Satomi Ogata
Satomi helps mission-driven professionals translate their experience into market-valued career opportunities while building sustainable careers. A Japanese HR professional with 16+ years of experience across global corporations and the UN system, she specialises in cross-cultural communication, career strategy, leadership coaching and executive recruitment.
Her mission is to make career growth more practical, attainable and sustainable without burning out or sacrificing wellbeing.She also provides specialised coaching for neurodivergent professionals, helping individuals leverage their strengths, navigate workplace barriers and develop more sustainable ways of working.
Satomi is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), with additional training in Executive Function Coaching and Leadership Coaching. Based in: Singapore
Languages: English and Japanese
Meet Your Coach
Satomi helps mission-driven professionals translate experience into market-valued opportunity.
A Japanese HR professional with 16+ years across the private sectors and the UN system, Satomi specialises in career transition and outplacement work. She supports professionals to reposition their experience with clarity and credibility through career strategy, personal branding, interview preparation, and salary negotiation. Having worked with professionals from 100+ nationalities across 50+ countries, Satomi brings sharp insight into the invisible barriers many Global South professionals face in global hiring systems. She coaches with empathy with practical insights and solutions that bring what candidates have done with how the market actually decides.
A late-diagnosed neurodivergent professional herself, Satomi also supports neurodivergent professionals (ADHD, dyslexia, autism) to clear internal roadblocks, recognise strengths others often miss, and apply practical tools that work in the real world.
Her work turns complex careers into clear, credible narratives that hiring managers trust.
Coaching specialities
Career transition & outplacement
Inclusive leadership
Personal branding & career reinvention
Cross-cultural & international coaching
Neurodivergent coaching (ADHD, dyslexia, autism)
Interview preparation & salary negotiation
What Clients Say About Working With Satomi:
"... thank you for being such an amazing coach. You really opened my perspectives to all the opportunities available for me working in this space and sector, and reminded me of all the skills I have to present myself and my expertise."
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 eBooks.
Price: EUR 560
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.
Price: EUR 560
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.
Price: EUR 220
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.
Price: EUR 220
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.
Price: EUR 220