Career Growth Made Simple for Busy Professionals in Japan

Everyone's Japan career journey is unique, including yours, but the core principles that drive accelerated career growth and job satisfaction apply to most everyone.The Career Kaizen Course will help you ACHIEVE more, EARN more and ENJOY your work more than you ever imagined.It will also help you avoid the worst "career pains" (bad bosses, bad companies, being underpaid, in a
dead-end job, etc.), so that you'll increase the odds of waking up on (most) Monday mornings happy about the workweek ahead.

Specifically designed for busy, ambitious, and motivated professionals in Japan, the course will help you focus on what YOU need to get ahead.

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Get clear on what you really want and develop the knowledge, skills, insights, and tools to go get it!

Get clear on what you really want and develop the knowledge, skills, insights, and tools to go get it!

The highest performing and happiest people I know have two things in common:* They have developed "Career Clarity" with a clear vision of their short, medium, and long-term career goals.* They are continually working on mastering, "kaizen-style" what I call the "Core 24" skills and knowledge needed for accelerated career growth and increased job satisfaction.

The Career Kaizen Course is an elearning program with a systematic framework to help you get further, faster in your career than you've ever imagined by helping you master the Core 24.

It's a comprehensive & actionable resource designed for you to gain the knowledge, skills, and mindset to succeed in the job market in Japan.

P.S. I know you're busy. It's designed so that you can "do the work" over a 12 month period in as little as one hour per month.

"I'm grateful to have something so simple to help me develop a clear vision for my future AND learn how to take effective action to make it happen"

— Tak K.., Nikon

The Career Kaizen Promise:

  • Learn the most essential skills and knowledge for career growth

  • Develop greater clarity about your career path

  • Learn how to get paid what you're worth

  • Get your most important questions answered by a veteran recruiter and career coach, live online or in the discussion forum

  • Increase your confidence and move in the direction you choose

  • Get further, faster, in your career

"Happy Mondays and the Career Kaizen Course has helped me set big goals and move forward towards realizing my full poential." – Naoko H., ABI Japan

A Simple System for Career Growth and Job Satisfaction

"As a busy professional, the Career Kaizen Course helps me use my time efficiently to work ON my career while I work IN my career"

— Andrew S., Obayashi Corporation

What People Are Saying

"The combination of online learning that I can do at my own pace in my limited free time AND having the ability to get my specific career questions answered in the live discussions and the online forum is incredibly valuable. I also appreciate having the 日本語 transcripts for the videos.
I highly recommend Gary, Happy Mondays, and the Career Kaizen Course."

Shigeru O.

CINT Japan

"Gary has been a trusted advisor for over 10 years. He helped me make the transition from a big consultancy to join Apple long ago and since then he has been my 'go to' person when I need thoughtful unbiased advice and a sounding board for my further career growth. The Career Kaizen Course is like having Gary's knowledge and insights accessible 24/7."

Masa O.

Ebay Japan

"I've been through career changes and challenges over the years and Gary has always been there for me. He asks deep & relevant questions, shares what he's learned from his vast experience with other bilingual professionals, and helps me focus on what's best for me. I'm 100% sure that the Career Kaizen Course will accelerate your career growth. "

Kiyoko H.

Sapporo USA

What's Included?

Complete self-paced learning
modules and support for all "Core 24" Topics

  • 10-20 minute video on each of the 24 topics

  • English and Japanese transcripts

  • Short Quiz + Points to Ponder

  • PDF of PPT Deck

  • English/Japanese "Career Vocabulary" Builder

  • Online Discussion Forum

  • Links to supplemental resources

  • CustomGPT for Salary Negotiation

  • Quarterly in-person meetups in Tokyo

  • BONUS: "7 Steps to Career Clarity" ebook + 8 supplementary videos

Master the most important skills and knowledge you need for career growth

The Core 24 topics have been carefully chosen as THE most important things you need to know (and continually work on) for ongoing career growth.Learn things like salary negotiation, how to get better results working with recruiters, interviewing skills, job search strategies and tactics, effective networking, and more (scroll down for a list of all the topics)

Get Answers To Your Toughest Questions

Study the modules at your own pace. (I recommend that you focus on 2 modules each month, but you can go as fast as you like.)Use the online forum or private direct messaging to ask me questions to get specific answers for your most critial issues.Use the discussion forum to share your experiences and insights to support others or ask questions of fellow Happy Mondays members.

