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Let me ask you a question today — what do you think is the most important thing in conversations at international parties? As Australia and Japan marks the 50th anniversary of our Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 2026, I’ve been reflecting on my own journey of over 30 years between the two countries. Recently, at a networking event at the Australian Embassy, I was reminded of something truly important. Today, I’d love to share the one key element that creates meaningful and genui...

Hi everyone! I finally had a quiet moment to reflect on 18 years of parenting — a journey that felt both long and incredibly fast. Today, I’d like to walk you through the key milestones that shaped my sons’ paths, from ages 1 to 18, and I hope you find something useful for your own family’s journey. Ages 1-6: Laying the foundation through language and connection. Ages 7-9: Reading stories and discovering character and identity. Ages 10-12: Choosing the environment that nurtures who they truly...

Hi everyone, welcome to another episode. This spring has been an emotional one for me, as my younger son graduated from high school, closing a chapter we cherished for many years. He also turned 19 and began a new journey, studying Medical Science at a highly selective university, following his passion for chemistry and biology. A year ago, he told me, “Please believe in me without expecting too much,” and those words stayed with me throughout this journey. We walked this path together — creat...

Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying this early Spring energy. Today I will share some inspiring messages from the film Train Dreams, which was nominated for 4 Academy Awards in 2026, starring Australian actor Joel Edgerton. I first met him at the Melbourne Film Festival more than 20 years ago only for a brief moment and I felt his magnetic presence immediately. This film left a lasting impression on me — the cinematography and color work were truly beautiful. I hope you will enjoy the messages...

Picture by Hannah Peters/Getty Images Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 250🎉 Two hundred and fifty conversations. Two hundred and fifty moments of learning, reflection, and growth. Thank you so much for spending your precious time with me. Today, I’d like to pause and ask a simple, yet powerful question. What matters more than results? As the Milano Olympic Games inspire the world, we see medals, rankings, and record-breaking performances. But behind every gold medal, there is somethin...

Hello everyone! From January to March, as Japan moves through its long and often emotional exam season, the Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games have been lighting up the world with courage, resilience, and hope. In my own home, as we navigate the intensity of university entrance exams, I’ve been reminded again and again of something powerful. Whenever we truly care about something, and whenever we dare to aim high, we will face adversity. And in those moments, a single message can chan...

Japan Times Welcome back, everyone! How are you all enjoying the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026? I’ve been traveling in a bit of a nervous state this month, but I’m so grateful to be inspired by the incredible athletes from around the world competing on this global stage. All the athletes are of course so amazing but, in particular, Japanese snowboarders have been thriving at these Games. I’ve really enjoyed reading how international media are covering this phenomenon through English newsp...

Hi everyone! This February, the month of Valentine’s Day, we’re surrounded by so many inspiring global events — the Grammy Awards, the Winter Olympics, and more. Which moment inspired you the most? I’m personally spending a very meaningful month, both professionally and privately, and I’ve been deeply inspired by so many artists and athletes along the way. Today, I’m featuring Lauryn Hill from the Grammys. There’s so much we can learn from her — about identity, living authentically, parenting, ...

Olivia Dean / CBS Photo Hi everyone, I just watched The Grammy Award 2026. It was again inspiring in many ways. I just felt one love, respect, integrity and high energy from all the amazing artists. This February, as we celebrate love, let’s remember that love is also in the stories we tell, the identities we honor, and the gratitude we share. The 2026 Grammy speeches showed us exactly that. Hope you gain power from today’s episode! 🎧Podcast Vol.246【グラミー賞2026】 スピーチから学ぶ「 愛」に根ざした生き方と社会へのメッセージ 〜Le...

