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Please contact me to arrange a demo or visit a class, so that you may see if I am the best facilitator for you. My success is based upon the participant satisfactioin in hundreds of seminars and courses that I have delivered since 1998. I was a managing director and so know the frontlines and trenches of business.

I am always happy to meet, and look forward to hearing from you: bcconsulting.gil@gmail

About Me

My experience in the classroom is nearing 30 years. I believe learning should be a joyful experience. I have been a managing director in Japan, and have worked with many of the top executives at global corporations. The client list is long. Please see my LinkedIn profile for details. I began teaching at California Polytechnic State University, and subsequently, the International University of Japan, Temple University, Globis MBA program and New York University, Japan. I am known for my enthusiasm, good humor, integrity and discipline.

I wrote this book on critical analysis and problem solving for business, providing numerous examples of how apply consulting concepts and frameworks.

Courses beginning Oct. 17, 2026

“Critical Conversations and Negotiations”

This six-week course helps participants handle sensitive workplace conversations and negotiations more effectively by combining simulations practice, feedback, and practical communication techniques.This course is designed for managers, team leaders, and HR professionals who need to handle challenging workplace conversations with clarity, empathy, and confidence. Through in-class simulations, instructor guidance, and peer feedback, participants will practice active listening and open questioning to gain insight into the motivations, goals, and concerns of others.

Outcome: Participants will learn to listen under pressure, ask useful questions, manage difficult exchanges, and negotiate better outcomes while preserving working relationships.

Details: Starting 1:30–4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17; duration: 6 weeks. Venue: central Tokyo, location to be confirmed.

Delivery: English intermediate level and above; in person.

Description: Simulations will be used throughout the course. Each class is highly interactive and addresses real workplace conversations. In the first sessions, participants will strengthen their ability to actively listen and engage others with greater empathy, helping them to determine more acceptable solutions that may not be immediately apparent. In later sessions, participants will practice fundamental negotiation techniques and concepts to pursue better outcomes for both sides. Through self-review and immediate advice, participants will discover ways to build on their strengths while limiting weaknesses. They will also become better prepared to handle hardball tactics designed to intimidate or pressure them into making undesirable concessions.

A weekly preassignment may require up to 60 minutes of outside work. Instructor materials and presentations will be provided after each class. An optional informal review will follow each session at a nearby café or restaurant, allowing participants to engage with the instructor and build their network.

Reservation: Early enrollment is encouraged as class size is limited to ensure engagement. To reserve a seat and receive course materials, email bcconsulting.gil@gmail.com. Prepayment of 50,000 yen by bank transfer is required by Oct. 13.

Satisfaction guarantee: This is a university-level course based on the instructor’s 28 years of teaching undergraduate, MBA, and continuing education programs. If you participated in the course and are not satisfied, a refund will be provided.

"Winning Presentations"

This six-week course for anyone professional involved in presentatio0ns. Instructor guidance, and peer feedback, participants will guide the participant through the essentials of presentations, enabling them to become more effective in not only the presentation itself, but the Q&A, which is where most presenters struggle.

Outcome: Participants will become better presenters, delivering more persuasively with greater confidence. They will also improve their ability to anticipate questions from audiences, whether it is a one-on-one or a seminar hall.

Details: Starting 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17; duration: 6 weeks. Venue: central Tokyo, location to be confirmed.

Delivery: English intermediate level and above; in person.

Description: Each class is highly interactive and addresses real situations requiring presentations. Participants are expected to bring in work-related questions, problems, and even presentations for advice and support from the instructor and peers. This course aims to enhance not only the logical flow, but the emotional flow, as well, of any presentation. So that presenter establishes a credible yet emotional connection with the audience. In the first sessions, participants learn how to express empathy and humility, without sacrificing confidence. In later sessions, will practice engaging with the audience. Even with the largest lecture halls or toughest crowds a presenter will find ways to break through the invisible wall that separates the audience from full engagement in the objective of the presentation. Each participant will discover their own personal approach that enhances their strengths while reducing their weaknesses.

A weekly preassignment may require up to 60 minutes of outside work. Instructor materials and presentations will be provided after each class. An optional informal review will be held later in the day a nearby café or restaurant, enabling participants to discuss informally the day’s learnings and to build their own network.