Andrew A.
Helping Japan Work With The World & The World Work With Japan
Professional Value
Andrew is a trainer and coach who helps multinational executives in Japan bridge cultural gaps and deliver high‑impact presentations. He draws on 17 years of cross‑cultural training for blue‑chip organisations and is a certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder‑Centered Coach, consistently raising participants’ negotiation effectiveness by measurable margins. Primarily operating within Japan’s corporate sector.
Selected Clients
Executive Profile
Andrew is a leadership skills coach and trainer.
Following 7 years working as an international tax advisor for major international accountancy firms (Deloitte, KPMG, PWC) around the world, he moved into the trainer field and settled in Japan. Over the last 17 years he has worked with staff at a vast range of blue-chip organizations in all industries including Facebook, Takeda, Mizuho, Roland, ABeam, ABN AMRO, ANA, JTB and the Japanese House of Representatives.
Some of the areas in which Andrew has delivered training include:
- High-Impact Presentations
- Leadership Storytelling
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Facilitation
- Leading Change
- Problem Solving
- Innovation
- Effective Time Management
- Preparation for Overseas Assignments
- Train-the-Trainer
Andrew is certified as a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach, and believes that this method offers the most effective, focused route to real, lasting executive development.
In addition to his training/coaching roles, Andrew is also a professor at Kenichi Ohmae Graduate School of Business, lecturing to MBA candidates on globalization. He is an active board member of several NPOs and believes that companies have a responsibility to be responsible corporate citizens. He puts this belief into practice through consulting services to various clients to help activate their CSR efforts.
Core Competencies
Communication
Andrew develops and implements effective Communication strategies to bridge cultural gaps and foster global collaboration.
His expertise enables organizations to overcome communication barriers and gain a competitive edge in the international marketplace.
He has worked with renowned companies, including Facebook and the Japanese House of Representatives, to enhance their communication skills.
Train The Trainer
As a seasoned trainer, Andrew excels in Train the Trainer programs, focusing on understanding diverse learning preferences and methodologies to create engaging and effective training sessions.
With 17 years of experience in training staff from various industries, he has refined his approach to cater to different learning styles and needs.
Coaching
Andrew is a certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach, providing personalized Coaching services to executives and organizations.
His approach emphasizes structured improvement and incorporates elements of the Marshall Goldsmith method to drive lasting development and growth.
He has coached staff from blue-chip organizations, including Takeda and Mizuho, to enhance their leadership skills.