Jennifer Shinkai, MA (Oxon) Originally from the UK, Jennifer holds an MA (Oxon) in English Language and Literature from St. Hugh’s College, Oxford University. With almost twenty years experience in Japan, she has held a variety of management roles across Learning and Development, Marketing, Sales Operations and Sales. Jennifer is a driver of change supporting her previous organisation’s development from a 25-person privately-owned Tokyo office to an 800 person listed company connecting great people to great companies across seven countries in Asia-Pacific. Her hands on experience in change management and communications for a cross cultural team gives her a unique insight in how to operate effectively as a professional in Japan. Jennifer is known for her energy, enthusiasm and commitment to continuous improvement for both processes and people. She is passionate about developing women’s participation in the workforce and founded and runs a monthly LeanIn Circle for foreign working mothers in management roles in September 2014. She launched the online circle LeanIn Japan Entrepreneurs in June 2016 to build a support network for female entrepreneurs. Jennifer is a also a frequent public speaker and panel moderator on diversity and inclusion, work style reform, empowering women and coaching related topics. Certifications and Courses 2018 Certified Points of You® Trainer, Tara Mohr Playing Big Facilitators Training 2017 Certified Professional Coach: International Coach Academy 2016 Saville Consulting International Accreditation- Aptitude and Wave 2007 Temple University Continuing Education, Certificate in Human Resources Management Jennifer Shinkai is a member of the International Coach Federation, Japan Chapter.