My Joy
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Joy doesn’t mean being happy all the time. It means daring to drop the masks, let go of the labels, and come home to the real you.
Sandy Taeko Kusano
My Story
I was born in Japan, raised in Korea, and moved to the U.S. at age four. My first English word was “no”—which is ironic, because learning how to say it with confidence took me decades. I grew up driven, ambitious, and determined to “do it all right.” I climbed the corporate ladder, achieved the dream job, led global teams, and ticked every success box. On paper, I had it all. But inside? I was exhausted, disconnected, and quietly asking myself… Is this really it?
That question led me to redesign my entire life. I left the path I was told to follow and started building the one that felt true. I reconnected with the little girl inside me who found joy in wonder, beauty, and presence. And I made it my mission to help others do the same—to come home to themselves and live from a place of true value, not external validation. That’s what True Wealth means to me: waking up each day in alignment with who you really are.
500+ Coaching Hours
30+ Years of Leadership Development
+120 Leadership Workshops Led
My Mission
My awakening came during a coaching session when I asked a client, “What do you really want right now?” She paused, then said, “I just want to feel more joy.” Her words cracked something open in me—because that was exactly what I wanted, too. That moment shifted everything. I realized joy isn’t a luxury or a reward for doing more—it’s an essential ingredient for a meaningful life and a powerful compass for conscious leadership.
Today, I guide people to reclaim joy as their birthright and live in alignment with their truth. Whether you're leading a business, a team, or your own healing, joy is the fuel that makes it sustainable. I coach through the lens of True Wealth—well-being, wholeness, and purpose—and I believe that when we stop chasing someone else’s definition of success, we finally start living ours
My Method
My method is grounded in helping you reclaim your True Wealth—the kind that isn’t defined by titles, productivity, or performance, but by how connected you feel to yourself, your purpose, and your joy. I take a holistic approach that blends Eastern practices like mindfulness and somatic awareness with Western tools like neuroscience-backed coaching, mental fitness, and nervous system regulation. Together, we tame the mind, calm the body, and tune into the wisdom of your head, heart, and gut.
And ultimately—my method is trust. Trust that you already have the answers you seek. My role is simply to walk with you, ask the right questions, and hold space for your transformation. This journey isn’t about me—it’s about you, your truth, and the life you’re ready to fully claim.
I know this because it's how I am evolving. I’ve lived the disconnection, the burnout, the striving. And I’ve also experienced the beauty that comes when you quiet the noise and follow your inner compass. I truly believe the most powerful way forward is to follow your joy—because joy always leads you home.
Proof That Change is Possible
It's an incredible experience. You're going to have access to these insights and resources you didn't even know you had, you're going to work through things much faster, you're going to improve your business."
JOHN AINSWORTH | LONDON ENGLAND
FOUNDER, DATA DRIVEN MARKETING
Sandy Kusano, thank you for the exceptional executive coaching. Your guidance was instrumental in getting me mentally prepared for the relaunch. I'm incredibly grateful.
TANIA KOTTOOR | NEW YORK, USA
FOUNDER/CEO, WEST X EAST
Her coaching is grounded, intuitive, and bold. She doesn't shy away from truth-telling, yet always delievers it with heart. As a facilitator, Sandy weaves together joy, clarity, compassion, and conviction - bringing out the best in every individual and team she touches.
BILL CARMODY| NEW YORK, USA
TEDx SPEAKER & BEST SELLING AUTHOR