Speak more clearly and confidently in your next global meeting - with just one hour of focused practice and coaching online
Step into 2026 with this action-packed hour of online practice, coaching, and feedback to help you speak with more clarity, confidence, and impact as a woman in business in Japan
Speak more clearly and confidently in your next global meeting - with just one hour of focused practice and coaching online
Maximum 5 participants per workshop
Step into 2026 with this action-packed hour of online practice, coaching, and feedback to help you speak with more clarity, confidence, and impact as a woman in business in Japan
For business professionals in Japan who want to lead confidently, communicate clearly, and deliver results—with less effort and more impact.
As a woman in Japan working in a global business,
you probably have ideas to contribute.
But it can be difficult to speak up clearly and confidently
in meetings and presentations - especially in English.
You’re not alone.
Many of my clients struggle with this when they first come to me.
I used to hesitate and doubt myself too.
Not anymore.
If you want to sound more professional and persuasive
With just one focused hour online,
As a woman in Japan working in a global business, you probably have ideas to contribute.
But it can be difficult to
speak up clearly and confidently
in meetings and presentations - especially in English.
You’re not alone.
Many of my clients struggle with this when they first come to me.
I used to hesitate and doubt myself too.
If you want to sound more professional and persuasive in English business settings, I can help you do exactly that.
\With just one focused hour online,
The 1-hour workshop includes
A proven structure to confidently open any presentation and ease your nerves
Practical techniques you can use right away to engage your audience and build trust
Caring, constructive feedback and coaching, so you can feel great about your growth
Multiple opportunities to practice and refine your skills in a short time
Connection with like-minded women in a safe, uplifting space
The 1-hour workshop includes
A proven structure to confidently open any presentation and ease your nerves
Practical techniques you can use right away to engage your audience and build trust
Caring, constructive feedback and coaching, so you can feel great about your growth
Multiple opportunities to practice and refine your skills in a short time
Connection with like-minded women in a safe, uplifting space

The workshop is live on Zoom for 1 hour (max 5 participants)
UPCOMING DATES (you only need to join one):
10 a.m. Saturday, Mar 14
10 a.m. Saturday, Mar 21
You'll get
Preparatory materials from the Speak Like An Expert Online course
One-hour online workshop with personal coaching
Followup to help you make the most of what you learned
for just 5,500 yen, including tax
(we're keeping the investment as low as possible to make this an easier decision for you)
Did you know you can receive complimentary participation in any Women's Presentation Workshop until March 31 when you get your Sasuga! Fukubukuro? Find out more here and then use your gift code for this workshop ❤️
The Sasubukuro is available only until January 12.
It’s amazing to see how much progress you can make in just one hour! The session was very focused and practical, with valuable feedback from both peers and the coach—that’s what truly made the difference in the end.
Taking this workshop put me in an optimistic mood, I could see in a short time how I improved in my presentation skills and how making small adaptations to the way I present can make a huge impact. I'm really grateful I took this workshop!
Learning together with like-minded women who are not my own stakeholders was a huge advantage of this program. Feedback matters.
Even in just 1 hour, there were so many learnings. I liked the practice style of the session. I felt it was unique and fruitful. I love this style.
Helen's support and cohorts' feedback led me to enhance my presentation skills in a short time.
I noticed real practice says everything.
Do you want to speak with confidence? Do you want to effectively communicate and influence others? Do you want to gain trust and be respected? Invest in yourself and train with Helen!

It’s amazing to see how much progress you can make in just one hour! The session was very focused and practical, with valuable feedback from both peers and the coach—that’s what truly made the difference in the end.
Taking this workshop put me in an optimistic mood, I could see in a short time how I improved in my presentation skills and how making small adaptations to the way I present can make a huge impact. I'm really grateful I took this workshop!
Learning together with like-minded women who are not my own stakeholders was a huge advantage of this program. Feedback matters.
Even in just 1 hour, there were so many learnings. I liked the practice style of the session. I felt it was unique and fruitful. I love this style.
Helen's support and cohorts' feedback led me to enhance my presentation skills in a short time.
I noticed real practice says everything.
Do you want to speak with confidence? Do you want to effectively communicate and influence others? Do you want to gain trust and be respected? Invest in yourself and train with Helen!
Secure your place below with a secure online payment of
5,500 yen, including tax (max 5 participants per session).
Dates don't work for you? No problem.
To be the first to know when the next dates are available, join the waitlist.
Questions? Simply click the pink speech bubble in the bottom right to contact Team Sasuga!
We're happy to help.
Join the waitlist and we'll let you know as soon as registration opens.
Questions? Simply click the pink speech bubble in the bottom right to contact Team Sasuga!
We're happy to help.
Secure your place below with a secure online payment of
5,500 yen, including tax
(max 5 participants per session).
Dates don't work for you? No problem.
To be the first to know when the next dates are available, join the waitlist.
Questions? Simply click the pink speech bubble in the bottom right to contact Team Sasuga!
We're happy to help.
Join the waitlist and we'll let you know as soon as registration opens.
Questions? Simply click the pink speech bubble in the bottom right to contact Team Sasuga!
We're happy to help.
You’ll work with one or more Sasuga! Expert Coaches, depending on your goals and needs. Our coaches bring you not only new professional insights and proven skills, but also genuine care for your growth and wellbeing.

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.
The benefit of Helen’s coaching has been huge. The biggest benefit is self-awareness—understanding my bad habits and behaviors and why they harm my performance and reputation as a leader. Helen’s coaching has a high ROI in terms of time and effort. It covers not only the technicalities, but also very deep and essential principles of communication.
Director
Financial Services Industry
I really enjoyed our sessions – very on point in helping me figure out what I wanted to work on and in pinpointing how to address that. I made it onto the promotion list. I am very excited to see how I can apply what I learned as I transition into my new role.
Senior Manager
Financial Services Industry
It was difficult for me to give an effective presentation to senior leaders since my English skills were not sufficient. After the coaching, I was able to give a confident and persuasive presentation on next year’s plans to senior leaders. I would recommend this coaching to anyone who wants to give an important presentation with confidence in a few months.
Senior Manager
Pharmaceutical Industry
Sasuga! Executive Coaching gave me the confidence and skills to facilitate and lead high-stakes business meetings. Not only did the coaching provide hard techniques to improve my communication, it also helped me realize the underlying and fundamental causes of communication-related challenges.
Director
Financial Services Industry
Whether you're preparing for a promotion, stepping into a new role, or simply need guidance to meet the growing demands of global business leadership, this private program offers space, structure, and strategic skills to help you succeed—no matter how time-crunched or challenged you are right now.
