Leadership Alchemy: Transform Yourself, Transform Your Team

Luther Kitahata is an accomplished executive leadership coach and team facilitator with a demonstrated history of guiding clients through growth and transformation. Celebrated as the "Obi-Wan Kenobi of Silicon Valley" in The New York Times best seller Wisdom at Work by Chip Conley, Luther blends his deep understanding of human behavior with extensive operational and entrepreneurial experience. With 20+ years as a C-level executive and a track record of eight successful startups, Luther offers clients unparalleled insights and actionable strategies. His expertise encompasses assembling high-performing teams from the ground up, scaling large organizations, and orchestrating successful turnarounds. Additionally, Luther serves as a Fractional VP of Engineering or CTO, where he bridges leadership gaps, mentors founders, and implements cutting-edge product development methodologies. Luther employs a pragmatic coaching approach to empower leaders, teams, and organizations to overcome challenges, identify blind spots, and embrace innovative solutions. By delving beneath the surface, Luther identifies and resolves internal barriers, paving the way for profound and enduring transformation.

Luther holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Brown University. He has 5 advanced coaching certifications, and is a Professionally Certified Coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation. He is also an iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner, IFS Facilitator, and Meditation Instructor. Additionally, he volunteers as a mentor for the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship at the UC Berkeley Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology.