SERVICES
Who we work with
We work in particular with leaders who are:
Stepping into a new role as the head of a Japan operation or as a business leader
Adapting their leadership as their role evolves or the business enters a new stage
Balancing the expectations of global headquarters with the realities of the Japanese market
Rethinking how they engage with their executives and teams so that people can think and act with greater ownership
Deepening relationships within the leadership team and improving the quality of dialogue and decision-making
Leading business or organizational change while also changing how they lead
We also work with leaders who want to explore issues that are difficult to discuss openly within their organizations, with an independent thinking partner.
Coaching sessions are conducted in Japanese. Three-way meetings with the sponsor, communication with global or regional headquarters, and progress updates can be conducted in English.
Coaching 1
Top Executive
Transformation Journey
Top Executive Transformation Journey
Executive coaching for heads of Japan operations, with the wider organization in view
A 6- or 12-month executive coaching engagement for leaders with overall responsibility for a business in Japan, including presidents, general managers, and country managers of multinational companies (MNCs).
A leader’s growth and business challenges are closely connected
Coaching is grounded in the business and organizational challenges the leader faces. The leader examines their perspectives and assumptions, how they engage with others, and the impact they are having.
The journey begins with a structured assessment to clarify the leader’s starting point and core development priorities. Coaching then focuses on those priorities while remaining responsive to emerging challenges.
Throughout the engagement, the leader and coach reflect on changes in the leader’s thinking and behavior, and how those changes are showing up in relationships, the leadership team, and the wider organization.
In company-sponsored engagements, the leader, the sponsor, and the coach meet at the beginning, midpoint, and end of the engagement to align on purpose and expectations, review progress, and reflect on changes and outcomes.
The specific approach is tailored to the leader’s role, the business and organizational context, and the priorities they are working on.
While the engagement is designed primarily for leaders of MNCs in Japan, we also welcome inquiries from leaders in Japanese companies.
Who it is for:
presidents, general managers, and country managers of MNCs in Japan
Duration:
6 or 12 months
Engagement:
Primarily company-sponsored
Request an initial consultation
Coaching 2
Executive Leadership
Coaching
Executive Leadership Coaching
From current challenges to the leadership the role requires
Executive coaching for top executives, business leaders, and senior leaders in both multinational and Japanese companies.
As roles and situations change, so do the demands on leadership
Executive Leadership Coaching begins with the business and organizational challenges that matter most in the leader’s current role.
Through dialogue and reflection, the leader examines how they see the situation, their assumptions, their actions, their impact on others, and the choices available to them.
At the start, the purpose of the engagement and the themes to work on are agreed upon. Coaching stays focused on those themes while adapting as new challenges arise.
Over the course of the engagement, the leader broadens the range of perspectives and actions available to them and considers the effect of their leadership on the wider organization.
The aim is to help the leader identify the leadership needed in their current context and translate new insights into action.
In company-sponsored engagements, the leader, the sponsor, and the coach meet at the start to align on the purpose and expectations of the engagement, and again at the end to reflect on changes and outcomes. Private engagements are also available.
The duration and approach are tailored to the leader’s role and situation.
Who it is for:
top executives, business leaders, and senior leaders
Duration:
3–12 months
Engagement:
Company-sponsored or private
Request an initial consultation
COACHING PROCESS
One-on-one coaching sessions and practice in day-to-day leadership form an ongoing cycle.
CONSULTATION PROCESS
1. Initial consultation
We begin by discussing your current situation and the challenges you are facing. Together, we consider which service and approach may be most useful. The initial consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to enter into an engagement.
2. Proposal
We outline the proposed scope, duration, approach, and fees.
Before entering into a contract, we meet with the leader for an orientation to discuss the coaching approach, explore expectations, and confirm their willingness to engage in coaching.
3. Contract
Once the proposed scope and terms are mutually agreed upon, we finalize the contract.
4. Initial alignment
We confirm the purpose, expectations, and overall direction of the coaching engagement.
For company-sponsored engagements, the leader, the sponsor, and the coach meet to establish a shared understanding of the coaching objectives and what progress might look like.
5. Coaching begins
Coaching begins with the business and organizational challenges that matter most to the leader. The focus may evolve as new insights and challenges emerge.
