About
Summary / Bio: Chika is a distinguished International Cultural Facilitator, Leadership Coach, and Consultant with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience at global icons HP and GE. As a CQ Fellow—an exclusive group of CQ Thought Leaders worldwide—and a Master Certifier for Hofstede Culture in the Workplace, she stands at the forefront of cultural intelligence and organizational effectiveness.
Having collaborated with professionals from over 50 nationalities, Chika possesses a profound, practical understanding of how cultural orientations shape leadership, communication, and team dynamics. She serves as a strategic partner to multinational institutions across Japan, the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia, guiding them through the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC) to achieve measurable growth.
Her approach is deeply developmental and evidence-based. By integrating the IDI with powerful frameworks like Cultural Intelligence (CQ), ORSCC, and The Leadership Circle, Chika empowers global leaders to move beyond awareness toward high-level behavioral adaptation and systemic transformation.
Expertise & Services:
IDI Individual & Group Debriefs: Strategizing developmental roadmaps for global leaders and diverse teams.
CQ & Intercultural Development: Leveraging CQ Fellow insights to bridge the gap between perceived and developmental orientations.
Global Leadership Development: Building high-performance cultures for expatriates and multi-cultural management.
Organizational Culture & DEI: Facilitating systemic change and inclusive leadership in complex global environments.
Key Credentials:
CQ Fellow (CQ Thought Leader)
IDI Qualified Administrator
Master Certifier: Hofstede Culture in the Workplace
ORSCC (Organization and Relationship Systems Certified Coach)
Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
Languages: Japanese (Native), English (Fluent) Service Areas: Global (Online/In-person), Japan, U.S., U.K., EU, and Southeast Asia.