ABOUT THE FOUNDER
METE YAZICI*, Psy.D.
* Mete Yasuji, after becoming a Japanese citizen in 2024
Developing Leaders and Organizations That Build Sustainable Futures
Founder
Executive & Leadership Coach
Trainer
University Lecturer
Track Record (as of February 2024)
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Delivered approximately 180 sessions to 4,300 participants on topics, such as Leadership, Communications, Coaching, DEI, Harassment Prevention, Change Agility, "Global Communications"
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Delivered 150 sessions to 3750 participants on topics, such as Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Management
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Provided leadership and executive coaching of more than 2, 500 hrs. to middle managers and executives from Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Malaysia, Australia/NZ, the US, and Turkey
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Approximately 70% of all training and coaching sessions were in Japanese.
Coaching Accreditation
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International Coach Federation (ICF), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), 2019
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Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), 2016
Academic Teaching Experience - Adjuct Faculty
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Rikkyo University, Tokyo, Master of International Business, 2020-
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Temple University, Tokyo, Continuing Education Program 2020-
Work Experience
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Founder of Commoncolors LLC, 2019-
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Head of Product Development and Board Member, LexisNexis Japan, 2012-2018
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Head of Learning and Development, HR Manager, AXA Life Insurance, 2011-2012
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Head of IT Compliance and Governance, Manager, AXA Life Insurance, 2009-2011
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Head of Organizational Development, Hartford Life Insurance, 2007-2008
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Manager, Business Analyst, Hartford Life Insurance, 2004-2007
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Product Manager - Japanese Database Development, Thomson (Reuters), 1998-2004
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Software Developer, Insentiv Media, 1996-1998
Academic Background
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Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), California Southern University, 2024
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M.Sc. in Psychology, California Southern University, 2017
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M.B.A in International Management, International University of Japan, 1996
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B.Sc. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering with Double Major in Industrial Engineering, 1993
Certifications
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Certificate in Strategic Foresight, University of Houston, 2022
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Hogan Assessments, Debriefing and Coaching Accreditation, 2021
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Harrison Assessments, Debriefing and Coaching Accreditation, 2021
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Five Mindfulness Training, Plum Village, 2015
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NGO/NPO Management, Temple University Japan, 2010
Publications
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Co-authored a book in Japanese on Social Business and Leadership, which was published in May 2020 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4908229295/
Memberships and Affiliations
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World Futures Studies Federation
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International Coach Federation
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Management Team Member, Refugees Empowerment International
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Chairman, Japan HIV Information Center
