Satomi Ogata

From high school dropout to UN HR Trainer and Global Talent Specialist, Satomi Ogata brings 15+ years in talent acquisition across FMCG, BFSI, IT, and the UN. She has placed 300+ professionals from 100+ nationalities in 50+ countries. A late-diagnosed neurodivergent professional, she draws on her own career pivots and challenges to coach with empathy, specializing in career transition, inclusion, branding, and interview prep.

Based in: Singapore

Languages: English and Japanese

Meet Your Coach

Satomi is a career and talent acquisition coach with over 15 years of experience across the private sector—including FMCG, BFSI, and IT—and the United Nations. She has successfully placed more than 300 professionals from over 100 nationalities in 50+ countries, including senior and executive leaders.

As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent professional, Satomi has personally navigated redundancy, burnout, and multiple career pivots. Her lived experience drives her passion for helping others move forward through uncertainty and change.

Her coaching specialties include outplacement and career transition strategies, inclusive leadership, personal branding and career reinvention, cross-cultural and international coaching, neurodivergent coaching (ADHD, dyslexia, autism), and interview preparation and salary negotiation.

Practical, honest, and globally minded, Satomi provides clear, customized strategies with genuine compassion, helping clients build confidence and achieve their professional goals. She holds certifications in ADHD Coaching and Career Coaching and is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), with ACC credential pending.

Transition to the Development Sector

For professionals ready to make a meaningful impact. Leverage your experience to build a rewarding career in the development sector. Jump-start your international development career today.

Includes three personalized coaching sessions, a tailored CV review, and access to career resources and eBooks.

Advance your development career

Ideal for professionals already in the sector seeking lateral or upward moves. Explore your next opportunity with clarity and confidence as you discover new pathways and grow within the development sector.

Includes three targeted coaching sessions to map your career path, an expert CV review, and access to career resources and eBooks.

Interview Coaching

Got an upcoming interview or want to ace competency-based questions? Impress recruiters and stand out from the crowd.

Includes one focused session with an interview coach, along with practical tips and interview practice.

Application Writing Coaching

Submitting a job application? Let’s make it stand out. Craft compelling, customized applications that get noticed.

Includes one personalized session with an application expert, with real-time feedback and writing guidance.

Job Search Strategy Session

Overwhelmed by your job hunt? Get strategic. Define your goals, refine your approach, and accelerate your results.

Includes one coaching session focused on job search strategy, along with tools and frameworks for a focused and efficient search.