confident Yet
Click the pink button to join
the Interest List and get
instant access to all the details
(webinar recording included)
For women managers and executives in Japan
Discover How To
Get Your Message Across
Clearly and Confidently
CLEAR MESSAGE, CONFIDENT VOICE:
6-week online program starts Jan 2027.
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)
Sound familiar?
You have the business expertise, but when everyone is looking at you in a meeting or presentation, your heart pounds (ドキドキ) and your mind goes blank
Even if you know the answer, by the time you find the right English words, the conversation has moved on
AI can polish your emails and proposals, but It can't speak up for you online or in person
You’re not alone.
When you’re from a culture that values harmony and humility, when you have to speak in a second language, and when most of the people in the room are men, you need a communication approach built for your context.
That's exactly what the CLEAR MESSAGE, CONFIDENT VOICE program gives you.
In 6 weeks, you'll learn how to
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
vary your voice, so people listen and respect your input
design slides that support your message instead of overwhelming your audience with data
handle Q&A in English without panicking or losing your train of thought
Introducing
CLEAR MESSAGE, CONFIDENT VOICE
the new time-efficient, high-impact 6-week online program for women leaders in Japan
to speak up, be heard, and create more impact in global business.
How does it work?
Welcome call +
6 live online classes
Welcome call, then weekly calls on Saturdays, 10:00–11:15 a.m. JST
In English, with Japanese as needed (we're not expecting perfect English; ご安心ください)
Designed for busy women. Missing 1-2 calls is normal. No worries: recordings available
On-demand
learning with Q&A
9 self-study lessons give you the foundations
English videos with workbooks, templates, checklists in English & Japanese match your learning style
Private comments section gets answers to all your questions
Community & connection with like-minded women
Practice real-world business 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 in each call:
00
Oct 17
Welcome Call - Get To Know You
Find out who’s in your cohort and how we’ll all support each other to get the best results.
01
Oct 24
Structure Your Story
Create a logical flow that’s easy for others to follow (and for you to remember!)
02
Oct 31
Boost Your Body Language
Use your face, posture, and gestures to engage people and clarify your message.
03
Nov 7
Vitalize Your Voice
Vary your vocals to keep your audience’s attention and show your confidence.
04
Nov 14
Create Convincing Slides
Design and deliver slides that clearly support your message instead of overwhelming your audience with a data dump.
05
Nov 21
Handle Q&A with Confidence
Answer even unexpected questions quickly and clearly, so that you can fully demonstrate your expertise and add even more value.
06
Nov 28
See Your Progress 🎉
Compare your “before” and “after,” and surprise yourself with how far you’ve come in just 6 weeks, superstar!
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!
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.
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.
When you join the Interest List...
You’ll be invited to a special webinar on either October 2 or 3, where Helen will walk you through the program and answer any questions (recording available if you can’t join live)
You’ll be notified of early registration (so you have more chance of securing one of the 10 new places if you decide this program is for you)
You’re under no obligation at all - simply ensuring that you’re among the first to know the details and dates リストへの登録は無料、義務も一切ありませんのでご安心ください
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)
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.
In case there’s anything I missed, here are some commonly asked questions
How much time will it take to complete this course?
That’s ultimately up to you because the course is self study and self paced. If you wanted to whizz through the course, you could watch all the videos in less than 90 minutes and potentially complete the workbooks, templates, and checklists in around 5 hours. So that’s a total of around 6.5 hours.
However, I recommend that you break this down into time chunks that work for your particular schedule. So you could study, for example, for 15 minutes per day for one month or 30 minutes per day for two weeks.
And, of course, you can repeat the content as much as you want and whenever you want to deepen your learning.
What can I expect when I sign up for Speak Like An Expert Online?
As soon as you sign up online, you’ll be taken to a page with a link that goes straight to your Speak Like An Expert Online Library. So you can get started immediately. Or you can start later, when you’re ready, by clicking the link in the email that we’ll send you (check your Spam filter if you don’t see it after you sign up).
