Summary
Highly experienced trainer and facilitator with 19 years of experience in the corporate training and development field in Asia. Specializing in impactful training programs, organizational development, and project management. Focused and passionate about Edutainment (Education x Entertainment), with a history of consulting for multinational clients.
Education
Western Oregon State University, Graduate in Psychology and Art
Languages: Japanese (Mother Tongue), English (Second Language)
Professional Experience
Principal, Kyoto University of Art and Design High School, Kyoto, Japan (2019 - Present)
Newly opened in Spring 2019; appointed as Principal after 15 years of teaching at various universities.
Lead Trainer and Facilitator, Various Clients (2000 - Present)
- Lead hundreds of programs for clients including IBM, Sony (various divisions), Olympus, Infocom, and more.
- Specialized in training workshops in Human and Communication Skills, Leadership Development, Team Building, Cross Cultural Customer Service, and others.
- Consultant and Instructor, IBM Learning Service Corporation
- Coordinated and designed human and communication skills training, corporate training programs, and coaching skills for IBM sales managers in the Asia Pacific Area.
- International Conference Coordinator, IBM Asia Pacific Corporation
Special Focus
- Edutainment (Education x Entertainment)
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Actively involved in teaching, coaching, and leadership in the field of blending education with entertainment.
- Partner: Social Venture Partners Tokyo
Board Membership & Global Networks
- Board Member, Applied Improvisation International Network (2010-2014, 2017-2019)
- Founder, Applied Improvisation Network Japan (2009)
- Founder, Applied Improvisation Facilitator Academia (2015)
- Leader, Global Play Brigade One Asia and co-leader of GPB Japan
- Co-Leader, AIN Asia Pacific Open Space
- Co-leader, Global Play Brigade Educator Salon
Skills & Capabilities
- Training & Facilitation: Storytelling, Improv/Applied Improv, Resilience and Mindfulness, Public Speaking, Team Development, Leadership & Manager Development, Train-the-Trainer
- Coaching: Self Producing Coach, Certified Coach of GROW Model, Certified Assessment Coach for DISC
- Academia: Professor at Shonan Institute of Technology, Researcher of Active Learning, Faculty Developer/Trainer
- Academia: Lecturer and Facilitator at Keio University of Shonan Fujisawa Campus
- Wellness & Lifestyle: Hula Dancer, Deep breathing Yoga Instructor, Fasting Master/Coordinator, Adviser of Dietary Nutrition, Surfing
- Event Management: Event Producer, Event MC
- Certifications: Certified Practitioner for Applied Improvisation Network
HIKARU HIE (Lou)
Edutainer
Pioneer Of Creative Breakthrough Learning
CEO of Ena Communication Inc.
Professor of Shonan Institute of Technology
Associate Coach of The Core Story
Certified Applied Improvisation Network Practitioner
Doninto Agent
President of Applied Improvisation Facilitator Academia
Yoga Instructor
Mindfulness Instructor
Dietary and Fasting Coordinator
Professional Executive Coach
Carrier Counselor
Event Producer
MC
- History -
Principal of Kyoto University of Art and Design Senior High School
Associate Professor and Freshmen Program Director
of Tohoku University of Art and Design
Faculty Developer & Consultant
of the following schools
- Kyoto University of Art and Design
- Kindai High School
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