Nine years ago, I climbed to the top—and found myself quietly questioning everything. I had followed leaders I admired, built the systems, held the line... but I hadn’t built a relationship with my own why. I was leading, yes—but from misalignment. Silent burnout set in. High-performing on the outside, numb on the inside.

My recovery from overachievement wasn’t a straight line. It was deep, still, soul work. Rooted in reflection, shaped by my Japanese heritage, and softened by the truth that leadership is not a destination—it’s a becoming.

Now I guide others to find a sustainable, evolving path. Because real purpose doesn’t burn you out. It brings you home. Read More…