Nancy Michels
Executive and leadership coach based in Tokyo
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan |
| Credentials | MBA; ICF ACC; Tilt 365 Certified |
Nancy Michels is an executive and leadership coach in Tokyo. She helps leaders who are taking on a new role, moving to a new assignment abroad, or going for a promotion. She has 25 years of experience as an executive, consultant, professor, facilitator and coach. Her clients come from organizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia. She also facilitates leadership programs with Harvard Business Impact for senior leaders at large global companies.
What Nancy helps with
Nancy works with leaders on clear goals, steady decisions in complex settings, and turning intent into action that lasts.
- Stepping into a new leadership role
- Adjusting to an expat assignment
- Preparing for a promotion
- Setting clear leadership goals
- Leading with confidence in complex situations
- Aligning intent and action for measurable impact
- Building self-awareness as a leader
Who Nancy works with
Nancy coaches leaders who are growing in their careers. Some are taking on a new role in their current company or a new one. Some are expat leaders starting a new assignment. Others are seeking a promotion. She works with clients across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
How Nancy works
Nancy starts by defining the client's goals. Then she uses proven frameworks to identify strengths and areas to grow, and works with the client toward those goals. Her style is warm but direct. She asks questions that show what is really going on and challenges assumptions. She is Tilt 365 certified.
Background and qualifications
Nancy has spent 25 years as an executive, consultant, professor, facilitator and coach. She has worked with leaders in organizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia. She holds an MBA and graduated from Harvard Business School. She is an ICF ACC certified coach with deep experience in strategy, leadership development and coaching. She also holds the Tilt 365 certification. Alongside her private practice, she facilitates leadership programs with Harvard Business Impact, the corporate learning division of Harvard Business School.
Nancy Michels pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Nancy coaches private clients and also facilitates leadership programs with Harvard Business Impact for senior leaders at global companies.
Best for leaders starting a new role, an expat assignment, or a push for promotion.
Common questions
How much does Nancy Michels charge?
Coaching with Nancy runs $145 to $275 an hour. Message Nancy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nancy Michels help with?
Nancy Michels helps with stepping into a new leadership role, adjusting to an expat assignment, preparing for a promotion and setting clear leadership goals.
Is Nancy Michels certified?
Nancy Michels lists: MBA; ICF ACC; Tilt 365 Certified.
Does Nancy Michels coach expat leaders?
Yes. She works with expat leaders who are taking on a new assignment. Her practice covers the Americas, Europe and Asia.
How do I contact Nancy Michels?
Send Nancy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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