Save time

Time is our most precious asset.The Career Kaizen Course was designed to focus on the most important information you need in a concise format and provide structure so that you can integrate your studies into a busy schedule.The modules are available on a mobile app, so you can watch the 10-20 minute videos on your commute, during break times, while waiting in line, etc. wherever you are.

What are the Core 24 Topics?

  1. Career Clarity & The Virtuous Career Cycle

  2. Get More: The Fundamentals of Salary Negotiation

  3. Values, Mission, and Vision

  4. High Performing Resumes

  5. Job Search Strategies & Tactics

  6. How To Work With A Recruiter As A Candidate

  7. How To Work With A Recruiter As A Client

  8. Networking Strategies & Tactics

  9. The Power of Accountability Partnership

  10. Ace The Interview

  11. Before You Accept The Offer

  12. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

  1. The Vital Importance of Taking Time Off

  2. Firing & Getting Fired

  3. Handling Workplace Nightmares

  4. Interviewing Candidates

  5. Stacking Skills for Career Growth

  6. Self-Knowledge: Your Strengths & Weaknesses

  7. Everybody Sells: The Fundamentals of Persuasion

  8. Sleep & Physical Fitness: Your Secret Weapons

  9. Finding Work Outside of Japan

  10. Manage & Build Your Personal Brand

  11. Find a Mentor

  12. Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Pricing

It's simple--buy the course and get lifetime access to all the recorded material. You also get 12 months access to the online/offline Happy Mondays Community including: the online discussion forum, the Japan-specific salary negotiation tool, networking with other community members, quarterly meetups, plus members' discount on workshops, group coaching, and 1:1 coaching.

What You Get When You
Buy the Course

¥9,800 税込

Lifetime Access To All Core 24 Learning Modules
+
12 Months Access To The Online/Offline Happy Mondays Community:

✓ Online Discussion Forum
✓ Answers to Your Most Challenging Career Questions
✓ Quarterly In-Person Meetup in Tokyo
✓ Discount on In-Person/Online Workshops and Group or 1:1 Coaching
✓ CustomGPT for Salary Negotiation
✓ Live Monthly Online Networking
✓ And more...

FAQs

How does it work?

After purchase, you'll receive a welcome email and an email with an invitation to the online course platform, Skool, where all the course materials are located.Once inside the Happy Mondays: Kaizen group on Skool, you'll have full access to all 24 modules of the Career Kaizen Course, discussion forums, and a calendar for all of the online and in-person events."I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I quickly realized how easy to use the platform is. I'm able to access everything from all my devices. It's so convenient!" - Taka O., ADK

How Long Can I Access the Course Materials?

When you purchase the Career Kaizen Course you get lifetime access to the complete "Core 24" course modules.You'll also get 12 months access to the Happy Mondays online/offline community, including the members-only discussion forum, live online sessions, a quarterly in-person meetup, and discounted workshops/coaching.Then, after 12 months, you'll be invited to continue as a member of the Happy Mondays community that supports your ongoing career growth and mastery of the Core 24.

Who can benefit from the Career Kaizen Course?

The course is designed to support ambitious and motivated professionals at ALL levels of their career in Japan.Whether you're just starting out as a "shinsotsu" employee following graduation, or you're nearing retirement, the vast majority of the topics we discuss are relevant to most everyone.We believe that everyone can benefit from sharpening their career growth skills and mindset, no matter where you are along your career journey.Though the live discussions and videos are in English, we provide 日本語 transcripts and English/日本語 vocabulary builders for all of the modules, so if Japanese is your native language, Happy Mondays and The Career Kaizen Course is a great way to help you improve your "キャリア英語"!

