John McGraw, ACC, IDI QA

Hiyaku Coaching

Founder and CEO

Rosinski & Company

Certified COF

Self Employed

I help committed Japanese professionals improve their job performance and secure future career opportunities by advancing their communication skills in English.

Business English Coach for Japanese Professionals

Optimum Talent | Integrated Talent Management

* Reviewing and editing resumes for clients looking for new employment or to change careers, ensuring they will be more likely to be called in for interviews
* Updating clients’ awareness of currently accepted resume formats, enabling them to be parsed by automated tracking systems and read by HR staff more easily

Career Transition and Outplacement Consultant

ILSC Education Group

• Teaching classes of up to 17 students in varied levels, covering all skill areas, ensuring continuity in the students’ learning experiences
• Making formative and summative assessments of student abilities, including weekly examinations, which ensures consistency in the school’s levels and provides feedback on areas where students need improvement

English Teacher

• Instructed student groups of up to 16, covering the four major skill areas with a particular focus on written grammar and speaking
• Developed materials that activated schemata and engaged students, increasing their motivation and interest in the lesson objectives

Waseda University

• Taught classes of up to six students in all levels, focusing on speaking skills
• Motivated students to take risks by creating a positive learning environment and tailoring lesson topics to their interests
• Graded student performance with written feedback after every class and wrote midterm and final assessments, giving advice on how to continue their learning outside of the classroom

English Tutor

AEON Corporation

• Provided in-house instruction to corporate client groups of up to 20, enabling them to conduct international business more effectively
• Wrote individual student reports at mid-point and end of session, which enhanced their awareness on achievements and areas for improvement

Business English Teacher

Nova Group Japan

• Gave instruction in English conversation to adults and children, which allowed them to improve their skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
• Conducted speaking and listening assessments for prospective and current students, ensuring consistency in placement and encouraging prospects to sign up for classes

English Instructor

🌏I help newcomers and expats connect across cultures to be successful in less time and pain 🌏 Intercultural Trainer 🌍 Certified Business Coach

🇨🇦 Are you a newcomer to Canada? 

😧 Are you struggling with networking and settling in? 👇

You might think it will just take time.

But what opportunities could you lose in the meantime?

Maybe you’re afraid of becoming so Canadian that your identity will disappear.

But what will you lose if you get stuck in your comfort zone?

The fact is, if you develop your cross-cultural awareness and skills, you can adapt faster and still keep your identity.

I know how hard it can be. My seven years in Japan fuelled my passion for intercultural communication and understanding.

That’s why I founded Hiyaku Coaching—to help newcomers, expats, and businesses in Canada connect across cultures to succeed in less time and pain.

If you are ready to make a change, let’s talk. 

I offer one-to-one and group coaching for anyone who works across cultures, whether you were born in Canada or elsewhere.

If you work for an organization that helps newcomers, I can facilitate cross-cultural workshops for your clients and staff. 

I have run workshops for a number of organizations, such as:

🌐 JVS Toronto
🌐 Achēv
🌐 Brilliant Minds Group
🌐 Toronto Business Development Centre

Together, we will:

🇨🇦 Activate your cultural awareness with scientific assessments
🇨🇦 Develop your roadmap to success
🇨🇦 Apply your new knowledge to thrive in any culture

Let’s partner together to make your Canadian dreams a reality!

Intercultural Coach and Founder

Big news for the new year.

I am heading to TEDxQueensU.

I am honoured to share a talk at TEDxQueens University in Kingston on January 24. 

The theme is “Orchestrate,” and I will be telling a story from my years in Japan that changed how I listen and highlights who we overlook due to our own cultural assumptions.

Once I saw that filter, everything shifted. I realized how many talented people are misread, not because they lack ability, but because the lens on them is too narrow.

Looking forward to collaborating with Rebecca Lucyshyn, Sidharth Sudheesh, and the rest of the TEDxQueensU team.

Practical tip: In your next meeting, notice who you mentally label as “quiet” or “checked out” and ask one genuine, open question to bring their perspective into the room.

If you could sit in the audience that day, what is one assumption about work or leadership you would want me to challenge on that red dot? Share your thoughts in the comments✍️

John Edward McGraw

Helping leaders turn cultural differences into strategic advantages 🟡 Multicultural Workplace Expert 🟡 Inclusive Communication Specialist 🟡 Human Connection Speaker 🟡 Founder of Hiyaku Coaching

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