Brandon Whittaker
Executive and career coach for expats and leaders in Tokyo
| Rate | $400 to $750 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Executive presence and communicationTransitions and new rolesBurnout and resilienceCareer changePromotions and advancementCareer clarity and purposeWork-life balanceLife transitions |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan |
| Credentials | BA; JD; International Coach Academy (ICA); Coaching follows ICF principles |
Brandon Whittaker is an executive, career and life coach in Tokyo. He helps expats and Japanese leaders in global firms stand out, prepare for their next role, and build the life they want. Before coaching, he worked at a bulge bracket bank and at white shoe law firms. He holds a law degree from Harvard. He has lived and worked in the US, UK, Singapore and Japan, and he trained at the International Coach Academy.
What Brandon helps with
Brandon works with professionals who do well at work but feel stretched at home, or who feel stuck in their careers. He also helps expats who feel out of place in Japan.
- Working hard but not getting promoted
- Feeling overwhelmed in a new role after a promotion
- Changing jobs without taking a pay cut
- Getting clear on next career steps
- Avoiding burnout while advancing
- Balancing work with personal life
- Adjusting to life and culture as an expat
- Preparing for a new job
Who Brandon works with
Brandon coaches expats and Japanese leaders who work in global firms. His clients are ambitious professionals. Some want a promotion. Some just got a bigger role and feel overwhelmed. Others want to change jobs, or feel out of place as expats in Japan.
Background and qualifications
Brandon started in finance and law. He earned his BA at UPenn and his law degree at Harvard. He worked at a bulge bracket bank and at white shoe law firms, so he knows the pressures his clients face. He trained as a coach at the International Coach Academy, and his style follows ICF principles. He has lived, worked and studied in the US, UK, Singapore and Japan. That gives him a strong grasp of how culture shapes careers.
Brandon Whittaker pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
A former bank and law firm professional with a Harvard law degree who coaches across the US, UK, Singapore and Japan cultures.
Best for expats and global firm leaders in Tokyo who want a promotion, a new role, or a better balance between work and life.
Brandon's rate sits above the range most executive coaches charge ($102 to $239 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Brandon Whittaker charge?
Brandon Whittaker's rate is $400 to $750 per hour.
What does Brandon Whittaker help with?
Brandon Whittaker helps with working hard but not getting promoted, feeling overwhelmed in a new role after a promotion, changing jobs without taking a pay cut and getting clear on next career steps.
Is Brandon Whittaker certified?
Brandon Whittaker lists: BA; JD; International Coach Academy (ICA); Coaching follows ICF principles.
Does Brandon Whittaker work with expats in Japan?
Yes. He helps expats who do not know the language or culture or who do not feel at home. He has lived in the US, UK, Singapore and Japan himself.
Can Brandon help with changing jobs?
Yes. He helps clients who want to change jobs but worry about taking a pay cut, and he helps them prepare for their next role.
How do I contact Brandon Whittaker?
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