🎤 Speaking & Leadership Training with Kristy Mariko Coaching

Inspiring, Actionable, and Transformational Career & Leadership Talks

Kristy Mariko Ishii is an international speaker, career strategist, and leadership coach who helps professionals navigate career transitions, build leadership confidence, and thrive in global workplaces. With 9 years of experience spanning recruitment, program leadership, and professional development in the U.S. and Japan, Kristy delivers engaging, high-impact sessions that leave audiences empowered and ready to take action.

Having self-studied Japanese to the N2 level, Kristy brings a cross-cultural lens to career development, making her an ideal speaker for universities, corporate teams, and international leadership programs looking to elevate their professionals' success.

🌎 Speaking Topics & Areas of Expertise

✔ Career Transitions & Leadership Growth – Helping professionals pivot into fulfilling roles that match their purpose and values
✔ Global Career Success – Navigating careers in cross-cultural environments (U.S. & Japan), intercultural communications, and identity shifting
✔ Executive Presence & Personal Branding – Strengthening leadership identity & career visibility when leaving the 9-5 work routine
✔ Networking & Relationship Building – Strategic approaches to building career-advancing connections using LinkedIn and other networks

Kristy’s talks are insightful, engaging, and packed with actionable takeaways, making these sessions ideal for universities, women entrepreneur organizations, and US-Japan corporate leadership events and conferences.

Why Book Kristy as a Speaker?

🔹 12 Years of Community Development Experience – Deep expertise in career growth, leadership, and experience growing communities from ground zero
🔹 9 Years of U.S.-Japan Cross-Cultural Insight – Lived and worked in both U.S. & Japanese in professional, community, and educational settings
🔹 Dynamic, Engaging Delivery – Blends real-world experience with practical strategies for being a leader with mental fortitude to provide effective leadership to the upcoming generations
🔹 Actionable & Transformational – Every session provides clear takeaways for immediate career impact, as well as personal mindset tools and hacks for future success

Speaking Engagement Formats

🎙 Keynote Speaker – Inspiring & high-energy career and leadership keynotes
💡 Panel Discussions – Thought leadership on career development, intercultural communications, and internal employee engagement and managerial coaching strategies
📚 Workshops & Training Sessions – Customized hands-on leadership and career development programs
🏆 University & Corporate Events – Tailored recruitment readiness sessions for students, employees, and executives


FAQs

  • Yes! I offer both in-person and online coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements.

    • In-person sessions are available in Japan during Fall and Spring and in California during Winter and Summer.

    • Online coaching and workshops are available year-round.

    • For in-person engagements outside of these locations, a travel stipend will be required.

    If you're interested in an in-person workshop or coaching session, feel free to reach out, and we can discuss availability and logistics! 😊

  • Yes! I offer a 15% discount on workshops and speaking engagements for nonprofit organizations. If you're interested in bringing a workshop to your team or community, please reach out, and we can discuss how to tailor the session to your needs.

  • Yes! I offer both in-person and online coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements.

    • In-person sessions are available in Japan during Fall and Spring and in California during Winter and Summer.

    • Online coaching and workshops are available year-round.

    • For in-person engagements outside of these locations, a travel stipend will be required.