Life Coaching that helps you pause, gain perspective, and move forward with confidence through life's personal and professional transitions.
Based in Sydney and working with clients across Australia and globally online, Coach Kubo offers a calm, reflective space to help you find your natural direction forward.
Every story is different, but many begin with one of these conversations...
Personal Transformation, when something deeper is asking for attention.
Career Transitions, when you're considering a new direction or facing an important work decision.
Servant Leadership, when you want to grow as a leader and lead more effectively.
Pastoral Supervision, when you need a confidential space to reflect on your work and calling.
EXCELLENT Based on 40 reviews Posted on Google Pamela KohTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Coach Kubo coached me when I was in my mid-twenties and helped me grow in awareness of what motivates me in my area of work. In the past year, we reonnected and I asked him to supervise and train volunteer coaches at a non-profit I started that provides affordable mental health services for youth & young adults. His experience, people-development skills, and knowledge in coaching has been so helpful in equipping the coaching skills and raising the competency level of our new coaches. Our coaches feel value-added as they develop their professional skills with us.
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I'm amazed at how far you've come from those "good ole days" in Japan to seeing you now as the founder and director of ThriveSG. It's been fun to reconnect with you, and fulfilling to help guide your people towards becoming competent, thriving coaches.Posted on Google Makhosini MoyoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jody is an amazing coach! I love how he has helped me to think through challenges in my family, ministry, work and studies! He helped me tremendously during my masters degree and I hope we can work together as I map a journey towards a PhD!
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You've taken many thoughtful steps forward to get to where you are now. I look forward to seeing how you continue to progress, and with greater confidence as you go!Posted on Google Martyn PoyittTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Kubo Life Coaching enough to anyone who is looking to find clarity, overcome adversity or is in need of pastoral guidance. Jody helped me through one of the darkest parts of my life and has stuck by me and supported me afterwards too. Above all he is a man of honour, integrity and compassion.
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I’m proud of your courage and character to push through that time, and thankful to see you doing so well now. More growth ahead!Posted on Google G LayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I got to know Coach Jody through my volunteer coaching work, where he facilitated our coaching supervision sessions. I’m truly grateful to have him as a coach supervisor. His clarity, wisdom, and integrity shine through in every conversation. He creates a space where people feel safe, heard, and supported, while inviting deeper reflection and growth. Every session leaves me with meaningful insights, and I’m thankful for the lasting impact he has had on my coaching journey.
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It's been my pleasure to watch you learn and grow in competence and confidence as a coach. More growth ahead!Posted on Google Tommy GookTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jody is a fantastic coach, and I'd highly recommend him to anyone working through changes or challenges in their life. I did his Flow Patterns analysis and have found it really helpful for understanding how I work best. Jody truly embodies the word coach. What I appreciate most is that he doesn't just hand you the answers. Instead, he asks really good questions that help you think about things in new ways, guiding you toward the answers you need to find for yourself.
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You have grasped the Flow Patterns concept so quickly! I'm encouraged to hear how you are using this knowledge to help map your direction and give you confidence for moving forward toward your goals.Posted on Google Novem ChauTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jody helped me build confidence and reframe how I approach tasks. Working with Jody has been a valuable experience.
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In the short time we’ve partnered together, you’ve grown significantly! I look forward to seeing more as we continue in the coaching process.Posted on Google Chee Yee YongTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m truly grateful to Kubo for our coaching sessions. You helped me gain clarity on the issues I was wrestling with and guided me to see them from a different perspective. Your thoughtful questions and steady presence helping me to move forward from a stuck position to few options with greater awareness and assurance.
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It was my pleasure to serve you in this way. You have great natural instincts. The new awareness you experienced, joined with your natural abilities, will continue to move you forward.Posted on Google Lillian SeowTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jody is an excellent coach and during our supervision sessions, he has helped me to clarify what my root concerns are so that I can take practical steps to address them.
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Thank you! I’m happy to partner for your well-being and effectiveness.Posted on Google Jane TooherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. For Pastoral Supervision, I have found Jody very helpful.
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I'm happy that supervision is going well for you. I look forward to continuing with you!Posted on Google Terence KohTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jody's supervision has been very insightful and helpful for me. I appreciate his patience, listening ear, insightful questions and helpful summaries from each session. His supervision sessions have helped me process various issues well. I highly recommend him.
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I'm thankful that each session has been beneficial to you personally and for your ministry work. I look forward to more breakthroughs as we move forward in the new year.
If you’re navigating change, seeking clarity, or carrying responsibility for others, there’s a starting point here for you.
When things feel unclear, this is a space to slow down, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
Coaching tailored to your situation, with space to think clearly, moving at your pace.
Four, nine, or custom session packages available.
“I recommend Jody for anyone feeling stuck, seeking guidance, and who resonates with a calm and tempered energy”
~ Tiarna
This is a focused process that uncovers the underlying patterns revealed through your personal success stories. It helps you recognise what consistently shapes your choices so you can navigate life with greater clarity and alignment.
“I did Flow Patterns and have found it really helpful for understanding how I work best”
~ Tommy
A structured, reflective space to process challenges, strengthen resilience, and stay grounded in your work and calling.
“He creates a space where people feel safe, heard, and supported, while inviting deeper reflection”
~G Lay
Like a master craftsman, Coach Kubo approaches every coaching conversation with care, presence, and intention, allowing lasting growth to emerge naturally.
Kubo family name & crest carved by master craftsman
What does it mean to be truly devoted to someone's growth?
Encouraging people’s growth has been Coach Kubo’s lifelong work. In Japanese, kokoro (心) speaks of the heart, the centre of one’s being. Kokoro reflects the wholehearted care Coach Kubo brings to every coaching conversation, listening for meaning beneath the surface of each person’s story.
What happens when coaching becomes a refined craft and not just a job?
In Japanese craftsmanship, mastery is formed through deep devotion to the work itself, shaped over years of practice with care and skill.
Coach Kubo has spent more than 35 years refining his work across cultures—supporting leaders, teams, and people through life transitions and professional development.
At its best, coaching—as a craft—develops through patience, attentive curiosity, and questions that open space for insights to emerge in their own rhythm.
What if coaching felt less like consulting and more like a true partnership?
Coach Kubo works alongside you, offering a relaxed, confidential space that opens you to new perspectives. New perspectives expand your options, supporting clearer decisions and meaningful progress toward the life you are building.
The happiest people are not the ones who achieve the most.
They are the ones who spend more time than others in a state of flow
~ Ikigai, The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Accredited training supporting life coaching, leadership development, and pastoral supervision in Sydney and online.
Coach Kubo maintains active membership and ongoing development through:
~ Australia New Zealand Coaching Alliance (ANZCAL); Master Coach level
~ Australasian Association of Supervision (AAOS)
~ Chaplaincy Australia
Codes of Conduct:
– ANZCAL
– AAOS
– Chaplaincy Australia
Accredited training and certifications include:
~ ICF* Certified Professional Coach (Life Coaching Academy)
~ NLP** Coach Practitioner (Life Coaching Academy)
~ Certified Professional & Pastoral Supervisor (Morling College)
*International Coaching Federation is known as coaching’s global standard
**Neural Linguistic Programming is a subset of advanced coaching techniques