Hello! I'm Akiko Sugawara.
I am an ICF certified coach (ACC) who specializes in transitions.
My mission is to help you overcome those critical moments when you shift your direction in life.My specializations are:
1. Career Transition
2. Life Transition
3. Life & Work Balance
4. Managing burnout and bringing back motivation.My approach is transformational, motivational, inner-focused, and calm.
Why coaching for transitions?
Whether you want to make a smooth transition to a new career or you are starting a new life in the opposite side of the world, transition requires us unique energy and focus. In many forms, transition challenges us to try new things and even questions our identities.Coaching is a proven method for personal and professional development. It provides us space and time to understand what we want to achieve and identify how we get there. A coach is a professional who has the knowledge to facilitate the process. They will help you discover your hidden thoughts and ideas. You may discover your potential and possibilities you already have within you.In a very short summary, coaching is about maximizing your potential and possibilities and becoming a better version of yourself. By having a professional who solely focuses on your positive change and tracks your progress, you will experience the process of your transition more efficient and transformative.
Testimonials
"Working with Akiko has enabled me to shape and implement a set of personal objectives that have materially improved my performance as a leader. She has empowered me to clearly identify the areas on which to focus to bring the greatest benefit to my career development. I have found the experience of being coached extremely positive, not only in helping me to identify, frame and clarify key professional development objectives but also offering practical tools, techniques and suggestions to achieve them."
Gemma Torra (World Wide Category Manager, Information & Technology)"After just one session, I felt a renewed sense of passion and clarity for my future. Akiko guided me through the fog of burnout and helped me rediscover my strengths and best qualities. With her expert coaching skills, I was able to start my own business and take control of my life. I am forever grateful for Akiko's passion to make a positive impact on the lives of others."
Etsuko Otake (CPA, Business Owner, Accounting / Finance)"Akiko helped me to become aware of personal progresses I made that I otherwise would not have been able to recognize. She pushed me gently but firmly to take necessary actions that I had avoided because they were painful or required extra courage. She was like an escort runner providing moral support and guidance! Amazing experience."
Anonymous"Akiko is a good coach - she leans into the discussions and notes more than just the words. She will comment on the quieter body language. You always feel that Akiko has got your back. Akiko is amazing at helping you to truly, deeply ponder things. She gives you space but she will continue to respectfully question you to help you reach the goal you need."
Gayle Leaver (Strategist, Consultant and Coach,
GL Mindset Coaching)"The coaching sessions with Akiko were eye-opening to me. Things I couldn’t see before were very clear to me after the coaching session. I always felt more confident and less doubtful about what I was doing. Akiko helped to find my own path by guiding me with her questions. I was able to target my anxieties about the next steps and turn them into something I am actually now looking forward to. And this I think, is the greatest achievement of the coaching sessions!" Cornelia Walder (Designer)"Akiko helped me to feel as if a fog cleared up in my mind!"
Yuki T. (Functional Expert, Pharmaceutical Industry)"Akiko was my solid rock when I was my own transforming to be a mother."
Eva P. (Cluster Manager, Hospitality)
Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Instagram: Akiko Sugawara, ICF Certified Coach (ACC)Please reach me out for:
· 1 on 1 coaching session
· Group coaching session
· Workshop
· Team building activity
· Collaboration / Corporate event
