Bridge Beyond English

At Bridge Beyond English, we uphold the values of diversity, inclusion, and respect for all people. Read the text version of this episode here . In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural...

If you're exhausted, this poem and reflection will help you gain perspective. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our...

Learn how to improve your online meetings in English! Read the text version here with English tips included. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and interm...

Disagreement is necessary. Here are tips on how to do it right! Read the text version here . In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English o...

Learn to brainstorm using the six hats framework. Read the text version here with English tips included. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermedia...

Learn about Sparketypes to understand your unique strengths at work to improve your work and life. Read the text version at the blog here . Take the free assessment at sparketype.com . In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinki...

Here are some tips from Stoic philosophy to help improve your modern life. Read the text version or watch the video slide presentation here . In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural com...

I asked Arina Petrova how it feels to be Russian. Here is her thoughtful and insightful response. Read the text version at the blog here : In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural commun...

Learn how to use freewriting to free your mind. Read the text version at the blog here . In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English only)...

Learn how to brainstorm using the SCAMPER Method. Read text version here at the blog . In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English only) ·...

Learn how to critique people or ideas sensitively in English. Read the text version here at the blog . Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn how to make polite requests in English with these nuances and tips. Read the text version at our blog here . Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Advanced and intermediate only)

These are some poems that reflect on our pandemic experience. The original poems can be found at Mediators Beyond Borders here . Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Advanced and intermediate only)

We can learn a lot from babies. Here's what I've learned from my son who just turned one year old! Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Advanced and intermediate only)

Pay attention and adapt to change. Here are two big lessons I've learned from jogging in the forest. Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn all about how the Culture Map framework by Erin Meyer can help you communicate better with different cultures. I recommend her website and book (The Culture Map) in English or Japanese. Click here to follow along at the blog and see the charts. Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOB...

What's the difference between a plan and a strategy? This episode explains the important difference. This episode my slower voice recording of Dr. Roger Martin's video presentation on Harvard Business Review's YouTube channel. I hope the English tips (at the blog) and slow/clear audio I provide can help you understand and appreciate Dr. Martin's wonderful ideas! Please visit the original video at...

Learn how to priorities your tasks so you can accomplish your goals effectively. Please follow along with the images at the blog here . Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn from Chiara Manuel about the complexity of the recent 2022 elections in the Philippines. She provides an overview and opinion. Manuel is a lecturer at Thames International Business School and holds an MA from the University of the Philippines Diliman. To read the text version of this episode (includes English tips), visit our blog . Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a...

Covid has caused death in many ways. But it has also given us new life as we reimagine the future. Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Advanced and intermediate only)

7 tips about how to pursue excellence instead of chasing "perfection." Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Advanced and intermediate only)

When we understand and live according to our purpose in business, we authentically satisfy our customers. The key is to be clear about our purpose and to execute it at every level with transparency. You can read the text version of this episode here . You can access the original TED Talk by By Ashley M. Grice that is the source of this episode here . Want to connect with the changing world in Engl...

Many Europeans are shocked that there is a war in Europe. They assume that war should always be far away from home. But this assumption reveals how western foreign policies and the treatment of non-westerners is unfair and discriminatory. The Ukraine war highlights that war can happen anywhere in our interconnected world, and that we need a system that is better for all people, everywhere. Click h...

Proper brainstorming can fix many of our problems. It can also help us improve and create many things. This episode shows you how. Read the full text version here . (Includes English tips) Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Advanced and inte...

So much of what we do in our life is a waste of time and energy. But, if we can figure out how to prioritize the most important tings, we can change our life. Read the full text version here . (Includes English tips) Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: * CREATIVE THINKING * GLOBAL AWARENESS * CROSS-CULTURAL COMM...