最新の国公立と私学の英語をリサーチ・分析 Hi everyone! Last week in Japan, about 490,000 students—including my younger son—took the national university entrance exam known as the Common Test. Today, I’d like to talk about how we can gently support young people before and after such meaningful moments. 皆さん、こんにちは。Sayuriです。 日本全体が、中学・高校・大学と受験シーズンの真っ只中ですね。 我が家だけでなく、生徒さん、そしてリスナーの方の中にも、共通テストを終えたばかりというご家庭が多くいらっしゃいます。 共通テストを受験された49万人の皆さん、本当にお疲れさまでした。 🎧Podcast Vol.245 【VISIONシリーズ】共通テスト前後の声かけとサポート 〜VISION Series! Supportin...

🎧Podcast Vol.244 VISIONシリーズ2026🥂キャリア・ビジネスの夢実現に大切な視点とは？（後半） VISION Series 2026: Building Your Career and Business Path with Bond University 今回も、オーストラリアのBond UniversityからBenさんをお迎えしています。 🎧Podcast Vol.243 VISIONシリーズ2026🥂【キャリア・ビジネスの夢実現（前半）】 に引き続き、ヴィジョンシリーズとして、ビジネスやキャリアの夢を実現するためのキーワードが数多く登場します。MBAについてお話を伺う中で、きっとあなた自身のこれからのヴィジョンにとって必要なヒントも見つかるはずです。 Q9）BBT Global Leadership MBAのカリキュラムではどのようなことが学べる？ ✔️ ビジネスの基礎知識に加え、会計、ファイナンス、HR、マーケティング、オペレーション、起業、ビジネスモデル、イノベーションなど ✔️ すでにご自身のビジネスをされている方やこれからスタートする場合は？...

20 min from the campus Hi everyone, welcome to the VISION Series 2026. This series is an invitation to pause, reflect, and design your future with intention. In today’s episode, we’re delighted to welcome back a guest from Bond University, who also joined us last year, to talk about career, business, and the personal choices that shape our paths. We hope this episode helps you refine your vision for the year ahead. 毎年大人気のヴィジョンシリーズ、2026年バージョンでお届けしています。 今年のヴィジョンや目標は、もう整理できましたか？ 前回のVol.242や、こ...

🥂Happy New Year 2026🥂 Happy New Year 2026, everyone🎉 Welcome back to another episode! Did you have a wonderful holiday season? How are you feeling, and what vision are you holding in your heart as we enter this new year? Today we’re going to talk about how to have your best year ever and achieve your true vision. Sometimes you need to think in a new way instead of keeping on doing the same familiar things. I’ll introduce some powerful new prompts in addition to what we shared last year. I hope...

Hi everyone, As we come to the end of the year, this is a perfect time to pause and reflect. How was this past year for you? What moments truly shaped you? In today’s episode, “Reflecting on the Year”, I’d like to invite you to look back with a bird’s-eye view — because sometimes, direction matters more than speed. In Episodes 184 and 185, I also shared 25 reflection prompts in English. I hope you enjoy revisiting those episodes along with today’s conversation. 1年を振り返る時期になりました。 皆さんは、どんな一...

Hi everyone! I’m your host, Sayuri. As we wrap up the year, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many inspiring people across different industries around the world. It has reminded me how important it is for accurate information to reach those who truly need it. In our last episode, we welcomed Ben Sensei from Bond University, one of the only two private universities in Australia, to talk about the differences between public and private universities. We’ve also been hearing from alumni, par...

Hi everyone, it’s currently the university and high school entrance exam season here in Japan. For students taking exams for competitive schools, it can be very intense. Not only in Japan, but choosing a path is challenging for young adults anywhere in the world. Today, we are excited to welcome a heartwarming guest from Bond University, a private university located in the Gold Coast. I am an alumni ambassador for The University of Queensland, which is a government university, and I am very curi...

