I experiment with turning ideas into voice and visuals — and I practice in public.
Speaking Topics
Work & Leadership — Leadership without authority, trust, influence
Career & Transitions — Layoffs, career pivots, meaning
Japan & Culture — Explaining Japan beyond stereotypes
Writing & Thinking in Public — Sharpening ideas through expression
Practice & Illustration
I practice talks publicly and use illustration to clarify ideas.
Past talks:
- Moderating a career-focused tech panel for a 60-person audience, hosted by a Netherlands-based payment organization. I helped drive tangible impact, with three attendees later joining the Japan team. See Speaker Log.
- Speaking at
- Information sessions for a long-established consulting firm (50+ years in business, supported 7,800+ students in studying abroad at boarding schools from elementary through high school). See Speaker Log.
- A coding bootcamp’s Open Campus for prospective students. See Speaker Log.
- Alumni panelist for a coding bootcamp Career Week, sharing job search and early-career insights with recent graduates. See Speaker Log.
- Contributing as a speaker for a media platform run by a global consulting organization, highlighting the perspectives of business professionals—from early-stage startups to century-old enterprises
Past illustration:
- Designing book covers across different genres
- Creating interior illustrations for books, bringing stories to life through visuals
- Illustrating family portraits for seasonal greeting cards
- Producing artworks for home display, customized for personal and family spaces
You can see more of my illustration work on Instagram.