Japan
COACH A is an executive coaching firm dedicated to supporting companies in their organizational transformations. The company's unique Systemic Coaching™ approach focuses on the interrelationships between people, using dialogue as a foundation to drive organizational development. Founded in Japan in 1997 (formerly known as Coach 21), COACH A has been a pioneer in contributing to the widespread adoption of coaching. Approximately 80% of its clients are large corporations listed in the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In 2008, the company established the Coaching Research Institute, a research-focused division offering evidence-based coaching services globally. With offices in Tokyo, New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Bangkok, COACH A offers coaching to various organizations in both private and public sectors. The company is committed to developing coaching professionals and has trained over 10,000 coaches to date.
In 2019, COACH A acquired Coach U, a leading coach training institution, and is dedicated to expanding its global network. The company continues to bring new coaching innovation to support leaders in various organizations to co-create changes inside-out. Additionally, it is actively involved in academic research and initiatives to visualize the outcomes of coaching, leveraging extensive data from its coaching experiences. Although specific investment details are not provided, the company has shown strong growth and commitment to advancing the field of executive coaching.
