ABOUT SUMMER

Summer Koide is the founder and principal of Let's Summerize, where she is dedicated to helping teams and leaders cut through complexity, align around clear objectives, and make meaningful progress. She is known for her unique ability to bridge the gap between business and technology, a skill that first became evident during her early career when engineers she worked with coined the term 'summerizing' to describe how she used the whiteboard to clarify, align, and distill complex ideas into actionable steps.

At Let's Summerize, Summer specializes in graphic recording, custom visual templates, and creative facilitation to help teams and individuals make sense of complexity through visual thinking. Whether capturing real-time discussions in workshops, designing bespoke tools for leadership teams, or developing frameworks for strategic planning, she ensures that ideas are seen, understood, and actionable.

In addition to Let's Summerize, Summer is also the founder of Creative Change and The Getaway, both of which reflect her passion for building spaces—physical and conceptual—where people can explore new ideas and unlock potential. Her work extends beyond organizations into community-building efforts, including her investment in the Oakland Ballers, her leadership in the Art Adventure program with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA), and her facilitation of community workshops designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue.

With a background spanning corporate innovation, e-commerce and retail, digital advertising, and leading global teams, Summer brings a wealth of expertise in making work more human, collaborative, and effective. She is a certified CliftonStrengths coach, a ValueMatch practitioner specializing in Spiral Dynamics, and trained in The Grove Strategic Visioning model. Through Let's Summerize, she works with organizations to unlock new possibilities through visual thinking, strengths-based coaching, and strategic facilitation, empowering individuals and teams to move forward with clarity and confidence.

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

My commitment to continuous learning and upskilling ensures that I bring modern, research-backed methodologies to support teams in navigating today’s evolving work environment. Below is a list of certifications that reflect my expertise in coaching, facilitation, and organizational development.

Coaching & Personal Development

  • Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach
    This certification equips me with the ability to help individuals and teams leverage their natural talents for maximum impact. Using Gallup’s strengths-based development approach, I guide clients in improving performance, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.

  • Professional Coach Certification – Awaken Coaching Institute (ICF Accredited)
    This ICF-accredited certification ensures I deliver high-quality, evidence-based coaching. The Awaken Coaching methodology integrates neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and transformational coaching techniques to support deep personal and professional growth.

Organizational & Team Development

  • The Grove Strategic Visioning Model Certification
    The Grove’s Strategic Visioning model is a powerful framework for aligning teams around a shared vision. This methodology leverages visual thinking, group dialogue, and systems thinking to help organizations develop actionable roadmaps for future success.

  • Drexler-Sibbet Team Performance Model Certification
    This certification enables me to facilitate teams through the proven Drexler-Sibbet model, a structured approach to optimizing collaboration, building trust, and improving team dynamics. It helps teams at any stage of development function more effectively.

  • ValueMatch Certified Practitioner (Spiral Dynamics)
    As a certified ValueMatch Practitioner, I apply Spiral Dynamics to assess and support cultural transformation in organizations. This model provides deep insights into human values, decision-making processes, and leadership alignment, fostering sustainable change.

Facilitation & Visual Thinking

  • International Forum of Visual Practitioners (IFVP) Member
    Membership in IFVP connects me with a global network of experts in graphic recording and visual facilitation. This affiliation ensures I stay at the forefront of cutting-edge methodologies that use visuals to enhance engagement, communication, and problem-solving.

  • Graphic Recording & Visual Facilitation Training
    My expertise in graphic recording enables me to translate complex conversations into clear, visually engaging formats. This technique boosts comprehension, retention, and alignment in meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions.

Workplace & Productivity

  • Certified Paper Organizer with Organize 365
    This certification empowers me to help clients conquer paper clutter and implement sustainable organizational systems. Using the Organize 365 methodology, I provide proven strategies to streamline document management, improve productivity, and reduce overwhelm.

This ever-expanding toolkit equips me with the ability to design engaging workshops, facilitate transformational conversations, and help teams and individuals unlock new possibilities. If you're interested in learning more about how these certifications shape my work, let's connect!