Houkousei - Theorising the Temporal Aspect of Ikigai or Life Worth Living
In episode 21, I welcome back expert in leisure behavior science, Assistant Professor of Alberta University, Shintaro Kono. This is part 3 of a 3 part podcast series. On episode 4, we discussed your r...
22 Feb 20211h 3min
Dr. Iza Kavedzija on Happiness and Ikigai - Insights From Ageing Japan
On episode 20 of the Ikgai Podcast, Dr. Iza Kavedžija shares her insights on happiness and Ikigai from the perspective of the elderly in Japan. Having spent 14 months observing and conversing with he...
9 Jan 20211h 10min
Kokorozashi: A Personal Mission That Benefits Society
On episode 19 of the Ikigai Podcast, I discuss kokorozashi with the Dean of the Graduate School of Management at GLOBIS University, Tomoya Nakamura. GLOBIS is the largest and fastest-growing business...
26 Dec 202043min
The Art of Namba Walking
This is episode 18 of the ikigai podcast and my guest today is someone who I like to think of as my Senpai or the Senpai I wish I had while living in Japan, William Reed. William is a Japan certified ...
13 Nov 202038min
How We Can Find Ikigai In Our Interpersonal Relationships
In episode 17 of the Ikigai podcast, Assistant Professor Shintaro Kono shares his research results from a qualitative study on how Japanese university students experience ikigai via interpersonal rela...
5 Nov 20201h 14min
Why Ikigai Is The Most Honourable and Rewarding Thing One Can Do
On episode 16 we discuss why finding your Ikigai is the most honorable and rewarding thing one can do. According venture capitalist Yohei Nkajima it’s the key to a long and happy life. So what exact...
25 Okt 202038min
Take Heart With Genki Habits
In episode 15 of the Ikigai Podcast Nick chats with Misako Yoke, founder of Genki Habits and author of Take Heart - Your Are Stronger Than You Think. Misako Yoke is also a published author in Japan,...
5 Okt 202057min
The Power of Kaizen With Bob Emiliani
In episode 14 of the Ikigai Podcast, I talk with Bob Emiliani on the subject of Shinjijutsu Kaizen. Kaizen goes far beyond the popular notion of "continuous improvement". Discover how Kaizen is a huma...
5 Sep 20201h 1min