I'm not completely fluent in English, can I still benefit from the Course and Community?

YES! You don't have to be fluent in English to get all the the benefits of the Career Kaizen Course and the Happy Mondays Community.We welcome anyone who has Business Level or higher English skills (TOEIC 700+) and who want to have a thriving "international" career.Whether you work for a Japanese firm or a "gaishikei" firm in Japan, you will learn essential career-building skills and connect with other internationally-minded professionals in the Course and Community.Though the live discussions and videos are in English, we provide Japanese transcripts and English/Japanese vocabulary builders for all of the modules, so if Japanese is your native language, Happy Mondays and The Career Kaizen Course is a great way to help you improve your "キャリア英語"!YES! Career Kaizen コースと Happy Mondays コミュニティのすべてのメリットを得るために、英語が流暢である必要はありません。ビジネスレベル以上の英語力があり (TOEIC 700+)、「国際的」なキャリアを築きたいと考えている方なら、どなたでも大歓迎です。あなたが日系企業で働いていても、外資系企業（「外資系」）で働いていても、このコースとコミュニティでは、キャリア構築に欠かせないスキルを学び、国際的な視点を持つ他のプロフェッショナルとつながることができます。ライブディスカッションや動画は英語ですが、すべてのモジュールに日本語のトランスクリプトと英日両方の語彙ビルダーをご用意しています。ですので、母語が日本語の方にとっても、Happy Mondays と The Career Kaizen Course は「キャリア英語」を伸ばす絶好の機会です！キャリア改善コース（Career Kaizen Course）に関する詳細（日本語）は、こちらをクリックしてください: www.happymondaysjp.com

Is this really worth ¥9,800?

The cost comes out to only ¥820/mo. or ¥410 yen per learning module.That's the cost of a tasty bento in Tokyo and way cheaper than a gym membership, so if you think of it as "feeding your career hunger" or "building your career muscles", it's well worth the investment in your continued success and job satisfaction.And, consider the cost of NOT becoming more skilled in managing your career growth. How much is accelerating your career growth and enjoying your work worth to you?This course is based on 25+ years of recruiting bilingual professionals in Japan and a lifetime of studying what leads to career success and job satisfaction.I've chosen the 24 most important factors for career success and covered each of them in a simple, easy-to-understand module on each topic.If you just study and apply what you learn in the salary negotiation module and use the custom GPT I designed specifially for preparing for and practicing in a Japanese context, I'm sure you'll get a sold ROI. :-)And, throughout the year, f you have specific career related questions, you can ask questions in the discussion forum online or ask me privately via DM (24-48 hour turnaround) and get your most challenging questions answered.

Do you have a refund policy?

YES. Invest in the course and work through the material by watchng all the videos and answering and submitting the "3 Points to Ponder" quizzes for each module. If feel that it hasn't provided you with value over 12 months, please contact me & I'll give you a Full refund at the end of the year.I'm committed to delivering value and I'm confident in what the course and community can do for you.

Do you have questions?

Please get in touch with me at gary(at)powerupsolutions.jp or find me on LinkedIn or FB by searching "Gary Bremermann".

About Gary

I've been recruiting and coaching ambitious and motivated bilingual professionals in Japan since 2001.I've spoken with thousands of individuals about their career hopes and dreams, successes and failures, hurdles and opportunities, and know that everyone's career path is unique, incluing yours.My life's mission is to help professionals in Japan like you build a long-term sustainable career that is growth-oriented while doing work you are good at and enjoy. I want you to wake up on Monday mornings excited about the work week ahead.

I believe that investing the Career Kaizen Course is a "no-brainer" vs. NOT knowing what you learn in the course. But, if you're still not sure it's for you, and you want to learn more about my approach to career growth and job satisfaction in Japan, please sign up for my free "Happy Mondays Weekly" newsletter for weekly tips on how to have more Happy Mondays ahead.

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