SASUGA! SUCCESS STRATEGY SESSION
90 minutes of focused 1:1 coaching with an experienced coach
and trusted advisor—for clarity, confidence, and momentum
you can’t get from AI.
SASUGA! SUCCESS STRATEGY SESSION
90 minutes of focused 1:1 coaching with an experienced coach and trusted advisor—for clarity, confidence, and momentum
you can’t get from AI
Still feeling stuck—even though
you’re doing your best?
These days, it’s easy to turn to AI tools for quick answers.
This certainly has it's place. AI is fantastic for all sorts of efficiency when used wisely.
But nothing compares to being truly heard—having your specific situation and needs understood—and finding solutions that really work for you with a trusted, caring, and culturally aware human coach who sees patterns you can’t see on your own.
Maybe you’re…
Struggling to speak up clearly and confidently in global meetings
Unsure how to communicate with colleagues or senior leaders
Constantly overwhelmed with tasks and unable to prioritize
Working long hours, but still feeling behind
Wanting to make a positive change… but not sure where to start
You’re not alone—and you don’t need a long program to start seeing a difference.
That’s where the Sasuga! Success Strategy Session comes in.
What Is the Sasuga! Success Strategy Session?
A single, high-impact 90-minute online coaching session designed to give you clarity, confidence, and direction in an area you’ve been struggling with—whether that’s your leadership capability, communication, time, or energy management.
You’ll complete a pre-session written assessment, so we can make the most of our time together, and you’ll receive 3 weeks of followup support to keep you motivated and taking action.
This is a great option if you
want to make progress quickly to get off to a great start in 2026
need support navigating a specific challenge
want personalized guidance without committing to a full coaching package
are considering longer-term coaching and want to experience the approach first
Meet Your Coach
Helen Iwata
Women's Leadership & Presentation Skills Coach
Helen Iwata is an award-winning bilingual executive coach with over 30 years’ experience in Japan, known for helping global business professionals to communicate with confidence, have more time and energy, and lead with less effort and more impact.
During her 10 years at McKinsey & Company, she served as Manager of Client Communications, coaching consultants and clients in leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
As the founder of Sasuga Communications K. K., Helen partners with multinationals to design and lead high-level training and coaching programs. She has worked with rising leaders to seasoned executives in person across 11 countries in person (and more online!), combining deep cultural understanding with practical strategies.
Helen is a TEDx speaker and coach, Nikkei Online columnist, author of Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu (Shogakukan), host of the Sasuga! Podcast, and a member of the Executive Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
Meet Your Coach
Helen Iwata
Women's Leadership & Presentation Skills Coach
Helen Iwata is an award-winning bilingual executive coach with over 30 years’ experience in Japan, known for helping global business professionals to communicate with confidence, have more time and energy, and lead with less effort and more impact.
During her 10 years at McKinsey & Company, she served as Manager of Client Communications, coaching consultants and clients in leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
As the founder of Sasuga Communications K. K., Helen partners with multinationals to design and lead high-level training and coaching programs. She has worked with rising leaders to seasoned executives in person across 11 countries in person (and more online!), combining deep cultural understanding with practical strategies.
Helen is a TEDx speaker, Nikkei Online columnist, author of Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu (Shogakukan), host of the Sasuga! Podcast, and a member of the Executive Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
Real Results
Before the session, I was working long hours and couldn't get out of it. I got the result I wanted through the coaching. Now I feel more relaxed and can think of how to work more efficiently. Somehow, I can communicate with my colleagues and bosses better than before. I am proud of myself that I could change. The advice from Helen is very reliable and magical. So just trust her and be open to accept her advice if you are serious about having the change you want.
- Junko
I was overwhelmed with large decisions I had to make, but I’m now more equipped to deal with ‘emergencies’ and move from FREEZE to careful action mode. The biggest learning was patience and taking a step back. Not everything has to be done immediately. Break things up. Learn to say ‘no’. The world will not collapse if I pull out of things that are not important or easy for me. Learning to be kind to oneself—focusing on what is important is not selfish. It is essential.
– Nikki
What's Included
What's Included
Pre-Session Assessment
You’ll complete a short written assessment, so we can identify the 1–2 areas you most want to focus on and make the session as productive as possible.
Private 90-min
Online Coaching Session
We meet on Zoom—in English or Japanese—and work deeply on your chosen challenge. You’ll receive a session recording to review anytime you want.
Reflection &
Commitment Guide
Your personalized guide will help you capture key takeaways, clarify your next steps, and turn new insights into meaningful, sustainable action.
Followup Support
for 3 Weeks
You’ll receive
a short weekly email
to help you stay upbeat, focused, and on track—especially when daily life gets busy again.
Investment
For your whole package of pre-assessment, personal coaching, relevant resources, and 3 weeks of followup
77,000 yen, including tax
A one-time investment to gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in the area you’ve been stuck with.
