For the moment when what got you here meets what’s next
TMatsu helps people and organizations adapt to change and create it themselves — through learning design, coaching, and strategic advisory — not by pushing harder, but by getting the conditions right.
Tomoko Matsukawa · Founder · New York
Context we are situated within
A lot is changing.
Many individuals, leaders, and organizations are feeling it, in a few different ways.
AI reshaping roles
Careers reinvented more often
Work and life more openly intertwined
New ways of working (fractional, solopreneurship, gig) more available
What is expected
If you are feeling, or have heard, that you are expected to
keep learning,
adapt to a changing environment,
and still work out who you are becoming, when no one is showing how.
What was once the best approach, or the safer path, may no longer hold, or may not feel right for you.
But you are not the only one.
Here are three ways I work with this.
Three ways to work together
Understanding where you stand and where you want to go, and co-building the journey forward.
Team & cohort
Learning Design & Facilitation
Designing the conditions for people to grow — and for communities to emerge.
- Leadership programs
- Cohort-based training
- Retreats & workshops
- Online courses
See how we design →
Individual
Coaching
When the version of yourself that once fit no longer does.
- Career & life transitions
- One-on-one, virtual
- English & 日本語
Explore coaching →
Organization
Strategic Advisory
Fluent on both sides of a divide.
- Japan & the US
- Impact sector & business
- Fundraiser & funder
- Financial capital & human resource capital
See the work →
Who is TMatsu
Tomoko Matsukawa
Founder & CEO · New York · Originally from Tokyo
Most people know one world well. I've worked in the ones that rarely meet.
The paths I have worked in
- Capital · equities research and sales, where money and decisions move
- People · talent development consulting, how organizations think about and invest in human capital
- Learning · instructional design, coaching and education technology, how people grow and change
- Impact · patient capital, grants, nonprofit leadership and social entrepreneurship, how system-level challenges are tackled together
- Community · volunteer network management and co-managing JWN since 2017, how a cycle of generosity builds identity, leadership presence and trust
That range, and my curiosity about how people think, act, and grow, shape how I work with clients.
Worked withGoldman Sachs, GLOBIS, Acumen+
Goldman Sachs · GLOBIS · Acumen · UNICEF · USJC / TOMODACHI · Quipper · CoachEd
Studied atHarvard Graduate School of Education, Cornell, Zicklin+
Harvard Graduate School of Education · Cornell University · Zicklin School of Business (Executive Education in HRM)
Credentialed byICF Associate Certified Coach, ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development, CTI, Upbuild…+
International Coaching Federation, Associate Certified Coach (ACC) · ATD, Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) · CTI (Co-Active) · Upbuild · Minerva Project
In their words
“Tomoko is a clear-headed co-explorer: she didn’t drag me out of the woods, she walked beside me until I could see the path myself.”
K.K. · Product Design EN United Kingdom
“Tomoko is a thoughtful accelerator. She has this rare mix of deep empathy and sharp clarity.”
L.F. · Nonprofit EN United States
“She is a rare coach who brings both depth and encouragement to the process of self-discovery.”
K.S. · Business Owner & Author 日本語 Japan
“Tomoko approaches every conversation about creative process, leadership, and people with immense curiosity, calmness, and care.”
Y.U. · Interaction Designer EN United Kingdom
“Tomoko is open-minded and listens. Her approach is so thoughtful, holistic, and goes beyond career.”
J.L. · Design & Entrepreneur EN Singapore
“She brings an extraordinary combination of emotional and intellectual depth, and a rare ability to connect with people in a way that leaves a lasting impression. Her presence and genuine care truly leaves you feeling like you have the right partner by your side.”
B.V. · Fractional COO & Organizational Consultant EN Vancouver, Canada
“Tomoko brings a rare blend of compassion and curiosity to every interaction. Her ability to distill complexity into clarity and offer meaningful insight makes her an invaluable partner.”
L.I. · Tech EN United States
Most useful conversations begin before anything is figured out.
Available in English & 日本語