Podcast
Bridge Beyond English
Hosted by David Nagai · EN
The Bridge Beyond English Podcast is hosted by David Nagai, an American communication and creativity coach in Yokohama, Japan.
This podcast is for curious people who want more than textbook English. It is for people who want meaningful ideas, better conversations, and a stronger connection with people and the world — in English.
Through short reflections on communication, culture, psychology, creativity, business, society, and everyday life, David shares diverse ideas that help English learners:
Think creatively
Speak confidently
Connect deeply with people
Listening to this podcast will help you see yourself, others, and the world in new ways.
To join our high-level in-person and online classes based in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan, please visit www.bridgebeyondenglish.com.
Think creatively, connect deeply — in English.
21episodes
Episodes
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92. Class Insights: What Five Remarkable People Teach Us
1w ago00:23:50Tap to summarizeWhat 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
2w ago00:26:03Tap to summarizeHere 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
Jul 1000:09:44Tap to summarizeThe 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"
Jul 300:08:41Tap to summarizeAs 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
Jun 2600:09:00Tap to summarizeAs 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
Jun 1600:20:20Tap to summarizeUnderstand 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
Jun 200:21:32Tap to summarizeDo 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
Apr 300:10:46Tap to summarizeIf 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
Mar 2200:09:47Tap to summarizeOn 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?
Mar 1700:12:12Tap to summarizeWhat 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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