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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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