#9 Leading Between Worlds with Yoshi Hashimoto

What does it take to lead across cultures when the world refuses to stand still? In this episode of TOP Talks, Sonja Wekema talks with executive coach and leadership consultant Yoshi Hashimoto, about leading between worlds. Drawing on his experience in Japan, the United States, Canada and Europe, Yoshi reflects on how culture shapes leadership, why curiosity matters more than certainty, and how leaders can stay authentic while navigating complexity. Together they explore the subtle differences between Japanese and Western leadership, the importance of self-reflection, and why the best leaders are often the ones asking the best questions rather than providing all the answers. Whether you lead an international team, work across cultures, or simply want to become a more conscious leader, this conversation offers practical insights as well as deeply personal reflections. In this episode What Japanese and European (leadership) cultures can learn from each other Why leading from the back can be as powerful as leading from the front How psychological safety begins with asking better questions Why senior leadership can be a lonely place Why self-reflection is becoming an essential leadership capability About Yoshi Hashimoto Yoshi Hashimoto is an executive coach and leadership consultant who is part of the international network of The Other Perspective. Before becoming a coach, he spent eight years in investment banking and has lived and worked in Japan, the United States, Canada and the Netherlands. His multicultural background enables him to help leaders navigate complex international environments with greater awareness, curiosity and confidence. About TOP Talks TOP Talks is the podcast by The Other Perspective. In every episode, Sonja Wekema and/or Lenneke Abelman, each episode features conversations with leaders, thinkers and changemakers exploring leadership, psychological safety, organisational change, sensemaking and what it means to remain deeply human in an increasingly complex world. 🎧 Discover more episodes at: TOP Talks Leadership grows in conversation, not in isolation.