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Clarity
Perspective

Purpose

Helping leaders and emerging talent find clarity, purpose, and direction in their careers. 

Born in Lisbon, refined in London, and inspired in Tokyo,
Ikigai Executive Coaching was founded in 2021 to help leaders and emerging talent build purposeful, globally relevant careers.  As a Master Professional Career Coach, with 30+ years of international leadership experience across 45 countries, I work with clients to bring clarity, confidence, and direction to pivotal career decisions.  Borderless and culturally fluent, I coach individuals across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, helping align strengths, values and ambitions with meaningful professional lives.

With discretion, empathy, and diplomatic directness, I help individuals take confident ownership of their professional futures.

With the utmost care and integrity, I work with established leaders and emerging talent to clarify their personal brand and the qualities that underpin their continued success, particularly at moments of career transition, international change, or professional reflection. 

Having lived in Japan for nine years, and inspired by the Japanese concept of Ikigai, my coaching helps individuals align their talents, values, and ambitions with purposeful professional paths.

With more than1,000 hours of coaching experience across multiple markets, I bring a global perspective to every coaching relationship, supporting both experienced leaders and young adults as they navigate the complexity of modern careers.

Coaching, at its heart, is a space for conversation, curiosity, and trust. In an increasingly interconnected world, I see myself as a mentor for purpose and direction helping individuals understand themselves more deeply so they can make thoughtful, confident decisions about the lives and careers they build.​​

The sheer joy and vitality that emanate from these transformative encounters with my clients, has instilled in me an unwavering belief that every individual should diligently seek out their ikigai. When your career harmoniously aligns with your ikigai, work transcends mere obligation; it becomes a daily source of inspiration and fulfillment.

 

When your passion becomes your career, you don’t just excel you become unstoppable

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how I work

Clarity & Purpose 

Discover your purpose through the concept of ikigai.

Personal Brand

Show your true talents through your targeted personal brand.

Stagnation Resolution

Overcome plateaus and identify future growth paths.

Networking Skills

Learn effective networking strategies.

Career Transition Support

Navigate changes and seize opportunities.

Skill Assessment

Showcase the strengths and skills that set you apart.

Job Search Strategies

Tailored advice for ideal job searches.

Goal Setting

Establish realistic and achievable career objectives.

Leadership Development

Guidance and  mentorship for aspiring leaders.

Career Planning

Develop a roadmap to align aspirations with practical steps.

Coaching Services

Be Excited About The Next Steps In Your Career 

Coaching Service
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Executive Coaching

8 Week - One to One Program

While most people have ambitious career goals, they have no strategy to make them reality. Wherever you are on your career journey, I'll pave the path for your career leap ensuring maximum impact and income.

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Young Adult - Individual

6 Week - One on One Program

Whether moving from school to University, or University to first job, I'll help you navigate transitions ensuring personal clarity, and targeted direction towards academic, career, and life success.

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Young Adult - Group

8 Week - Group Program

Wherever you are on your educational journey, we’ll help you make effective career decisions - define your personal brand, write a resume, interview with confidence, network and reach out to recruiters.

Kind Words 

"Sonia Jackson is a gift to job seekers in Asia and around the world - her global expertise at top organizations like Unilever, Fox, National Geographic as well as co-founding her own start-up makes her uniquely positioned in the executive career coaching world. I don't think I know anyone else in this field with her expansive expertise."
 

CARA HEILMANN

President: International Association Career Coaches; Author: The Art of Finding a Job You Love; US

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Let’s Connect -
I’d love to chat with you

Get in touch to schedule a 45-minute call - we'll look at your career goals, ideals, preferences and discover the gap between where you are now and where you want to be.

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