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Keywords physical well-being, tech professionals, expats, Japan, career success, quality of life, walking habit, resting eyes, ergonomic practices, comfort food, health issues, good sleep ------------- At Your Next Chapter Japan , I specialize in helping expats and English speakers navigate the Japanese job market, especially in tech. Whether you’re looking to transition into an engineering role o...

Keywords mental health, Japan, tech environment, burnout, well-being, societal pressures, language barriers, cultural differences, boundaries, mindfulness, nature, physical outlets, creative outlets, digital detox, traditional practices, community resources Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Maintaining Mental Health in Japan's Tech Environment 01:42 Challenges and Support for Mental Health in Japan...

Summary This episode focuses on balancing a demanding tech career with parenting in Japan. The language barrier, finding suitable childcare, and maintaining well-being are some of the key challenges discussed. Keywords parenting, tech professionals, Japan, language barrier, childcare, well-being, community, shift in focus, meaningful choices

Summary In this episode, Eri explores the concept of professional wellbeing for foreign tech professionals in Japan. She discusses the factors that influence wellbeing, such as happy relationships, fulfilling careers, and a sense of purpose. Eri emphasizes the importance of growth and meaning in achieving professional wellbeing and provides tips for finding purpose in work. She also highlights the...

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Summary In this episode, Eri discusses how to maximize your relationship with recruiters in Japan. She emphasizes the importance of showing empathy towards recruiters and understanding the pressures they face. Eri also advises job seekers to respond promptly to communications and provide updates before and after interviews. Additionally, she suggests taking recruiters' advice with a grain of s...

Summary In this episode, the host discusses when not to work with recruiters. She emphasizes the importance of knowing what you want in a job and being prepared to introduce yourself effectively. She also advises having a strategic answer ready for salary expectations. The main takeaways are: 1) Know what you want in your next job before working with recruiters, 2) Have a clear salary range in min...

Summary In this episode, Eri discusses the topic of working with recruiters in Japan. She shares her personal experience and insights on finding the right recruitment agency. Eri emphasizes the importance of understanding the different types of recruitment agencies in Japan and provides three indicators to consider when choosing the right agency. These indicators include the type of clients the ag...

Summary In this episode, Eri discusses four questions to ask yourself to determine if you are ready for a job interview. The questions include: Does your self-introduction match your resume? Can they hear you well? Do you know exactly what job you are interviewing for? Do you know why you want to work there? Eri emphasizes the importance of aligning your self-introduction with your resume, ensurin...

Summary In this episode, Eri discusses the final three factors that influence performance: physical, social, and environmental. She emphasizes the importance of taking care of your physical body through rest, nutrition, and exercise. Eri also explores the impact of social interactions on performance and provides five options for dealing with challenging relationships. Lastly, she highlights the si...

Angelica is a Customer Success Manager living in Aomori, Japan. She helps English speakers find tech jobs in Japan through Japan Dev. In her free time, she enjoys her idyllic countryside life and dabbles in various creative outlets, such as photography, baking, and gardening.  For the video version of the interview you can watch it at https://youtu.be/o5zmCfwoKuc

In this episode you can learn how to boost your performance by looking at 3 areas that influence how you show up.

Whether it's about sports or about work, we all aim for moments when we can show up to the best of our abilities. This episode is about a practical step you can take to increase your performance.

Whether you're in a new job or have been in it for a while, this one actionable step will help you make your job and career progression quicker.

In this episode, I share top 4 misconceptions about the job search in Japan and explain how to shift each one to help make progress in the search.

How well are you using LinkedIn? I share 6 ways to use LinkedIn as a tool for professionals in Japan.

Ingrid is a product designer living in Tokyo. She has an insatiable hunger for all creative endeavors and satisfies it through her career, illustration, fiction storytelling and creating music in the local DIY scene.

April is the start of the new year in Japan. Whether you're starting a new job or a new role, or you're thinking ahead about how to get ready for your next performance reviews, I have 3 steps to help you out.

I reflect on the 3 things that I'm appreciative of in the first 3 months of this year.

What does the word 'Career' mean for you? In this episode, I reflect and share how my definition of this word has evolved over time. Why do I still call myself a Career Coach? Reference https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-a-career

"My name is Bodhi Kenyon.  I love the truth and deep, transformative conversations.  I dedicate my life to discovering keys that open doors to the truth and share them with those who not only want to “know” about their potential but take committed action to “realize” it. I believe in miracles."

Andrea- "I'm a scrum master and agile coach at a cozy startup in Shibuya called yamaneco. When I'm not asking questions and building workshops I play videogames and ttrpgs with friends and family."

Being skeptical about something is normal. What most people don't do is unpack where it's coming from. What is your skepticism protecting you from? I share my own experience and how I've dealt with my own skepticism.