approach

I've been a confused exchange student, a cultural translator, the Japanese guy in the company, a company director, a start-up entrepreneur and intercultural consultant. Here's how I work.

Real-life

I use case studies or academic theories as a reference, not as core information. Authentic everyday interactions, actual experiences keep the contents relatable and useful.

Practical

No textbook theories. Every strategy I recommend? I've used it myself in real workplace situations across different cultures.

Interactive

When I am the only one talking, I get bored. Lecturing for hours is not my style. I like to have conversations, not to repeat the same script over and over.

Balanced

Forget adapting to their culture. I create mutual understanding. Having been an outsider in multiple countries, I know both sides of cultural clashes.

Up to date

I'm not consulting from a bubble. I'm dealing with these challenges right now, in real life. I focus on contemporary insights rather than outdated case studies.

Customised

Copy-paste approaches don't work. Your situation is unique to its context. I design solutions that fit your specific challenge.