Hi everyone! We’ve entered the busiest month of the year—I hope you’re all doing well and getting ready to wrap things up! The other day, while I was having a meeting by the lake, I came across an article in an English newspaper about the famous Japanese singer Yumi Matsutoya, also known as Yuming. The article focused on her thoughts about AI and creativity. She shared some really deep insights about what creators should do in this AI era. Today, I’d like to introduce a part of her English int...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to another podcast episode! As I’m getting ready to wrap up this year, I want to take some time to answer the many questions we’ve received in 2025 whether they’re about mastering English, achieving personal goals, self-development, or business branding. Today’s episode is all about how to create a clear English vision, and how we can guide children in that process! 🎧Podcast Vol. 237【英語Q&A】子どものための“英語ヴィジョン”の描き方 〜Designing an English Vision for Your Child Q）「英語のヴィジョ...

Hi everyone! Today’s topic is all about shifting your mindset from negativity to optimism — a skill that anyone can apply in daily life, whether in parenting, career growth, or business success. We’ll walk through the four practical steps I’ve used in my lessons and consultations, where I’ve seen countless people transform their thinking and achieve the goals they once thought were out of reach. 🎧Podcast Vol.236【飛躍する心理学】楽観的な考え方は学べる！科学的根拠・実体験付 〜Learn Optimism and thrive! ポジティブ心理学のマーティン・セリグマン博士。...

Hello, welcome back to another episode! Today, we’ll explore how the beauty of art, music, and nature shapes our neuroplasticity, enhances our well-being, and even contributes to longevity!!! 皆さんこんにちは！Sayuriです。 AI時代の子育てもキャリアも、迷うことが多いかもしれません。 そんな時こそ「人間にしか備わっていない力」を磨くことが、これからの時代を幸せに生きる大きなヒントになります。 本日は、 🎧Podcast Vol235【AI時代の人の脳の可能性（アート・音楽・五感編）】 自分と子どもの力を引き出す”脳の使い方” 文章と合わせてお聴きいただくことで、内容をより深く落とし込めますように。 見えないものを見る力とは？ 例①聴覚 音楽では、どのようなリズムや、一音の繊細な違いを感じ取れるようになれる？ 例②視覚 色彩感覚が優れているとは？また、デザイン、パターンを感じ...

Hello everyone! How much do you truly believe in yourself? And how much do you believe in your child, your team, or the people you care about? Many of us have heard that we’re not using our brain’s full potential — but have you ever wondered why that is, and how we can change it? Today, let’s dive a little deeper into this fascinating topic 🎧 Podcast Vol.234 The Power of the Brain: How to Unlock the Potential Within You and Your Child. 皆さんこんにちは！ あなたは、自分のことをどれくらい信じていますか？ そして、自分の子供や、チームや、大切な人の...

Welcome back, everyone. A few years ago, we talked about the most important global skills for the future. That conversation isn’t outdated — in fact, it’s more relevant than ever. In today’s episode, we’ll once again explore the latest in-demand skills for the next decade, the abilities that define truly global and human-centered professionals. 皆さん、こんにちは！Sayuriです。 数年前のPodcast Vol.44でご紹介した「世界で求められるスキル」。 当時お話ししたテーマは、古くなるどころか、今、ますます重要になっています。 今日はそのアップデート版として 🎧Podcast Vol.233【世界で求められる人材と5つのスキルは？...

世界中の卒業生たちが、それぞれの国で地域にお返しをする日🏖️ Congratulations!!! 受講生の皆さんが夢を叶える瞬間は幸せです! Hi everyone, welcome back to another podcast episode! Today, I’d love to share 10 key features of IELTS 6.5 reading skills — a level that I truly believe can change your life. Let’s think about how we can build global-standard communication and comprehension skills that work in daily life, business, and your career. 本日のエピソードは 🎧【IELTS6.5＋リーディング力、１０の特徴】英検準1級との違いで見える海外大学レベル 〜 10 Key Features of IELTS 6.5 or above Reading Ski...

Hello everyone! Today, we bring you a powerful message in the speaker’s own voice. Japan’s children and young adults have some of the lowest self-esteem in the world, so this is more important than ever. We’re excited to share a short excerpt from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a popular Harvard psychologist, from the 2025 Global Positive Psychology Conference in Brisbane, Australia. I’ve received permission directly from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar himself. Thank you so much, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. This lecture trul...