Izumi Kobayashi
Senior Facilitator
Izumi is a passionate professional in revitalizing people and organizations. With a human-centered approach, she helps individuals make positive behavioral changes, maximize their potential, and drive results through teamwork. She envisions more leaders empowering their people and more individuals thriving under great leadership.
Expertise:
- Leadership Development: Workshop facilitation, 1:1 and group coaching
- Culture Transformation: Leading change projects
- Talent Management: HR consulting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Summary:
- 17 years of facilitation experience in leadership, team building, and global agility
- 24 years in global enterprises and 11 years in consulting firms within the HR field
- 10 years in people management and leadership roles
Work History:
- 2022-present: Head of Leadership & Organization Development, Global Pharma
- 2018-2022: HR Head, Mid-size Global IT
- 2000-2018: Talent Organization Senior Consultant, HR Manager, Microsoft
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION
- Calm Monkey Mindfulness Meditation Certification (2020)
- Hogan Assessment Certification (2012)
- Master’s Degree in Humanities, The University of Chicago (1997)