I’m very busy with work and other commitments and not sure I have the time for this.
I understand how difficult it can seem to find time when you have so much on your plate already. That’s why I designed this course for busy professionals like you. You can study at your own pace whenever you want to, so this is ideal if you’re short on time or want to take it slow. You can use your time efficiently for maximum results.
Is the course all in English?
The videos are in English only, but all the written materials - workbooks, templates, and checklists - are also in Japanese to make the content even easier for you to follow and understand.
The course includes English audio versions of all the videos. This means that as well as improving your presentation skills, you can actually practice your English listening skills too, whenever you want to.
You're welcome to ask questions in the Comments section in each lesson in English or Japanese.
I’m not sure my English is good enough.
Watch my video at the top of this page. If you generally understand that, you’re fine. If you don’t understand every single word, that’s okay! You can rewatch the training videos as many times as you like.
Also, the workbooks comprehensively cover the content of the videos, so you can check there for any words that you missed. And you can post questions in the Comments in each lesson in English or Japanese.
If I don’t like the course, can I get a refund?
Watch my video at the top of this page. If you generally understand that, you’re fine. If you don’t understand every single word, that’s okay! You can rewatch the training videos as many times as you like.
Also, the workbooks comprehensively cover the content of the videos, so you can check there for any words that you missed. And you can post questions in the Comments in each lesson in English or Japanese.
How long do I have access to this course?
You have lifetime access to all the materials in this course. Simply log into your Speak Like An Expert Online Library and your materials will be there.
What if my question isn’t answered here?
Contact Team Sasuga! and we’ll respond to you as soon as we can.
Start to speak like an expert online today.
One payment of just 29,700 yen including tax.
What's included
Welcome call + 6 live group coaching calls: 75 minutes each, with recordings
9 self-study lessons from the Speak Like An Expert online course, with English videos, workbooks, templates, and checklists in English and Japanese
A supportive community of like-minded women, with a private comments section under every lesson and recording, where you can share your wins, ask me your questions, and interact with your peers
Lifetime access to all lessons, recordings, and resources
Second cohort price: just ¥77,000 (including tax)
That's less than what clients normally pay for one hour of 1:1 coaching with me.
It's normal to have questions...
When you sign up to the Interest List, (no obligation) 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。
Next steps
We only have 10 places for the second cohort of CLEAR MESSAGE, CONFIDENT VOICE.
Registration closes Oct 16, 6:00 p.m. JST, or as soon as all places are filled.
So if you're ready to start speaking up clearly and confidently in global business meetings and presentations, I invite you to join the Interest List:
You'll get early registration from Oct 7, before public registration opens on Oct 9 (a chance to secure your place)
You're under no obligation at all. リストへの登録は無料、義務も一切ありませんのでご安心ください
Questions before you join? Chat with real human Helen through the chat in the bottom right of this page. 日本語でも大丈夫です。
Next steps
We only have 10 places for the second cohort of CLEAR MESSAGE, CONFIDENT VOICE.
Registration closes Oct 16, 6:00 p.m. JST, or as soon as all places are filled.
So, if you're ready to start speaking up clearly and confidently in global business meetings and presentations, sign up below to secure your seat!
You'll get early registration from Oct 7, before public registration opens on Oct 9 (a chance to secure your place)
You're under no obligation at all. リストへの登録は無料、義務も一切ありませんのでご安心ください
Questions before you join? Chat with real human Helen through the chat in the bottom right of this page. 日本語でも大丈夫です。
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。
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?
✔️ If speaking clearly and confidently is important to you, click the pink button for details and you’ll immediately receive a video recording to watch (available until September 27)
✔️ Then we’ll let you know when we open our secret early registration (so you have more chance of securing one of the 10 new places if you decide this program is for you)
✔️ You’re under no obligation at all - this is simply your opportunity to get all the details you need to decide whether this program is for you 録画は無料、義務も一切ありませんのでご安心ください
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
