Vision
A world where people rediscover their connection with themselves, with others, and with nature —
a world where the richness of living together is deeply felt.
A society guided by awareness, compassion, and awe for all forms of life.
Mission
Through coaching and facilitation, I support individuals and organisations to reconnect with their values,
restore confidence and enthusiasm, and bring care for people and the planet into their everyday choices.
I believe that these small yet consistent acts contribute to nurturing a healthier and more peaceful world.
Nature-Conscious Self-Leadership
What I hold dear in both my work and daily life is the approach I call
“nature-conscious self-leadership.”
I strive to live this way myself - experimenting, reflecting, and learning day by day -
while exploring it together with others.
Nature-conscious self-leadership begins with profound self-reflection - the willingness to pause and look honestly at how we are living in relation to the values we hold dear.
It is a continuous practice of integrating who we are and what we do, in both our personal and professional lives, so that our choices consistently express care and love for all beings -
the Earth, nature, biodiversity, and other humans.
At the heart of this way of living lies inclusion:
honouring diverse perspectives and voices, and creating spaces where everyone can participate in shaping the decisions that affect their own lives and communities.
The way we relate to one another and the way we relate to nature are inseparable.
A truly nature-conscious world is one where compassion, participation, and respect for all forms of life naturally guide how we live and lead.
Grounded in the awareness that we are part of nature,
this practice draws energy, inspiration, and awe from the living world -
and continues to evolve day by day.
My Journey
My journey began when, as a sixth grader,
I was introduced to the world of English by a neighbour I fondly called "Ojisan" (uncle).
He had just retired from a career using English and
was eager to share its beauty and joy with children.
For four years, I learned from him, discovering the wonder of language and the wider world it opened - a formative experience that deeply shaped the course of my life.
Throughout junior high, high school, and university, I loved English and
nurtured a longing to see the world beyond Japan.
After my parents’ divorce when I was small, I was raised by my optimistic and encouraging mother, who always told me, “do whatever you want to do,” even though our life was modest.
While I watched friends leave for exchange programmes abroad,
my first long-term experience overseas came when I was twenty-six.
Since then, I have worked in humanitarian aid and international cooperation,
learning about the power of connection, diversity, and dialogue in many different contexts.
As a single mother, I later moved to the Netherlands with my daughter,
and now live near The Hague with her and my Dutch partner.
Along this journey, I have been supported and inspired by many people -
my mother, “Ojisan,” and the mentors who made my studies in the UK possible.
Thanks to their encouragement, I was able to realise my dream of working internationally,
and continue to nurture new dreams as I walk forward.
That dream is to support individuals and organisations through coaching and facilitation,
helping them reconnect with their own strength and potential.
I wish to accompany those who find themselves at a turning point in life,
who wish to rediscover their dreams and begin anew,
and who aspire to make the world a better place through their own actions.
If something in my story touches your heart, I would be honoured to connect.
Profile
Born in Kaisei Town, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
After graduating from Keio University with a Bachelor’s degree in English and American Literature,
I worked at Tokyo Electron, Yokohama YMCA, and other entities, before moving to the UK.
I earned a Master’s degree in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights
from the University of Essex.
I served as a United Nations Volunteer in Samoa and Kosovo, working with
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
Through the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme, I joined the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),
serving in Jordan and Zambia.
After a short-term assignment with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on the Indian Ocean Tsunami Response Mission in Sri Lanka,
I continued as a UNHCR staff member, serving in Angola, Eritrea, and Nepal.
During a period of special leave, I gave birth to my daughter and moved to the Netherlands,
earning a Master’s degree in Public International Law from Leiden University.
Upon returning to UNHCR, I worked in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan,
and later decided to settle permanently in the Netherlands.
Following the significant life transition marked by my mother’s passing,
I worked for four and a half years at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and formally concluded my fifteen-year career with UNHCR.
After completing professional training and certification in facilitation and coaching,
I established Synergy Facilitation, my independent practice.
Today, I work as a coach and facilitator,
and also lecture at a university of applied sciences in the Netherlands on themes such as
peace, human rights, inclusive facilitation, and intercultural communication.