Jennifer Shinkai and Keiko Kakiuchi hosted an online L1 Hello Points Academy Program in May 2022. 6 participants joined from 4 countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand). Some were brand new “Explorers” and some were retaking L1 and reconnecting with the global tribe for the first time in a long time. Some were native EnglishContinue reading ““Don’t think ! Just do!” L1 Hello Points Recap: May 2022″
Category Archives: Career Development
Beyond the Ikigai Venn Diagram with Nick Kemp
This week we are talking to the wonderful Nick Kemp. Nick is the founder of Ikigai Tribe, a membership site and podcast that focuses on the concept of Ikigai from a Japanese perspective. Nick learnt about Ikigai whilst living in Japan and really connected with it. Later he saw Westernised frameworks based on this conceptContinue reading “Beyond the Ikigai Venn Diagram with Nick Kemp”
Design Thinking and Ikigai with Brittany Arthur
When Covid hit, Brittany found herself locked out of Japan, her usual country of residence, where her home and her business are located. 18 months later, she is still waiting to be allowed to enter Japan again but this has not stopped her from keeping her business moving forward even if it means waking upContinue reading “Design Thinking and Ikigai with Brittany Arthur”
The rest is the work – the art of “Time off” and your Ikigai with Max Frenzel
Max Frenzel makes his own sourdough. What a guy! He obviously makes time to do this. In Episode 11 of Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai, he talks about the benefits of rest and something he refers to as (Insert American accent here) “Noble leisure”. If you have ever wondered how you can improve your life throughContinue reading “The rest is the work – the art of “Time off” and your Ikigai with Max Frenzel”
Year 5 in Review – Curating the business
Today marks the start of my sixth year as an entrepreneur. With 50% of small businesses failing in the first 5 years, it is a milestone I can give myself a pat on the back for! I’ve really had a blast this year and am so grateful to my clients for trusting me and inspiringContinue reading “Year 5 in Review – Curating the business”
How your Ikigai evolves from the core
Loved talking to the passionate and professional Sarah Liu of The Dream Collective about finding the core of your ikigai and evolving how it shows up in the world. She also talks about how borderline burnout was the impetus of her side hustle becoming her priority and the importance of saying yes and experimenting. LetContinue reading “How your Ikigai evolves from the core”
Leaving glamour, gaining health through your Ikigai with Violet Pacileo
Have you been thinking about leaving Tokyo and finding your own piece of paradise in the Japanese countryside? That’s exactly what Violet Pacileo did when faced with the reality of her highflying but stressful life in Tokyo’s financial industry. However, moving her family to the slowly dying town of her ancestors in Otoyo in Kochi,Continue reading “Leaving glamour, gaining health through your Ikigai with Violet Pacileo”
WOOPing up lives with Points of You®
WOOP WOOP! 🙌 Oh, I miss dancing in the club! But the WOOP I’m talking about is a “science-based mental strategy that people can use to find and fulfill their wishes, set preferences, and change their habits.” When I learned about the WOOP from Tokyo based facilitator, Tanja Bach, a few years ago I knewContinue reading “WOOPing up lives with Points of You®”
Finding your Ikigai in a Positive Mindset: Podcast with Dr. Ashley Dash
Loved this conversation soooooo much! What an inspiring woman! We talk about recovering a positive mindset, practical tips around unemployment and the thrillingly disconcerting moment when everyone gets behind your idea! Enjoy and share your comments…AND don’t forget to like, subscribe and review (5 stars only please 😉 ) I loved talking about recovering aContinue reading “Finding your Ikigai in a Positive Mindset: Podcast with Dr. Ashley Dash”
How I became an Expert thanks to COVID-19
A Points of You® L3 Expert that is! Am I not already an Expert? Returning to the source! With new global standards, comes recertification. I had already done a lot of practice and had a Japan certification that allowed me to deliver 3 day certification programmes. I thought that I was done and could continueContinue reading “How I became an Expert thanks to COVID-19”