Case Study:

Tailored Executive English Coaching & Lessons for former Japan Olympic Hurdler and Team

Client Profile
The client is a former Olympic-level hurdler and widely recognized public figure in Japan, known for advocacy in sports, health, and human potential development. Since retiring from professional competition, the client has led a company focused on leveraging sports to unlock human and societal growth. While previously active in television commentary and public media, the client now primarily engages through business leadership and coaching.

Project Scope

remarkable. provided personalized English coaching, lessons, and eikaiwa sessions to the client and select staff, focusing on enhancing professional communication skills for international business and media engagements.

Approach

  • Delivered tailored, in-person coaching, lessons, and conversational English sessions focused on business and sports-related communication.

  • Customized content to support the client’s diverse roles as athlete, entrepreneur, and coach.

  • Emphasized cultural and intercultural communication to prepare for global collaborations and public appearances.

  • Maintained a coaching style minimizing interruptions to support natural speech flow and thoughtful expression.

  • Incorporated vocabulary and nuance explanations, reflective questioning, and listening practice tailored to sports and leadership contexts.

  • Provided corporate coaching for staff aligned with their professional roles and communication needs.

Outcomes

  • Increased confidence and fluency in English for international business and media settings.

  • Enhanced ability to articulate complex ideas related to sports, leadership, and societal development on global platforms.

  • Developed cross-cultural communication skills fostering better engagement with international partners.

  • Strengthened the client’s company’s capacity to expand influence and collaborate worldwide.