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Atelier Shinkai Open Studio Days アトリエ 新開オープンスタジオ
🎨 Open Studio Day – You’re Invited! / オープンスタジオデー開催のお知らせ 🎨
Ever wondered what goes on inside an artist's studio?
Join us for Open Studio Day, where you can step into the creative space, see works in progress, ask questions, and connect with the artist directly.
🗓 Date: Friday, April 25, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location:Atelier Shinkai https://g.co/kgs/g4tMGCf
🗓 Also open every Friday until the end of May!
🎁 Free entry / All welcome
Whether you’re an art lover, curious neighbor, or just looking for a creative spark, we’d love to see you there!
The Ikigai of the Sento Mindset: Embracing Vulnerability and Transformation with Katheryn Gronauer
Join Jennifer as she delves into an enriching conversation with Katheryn Gronauer, a dynamic coach and facilitator with expertise in leadership, cross-cultural transition, and wellness. There are fascinating parallels between business or life transitions and the traditional Japanese “sento” or public bath experience.
The Ikigai of Redefining Success and Work Life Balance with Cynthia Usui
In this engaging episode of 'Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai,' host Jennifer Shinkai speaks with the inspiring Cynthia Usui about career breaks, life after 60, redefining her concept of Ikigai, and finding new purpose. Cynthia shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mum to re-entering the workforce, taking on different career roles, and ultimately redefining conventional wisdom around work-life balance and career trajectories. Cynthia is now doing amazing work opening doors for children from struggling families and we hear how mattering to someone is key to her ikigai.
“Great session, very warm and welcoming!”: #IAmRemarkable Event Report
“I really loved the #IAmRemarkable session! Jennifer’s facilitation was outstanding. Her explanations were concise yet very clear, and she elevated all participants onto an inclusive platform.”
The Ikigai of Reflective Coaching & Supervision, with Elizabeth Okada
Welcome back to the Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai podcast! We hope you all had a fabulous holiday season. In this first episode of 2025 I am thrilled to be talking with Elizabeth Okada, renowned coach in her own right, as well as being a sought after coaching supervisor and trainer. Elizabeth joins us to help demystify coaching, supervision and to discuss her most recent development as a retirement coach.