“I had the pleasure of working with Atsuko as my personal coach during a difficult time in my life. Both my personal and professional life were going through a transformation and I was struggling with how to deal with so many challenges all at one time. Atsuko was supportive in helping me uncover some internal blocks that were creating self-doubt and limiting beliefs. With Atsuko’s insightful guidance, I was able to breakthrough and accomplish a big step forward in my professional growth while learning to give myself the space needed for the personal struggles I was experiencing. Atsuko’s approach to coaching is to put you in the driver seat and help you discover your true potential. I highly recommend Atsuko as Professional Coach to anyone looking to gain the confidence needed to accelerate your professional goals.“
Christine H.
Brand Marketing Executive; Leadership Consultant
“I have had the privilege to have Atsuko as my coach. Atsuko is focused on helping any person she works with to gain insight into what drives behaviors that are blocking what a client wants to achieve. A recent example (of many) is I was struggling with a big life decision and was hoping to get the tools and insight that enabled me to dig in more to make my decision. It seemed to me like it should be a simple question; however, it was not and was weighing me down as I just could not make the decision. After coaching with Atsuko and her unique way of asking insightful questions, as well as playing back what she heard me say, it became very clear to me, like a light bulb moment illuminating so I could see clearly, what to do. Now I am at ease, have my plan, and am 100% content with it – knowing the decision is the exact right decision for me.”
D. M.
Principal Technical Program Manager
“Working with Atsuko as a coach is like going on a fantastic adventure where I don’t know where it will lead, but I emerge basked in light and full of new options before me. She has helped me connect with my true self and find space and acceptance for all the parts of me I felt like I had to “fix” to fit into corporate culture. By accepting who I am and creating places where the different parts of my personality can co-exist, I can choose when to slow down and be present and when to go fast and move to action. I leave our sessions knowing how I want to show up rather than with a list of things I think I need to work on or fix. I am very grateful for my time with Atsuko. “
Erica Vander Porten
Principal Program Manager, Genentech
“I have always been a very confident person and have been succesful at work and in personal life. Though for the last year or so, I was going through a difficult time at work due to which I had lost my authentic self and had developed Impostor Syndrome . As a result, I started doubting myself. That’s when I heard of Atsuko as a Life Coach. I reached out to her as I was looking for someone to help me emotionally, and also to inspire me and provide direction. As I entered into the first session with Atsuko, I was not sure of what to expect and what the outcomes would be. Atsuko’s coaching helped me re-think about who I am, what I deserve, what I want, I should choose where I want to be; and accordingly helped me establish holistic goals in a helpful , realistic and motivating way. Her presence provided a sense of security and inspiration and helped me re-discover and present my authentic self.
I am a perfectionist, so I am always very critical and hard on myself. I was expecting a session with her where she would advise me directions to take to make things better. She instead taught me how to choose my own directions and grow as a person for unlimited success and happiness. She has taught me that there are no mistakes, there are only learnings. I learned to control my thoughts – blocking the negative and keeping them positive and be conscious of the stories that I am telling myself because those stories are what will make me or break me. I am back to being my authentic self and confident person again. During the journey of guiding me in resume writing, she helped me see my real potential that I had not realized ever before, and helped me think big.. much bigger than I thought I deserved, or I could do. I now know my worth as an individual, as a parent, as a wife and as a friend.
I really enjoy the sessions with Atsuko and feel so motivated and exhilarated every time I meet her. She displays genuine interst in my well-being and is warm and caring. She focusses on the person as a whole and guides towards the solution in a holistic manner and does not box it in a work-related or personal category. All these learnings are life-lessons and will definitely assist me in my happy and difficult times and will help me get better each day. I definitely see myself passing these valuable learnings on to my daughters and others around me as well, so that they can also benefit from it as I did.
Heartfelt Thank you Atsuko for bringing me out of the black hole that I was slowly getting lost into, and for helping me move towards the bright light of positivity that helped me see my strengths.”
S. G.
Director in Product Management
“Atsuko is as amazing a Coach as she is a person. While coaching with Atsuko, she did a phenomenal job creating and holding space for me to explore & resolve internal & external blocks that I was facing at the time. During our time together not only did I feel seen, heard, and valued but most importantly I felt safe in her presence which allowed me the opportunity to share openly in every session. If you are looking for a Professional Coach who possesses the unique ability to empower you while wearing your team t-shirt in your corner every step of the way, Atsuko is the Coach for you.”
A. B.
Health & Wellness Coach