Greeting
Message from the Founder
Miki Nissato
There is a time for everything, and a time for every activity. I believe that everything is beautiful in its time. It is no coincidence that you are reading this now. "I want to change," "I want to make changes," "I want to grow even a little" -- I believe that these are the thoughts that have brought you here.
My wish is to help each of you seize your own kairos, or "special moment." With that in mind, I named my business Kairos Consulting .
When problems or issues arise, you can't consult with someone you don't know. It is the same for me too. So, even though it's a bit long, I thought it would be appropriate to tell you what kind of person I am. If you feel that there is a chemistry between me and you, please contact me. I will do my best to support you.
So, I would like to introduce myself below. Thank you for your support.
Special thanks to photographer Mikako Ishiguro.
About Me.
self-introduction
Business experience
I have spent most of my career in sales and management positions at Japanese and foreign companies, gaining a wealth of experience and achievements. I started out in sales at a trading company that handled American and European products (precision machinery and cutting tools), and was involved in a wide range of tasks from customer service to market development.
I then moved to the recruiting industry, where I achieved high results every year as a salesperson and demonstrated my management skills. I eventually became the head of the metropolitan area, managing an organization of 10 locations and 120 people in the metropolitan area, where I worked on organizational management, leader development, and strategy formulation, and also contributed to the company's IPO. After that, through a merger with a global company, I was involved in building the foundation for what is now the world's No. 1 company in sales in the industry.
I then moved to North America's largest pulp manufacturer, and in 2013 joined Quintegral (formerly known as AMA, Global Knowledge) as a consultant and trainer. I supported many companies and individuals by utilizing the field experience and management skills I had cultivated in sales.
In 2025, I became independent as a trainer and coach, taking a step towards a new career.
With colleague after training
Outreach with colleague
Education
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South Seattle College
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Seattle University (Political Science)
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Sanno University (Information Management)
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March 2024: Master of Business Administration (MBA ) from Yokohama National University Graduate School
Qualifications
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CDA (Career Development Advisor) Qualification
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DiSCⓇ Instructor
That is my brief biography (external career).
I would also like to share some of my inner career and personal experiences, what I have gained and how I have changed through my career.
Rather than just covering the surface, I would like you to know the following:
On the path to human resource development
I was on a roll. At the time, many of the projects I was working on were successful, and I was given a lot of responsibility. I was in charge of multiple locations in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and the number of people under my control reached a peak of 120.
However, in the midst of such a smooth period, the unprecedented crisis of the Lehman Shock struck the world. Our organization was not able to escape its effects, and we had no choice but to carry out restructuring in order to restore management. Day after day, I had to ask my precious members to resign. As the person in charge of the organization, I had to meet with my subordinates every day, and sometimes experienced the difficult situation of directly telling them to resign. In the end, my subordinates of 120 people were reduced to 90, and I had to say goodbye to my precious colleagues.
In the process, I was confronted with the expressions of frustration and disappointment on the faces of my subordinates, the sight of them shedding tears, and even the harsh reality of being sued in labor arbitration. While I was expected to make calm decisions as the head of an organization, I was constantly struggling with my human emotions.
My guiding principle was to "treat others as you would have them treat you." However, in order to fulfill my responsibilities in the organization, I was sometimes forced to make decisions that went against that belief. When further restructuring orders were made, I made the decision to resign from my position.
After many twists and turns, I began a new path as a human resources consultant. I believe there are two main ways to strengthen an organization or company. The first is to trim down unnecessary things and become leaner, in other words, restructuring. The second is to strengthen the organization by developing the abilities and skills of each individual and nurturing human resources. As I had already experienced the first method, as mentioned above, I decided to devote all my energy to the second method and joined Quintegral AMA.
While teaching management and leadership to company executives and communication and business skills to young employees, we have always tried to put into practice the value of "treat others as you would like others to treat you." As a result, I have gained the trust of many companies, produced results that pleased many customers, and continued to achieve top-class results.
What I have learned from past bitter experiences is the importance of respecting each individual and supporting their growth even in difficult situations. I believe that this is what strengthens an organization and is the driving force behind sustainable development.
It's never too late to change your life: Relearning experiences in your 50s
In recent years, reskilling and upskilling, the re-learning of working adults, has been attracting attention. I think this is a very positive trend.
With over 30 years of work experience, I started studying information management at university at the age of 51, went on to graduate school at the age of 53, and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the age of 55. Here, I would like to share with you the reasons why I decided to go back to university and go on to graduate school, as well as my message to you.
1. A sense of frustration that is not satisfied by output alone
In my previous job at Quintegral AMA, I was involved in human resource development through training, workshops, and coaching. However, I realized that while I was producing a lot of output through these activities, I was lacking opportunities for my own input.
People can only speak of what is inside of them. Anything you learn on the surface will soon come off. I felt a sense of irritation and emptiness in this situation, and a strong desire to become a more useful person, which was one of the reasons I decided to study again. I felt a strong desire to concentrate and study deeply for several years in order to sharpen my blade and fill my empty vessel.
2. Rediscover the joy of learning
The second reason is that I rediscovered the joy of learning. When I was a student, I was always thinking about how to get good grades as efficiently as possible, and I was more interested in playing and sports than studying. However, when I saw my eldest son studying happily during his high school entrance exam period, I realized that "learning itself is fun."
This led me to read books on a wide range of subjects, which piqued my curiosity. I even dreamed of becoming a bridge between business and academia, so I decided to pursue an MBA.
3. Challenge yourself to change
The third reason is that I want to see how much I can change myself. I wanted to see myself grow by studying D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) and organizational behavior at graduate school. Also, not only will it be useful for my work, but I also wanted to test my own potential to see how much I can change by studying these fields, as I consider myself a typical Japanese person.
4. "It's never too late to learn."
In my case, relearning started not from external pressure, but from my own inner curiosity. There is a scene in the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" that made a big impression on me, where the main character, Benjamin, writes in a letter, "It's never too late in life. You can start anytime. You're free to change or stay the same."
Through my experience of going back to college at age 51 and getting my MBA at age 55, I became convinced that "it's never too late to learn." Age is just a number and does not limit your growth.
5. I want to share the joy of growth
My belief is that "I don't want to waste a single day of my life" and "There should never be a day that I don't enjoy." With this belief in mind, I further strengthened it by juggling work and study.
Having re-learned after turning 50, I believe I am able to support the growth of many people through consulting, training and coaching.
Presentation at graduate school
Earned an MBA at age 55
Karate practice with my sons
Winning the first tournament since the coronavirus outbreak
My foundational treasure
I'd like to share some personal stories with you so that you can get to know me better as a person.
My family consists of my wife and two grown-up sons. Whenever possible, we try to go to church (Protestant) on Sundays. The hands of my mental clock, which slowly go out of sync between Monday and Saturday, are reset on Sundays -- I have been living this way for over 30 years. This habit has become an important foundation that supports my life and work.
I've been doing Karate since I was 13, so it's been over 40 years (though there have been gaps in between). I made my sons learn Karate from an early age, and the three of us go to the dojo together in the evenings to practice. Thankfully, all three of us have received black belts. When we were white belts, we absorbed many different things, like being dyed in any color, but the "black" of a black belt cannot be dyed in any other color. Even so, we continue to make an effort to learn new things. At the same time, I feel every day that the things that shouldn't change - "continuity" and "continuous pursuit" - are what the black belt means.
To me, faith and Karate are like precious treasures in terms of both growing as a person and training my mind and body. You could even say that they shape the essence of my way of life.
This has been a long introduction, but that's it for now.
I am a person as above, but if there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know.
