Nicholas Kemp
IKIGAI - Japan's most misunderstood word & culturally appropriated concept. It’s not a word from Okinawa, a secret to longevity or a Venn diagram. Your audience deserves better. Give them the truth!
If providing your audience with truth matters to you and if you want your event to avoid misrepresenting or appropriating Japanese cultural concepts, then Nick can provide your audience with an engaging evidence-based ikigai presentation respectful to Japanese culture.
IKIGAI
A concept related to eudaemonia and existential positive psychology, ikigai offers a way to live with motivation and resilience in times of hardship, opening yourself up to the path of self-actualisation.
To quote psychologist and ikigai researcher Michiko Kumano; “Ikigai entails actions of devoting oneself to pursuits one enjoys and is associated with feelings of accomplishment and fulfillment. Furthermore, it includes awareness of values such as the purpose of life and the meaning of existence; it is future oriented, as in goal seeking.”
Rather than romantic feel-good tales about centenarians and island lifestyles, Nick can provide your audience with his signature Japanese cultural presentations that will energise your audience and inspire change.
ABOUT NICK
A week-long trip to Tokyo in 1977 at the age of five left a lasting impression on Nick that would eventually see him return to Japan eighteen years later. After being awarded a one-year restaurant management traineeship with one of Japan's largest restaurant chains in 1995, Nick fell in love with Japan (again) and ended up living there for 10 years.
Nick is a father, husband, founder, author and speaker. He coaches and trains a small community of educators, psychologists, coaches, and business owners who serve their personal communities using the ikigai concept.
Nick is:
- the founder of Ikigai Tribe
- the author of the book IKIGAI-KAN: Feel a Life Worth Living
- the host of The Ikigai Podcast
- a Japanologist
If providing your audience with truth matters to you and if you want your event to avoid misrepresenting or appropriating Japanese cultural concepts, then Nick can provide your audience with an engaging evidence-based ikigai presentation respectful to Japanese culture.
IKIGAI
A concept related to eudaemonia and existential positive psychology, ikigai offers a way to live with motivation and resilience in times of hardship, opening yourself up to the path of self-actualisation.
To quote psychologist and ikigai researcher Michiko Kumano; “Ikigai entails actions of devoting oneself to pursuits one enjoys and is associated with feelings of accomplishment and fulfillment. Furthermore, it includes awareness of values such as the purpose of life and the meaning of existence; it is future oriented, as in goal seeking.”
Rather than romantic feel-good tales about centenarians and island lifestyles, Nick can provide your audience with his signature Japanese cultural presentations that will energise your audience and inspire change.
ABOUT NICK
A week-long trip to Tokyo in 1977 at the age of five left a lasting impression on Nick that would eventually see him return to Japan eighteen years later. After being awarded a one-year restaurant management traineeship with one of Japan's largest restaurant chains in 1995, Nick fell in love with Japan (again) and ended up living there for 10 years.
Nick is a father, husband, founder, author and speaker. He coaches and trains a small community of educators, psychologists, coaches, and business owners who serve their personal communities using the ikigai concept.
Nick is:
- the founder of Ikigai Tribe
- the author of the book IKIGAI-KAN: Feel a Life Worth Living
- the host of The Ikigai Podcast
- a Japanologist
IKIGAI WORKSHOP - UNCOVER MEANING & PURPOSE TO FEEL A LIFE WORTH LIVING
How can one find meaning in a world of suffering and death knowing that money, fame and attachments all must vanish?
This workshop explores this question with the Japanese concept of ikigai.
Increase workplace well-being and inspire your team to live a fulfilling and meaningful life with the Japanese wisdom of ikigai, a life philosophy involving daily rituals, living your values, building intimate relationships, fulfilling your life roles and...
KOKOROZASHI - THE LEADER’S MIND
Imagine a personal mission, a passion that occupies your thoughts on the weekend, and makes you excited to wake up on Monday morning. Would you be willing to commit years, possibly decades, to this cause? If so, then you may have found your kokorozashi.
Format: A 45-60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders wanting to drive change
- Business owners and entrepreneurs wanting...
IBASHO - CREATING ‘A PLACE TO BE’ FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES
Ibasho is the interpersonal side of ikigai that involves authentic relationships and creating an environment for empowerment and self-actualisation. In an ibasho, one has the freedom to pursue what is important to them and can express their creative self, enriching their life and the lives of others.
Format: 60 minute keynote.
This program is perfect for:
- Business owners wanting to create a positive...
