Holistic Solutions for Global Strategy, Culture, and Execution

Strategic & Cultural Alignment Services

Organizations thrive when strategy, culture, and execution are aligned - whether navigating cross-border dynamics or simply seeking to implement world-class practices. These services offer practical, people-centred solutions rooted in Toyota-inspired methods and global project experience.

Building on insights from the 1-Minute Strategic Alignment Pulse, this foundational assessment help diagnose how well your culture supports your strategic goals.
Whether you’re preparing for change, exploring a cross-border partnership, or improving internal alignment, this step clarifies your current state and surfaces alignment gaps.
It serves as a stand-alone offering or the first step in a broader engagement.
I help organizations build stronger, more effective relationships across Japan and Canada through bilingual and culturally fluent advisory services.
Whether you're navigating partnerships with Japanese headquarters, onboarding new staff from Japan, or aligning cross-border teams, I provide insights and practical guidance to bridge cultural and communication gaps.
Services include executive coaching, cultural briefings, team alignment workshops, meeting facilitation, and communication planning — all tailored to your team’s context, readiness, and goals.
These custom-designed surveys assess alignment between leadership and staff, as well as across regions or business units — including between Japanese headquarters and Canadian teams.
They identify strengths and disconnects in strategic understanding, communication, and cultural expectations. The resulting insights equip leadership with actionable data to bridge gaps, strengthen cohesion, and prioritize areas for development.
This offering is ideal for organizations navigating growth, change, or international collaboration.
These facilitated sessions help leadership teams transform insights from surveys and assessments into clear, actionable strategies. Together, we co-develop strategic priorities, cultural alignment goals, and practical next steps to bridge gaps between vision and execution.
Workshops are tailored to the organization’s size, complexity, and readiness — with optional advisory follow-up to support implementation.

Driving Growth, Execution, and Excellence

These offerings support organizations and individuals aiming to strengthen execution, foster operational excellence, and drive sustainable growth. Whether you're seeking to integrate proven Toyota-inspired methods or improve team performance, these services are tailored to meet your readiness and goals.

As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 20 years of experience, I support organizations and individuals in developing result-driven, globally minded project management solutions.
My expertise includes team training, coaching, toolkit and guide development, Project Management Office (PMO) start-up, and advisory, with a focus on building sustainable project management centre of excellence that align across teams, time zones, and cultural expectations.
I offer tailored, scalable options based on your organization’s goals, needs, and available resources.
As a certified Toyota Hoshin Kanri (strategy deployment) Master Trainer, I help organizations implement structured, data-informed approaches to align, cascade, and execute strategic goals from headquarters across all locations and levels.
My approach bridges the gap between vision and action, translating strategic intent into measurable results and day-to-day execution.
Services include tailored leadership workshops and advisory support for strategy development or process refinement, customized to match your organization’s capacity, readiness, and strategic maturity.
Drawing on my 15-year tenure at Toyota, I help organizations foster a Kaizen (continuous improvement) culture that empowers front-line staff and drives operational efficiency. Using a data-informed and inclusive approach, I support the development of Toyota-style Kaizen team where employees identify and implement their own improvement ideas.
Offerings include facilitation of Kaizen workshops, hands-on improvement sessions, and advisory services to help leaders embed continuous improvement into daily operations.
Services are tailored to fit each organization’s goals, readiness, and long-term commitment to a Kaizen culture.
For organizations seeking support beyond short-term initiatives, I offer long-term engagement through embedded advisory, leadership coaching, and operational guidance.
This service focuses on strengthening internal capability, reinforcing accountability, and supporting leaders to align daily operations with strategic goals — rooted in Toyota-inspired thinking and global best practices.
Support can span the full annual strategic planning and deployment cycle, helping organizations stay aligned, responsive, and on track throughout the year. Engagements are tailored to your team’s needs, readiness, and capacity, and evolve as your organization grows.

Why work with me

My approach

I take the time to understand your organization’s unique context - across cultures, teams, and business priorities. Whether you’re operating locally or across borders, I tailor strategies that empower your people, support cultural alignment, and move you toward shared goals.
With over 25 years of cross-sector experience - including 15+ years at Toyota - I offer hands-on insights into strategy execution, employee engagement, project delivery, and operational excellence. My Toyota-rooted methods and global lens help organizations activate strategy, build internal capacity, and sustain impact.
Together, we’ll assess challenges, uncover root causes, and co-create practical solutions. My approach emphasizes inclusive team engagement and cultural sensitivity - ensuring every solution is practical, aligned, and embraced. This collaboration leads to meaningful progress and long-term results.