ABOUT
Luther Kitahata
Luther Kitahata is a seasoned C-level executive and high-tech entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in building companies from scratch and leading global organizations. His deep understanding of human behavior patterns and extensive corporate leadership background equip him to help individuals and organizations overcome their most complex challenges through transformative and practical approaches.
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In his role as a leadership coach, Luther skillfully combines his lifelong passion and training in neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness with his decades-long experience as an operating executive. This unique blend of expertise has led Chip Conley to refer to Luther as a "Silicon Valley Obi-Wan Kenobi" in his bestselling book Wisdom at Work.
In addition to his coaching work, Luther serves as a Fractional VP of Engineering or CTO, bringing his expertise to organizations in need of interim leadership or guidance during periods of growth and change. Luther focuses on building teams, mentoring founders, and enhancing product development methodologies to increase scalability and agility. By offering the experience and insight of a seasoned VPE/CTO, he supports startups before they can afford a full-time executive.
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He has MS and BA degrees in Computer Science from Brown University. He holds a Professional Coach Certification from New Ventures West, as well as four advanced certifications from the Aletheia School of Coaching, and is ICF certified. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, children, chickens, and dogs.
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"My passion lies in guiding executives to become the best possible versions of themselves as both leaders and human beings." - Luther
Certifications and Qualifications
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Professional Certified Coach (PCC), ICF
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Professional Coach Certification, New Ventures West
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Advanced Coach Certification Level 4, Aletheia
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Faculty Coach, Aletheia
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iEQ9 Accredited Practitioner, Integrative Enneagram
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IFS Facilitator, Aletheia​
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Tilt 365 Practitioner Certification, Tilt365
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MS & BA in Computer Science, Brown University
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Mentor, Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, UC Berkeley SCET
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Guest Faculty, M|E|A
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Meditation & Mindfulness Instructor
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Voice Dialogue Facilitator, Pathways Institute
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Dreamwork Facilitator, Pathways Institute​
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Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)
