Leadership Coach & Facilitator 
“I often came away frustrated in past strategy sessions with my senior management team; we would end up in either intellectual discourse with no clear outcomes, or in-the-weeds debates lacking in cohesion. With Atsuko’s expert facilitation, we were able to coalesce around a strategic direction and commit to a detailed implementation plan, all the while building our esprit de corps. Her ability – to surface divergent views with finesse, to manage a tough audience with humor, and to keep the group focused and engaged – is masterful.”
Testimonials
“I’ve had the great fortune to work with Atsuko in facilitating the development of strategic plans for two non-profit organizations. The way she works is very special. She skillfully and efficiently guides diverse voices into consensus on the most strategically important decisions for the organizations’ future. Atsuko does this through a process she’s refined over time and by bringing forward deep expertise that comes from years of doing this work. This is a very high value facilitation for any organization.”
Anne Tumlinson, Founder and CEO, ATI Advisory
“I was first skeptical about coaching, unsure how much I could gain from it. I assumed ‘coaching’ meant that someone would be telling me what to do. Instead, Atsuko enabled my introspective and self-critical nature to pull forth organic solutions. She helped me to get out of my own way, to recognize answers to problems, and then, importantly, to act. Atsuko nudged me to generate new, realistic goals for myself and the resolve to reach them. In the end, I ended up really loving the coaching experience. Atsuko changed the way that I process so many different things – and the way I interpret people. I am not only happier since our first session, but I feel like I have really grown in my ebbing ride towards learning the skill of balance – which, I’m convinced, is as important as the training for clinical medicine.”
Cooper Ehler, Medical Student and Class of 2021 President, Georgetown University School of Medicine
“Atsuko is a highly skilled facilitator. She is able to surface a great diversity of perspectives from leaders in conversations about pressing challenges – and from the complexity that emerges, manages to crystallize the essence, to coalesce the group forward towards focus and commitment. Atsuko is able to tap the wisdom of the group through a combination of intellectual agility, superb interpersonal skills, and a passion for elegant solutions.”
Professor Greg Clark CBE, Urbanist, Author, Global Advisor
“Atsuko has provided invaluable and effective facilitation of key strategic planning sessions at my organization. Her knowledge of multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, as well as her experience in international development finance, have proven a significant value-added as she guided our teams in tackling complex challenges. Atsuko’s methodology and style help bring clarity and order when things are convoluted. She ensures that the strategies produced through her facilitation are accompanied by concrete and tangible action plans that are critical for management to achieve results. Moreover, Atsuko brings the leadership and intellectual power required to successfully manage facilitation processes involving high level management and technical professionals.”
Luiz Ros, Country Representative Uruguay, Inter-American Development Bank
“Super bright, soulful, multi-passionate, Atsuko is simply amazing! With a wealth of professional and life experiences and a finely honed intuition, she brings all of her skills and tools to the service of her clients – with incredible results. Atsuko’s approach is very versatile – heart-centered and deep, yet grounded in real world practicality. She is truly a multicultural, Renaissance woman who has inspired me to live life more authentically – and to create and savor the beauty that’s all around me.”
Natalie Matushenko, Transformational Coach and Creator of the Passion & Purpose Life Course
“Throughout my career, Atsuko has been my trusted coach, offering guidance on how to handle challenging conversations and more. Through push and pull techniques, she helped my team in Africa achieve goals previously thought unreachable. Atsuko has a unique ability to help teams see clear paths in complex situations. “
Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer, TymeGlobal
“Atsuko’s coaching was life-changing for me. She swiftly guided me in the quest to follow my passion and to channel it into a mid-life study adventure on water management in The Netherlands. I learned how to keep myself balanced and on schedule, despite the unavoidable external noise. I discovered fluid and healthy ways to connect more deeply with others, while honoring my own needs and wishes. The selection of readings that accompanied Atsuko’s coaching was vital in intensifying my transformation. I am extremely grateful to Atsuko for her coaching – and for the principles of managing my life that I learned in that unforgettable journey.“
Veronica Jarrin, Environmental Specialist, World Bank
Work With Me
Leadership Coach
As a Leadership Coach, I will support you in making vital changes in your quest to achieve your highest aspirations. Working with holistic tools and techniques tailored to your unique profile and needs, I will help you to design actions and to sustain practices that will translate your dreams into reality through transformational change.
Facilitator
As a Facilitator, I will orchestrate conversations that harness your team’s collaborative intelligence and collective energy. Through proven methodologies, combined with a flexible approach, I will help your team translate vision into action and results.
Facilitator-Coach
As a Facilitator-Coach, I can lead workshops and retreats around a wide range of topics, including collaboration, communication, innovation, leadership, resilience, strategy, team building, team self-management, trust, and more.
