Better communication. Better thinking. Better work.
Practical English communication and professional development for people who want to do their best work — with 1:1 coaching, small-group discussions, and training for teams.
MBA
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
Lecturer
University business courses with UCSI in Tokyo
400+
professionals onboarded, trained, and supported across 50+ countries at Tokyo Global Gateway
12+ years
in education in Tokyo — thousands of students taught
“I can talk with Kevin like a friend, without feeling nervous — that's why it's easy to keep going.”
Who I've been working with
Professionals from very different worlds, with the same goal.
A few of the people I've coached recently, and what we worked on together:
Film director — Preparing to present his work and handle Q&A sessions and interviews in English.
Dermatologist — A skin doctor seeing international patients at the clinic — practical English for real consultations, plus the confidence to enjoy travel and hobbies outside work.
Medical device professional — Sharpening English to lead workshops at ASEAN conferences and onboard international colleagues.
Barber — Relocated abroad — practical English for the chair and for daily life in a new country.
Marketing lead — Delivering presentations to a foreign-based HQ and interpreting live events for the CEO and senior stakeholders.
Senior leader, automotive — A senior leader at a major automotive company preparing presentations for overseas subsidiaries.
Former US–Japan business owner — Working through the cultural nuances between Japanese and American ways of doing business.
“I can talk with Kevin like a friend, without feeling nervous — that's why it's easy to keep going. He sets a clear path each week, which makes it easier than studying on my own, and I can feel myself improving.”
“I've always wanted to improve my English, and I decided to start lessons because I've been seeing more international patients at work. Since starting, I've become much more conscious of things like pronunciation when I speak English. I really like how flexible the scheduling is, and how easy it is to ask Kevin questions whenever I'm unsure about something.”
This might also be a good fit for you if…
You work with international coworkers, overseas branches, or foreign clients. And you want to communicate, collaborate, and lead across those relationships more effectively.
You use English at work and want more clarity and confidence. Some moments go well and others don't — you want to close that gap.
You have something specific coming up. A presentation, a conference, an interview, an overseas move — and you want to be ready for it.
You want to read more in English, and talk about it. A small group and one book per season give you a steady weekly rhythm.
Your team works with overseas offices, partners, or clients. And the friction — in communication, culture, or leadership — is costing you time and trust.
You're an HR or L&D lead looking for training people actually use. Practical sessions built around your team's real situations, not a generic slide deck.
Services
Three ways to work together.
1:1 coaching and a small-group book club for individuals, and training for teams.
For individuals
Online or in person · Tokyo
1:1 Business English + Career Training
Two paths, English and careers, and most sessions mix both. Communicate more clearly, respond with confidence, and think through where you want your work to go.
- 60-minute sessions, online or in Tokyo
- Monthly plans from ¥16,000
The Book Club
Improve your English through reading. One book per season, weekly study notes, and 80-minute discussions in a small online group of up to 6.
- Online, Wednesday evening or Saturday morning
- ¥24,000 per season (6 sessions), from January 2027
For companies & teams
Invoiced to your company
Workshops & Team Training
Half-day and 2-hour sessions for teams in Japan: better English communication, working with international teams, modern leadership, and working with technology in the age of AI.
- In-person in Tokyo or online
- Half-day workshops from ¥150,000
Not sure which is right?
Start with a free discovery call. We'll talk through your situation and figure out the best place to begin.
About Kevin
I'm an American living and working in Tokyo. For more than twelve years I've worked in education, HR, and people development — onboarding, training, and supporting professionals from around the world, building teams, and supporting people who work across languages, cultures, and expectations.
I started Collier Consulting because most language training and corporate training doesn't connect to real work: generic drills, generic case studies, and nothing you can use the next day. Everything I offer is built around the meetings you actually have, the teams you actually lead, and the decisions you're actually facing. I know what a good version looks like in your world, not just whether the English is correct.
My mission
Helping people in Tokyo find greater confidence, success, and meaning in their work.
Through Business English + Career Training.
Take the next step
Let's see if this is a fit.
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call, or send a note if you have questions first.
Book a discovery call
A free 30-minute conversation to understand where you are and see if this is a good fit.
Have a question first?
Send a note — happy to answer any questions and help you think things through.
