Hi, I'm Reina (she/her/hers).
I’m a leadership, career, team, and Birkman coach.

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Based in Kuala Lumpur, I serve as Assistant Director of the Career Development Office at the Asia School of Business, supporting MBA students in their career and leadership journeys. My 15-year career in higher education has taken me from the University of Toronto to WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Düsseldorf to where I am today.

Born in Japan but raised in various countries, I call myself a Canadian-ified Japanese. I was raised in Taipei, Michigan and Osaka, then lived in Toronto and Düsseldorf, and now I live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As a Third Culture Kid and an expat, I've learned to navigate cultural complexities and channel them into my coaching practice. People always ask if I’m American because of my accent, but no, I’m a Canadian-ified Japanese ;)

Moving between countries has moulded my identity, presenting challenges like the need to be a cultural chameleon. From learning to be more assertive in interviews in Canada to fitting into the Japanese professional landscape, I've become adept at navigating different cultural expectations. It's this adaptability that I bring to my coaching, helping people embrace their authentic selves.

I’m an ICF-certified Professional Co-Active Coach, certified Birkman consultant, and trained in ORSC (Organization, Relationship, and System Coaching). I love all aspects of the coaching that I do - working with individuals and leaders on their personal and professional lives, MBA students on their career journeys, and small teams who want to better navigate team conflicts and improve organization culture. I use the Birkman as a personality and workplace assessment, which helps to uncover people’s strengths, needs, and potential areas for growth.

Degrees & Credentials

• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)

• ACC through the ICF

• Certified Birkman consultant

• ORSC (Organization, Relationship and System Coaching) trainining completed

• Masters of Education from the University of Toronto, OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)

• Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, majors in Communication & Professional Writing