Ai S. | Leland

Ai Sakura

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Studied at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Works at Strawberry.me

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Work Experience

Coaching Quality

Strawberry.me

May 2024 - Present

As launch member, I owned quality improvement initiatives for a B2C career and personal coaching startup, helping the company grow from 5 to over 20 team members, scaling to over 20,000 live coaching sessions conducted with over 300 coaches. Moreover, I supported new coach onboarding and led retention training, which improved the accessibility and effectiveness of coaching services and contributed to stronger client outcomes. Among my achievements and contributions, I: - Developed comprehensive coach training exercises using qualitative feedback, driving measurable improvements in skills and performance. - Streamlined onboarding systems, scaling from 0 to 100+ coaches, while personally conducting and reviewing 100+ demo interviews. - Led the creation of data-driven strawberry.me way training videos for coaches, with a successful launch boosting coaching quality. - Boosted second-session bookings by analyzing cancellation data, identifying retention patterns, and implementing targeted coach-client strategies. - Partnered with the Head of Data to build live, in-session AI coaching insights, leveraging prompt engineering for real-time support. Performance Monitoring, Data Tracking and +3 skills

Executive Assistant

Chai

February 2024 - April 2024

I worked closely with the CEO and leadership team at a fast-paced AI startup to strengthen our hiring process, with a focus on creating opportunities for neurodiverse talent. Furthermore, I led candidate screenings, which resulted in the successful hiring of senior engineers.

Professional Coach

Transform Business Coaching & Consulting

2023 - Present

I built and managed my own career and personal coaching business, where I provided professional coaching with a focus on neurodiversity, executive leadership, productivity, work-life balance, and personal growth. In addition to coaching clients, I directed every part of the business, from creating strategies to grow my services and client base to overseeing daily operations. Among my achievements and contributions, I: - Coached 100+ clients, specializing in neurodiverse executives while expanding to a broader executive base. - Drove business growth through outreach and marketing, including website development, SEO, and blog content. - Boosted audience engagement by creating YouTube videos on coaching strategies and benefits. - Expanded industry visibility and networks by hosting a podcast featuring diverse coaching professionals. https://www.buildupcoach.com/ Personailzed Coaching, Marketing & Outreach and +3 skills

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Plug and Play Tech Center

December 2021 - August 2022

I led business development initiatives for a startup accelerator within a venture capital firm, helping drive growth as the second hire. During my time there, I supported the expansion of the team from 2 to more than 10 members. Among my achievements and contributions, I: - Generated $1.8M in revenue through outbound sales, client events, and data-driven pitch proposals. - Partnered with the Director of Smart Cities Japan to launch the Osaka office, building collaboration across startups, government, and political stakeholders. - Built cross-cultural partnerships by leveraging global experience across five continents and navigating diverse business environments.