Bridge Beyond English

24:14

102. Be Yourself or Change Yourself?

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/10/08

Should you stay true to who you are—or reinvent yourself? Through the stories of Georgia Frontiere, Malcolm X, and Muhammad Yunus, we explore how people can carry their core strengths, values, and sense of purpose into new situations while also having the courage to change, grow, and become something new.Join my English discussion classesJoin online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and experience meaningful discussions that help you:Think creativelySpeak confidentlyConnect deeplyAdvanced and

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9:09

101. 3 Animal Metaphors for Strategy: Mosquitoes,...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/10/02

In this episode, I introduce three animals that can each teach us something about strategy. Mosquitoes teach us to read signals, adapt, and persist; peregrine falcons show the value of developing a strong edge; and pistol shrimp show how an unusual difference or limitation can become a strength.Join my English discussion classesJoin online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and experience meaningful discussions that help you:Think creativelySpeak confidentlyConnect deeplyAdvanced and intermediate

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28:34

100. The Big Ideas Connecting 99 Episodes: Notice,...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/09/24

In this episode, I connect the big ideas from my first 99 episodes. Four key words bring everything together: notice, imagine, respond, and connect. It’s about how we see, think, act, communicate, and connect more deeply.Join my English discussion classesJoin online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and experience meaningful discussions that help you:Think creativelySpeak confidentlyConnect deeplyAdvanced and intermediate English speakers only.Book a free consultation and learn about classes and

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10:26

99. Does AI Make Us Happy?

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/09/18

AI is amazing. But does it actually make us happier?The deeper question is: As we use AI, how can we protect our competence, meaning, and human connection?Join my English discussion classesJoin online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and experience meaningful discussions that help you:Think creativelySpeak confidentlyConnect deeplyAdvanced and intermediate English speakers only.Book a free consultation and learn about classes and events:www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

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22:07

98. Class Insights: Creating Change Is More Possible...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/09/11

We often assume that the way things are is simply the way they have to be. In this episode, I share insights from recent class discussions about imagining our ideal, understanding what really motivates us, and taking thoughtful action to create change. We explore how small experiments, calculated risks, and especially how we communicate can help us influence much more than we might initially think.Join my English discussion classesJoin online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and experience meaningful

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23:19

97. Hedonic Adaptation—How Appreciation Keeps Good...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/09/04

We often work hard to get the things we want—better jobs, stronger relationships, new experiences, more skills—and then, strangely, they start to feel just normal. In this episode, I explore hedonic adaptation and why we can slowly stop appreciating the good things already in our lives. But if we aren't careful, those great relationships and things may lose their magic. That’s why appreciation, perspective, and the way we communicate matter so much in keeping those things alive.Join my English

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28:27

96. My U.S. Trip: Reflections on People & Life

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/08/28

In this episode I share reflections from my recent trip to the United States about human connection, communication, and culture. Enjoy!Join my English discussion classesJoin online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and experience meaningful discussions that help you:Think creativelySpeak confidentlyConnect deeplyAdvanced and intermediate English speakers only.Book a free consultation and learn about classes and events:www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

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10:24

95. What Really Motivates Us?

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/08/21

What really drives us to work hard, grow, and keep going—and why do some tasks energize us while others drain us? In this episode, we explore how understanding our deeper needs, environment, and relationships can help us shape motivation, enjoy the process more, and still achieve meaningful goals.Join my English discussion classesJoin online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and experience meaningful discussions that help you:Think creativelySpeak confidentlyConnect deeplyAdvanced and intermediate

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28:42

94. Five Kinds of Communication—and When to Use Them

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/08/14

Different situations require different kinds of communication. In this episode, we explore five powerful examples—from emotional leadership and cross-cultural understanding to crisis response, symbolic action, and visionary public speaking—and consider when each approach works best.Join my English discussion classesJoin online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and experience meaningful discussions that help you:Think creativelySpeak confidentlyConnect deeplyAdvanced and intermediate English speakers

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8:40

93. Complaining: Why We Need It & How to Manage It

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/08/07

Complaining isn’t always negative—it can help us process emotions, connect with others, identify problems, and challenge unfair situations. In this episode, we explore how to complain more wisely by choosing the right person and moment, communicating with sensitivity, and turning frustration into constructive action.Join my English discussion classesJoin online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and experience meaningful discussions that help you:Think creativelySpeak confidentlyConnect deeplyAdvanced

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23:50

92. Class Insights: What Five Remarkable People Teach Us

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/07/31

What can we learn from Shohei Ohtani, Kazuo Inamori, Franz Kafka, Freddie Mercury, and Akashiya Sanma about success, creativity, character, business, and communication?In this class reflection, I share insights that emerged when my students introduced five remarkable people and explored their lives together. We discovered lessons about discipline, ethical leadership, expressing what makes us different, communicating complex ideas clearly, and bringing conversations to life.We also found a larger

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26:03

91. Innovation Requires Awareness & Communication –...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/07/24

Here are two stories from the Hungarian doctor Semmelweis and the company Kodak that show how innovation requires deeper awareness and better communication.Join my class online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations.I help my students:Think creativelySpeak confidentlyConnect deeply· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

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9:44

90. World Cup Observations – How Football Reflects...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/07/10

The World Cup is more than a sports event. It is a reflection of our human experience…teamwork, diversity, tribal identity, play, kindness, contradictions, and our shared need to belong, succeed, celebrate, and feel alive.In this episode I share 7 observations from the world cup and how they show our common humanity.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations.· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events

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8:41

89. Satisficing In Decision-Making – Time, Choice, &...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/07/03

As the United States turns 250 years old on July 4th, 2026, I want to share some reflections about where the country has come over the years.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations.· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

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9:00

88. The American Experiment Turns 250

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/06/26

As the United States turns 250 years old on July 4th, 2026, I want to share some reflections about where the country has come over the years.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations.· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

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20:20

87. Six Psychology Concepts to Help You Communicate &...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/06/16

Understand these six concepts from psychology to grow your self-awareness and ability to communicate and connect with people more freely. These are six of David's favorites.In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively, speak confidently, and connect deeply.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations.· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

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21:32

86. Time Perspectives

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/06/02

Do you focus more on the past, present, or future? In this episode, we'll discuss how to have balanced time perspective and how to avoid getting stuck with limited thinking.Watch Phillip Zimbardo's TED Talk 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

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10:46

85. Design Your Own Game – What the Strait of Hormuz...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/04/03

If you're not the strongest, design your own game and use a strategy that works for you.In this episode we look at the Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz to understand strategy when we face limitations – and how we can design our own game in business and life.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·

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9:47

84. What This School Really Is – A Bridge BEYOND English

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/03/22

On the surface, Bridge Beyond English is an English school. But in this episode I'll explain how we offer more than just English. We helps students think, express and connect in deeper ways. It's not just about English language – it's about creating better relationships and experiencing the world in new ways. That's why it's called Bridge Beyond English. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in

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12:12

83. What Does "Success" Really Mean for You?

Bridge Beyond English ·

2026/03/17

What is your definition of success? We explore what "success" really means in this episode.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 in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

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