Bridge Beyond English

Episódios

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  94. Five Kinds of Communication—and When to Use Them 14.08.2026 28min

  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 only.Book a free consultation and learn about classes and events:www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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  93. Complaining: Why We Need It & How to Manage It 07.08.2026 8min

  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 and intermediate English speakers only.Book a free consultation and learn about classes and events:www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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  92. Class Insights: What Five Remarkable People Teach Us 31.07.2026 23min

  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 pattern: remarkable people develop what is distinctive within them and use it to create value for others.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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  91. Innovation Requires Awareness & Communication – Stories from Semmelweis & Kodak 24.07.2026 26min

  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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  90. World Cup Observations – How Football Reflects Our Humanity 10.07.2026 9min

  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 here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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  89. Satisficing In Decision-Making – Time, Choice, & "Good Enough" 03.07.2026 8min

  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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  88. The American Experiment Turns 250 26.06.2026 9min

  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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  87. Six Psychology Concepts to Help You Communicate & Connect Better 16.06.2026 20min

  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.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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  86. Time Perspectives 02.06.2026 21min

  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 English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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  85. Design Your Own Game – What the Strait of Hormuz can teach us about business and life 03.04.2026 10min

  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· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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  84. What This School Really Is – A Bridge BEYOND English 22.03.2026 9min

  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 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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  83. What Does "Success" Really Mean for You? 17.03.2026 12min

  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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  82. Surrounded by Idiots – A Four-Color Communication Framework 06.03.2026 30min

  This episode introduces a framework for understanding four main types of people. It will help you understand yourself and others. If you apply the ideas, you can improve your communication and connection with people who are different from you.The original concept is from the Swedish author Thomas Erikson's book called Surrounded by Idiots. Also available in Japanese with the name 『世界にバカは４人いる』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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  81. The Psychology of Brand Names 19.02.2026 12min

  Why do certain brand names attract us?One reason is their foreign-sounding names that cause us to associate the brand with a certain country and quality.But is it really even from that country?In this episode, we'll take a look at some brands that use foreign branding to explore the psychology of their name choices – both globally and in Japan.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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  80. The Power of Changing Your Temperature 13.02.2026 9min

  The way you speak and act has a temperature that makes people feel something. But you can always change your temperature.In this episode, David shares about how our social temperature influences people and how we can adjust our communication to improve our connection and impact.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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  79. Four Chemicals We All Need 03.02.2026 10min

  There are four chemicals we all need to survive and flourish in life. In this episode I share about each chemical and how we can keep getting enough balance. Enjoy!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 only)www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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  78. Don't Assume Too Fast 30.01.2026 10min

  Assumptions help us, but they can also cause big problems. In this episode I share about five business situations where assuming too fast caused communication problems – and lessons we can learn from each.Read the full text with vocabulary tips here at my 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 only)www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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  77. When Power Has No Limits 15.01.2026 10min

  What should we think about Donald Trump and global politics in 2025 onward? Here are some reflections about power, trust and democracy to help you think about the situation.Read the full text version of this episode with vocabulary tips here at my 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:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate only)www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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  76. KitKat Chocolate – What it teaches us about communication & connection in business & life 29.11.2025 10min

  How did KitKat chocolate succeed in Japan? Communication and connection in its branding! Let me share the story and how we can learn from it.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:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate only)www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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  75. Creative Insights from Current Events (Oct. 2025) – Based on real discussions with my students 31.10.2025 27min

  In this episode I analyze current news stories through the lens of critical thinking, empathy, creative thinking and connection/application to our work and life.The insights I share in this episode are based on some of the news topics and discussions I had last week with my high-level students here in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan.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:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate only)www.bridgebeyondenglish.com