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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Karin Wellbrock

Senior Level Executive Contributor

Leadership Consultant and Coach

Karin Wellbrock

Leadership Consultant and Coach

In addition to being a co-founder of Kay Group K.K in Japan, Karin Wellbrock is an executive coach and leadership consultant with over 30 years of global experience. A passionate advocate of human-centered, inclusive leadership, she creates exceptional results. To bring innovation to the workplace, she is conducting research in Japan and Europe to increase female representation in leadership roles. Her program "Leader-by-Design" demonstrates this. Dedicated to systemic change, Karin is a member of an all-women-led angel investment club in Asia Pacific, and mentors startup and NGO leaders and game changers in Asia and Europe. It is her mission to elevate 100 women to the C-suite.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Megumi Ishimoto’s Mission To Empower Japan’s Rural Women

Explore the inspiring journey of Megumi Ishimoto, a passionate empowerment pioneer in Japan's nonprofit world and the founder of Women’s...

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Leadership

Yuko Tashiro – Shattering Age Norms And Transforming Leadership

Yuko Tashiro’s career is an extraordinary journey of resilience, late blooming, and the power of determination. Born in Makurazaki...

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Leadership

Mari Matthews – A Pioneer Of Diversity In Finance, Leads With Courage

Mari Matthews, as Executive of the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Japan, is a vanguard of innovation in the financial sector in Japan.

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Leadership

Executive Dad – Navigating CEO Life And New Fatherhood

In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, fatherhood can be a transformative experience, reshaping priorities, identities...

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Leadership

Leading With Purpose – Masaki Wakabayashi's Masterclass In Modern Leadership

Masaki Wakabayashi's rise to President and CEO of GE Healthcare Japan is an incredible journey, marked by a strategic shift...

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Leadership

C-Suite Access – Redefining Executive Presence For Women Leaders

Executive Presence (EP) is evolving globally, allowing women to advance in leadership. Instead of traditional gravitas, this new approach...

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Leadership

Junko Tsuda – Crafting Narratives, Leading Narratives – From Communications To the C-Suite

We delve into the extraordinary leadership journey of Junko Tsuda, marked by resilience, empathy, and adaptability.

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Leadership

The Genesis Of Grit – Inside Noriko Hattori's Leadership Ethos

This is the first interview in our exclusive series, "Exceptional Leaders: Women as Gems."

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Leadership

Leading Stryker’s Change – A Blueprint For Cultural Transformation In Japan

This interview series spotlights exceptional executives in Japan, starting with Satoshi Mizusawa.

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Leadership

In The Mind Of Leaders – Unlocking Secrets With Hogan Assessments

Emi, Hiro, and Takeshi's stories, showcased through Hogan Assessments

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Career

Wings Or Wind? Why Women Need Sponsorship More Than Mentorship For Career Elevation

Imagine embarking on an alpine adventure, bedecked with top-of-the-line mountaineering boots, a meticulously researched map in hand...

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Trending

The Hidden Speed Bumps On The Road To Success – Three Key Career Derailers

The challenges I encounter as a coach working with managers and leaders are often unseen 'career derailers.'

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Leadership

Beyond The Courteous Mask – Unmasking Passive-Aggressiveness In The Workplace

On a Monday morning, you walk into your office, coffee in hand, ready to take on the week.

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Leadership

Unmasking The Consequences – Conflict Avoidance In Leadership

Keiko, a prominent executive in a prestigious multinational company in Japan

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Leadership

The Price Of Brilliance – Individual Performance Or Team Culture

For executives, managing difficult people is an inevitable challenge that comes with the job.

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Exclusive interviews

The Leadership Whisperer – Exclusive Interview With Karin Wellbrock

After a humble beginning in a German village, Karin Wellbrock embarked on a global journey that led her to discover her true passion:

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Karin Wellbrock

Leadership Consultant and Coach

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Karin Wellbrock

Leadership Consultant and Coach

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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