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How I Work With Organizations
I work with a small number of organizations at a time through monthly coaching retainers, assessments, and targeted training. Every engagement is grounded in what your leaders actually need — not a packaged program.
— PRIMARY SERVICE
Leadership Coaching Retainer
There's a particular kind of challenge that doesn't fit neatly into a training program or a scheduled session. A newly promoted manager who's losing confidence. A senior leader who can't quite crack the culture. A high performer whose old way of operating isn't landing anymore.
I work with organizations through a monthly coaching retainer. You allocate a fixed number of hours each month, and those hours are available for the leaders who need them — when they need them.
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High performers stepping into people management
Technical excellence doesn't automatically translate into leading others. These leaders need a new identity, not just new skills.
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HQ placements coming to Japan
Senior hires from abroad who need to land with credibility and understand how leadership actually works in a Japanese context.
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Leaders navigating expanded scope
Executives who've taken on a larger team, a new function, or a cross-cultural remit and are recalibrating how they lead.
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New hires at the senior level
Leaders joining a new organization who want to build influence quickly and avoid the missteps that come with misreading the culture.
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Experienced leaders who've plateaued
High-functioning professionals who sense something isn't landing but can't quite see what — and need a thinking partner to work it through.
The Process
How a Retainer Works
Every engagement is tailored to the individual. Here's what the typical journey looks like from first conversation to ongoing coaching.
You identify the leaders at your organization who would benefit from coaching — newly promoted managers, recent hires, HQ placements, or anyone navigating a significant transition.
We discuss the number of leaders, session cadence, and duration. Engagements run a minimum of three months. Annual contracts are available at a special rate.
Tailored Starting Point
The first sessions are shaped around each leader's specific context.
Cross-Cultural Foundation
4 sessions building understanding of Japanese workplace culture, communication norms, and how to lead with credibility in a Japanese context.
Leadership Identity & Influence
Focus on how to show up in the new role — establishing authority, earning trust, and navigating the transition from peer to leader.
360° Assessment
We begin with a structured 360 to surface blind spots and build a development roadmap grounded in real feedback from stakeholders.
After the foundation phase, we meet on a regular cadence — typically biweekly. Each session is either coaching or training depending on what the individual needs at that point.
Session Format
- Biweekly by default — cadence can be adjusted
- Coaching sessions: reflective, leader-led
- Training sessions: skills-focused, structured
- Ad hoc sessions available as needed
How It Evolves
- Goals reviewed at regular intervals
- Mix of coaching and training shifts over time
- Flexible — can increase or pause frequency
- In-person in Tokyo or online
Optional Add-Ons
- ◆Verbal 360 assessment — structured stakeholder interviews conducted by Katheryn
- ◆Stakeholder alignment meetings — facilitated sessions between the leader and their key stakeholders
Engagement Terms
- ◆Minimum 3-month engagement
- ◆Special rate available for annual contracts
- ◆Can support multiple leaders at one organization
- ◆Each leader receives individual, private coaching
— ASSESSMENTS
Understanding your leaders before the work begins
Depending on the individual’s needs, coaching engagements can start with a 360 assessment. I also offer assessments as standalone tools for organizations who want a clear picture of where their leaders are before deciding on next steps.
Genos EI Assessment
A behavioral assessment measuring how leaders show up across six key competencies: self-awareness, awareness of others, emotional reasoning, authenticity, self-management, and positive influence.
Available as a self-report, 180-degree, or full 360-degree assessment.
Culture Map Tool
Developed by cultural expert Erin Meyer, this tool helps individuals and teams understand how cultural differences shape the way people work, communicate, and lead.
Particularly useful for leaders navigating multicultural teams or a new country context.
Want to learn which assessment is right for your organization? Get in touch.
— TRAINING & FACILITATION
Group Programs & Facilitation
I offer training and facilitation programs on leadership topics organizations that want to offer a series of sessions with cohorts of professionals who can grow together.
I do not currently offer support for one-off sessions with high volumes of participants.
If you're looking for a facilitator who understands both the leadership and the Japan-specific cultural dynamics, let's talk.
Topics I work with
- Leadership influence and presence
- Emotional intelligence in the workplace
- Cross-cultural communication and collaboration
- Communication skills for global teams
- Presentation and executive communication skills
- Managing and leading in Japan
—GET STARTED
Not sure which service is the right fit?
Most engagements start with a conversation. Reach out and tell me what's going on in your organization — I'll let you know whether and how I can help.