OT shares a selection of insights from the annual retreat, focused on the theme of Live your ikigai, held in November 2025 ...

Working out what your purpose is in life might not seem like the best way to relax after a long day at work or studying. But if the ancient Japanese concept of ‘ikigai’ is anything to go by, it might ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Helping high-achievers redesign success—without doing more. A Japanese word and concept, ikigai is the idea of finding purpose and ...

Adriana Kosovska, career growth strategist, ikigai coach, strengths coach, 4-day work week advocate. Zero To Dream Job. Connect on LinkedIn. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report ...

We live in a time of great uncertainty, a pivotal moment in history when social and technological changes are accelerating, leaving anxiety in their wake. Polarization and isolation have weakened ...

Though the “new year, new me” mantra is inspiring, the truth is if all that’s really inspiring us to do better is a different number on the calendar, maybe there’s a better way to fully embrace ...

While brands have been obsessed with purpose in recent years, we have overlooked personal purpose, which can lead to a far more enriching working life, says creative coach Richard Holman As a creative ...

In recent years, Ikigai has become one of those words you hear everywhere—from wellness podcasts to productivity workshops. Some call it the Japanese secret to a long and happy life, while others ...