SIETAR Japan
SIETAR Japan
Society for Intercultural Education Training and Research Japan
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Connecting people with respect and tolerance enabling and enhancing Intercultural Communication is what SIETAR Japan is all about.
The purpose of SIETAR Japan is to promote intercultural education, training, and research that are essential for fostering smooth communication and cooperative relationships among people and organizations with diverse cultural backgrounds. Regardless of field—whether education, business, or international exchange—and regardless of background such as race, ethnicity, age, faith, or sexual orientation, SIETAR Japan seeks to provide a forum where researchers, practitioners, and students interested in intercultural communication can interact, exchange diverse perspectives, and engage in the practice of creative and dynamic cultural synergy.
Furthermore, in order for all people around the world to respect diversity and enjoy fairness and a sense of belonging in a society free from discrimination and guided by the principle of “leaving no one behind,” SIETAR Japan is committed to learning together, creating new knowledge collaboratively, and putting it into practice.
SIETAR Japan works in partnership and collaboration with the SIETAR SIETAR Global Network worldwide.
“Leave No One Behind”: the fundamental principle and slogan of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
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Navigating Cross-Cultural Ambiguity: What Coaching Frameworks Can Offer
Navigating Cross-Cultural Ambiguity: What Coaching Frameworks Can Offer
What models help us describe and make sense of turbulent, ambiguous environments? What might coaching models offer to support clarity and mutual understanding? In this highly interactive 2-hour online session, we will examine real-world cross-cultural partnering examples and explore how key coaching models can fundamentally inform how organizations plan and implement these relationships. Together, we will discuss and apply practical frameworks to cross-cultural case studies, engaging in collaborative reflection on when and why descriptive, sense-making, and coaching models might work best in uncertain global landscapes.
Key Learning Takeaways
Through this interactive workshop, you will:
Appreciate contextual factors that support and test cross-cultural partnerships.
Consider the relevance of coaching frameworks to cross-cultural partnering.
Apply coaching models to cross-cultural partnering cases.
Determine the implications of coaching frameworks for successful global partnerships.
About the Presenter:
Julie Weste is a global executive coach, coaching supervisor, and facilitator specializing in positive psychology, well-being, and change and transition, with clients spanning organizations and individuals worldwide. She holds dual accreditation – EMCC Senior Practitioner and Coaching Supervisor (ESIA), and ICF ACC – and serves as the EMCC Ambassador forAustralia. (EMCC: European Mentoring and Coaching Council; ICF: International Coaching Federation). She is an advanced positive psychologycoach, strengths coach, Meaning and Purpose practitioner, and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. As the founder of Qoligenic, a global coaching and well-being business, Julie brings over 25 years of experience in organizational transformation and cultural change across diverse industries. Her academic background includes a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), an MBA, and postgraduate study at Harvard University.
Website: https://qoligenic.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieweste/
LinkedIn Newsletter (The Resourceful Coach): https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/theresource-full-coach-7106880696270409728/
Event Details & Logistics
Date & Time: Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM JST (2 Hours)
Format: Online via Zoom
Language: English
Target Audience: Intercultural professionals, executive coaches, corporate trainers, HR leaders, researchers, and students interested in cross-cultural synergy and global partnerships.
Ticket Prices:
SIETAR Japan Members: 1,000 yen
Non-Members: 2,000 yen
Students: Free
Registration & Application
Please register and secure your ticket through our official Peatix event page: 👉https://sietar20260726.peatix.com/ (The Zoom access details will be shared automatically via Peatix upon registration.)
41st Annual Conference of SIETAR Japan
We are pleased to announce that the 41st Annual Conference of SIETAR Japan will be held at Toyo University Hakusan Campus on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Details regarding the Call for Proposals, conference registration, and access information will be announced in due course.
We look forward to welcoming you all for two days of intercultural dialogue, scholarly exchange, and meaningful connection in November.
Illustration by Keisuke Taketani
SIETAR Japan strives to achieve DEIB
We strive to embrace Diversity, respect and work with those who are from different cultures, races, gender orientations, and religions. It is our goal to deepen our understanding of the needs of each individual and provide the necessary support to achieve Equity. We will continue our best efforts to learn from each other instead of excluding those who are “different.” We respect different viewpoints. We are committed to being inclusive (Inclusion) and want to create a space for all the members to enjoy mutual respect and feel a sense of Belonging. We do not tolerate stereotyping, discrimination and racism toward anyone.
Join us as we enjoy the learning opportunities of DEIB together.
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