For individuals
1:1 Business English + Career Training for future leaders
Two paths, English and careers, and most sessions mix both. Private 60-minute sessions built around where you are in your work today and where you want to be tomorrow. Online or in person in Tokyo.
Where you are in your work today,and where you want to be tomorrow.
This isn't just an English class. It's a career deep dive into who you are and what you need, built around your real work: the presentation you're giving, the meeting you're running, the role you're working towards.
Two paths
English and careers, and most sessions mix both.
English
Communicate more clearly, respond with confidence, and pick up phrases you can use at work tomorrow.
Careers
Discover your own career potential, understand strategy, and think through where you want your work to go.
On the English side, we focus on four things that shape how you come across at work: timing, words, simplicity, and awareness.
Timing
Speed, pausing, rhythm, flow.
Start without stalling, pause with purpose, and keep the conversation moving.
Words
Word choice, grammar, pronunciation.
Choose precise words, use them correctly, and say them clearly.
Simplicity
Turn complex ideas into simple ones.
Lead with your point, cut what isn’t needed, and stay clear when someone pushes back.
Awareness
Who is your audience?
Adjust what you say, and how you say it, for the person in front of you — a client, your team, or senior leadership.
What we practice
- Presentation delivery — structure, slides, Q&A
- Understanding fast, multi-speaker meetings
- Client & customer roleplay
- Pronunciation and sounding natural
- Difficult conversations — feedback, disagreement, pushing back politely
- Emails and messages that get replies
What this looks like
- On the surface: English phrases you can use at work tomorrow
- One layer down: how to think clearly and get your point across
- Further down: confidence, and a clearer sense of who you are at work
- At the core: an hour that's just for you, where you feel heard
What's included
Every session is fully customized to your needs and your situation.
A custom-built lesson, every time — designed around your goal — presentation prep, meeting comprehension, and more
Short drills, then real discussion — quick exercises on one focus area, then conversation about your actual work, with feedback throughout
A written post-session report — session notes, new words, your tricky words and corrections, feedback, and next steps
Between-session support — chat check-ins and document reviews (by plan)
The cultural layer — how directness, silence, and hierarchy read across cultures, so your English lands the way you intend
Who This Is For
This is for you if...
You work with international coworkers, overseas branches, or foreign clients. And you want to communicate and collaborate with them more effectively.
You use English at work, but some moments still feel hard. Fast meetings, presentations, small talk, or saying no politely — you want to close that gap.
You have something specific coming up. A presentation, an interview, a negotiation, a new international role — and you want to be ready for it.
You've studied English for years but rarely use it well under pressure. You want practice on the real thing, with feedback that's honest and specific.
You're already doing well and want room to grow. You want to discover your own career potential, understand strategy, and think through where your work is going.
You want a thinking partner who knows your situation. Not a rotating tutor and a textbook — someone who understands your work, your industry, and your goals.
“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.”
Plans
Monthly coaching plans, built around your work.
Two plans for the level of support you want.
Founding-member rates for early clients — standard rates apply after.
Light Plan
Essentials
For professionals who want steady practice and honest feedback without a heavy weekly load.
Founding rate
¥22,000 / monthstandard
What's included
- Two 60-minute 1:1 coaching sessions per month
- Each session designed and created specifically for your goal (presentation practice, meeting prep, customer roleplays, pronunciation improvement, vocab expansion)
- Post-Session Report (includes session notes, new words, mistakes made, overall feedback, and tips for moving forward)
- Chat check-ins between sessions (reply within 1 business day)
- Top-up sessions at a member rate when you need an extra
- Online; in-person in Tokyo on request
- Cancel anytime
Conducted in English. Japanese available where it helps.
Standard Plan
Growth
For professionals in a real stretch — a new international role, high-stakes presentations, or leading in English for the first time.
Founding rate
¥40,000 / monthstandard
What's included
- Four 60-minute 1:1 coaching sessions per month
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Priority scheduling — lock a fixed weekly slot
- Deeper between-session support — review of your slides, emails, or talking points sent ahead
- A short monthly progress note — what's improved, what's working, what to aim at next
- Top-up sessions at the best member rate
- Online; in-person in Tokyo on request
- Cancel anytime
Conducted in English. Japanese available where it helps.
Prefer to try a single session first? A one-off 60-minute session is ¥12,000 — available as a trial or on request.
Your first session is ¥8,000 — a 60-minute intro at a reduced rate, no commitment. Referral and student discounts may also be available — if we're connected through my network or you're currently a student, just ask.
Common questions
You might be wondering…
A few of the things people ask most often before getting started with 1:1 coaching.
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Half-day and 2-hour workshops for companies in Japan — communication, international teams, leadership, and AI.
See the workshopsTake 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.
