“Her presentation on Japan as a strategic business partner opened our business group to a world of new possibilities. The mix of practical insights and real-world perspective was both inspiring and immediately useful.”

—Christopher Phillips, Executive English Teacher for Japanese Speakers, BeautifulAmeficanEnglish.com

“Tomoko is a clear and engaging speaker who brings authentic insights and lived experience to Canada–Japan business relations. Her perspective makes complex cross-cultural ideas accessible and relevant.”

— Lora Rigutto, CITP® / FIBP®, Partnerships & Community Lead, FITT

“I really appreciate the way she engages the audience’s imagination and sense of possibility. It was an enlightening and hopeful presentation that I thought about quite a while afterwards!”

Margaret Sullivan Williams, People and Culture Coach, Engaging Business Solutions

“Great teaching and real-life examples. My favourite part is hearing about her Toyota experiences. We’re learning more from her than what’s in the textbook.”

Students, Conestoga College

“Learned the importance of cross-cultural alignment and synergy in project management”

Students, Smith MBA, Queen's University