"Who you are" makes the world a better place「世界に自分軸を輝かせよう」by Sayuri Sense

Hello again, welcome back! In today’s episode, I want to share the rest of two communication tips that can truly unlock your child's potential and shape who they become — not just as successful students, but as human beings. These are the insights I've gathered over 30 years, watching children grow from toddlers into young adults across both Japanese and Western education systems. Those three tips are: #1 — Build their confidence only through their actions. #2 — Embrace the power of consequence. #3 — Separate their identity from their outcomes. Let's dive in. 皆さんこんには！Sayuriです。６月はリセットの月。１年のはじめにたてた目標やプランは順調に進んでいますか？この1年間を振り返って、後半に向けて軌道修正するのに絶好のタイミングですね。 命の種（アイデンティティー）を輝かせるコミュニケーションシリーズ、子どもの可能性を引き出す大人の在り方・声かけTOP3の残り２つ目と３つ目のポイントをご紹介します。

Hi, welcome back! Today I want to share three communication tips that can truly unlock your child’s potential and shape who they become — not just as successful students, but as human beings. These are the insights I’ve gathered over 30 years, watching children grow from toddlers into young adults across both Japanese and Western education systems. Those three tips are: #1 — Build their confidence only through their actions. #2 — Embrace the power of consequence. #3 — Separate their identity from their outcomes. Let’s dive in. Hi everyone!

Hi everyone, I’m Sayuri. Do you ever share your dreams, or listen to someone else’s? Today, I'll share a roadmap to align your core and accelerate your dreams by elevating your communication stage. As your conversation expands from yourself to others, and to the world, your dreams will naturally come true. 皆さん、こんにちは！夢を誰かに話すことはありますか？ また、誰かの夢を聞くことはありますか？

Hi everyone, welcome back! Today, I'm diving into one of our most requested topics: “The Secret to Thriving in Parenting and Career Without Burning Out. Do you ever feel like there's simply not enough time, energy, or space in your heart to handle both? Believe me, I've been there. Today, I want to share the one ultimate answer I found. It all comes down to discovering your “Core Competence.” 皆さん、こんにちは！Sayuriです。 今日は、

Thank you so much for your patience! I received so many requests and questions from parents, students, and teachers following my post about my son's university entrance.　So many people saw the post and I hope to pass on the insights I've gained through my own 30-year journey to the next generation. I've curated 10 English proficiency levels

Hi, I’m your host Sayuri. I recently attended one of Asia's largest global innovation conferences “SusHi Tec Tokyo”. It was an incredibly high-energy space where the world's leading experts, entrepreneurs, and investors gathered all together for collaborations. I realized something profound: if you are currently battling challenges, setbacks, or what feel like disadvantages, they might just become your greatest assets. We are entering an era where you can truly change the game. Today, let's explore the possibilities and risks of AI together, and see how we can turn those challenges into our greatest strengths. 皆さんこんにちは、Sayuriです。 先日、アジア最大級のグローバル・イノベーション・カンファレンス「Sushi Tech Tokyo」に招待いただき、参加してきました。会場は、世界中の最先端テクノロジー、専門家、起業家、そして投資家たちが集まり、コラボレーションがその場で瞬時に決まっていくような、エネルギッシュな空間でした。 ただ、目的を持たずに歩くと圧倒されて疲れてしまうほど、情報の密度が濃く、エネルギッシュな場所でもあります。最近、教育やキャリアのためのAIシステムを開発している私にとっても、インスピレーションに溢れる宝庫でした。「AI x 未来」についての気づきを皆さんともシェアしたいと思います。

Hi, welcome to another episode ! Today, I'd like to delve into another crucial element that defines who we are. The title of today’s episode is “The Uniqueness of Japanese Identity.” I visited Kyoto the other day and spent some time in the stillness of Tadasu-no-mori. In that 2,000-year-old sacred forest, time seemed to stand still. I felt a profound sense of peace—the essence of a delicate aesthetic like Wabi-sabi. This spirit is woven into every film, product, and service we create; it is the very soul of our identity. So, what comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Japanese Identity”? こんにちは。Sayuriです。前回は、国際イベントでの会話で対話で大切なことについて一緒に考えてみましたが、もう一つ大切なこと、それが、今日のエピソードにもつながります。

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 genuine connections.

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 are — and age 12 was a major turning point, where the path forward became clear. Ages 13-18: Cultivating passions and building their unique niche — and age 18 was the ultimate turning point, where every decision of the past 18 years came together. Each stage brought its own decisions, challenges, and discoveries — and every choice was made with one goal in mind: nurturing the 10 skills within them. 皆さん、こんにちは！京都から福岡、そして湘南に戻り、やっと少し振り返る時間がありました。１９歳になったばかりの次男が選んだ日本の理系大学受験と、２１歳の長男がたどったインターナショナルスクールからアメリカの大学入学まで、人生を左右するような「分岐点」を思い出し、感慨深い時間でした。

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 about life from the film even more after listening to this episode. 別れと出会いの季節、春

Picture by Hannah Peters/Getty Images Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 250

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!

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。

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、これまでのVisionシリーズのエピソード、そして科学的根拠に基づいた無料の「新年ジャーナリングプロンプト」なども参考にしながら、今回のゲストとのインタビューを通して、ぜひあなた自身のキャリアやビジネスの夢を、少しずつ形にしていってくださいね。

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、どんな一年を過ごされましたか？

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, parents, educators, and students through social media and emails, and it's been wonderful to feel these connections growing through this podcast. 皆さん、こんにちは。Sayuriです。今年は世界のさまざまな業界で活躍されている多くの素晴らしい方々との新しい出会いがありました。その中で、正しい情報が、それを本当に必要としている方にきちんと届くことの大切さを、改めて強く実感しています。 今回も、私立大学と公立大学の違いをご紹介するために、オーストラリアの大学の中でも数少ない私立大学であるBond University（ボンド大学）から、Benさんをゲストにお迎えしています。卒業生の皆さまから番組宛にメールも届き、このPodcastを通して少しずつ深まってきているのを感じています。 今回は入学から卒業、そしてその先のキャリアまでの流れについて、より具体的にご紹介していきます。

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 curious to learn about the differences between government and private universities, as well as how we can successfully guide our Japanese students through Bond University. I hope this podcast can help share fair and detailed information to support you and your children's or students' success. 日本は受験シーズンですね。皆さんは18歳のこの時期、どのような思い出がありますか？私自身は、18歳の次男とは全く違うオーストラリアの大学の道を選んだ頃を思い出すとともに、日本、アメリカ、オーストラリアの大学のそれぞれの私立・公立の受験制度の違いを二世代で体験できたことから、学びの多い時期となっています。 皆さんこんにちは！ナビゲーターのSayuriです。私自身はThe University of Queenslandのアンバサダーではありますが、今年は他のオーストラリアの大学の卒業生ともたくさんお話をする機会がありました。 今日はフラットで正しい情報をお届けし、一人ひとりが自分にとってベストな進路とキャリアパスを描けるようサポートしたいと思います。今回は少しタイプの違う大学、ボンド大学から、Assistant ProfessorでありBond Business SchoolのプログラムディレクターでもいらっしゃるBen Hayden-Smithさんをゲストにお迎えします。

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 interview. Hope you find the episode insightful! 師走に突入して、急に慌ただしくなってきた感じがします。皆さんはいかがお過ごしですか？ こんにちは！ Sayuriです。今日は、シンガー松任谷由実（ユーミン）の英語の記事をJapan Timesで読んでいて、この番組のテーマにもぴったりで素敵だなと感じたのでご紹介したいと思います。

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!

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.

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...

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