Tsutomu (Tom) N.

With a profound passion for fostering leadership and organizational growth, Tom stands as a seasoned coach renowned for their transformative impact in diverse industries. Their journey spans over a decade, marked by pivotal roles in guiding executives at top-tier pharmaceutical and automotive companies. Tom is celebrated for a unique coaching style that blends strategic thinking with servant leadership, empowering clients to navigate complex cultural and organizational challenges. Anchored by a personal mission to cultivate authentic leadership, Tom has consistently led clients to significant professional advancements, including promotions to CEO and regional head positions.

Education & Certifications

MBA Central Michigan University, ESL Michigan State University
BA in Economics Rikkyo University, English Regent School
Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
Certified in Hogan Assessments
Certified in DISC Profile

Professional Experience

Learn about Tsutomu (Tom) N. professional history.

Representative Director, Interlink Ltd.
GM/Representative Director, McCain Foods Japan
President & Representative Director, Newell Rubbermaid Japan
President & Representative Director, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Japan
President & Representative Director, Virgin Cola Japan

Functional Experience

All of our coaches are experienced in supporting a variety of business functions. This coach has personal experience in the following professional fields.

Engineering Finance Operations Product Management Sales

Industry Experience

While you may want to have some similarities with your coach you don’t want too much overlap. A coach’s job is to offer you fresh and new perspectives that you may not be exposed to in your current industry or function. Here are the industries the coach most commonly supports.

Consulting Professional Services Consumer Products Healthcare Technology

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Company Culture Emotional Intelligence Management 101 Organizational Development

Primary Professionals Coached

New Managers at High Growth Startups VPs at Established Companies Exclusively with Founders and C-level Executives Employees at Tech Companies Founders and C Level Executives Leaders in Multinational Companies International Client Base Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions Engineers Building Their Management Experience

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Tom’s coaching style is curious, direct, solutions-focused, calm, sharp, non-judgemental, and connected.

Clients have praised Tom for his swift understanding of complex situations, tailored coaching, and insightful guidance, leading to successful outcomes. His intercultural expertise and diverse industry experience make him an invaluable partner in navigating Japanese business challenges. Feedback from Tom’s 1-to-1 executive coaching program highlights his professionalism, experience, and tact. Participants appreciate his focus on alignment between self-perception and external views, his ability to highlight key areas without getting lost in details, and his encouraging, open style that fosters personal growth and expanded vision.