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I am a qualified career mentor and coach with over forty years of professional experience across diverse business and employment sectors and in several countries in Europe and Asia.
Most recently, I have been working in Japan on MBA and PhD programmes at leading universities and business schools.
Expertise:
• Cross-cultural communication
• Leadership
• Team building
Expertise:
• Career coaching
• Ontological coaching
• Project management
Expertise:
• Job Search
• Interview Skills
• Internship Applications
Expertise:
• Management learning
• Leadership
• Career coaching & mentoring
Prepare to embark on a new career journey in Japan or internationally.
Get guidance on preparing an outstanding CV or résumé that highlights your experience.
Receive help in preparing for job or internship interviews.
Rehearse decisions about career change or prepare for promotion in your current role.
Gain mentoring from associates with experience in Japan and internationally.
Even among professionals, the terms coaching and mentoring can be confused. Indeed, as professional career development activities, these activities overlapand complement each other.
To illustrate howwe work at Tozai Coaching and Mentoring, in our respective roles as career coach, we can help you to (for example) prepare an outstanding curriculum vitae (CV)or Resumé; we can guide you towards preparing for a job or internship interview.
In our respective roles as career mentor, we can help you rehearse decisions about changing your current career path. Or, we can guide you as you prepare for apromotion at your current place of work: for example, how to act effectively in a new role as a project leader or team manager.
"I found myself out of work during the Covid lockdown... and my confidence had shrunk considerably. Without these sessions, I think I could have easily descended into a spiral of despair and hopelessness.
Keith not only helped with the practical side of rewriting my CV, he also helped to build up my confidence... As a result, I managed to find a new job during the height of the pandemic."
Discover how our mentors have been making an impact lately. From career workshops and public talks to published articles and live events, see their latest updates here.
2025. Forging trusting and sustainable relationships with business partners in Japan (EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation)
2025. Manga and me: Using commercially produced storylines to rehearse individually relevant biographies (SOAS University of London)
2022. Empowering Women for Roles of Business Leadership in Japan. (Tokyo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2022: Guiding individual career planning through the medium of manga (Nishinomiya)
2019. Coaching and mentoring in the Asia Pacific; Coaching and mentoring: practical techniques for developing learning and performance (Abingdon: Asia Pacific Business Review)
Real Stories, Real Impact
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Tozai’s advice helped me navigate a tricky job change between Japan and the US. Their warmth and practical tips made all the difference.
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I felt truly listened to. The team’s cross-cultural insights gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities I never considered before.
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The mentoring session was eye-opening and encouraging. I left with a clear action plan and renewed motivation.
Reach out for friendly, bilingual guidance—no matter where you are in your career.
Let’s talk about your goals, questions, or next steps.
Available weekdays for a quick chat or to schedule a session.