What if the clutter in your workspace — and your mind — is costing you more than you think?

In this episode of The People Success Circle, I sit down with Michelle Shinagawa, Reiki master teacher and KonMari organizing consultant, to explore two powerful Japanese practices that can help professionals reduce stress, release mental clutter, and create more space for joy — both at work and in life. Michelle shares her own journey from a shy girl in Osaka to a keynote speaker teaching mindfulness and intentional living, and walks us through practical techniques you can start using right away. This conversation is packed with fresh perspectives on burnout prevention that go far beyond the usual advice.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What Reiki is and how it works as an energy healing practice — including a live demonstration of a calming technique you can try right now
• Why releasing stress before layering on positive affirmations makes all the difference
• The KonMari method and how focusing on what sparks joy — rather than what to throw away — changes everything
• How physical clutter increases cortisol levels and quietly contributes to burnout, disengagement, and lost productivity
• Why the average American worker spends forty hours a year just looking for things — and what to do about it
• How to apply the KonMari method beyond your home: your office, your calendar, your meetings, and even your network
• Why leaders need to look inward first before they can help their teams reduce overwhelm and reconnect with their work

Listen for mindset shifts and practical takeaways you can start applying right away — whether you're leading a team or simply trying to create more breathing room in your day.

About Michelle Shinagawa:
Michelle Shinagawa helps professionals protect their energy, reduce stress, and create space, physically, mentally, and emotionally, so they can show up fully for their work and the people they serve. Originally from Japan, Michelle brings a mindfulness-based workplace solutions perspective to her speaking and training, combining modern stress-reduction strategies with the grounding practices of Reiki and the transformational clarity of KonMari. Through this integrated approach, she equips organizations and individuals with practical tools to prevent burnout, sustain performance, and build healthier workplace cultures — without sacrificing well-being.

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