Kazumi Ichiba

About Kazumi

Combining Japanese wisdom and sensitivity with Scandinavian clarity and pragmatism, Kazumi helps thoughtful international professionals lead and live with greater authenticity, clarity, and wellbeing. She creates space for deeper reflection and self-awareness, where clients can explore new perspectives, see the wider context, and make choices aligned with who they truly are. Her work connects authentic leadership not only with clients’ personal values and wellbeing, but also with their cultural roots, identity, and the society where they live and work, elements that are vital for navigating complexity and uncertainty in an increasingly interconnected and volatile world. Born and raised in Japan, she earned her BA in the US and MA in Sweden, and has built her career across Japan and Sweden. She brings decades of experience working for various global corporations, including over a decade as a social sustainability expert for a global smartphone brand. Kazumi is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), providing leadership and wellbeing coaching and intercultural mentoring in English and Japanese