Episode #85: Dale Carnegie Training Secrets

What is the main role of the Director of Training at Dale Carnegie Training Japan?

Mr. Yuichiro Ishihara leads the training strategy and quality for Dale Carnegie Training Japan.
He designs programs, coaches trainers, and makes sure every course delivers real business results for clients in Japan and global companies based in Tokyo.

Mini-summary: He is responsible for making sure every training is practical, high quality, and aligned with client goals.

Many clients struggle with:

• Managers who are strong technically but weak at communication

• Teams that lack trust and collaboration

• Salespeople who cannot build long-term client relationships

• Leaders who must influence across cultures and time zones

Mr. Ishihara focuses on turning these “people challenges” into clear training topics, so leaders and teams can take action immediately on the job.

Mini-summary: He turns vague people problems into clear skills training for leaders, teams, and salespeople.

Under Mr. Ishihara’s direction, programs are:

• Highly interactive, not lecture-based

• Built around real cases from the client’s business

• Focused on behavior change, not theory

• Supported with coaching and feedback over time

Participants practice skills such as listening, motivating others, handling conflict, and giving clear presentations.

Mini-summary: Programs are practical, interactive, and focused on changing daily behavior, not just sharing ideas.

How does the Tokyo office connect to Dale Carnegie’s global expertise?

Mr. Ishihara combines:

• Over 100 years of global Dale Carnegie methods

• More than 60 years of experience serving clients in Tokyo

• Deep understanding of both Japanese and international company cultures

This helps clients get training that respects local business culture while meeting global leadership standards.

Mini-summary: The Tokyo office delivers global-quality training that fits the reality of business in Japan.

Key Takeaways for Business Leaders

• The Director of Training ensures all programs are practical, high impact, and aligned with real business needs.

• Training focuses on essential human skills: communication, leadership, sales, and presentations.

• Programs are interactive and based on real situations from the client’s workplace.

• Dale Carnegie Training Japan combines global methods with long experience serving companies in Tokyo.

Founded in the U.S. in 1912, Dale Carnegie Training has supported individuals and companies worldwide for over a century in leadership, sales, presentation, executive coaching, and DEI. Our Tokyo office, established in 1963, has been empowering both Japanese and multinational corporate clients ever since.