Welcome to the "Discover Your Ikigai" workshop! In this immersive two-day experience, we will delve deep into the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese philosophy that translates to "a reason for being." Ikigai is about finding the perfect intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. This workshop will guide you through a transformative journey to uncover your own Ikigai and apply it to your professional life for enhanced fulfilment, purpose, and success.

Objective

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

1. Understand the core principles and philosophy of Ikigai.
2. Identify their own passions, strengths, skills, and areas of interest.
3. Explore ways to align personal values and professional goals.
4. Develop a personalized Ikigai framework for career development.
5. Apply Ikigai principles to real-life scenarios for meaningful decision-making.

Outline

DAY 1:

1. Introduction to Ikigai: Unveiling Your Reason for Being

• The Origins and Essence of Ikigai
• Ikigai's Relevance in Today's Professional Landscape
• Cultivating a Purpose-Driven Mindset

2. The Four Elements of Ikigai: Mapping Your Pathway to Fulfilment.

• What You Love: Identifying Passions and Interests
• What You're Good At: Recognizing Strengths and Skills
• What the World Needs: Exploring Societal Contributions
• What You Can Be Paid For: Navigating Economic Viability
  1. Activity – Passion to Action Collage

3. Self-Exploration: Unmasking Your Inner Ikigai

• Self-Reflection Techniques: Insights into Passions and Talents
• Strengths Assessment: Uncovering Core Competencies
  2. Activity – Strengths Speed Networking
• Values Alignment: Connecting Personal Beliefs and Professional Goals
  3. Activity – Values-Driven Decision Matrix

4. Bridging the Gap: Integrating Ikigai into Your Career

• Overcoming Challenges: Addressing Obstacles to Alignment
• Goal Setting: Crafting Ikigai-Inspired Professional Objectives
• Building a Personalized Ikigai Action Plan

DAY 2:

5. Crafting Your Ikigai Blueprint: Designing Your Ideal Professional Path

• Ikigai Vision Board: Visualizing Your Aspirations
• Creating a Purpose-Infused Career Roadmap
• Identifying Short-Term and Long-Term Milestones
  
  4. Activity – Ikigai Vision Board Creation

6. Real-Life Application of Ikigai: Case Studies and Scenarios

• Navigating Career Transitions with Ikigai
• Entrepreneurship and Ikigai: From Idea to Impact
• Work-Life Harmony: Ikigai as a Guide to Balance
• Skill Development: Leveraging Ikigai for Professional Growth
• Decision-Making Dilemmas: Ikigai's Role in Tough Choices
  - Career Transition: Sarah's Non-Profit Adventure
  - Entrepreneurial Venture: Alex's Eco-Friendly Fashion Dream
  - Work-Life Balance: Jessica's Legal Exploration
  - Skill Enhancement: Carlos's AI Advancement
  - Promotion Dilemma: Emily's Leadership Crossroads

7. Cultivating Ikigai: Strategies for Sustained fulfilment

• Mindfulness and Ikigai: Staying Connected to Your Purpose
• Resilience and Adaptability: Embracing Changes in Your Journey
• Building a Supportive Ikigai Community

8. Creative Expression and Reflection: Visualizing Your Ikigai Journey

• Expressive Art Activity: Creating Your Ikigai Mandala
• Sharing Personal Insights and Inspirations
• Group Reflection and Closing Remarks

Embrace the transformative power of Ikigai and embark on a journey of self-discovery, purposeful planning, and meaningful growth. This comprehensive workshop is designed to guide you toward a more fulfilling and successful professional life.

Who should attend

Professionals from all industries and levels who are seeking greater fulfilment, clarity, and purpose in their careers. Suitable for anyone who wants to align their passions, skills, and aspirations to create a more meaningful and successful personal and professional life.

Methodology

Interactive Presentations
Group Discussions
Self-Reflection Exercises
Guided Visualization
Case Studies and Hands-on Activities
Peer Feedback and Role-Playing

Ivan Phua's Profile

A dedicated professional in Learning and Development, Ivan has been involved with the design, development and implementation of Leadership and People Management and Service Excellence training programmes in various industries. An ACTA Certified Trainer and a Certified Executive Transformation Coach, he is also a Certified Behavioural and Career Consultant (CBCC), Certified Advanced Behavioural Analyst (CABA), Certified CareerKeys™ and PersonalityKeys™ trainer and Certified The Leadership Challenge (TLC) facilitator.

He has conducted numerous Corporate and Public Workshops, Learning Journeys for Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL), coaching sessions, Personality and Career Profiling and consultations.

Ivan has trained staff from different industries on Critical Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Influence, Appreciative Inquiry, Change Management, Customer Service Excellence, Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, Conflict Resolution, Team Building and Stress Management. His clientele ranges from Corporations, ATOs, CET Centres, F&B, Retail and Service Chains, Education Institutions and others.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION
Executive Transformation Coach (ICF)
Ministry of Education (MOE) accredited Trainer, Singapore.
Family Life Education (FLE) Facilitator, Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).
Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) Facilitator.
"Prepare/Enrich" Psychometric Profiling Facilitator.
BSc (Hons) Upper, Psychology, University of Derby.