Career Transition / Leadership / Retirement Coach for the International Development & Humanitarian Aid Professionals
Although I wanted to work in the international development/humanitarian sector since my childhood, I started my career in the private sector. I moved from the private sector to the UN, UN to NGO, and now I am a business owner/career coach. I have over 20 years of experience and have worked in 19 countries. Having gone through all these transitions, I can tell these transitions are possible, but we need to be resilient and also need to be strategic. Transitioning into an international development/humanitarian career is challenging, but transitioning from these sectors can also be challenging for various reasons. These transitions can also be difficult for the accompanying spouse/partner.
The clients’ career transitions can affect their families and their lives in general. So, my coaching conversation with clients often goes beyond their careers. I take a holistic approach, focusing on my clients’ longer-term career/life satisfaction. The clients’ transition can also often be nuanced due to grief related to various losses, including job loss, health problems, empty nesting, bereavement, divorce, separation, retirement or other life transitions. As a certified trauma-informed and grief coach, I hold a safe, non-judgmental space for uncertainty while helping people reconnect with meaning, resilience, and ikigai during transitions.
Making a mid-life and cross-cultural career transition can be challenging, but you do not have to go through this transition alone. I have personally been on the same path you are on and can assist you with your journey. Working with a career coach is an investment in your future, your long-term career satisfaction, and your happiness. My coaching will add value to your journey by assisting you with:
- Identifying your career vision, values, passion, strengths, interests, and preferences.
- Discovering career options aligned with your vision, values, passion, strengths, interests, and preferences identified.
- Developing a realistic career strategy and helping you stay focused on your career search (or business-building) efforts by streamlining the process.
- Keeping yourself motivated and accountable for taking necessary actions to land a job you love.
If you are transitioning into retirement, I can assist you in reflecting on your identity and values, and finding meaning and purpose in retirement.
As a cancer survivor, I am passionate about supporting professionals navigating challenging transitions. In addition to career transition coaching, I can offer coaching in various personal/professional development topics. For example:
- Conflict management coaching (one-on-one coaching sessions to better manage workplace/personal conflicts)
- Cultivating resilience (bouncing forward)
- Overcoming imposter syndrome
- Finding a healthy work-life balance
- Creating own opportunities for racial/gender equity
- Thriving in the international development/humanitarian sector as an introvert
- Wellbeing coaching (lasting behavior change)
- Navigating uncertainties
Below, you can find different options for my coaching service*. Please note, these are the basic packages*. We can tailor it based on your specific needs and circumstances.
For individual clients
Career Coaching Packages:
- 4-Hour* Virtual Career Coaching Package (US$ 560).
- 4-Hour Virtual ''Starting Your Small Business'' Coaching Package (US$ 560. Including practical assignments to help you start your small business).
- 3-Hour Virtual ''Finding Your Ikigai (Life Purpose) in Retirement'' Coaching Package (US$ 420)
- 4-Hour* Virtual Career Transition Coaching for Retiring/Retired Professionals (US$ 560)
*Interview coaching and application documents review (CV/cover letter) will be counted as 2-hour sessions (one-hour virtual session + coach's review/preparation time).
Add-on (after completing the package above, if you would like to purchase additional sessions):
- 1-Hour Virtual Coaching (US$165) Packages above offer a 15% discount compared with an hourly rate.
- Application Documents Review Coaching (US$ 330)
- Interview Coaching (US$ 330)
Leadership Coaching Package:
- 6-Hour Leadership Coaching Package (US$1,800)
All prices are subject to change without notice.
To learn more about how we can work together, please purchase and schedule a 60-minute virtual (Zoom) introductory coaching session here.
Gift Certificates: Would you like to give your loved one a gift of coaching? Gift Certificates are also available! Please contact me for more information.
For the organizations
To improve employee engagement, I can provide the following services for the organizations:
- Career transition/development coaching for employees (employees transition into new roles, leadership development, cross-cultural adaptation, onboarding, etc.)
- Outplacement (support for departing employees)
- Non-financial retirement coaching as an employee benefit
- Expat accompanying spouse/partner career coaching
- Conflict management coaching
- Staff wellbeing support
Please contact me for more information.
Yuki Gotanda, TICC PCC ECPC MA Msc
Career Transition Coach for the International Development/Humanitarian Aid Professionals
Trauma-Informed Certified Coach (TICC)
From Grief to Gratitude Certified Coach
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Erickson Certified Professional Coach (ECPC)
My Career Design Studio (MCDS) Certified Practitioner
