Media & Interviews
Conversations about Japan-Canada business, in English and Japanese.
Fearless Female | Greater KW Chamber of Commerce Interview (September 2026)
Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Kitchener (August 24, 2026)
Leading Across Borders | Greater KW Chamber of Commerce Podcast (April 2026)
Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Kitchener (April 14, 2026)
A 30-minute conversation with Greater KW Chamber of Commerce President Ian McLean on turning cultural differences into strategic advantage, building the Osaka-Waterloo business corridor, and what 17 years at Toyota taught me about leading across border.
My Upbringing & Aspirations | Voicy Japan Interview (February 2026)
Voicy, Japan - remote, (February 25, 2026)
A 22-minute conversation with the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for their Fearless Female series, on building a business between Japan and Canada, what un upbringing and education in both countries taught me about working across them, and why Osaka and Waterloo Region belong in the same sentence.
A conversation in Japanese on Voicy, Japan’s leading voice platform, on how my upbringing and career journey shaped my passion for connecting my hometown Osaka with Waterloo, Canada.
Clarity and alignment for teams working across cultures.
Expertise & Approach
A strategic advisor who helps organizations align people, culture, and operations across your organization.
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25+ years of leadership experience, including 15+ years at Toyota, with deep expertise in operational excellence and organizational change.
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Bilingual (Japanese-English) advisor with deep insight into both business cultures, helping bridge gaps and strengthen alignment.
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Certified Toyota Hoshin Kanri Master Trainer, PMP, Prosci Change Practitioner, and WBE Canada-certified.
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The Authentify Alignment Journey™ and Lean Mx3™ simplify complexity and drive measurable results.