Welcome back to the Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai podcast! We hope you all had a fabulous holiday season. In this first episode of 2025 I am thrilled to be talking with Elizabeth Okada, renowned coach in her own right, as well as being a sought after coaching supervisor and trainer. Elizabeth joins us to help demystify coaching, supervision and to discuss her most recent development as a retirement coach. 

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The difference between Supervision and Mentor Coaching
• How supervision can help you enhance your coaching practice
• The importance of curiosity and reflection in your coaching practice
• What made Elizabeth decide to pursue being a supervisor
• How Elizabeth coaches people through the transition into retirement

About  Elizabeth:

Elizabeth started her career as a teacher and then continued this when she moved to Japan. Elizabeth had the chance to move into training and spent several years in language and intercultural training roles before taking on positions in Talent Management and Leadership Development. Since 2005 Elizabeth has been a coach working with leaders in a variety of industries. She is also a Coach Supervisor and trains coaches. 

Most recently Elizabeth has started supporting leaders who are transitioning into retirement so that they can have  a rich and fulfilling post-retirement life. 

Connect with Elizabeth:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-okada-04848825

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