The Courage to Slow Down: Rethinking Resilience and Redefining Impact

09/12/2025 35 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
The Courage to Slow Down:  Rethinking Resilience and Redefining Impact

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In this SawaTalks episode, Helen Iwata, Women's Success, Leadership, and Communication Coach, shares her journey from corporate Japan to empowering women to lead with clarity, confidence, and ease. She reflects on the hidden cost of constant perseverance and how learning to slow down can unlock greater impact and wellbeing.Drawing from Japanese wisdom on perseverance and appreciation, Helen redefines resilience as alignment rather than endurance. Together with host Samia Jamai, she explores how women can listen to their bodies, choose their thoughts, and build success that feels sustainable — leading with less effort and more meaning.References and Inspirations Mentioned in This EpisodeQuote: “Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they’re yours.” Richard BachSasuga Communications: https://sasugacommunications.comThe Sasuga! Podcast by Helen Iwata: Spotify Apple PodcastCreditsConcept creation: SAWA JourneyHost: Samia Jamai Production: ZERO TO ONE ProductionsStudio: J-Wave Tokyo StudioDigital partner: Maxima GroupTheme music (licensed via Slipstream Music):Happening Now by Zaphod and the Hearts of GoldGivers and Takers by Lt FitzGibbons Men✨ For behind-the-scenes insights and guest profiles, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.