JIW School of English
John Ikeda-Williams – JIW School of English

Perform in English.

Boutique executive communication coaching for Japanese professionals. I help you speak with clarity, structure, and authority in high-stakes situations (meetings, presentations, overseas work, and tough Q&A).

25+ years teaching in Japan • Direct corrections • Measurable improvement

Apply for the Executive Diagnostic

Paid • ¥15,000 • 60 minutes • Application required

John Ikeda-Williams – JIW School of English

This is executive performance coaching.

Many programs focus on grammar and general fluency. I focus on performance: how you sound under pressure, how quickly you can structure a message, and how reliably you can deliver in real business situations.

  • Authority tone — remove “soft” phrasing that weakens credibility
  • Structural clarity — crisp points, clean logic, fewer misunderstandings
  • Pressure response — interruptions, pushback, fast follow-up questions
  • Executive presence — calm pace, controlled delivery, professional impact

How the engagement works

I work with a limited number of clients so I can maintain intensity, precision, and follow-through.

  1. Executive Diagnostic (required entry point)
  2. 90-Day Program (high-frequency coaching + measurable change)
  3. Re-evaluation at Week 12 (before/after performance comparison)

Executive Diagnostic (Entry Point)

¥15,000 • 60 minutes • Zoom • Written performance summary included

  • Performance interview (your real work context)
  • Structured speaking task (clarity + structure)
  • Pressure simulation (interruptions / pushback)
  • Immediate feedback + training priorities
  • Written diagnostic summary after the session
Book Executive Diagnostic (¥15,000)

I don’t offer trial lessons. The diagnostic is a professional assessment and the gateway to the program.

90-Day Executive Performance Program

A structured three-month engagement designed for measurable improvement. Your real meetings, presentations, and work scenarios become the syllabus.

Intensity

  • 2 sessions per week (high-frequency training)
  • Direct correction + targeted drills
  • Accountability between sessions

90-day structure

  • Phase 1: stabilize foundations (clarity, pronunciation, pace, recurring errors)
  • Phase 2: pressure and strategy (pushback, interruptions, executive summaries)
  • Phase 3: delivery and presence (presentation performance, Q&A control)

Re-evaluation at Week 12. Baseline → training priorities → measured improvement.

What I assess

Improvement is not a feeling. I evaluate the performance signals that matter in business communication.

  • Message clarity
  • Professional tone
  • Structural organization
  • Language precision
  • Performance under pressure
  • Executive presence

Investment

Executive Diagnostic
¥15,000 / 60 minutes

90-Day Program
¥120,000 per month (3-month commitment)

Monthly payment is made in advance. Program start dates are confirmed after the diagnostic.

About

Hi, I’m John Williams, founder of JIW School of English.

I studied International Business and worked in corporate, tax, and government roles before focusing fully on executive communication performance coaching.

Professional Background

  • International Business major
  • Former tax professional at PwC Japan (5 years)
  • Corporate experience: JR West, Sakura Bank, Eli Lilly
  • Government roles in Canada
  • Visited 31 countries
  • 25+ years teaching in Japan

Who I work best with

  • You need English for real meetings, presentations, or overseas work
  • You want direct correction and practical drills
  • You’re serious — you prepare and you execute

Not a fit if you want casual conversation practice or minimal correction.

Who I work best with

  • You need English for real meetings, presentations, or overseas work
  • You want direct correction and practical drills
  • You’re serious — you prepare and you execute

This may not be the right fit if you’re looking for casual conversation practice or minimal correction.

Book

Start with the Executive Diagnostic. You’ll leave with priorities, a clear direction, and a written summary.

Book Executive Diagnostic (¥15,000)

Limited client slots.