190. The Possibility That Looking Carefully Is Already Change
May 21, 202611m0
What an art school in Tokyo made me reconsider about consulting, parenting, and change
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Zen Perspectives
Hosted by Yumi Sera · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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20
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
8m
Booking Probability™
39
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Listen Score
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Virality (30d)
48
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About this podcast
Zen Perspectives is a simple, reflective podcast for anyone who finds themselves relating to people and organisations in everyday life.Each episode begins with Yumi Sera, a specialist in human and organisational transformation based in Japan, noticing small, ordinary moments from daily life. From there, the conversation gently takes detours, pausing at connections and sometimes contradictions, and slowly exploring the thought that there may be another way of seeing people.May each episode offer you one fresh perspective to carry into your day.
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About the host
Yumi Sera hosts Zen Perspectives, a society show with 20 episodes published.
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitches187. When Words Become Fragile
Mar 17, 20269m0
How living abroad revealed the invisible tension behind everyday language
Show notes186. "Healthy Indebtedness"
Mar 10, 20269m0
"Healthy indebtedness" is the quiet feeling of having received more kindness than you can immediately return.
Show notes185. What Matthew Bourne's ballet can teach us about business
Feb 25, 202611m0
Looking at Bourne, Picasso, Rodin — we are reminded that art is a treasure house of techniques for shifting human context.
Show notes184. Matthew Bourne, Rodin, and Picasso
Feb 19, 20269m0
I went to see a ballet — The Red Shoes, directed by the British choreographer Matthew Bourne.
Show notes183. From Spies to Office Romance: Where Information Moves
Feb 16, 20267m0
Spies build intimacy to access secrets.In organisations too, information rarely moves the way the chart suggests.
Show notes182. The election results. Why is Japanese fruit so good?
Feb 10, 20266mS3
“Why is Japanese fruit so good?” How could a question this simple end up leading me to the results of Japan’s general election?
Show notes4. Are you "GTO"?
Jun 10, 20258mEp. 4S2
This episode follows a consulting case at a global media startup, where a seasoned leader’s strong presence quietly stifled the team's ideas.Through a simple, playful metaphor, a silent dilemma was unlocked—not by solvin
Show notes3. Vision? Or Weight Loss?
Jun 10, 20256mEp. 3S2
This episode explores a consulting project with a small driving school in rural Japan, where bold visions and strategies couldn’t move the managers—but an unexpected conversation about weight loss did.Through this unlike
Show notes2. Red Stripes
Jun 10, 20257mEp. 2S2
This episode follows a consulting journey with a Japanese electronics company seeking to reinvent itself.While the project aimed for innovation, the real shift began not with strategies, but through the quiet clues hidde
Show notes1. Why don’t you sing in the factory?
Jun 10, 20256mEp. 1S2
This episode explores an early consulting project in a Japanese factory, where managers remained silent and unresponsive in meetings but came alive after a few drinks.It raises a quiet but powerful question:What if real
Show notes9. Apology? No, go to sleep!
Apr 8, 20256mEp. 9S1
A CEO yelled. I reached to apologise—until my boss said, “Go to sleep.” That pause? It wasn’t retreat. It was leadership. Sometimes, modelling the future starts with doing nothing.
Show notes8. Democracy in You
Apr 2, 20255mEp. 8S1
What do you do when you hold two opposing truths about someone you love? In this episode, we explore everyday democracy—not in politics, but in our closest relationships.
Show notes7. Hidden Door
Mar 27, 20256mEp. 7S1
Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do for someone isn’t encouragement—it’s asking the one question they didn’t expect. What hidden doors might your words unlock?
Show notes6. Are you "GTO"?
Feb 27, 202510mEp. 6S1
How can a single, well-placed metaphor transform a team's power dynamics? Discover how laughter and a bit of cleverness created space for new voices—and real change.
Show notes5. Vision? No, Let’s Talk About Diet
Feb 19, 20258mEp. 5S1
A CEO wanted big change. His leadership team? Checked out. Strategy decks and vision statements failed—until a weight loss challenge sparked the real transformation. Because change doesn’t start with corporate speeches.
Show notes4. Let’s Analyze Your Breakups!
Feb 12, 20256mEp. 4S1
What happens when a group of CEOs, meant to explore Estonia’s digital innovation, spends the night beforeranking their worst breakups over a teenage coin game? In this episode, I find myself at a table full ofhigh-powere
Show notes3. The Red Laptop and Zigzag Mask
Jan 29, 20256mEp. 3S1
What if the key to innovation wasn’t in strategy decks or leadership workshops—but in the hidden quirks of the people around us? In this episode of Perspectives, I share the story of Mr. Yamada, a seasoned corporate lead
Show notes2. Drink Soy Sauce and Die?
Dec 12, 20247mEp. 2S1
In this episode, Yumi explores the power of language in driving change within organisations. Through a story about a senior leader facing a tough challenge, she uncovers how expressing fears and concerns openly can lead
Show notes1. Won't you sing in the factory?
Dec 12, 20247mEp. 1S1
In this first episode of Perspectives, Yumi Sera shares a story from her early days as a consultant, where a surprising social event revealed how people’s hidden creativity could transform their workplace. Through this s
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Audience demographics
Age
25-54
Consumer type
General audience
Topics covered
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Who is the host of Zen Perspectives?
Zen Perspectives is hosted by Yumi Sera. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 20 episodes.
How many episodes does Zen Perspectives have?
Zen Perspectives has published 20 episodes.
What topics does Zen Perspectives cover?
Zen Perspectives regularly covers society, culture. It sits in the society category, with a culture focus.
Is it hard to get booked on Zen Perspectives?
Zen Perspectives is accessible for guests with genuine society expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is Zen Perspectives currently accepting guest pitches?
Zen Perspectives hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are Zen Perspectives episodes?
Episodes of Zen Perspectives average 8 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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