Nicholas Kemp

Most people have heard of ikigai. Far fewer understand what it actually means. I spent a decade living and working in Japan, and have dedicated years to researching ikigai as it is genuinely understood and experienced by the Japanese — not as a Venn diagram or a life purpose formula, but as a psychological concept that shapes how people feel about their lives, their work, and their sense of contribution. That research became the foundation of the Ikigai Tribe Coach Certification — the only ikigai coaching program in the world endorsed by Japan's leading ikigai researchers.I also host the Ikigai Tribe podcast, where I speak with Japan's leading ikigai researchers and practitioners, bringing their insights and wisdom directly to a global audience. If you're a coach, psychologist, therapist, or counsellor who wants to work with purpose and meaning in a way that is evidence-based, culturally accurate, and genuinely transformative, this certification gives you the framework, the tools, and the credibility to do that well. If you work in HR, L&D, or people development and want to bring authentic ikigai practice into your organisation — whether through your own coaching capability or a corporate cohort — this program was built for you too. What certified coaches gain: · A deep, accurate understanding of ikigai grounded in Japanese psychology · Practical coaching tools aligned with positive wellbeing research · Confidence to guide clients through purpose, meaning, and motivation · Endorsement from Japan's leading ikigai authorities · Access to a global community of ikigai practitioners and educators I'm also the author of multiple books on ikigai, including IKIGAI-KAN: Feel a Life Worth Living and A Year of Ikigai — written to share what this philosophy genuinely offers, beyond the noise. If you're a coach or people professional curious about the certification, I'd love to hear from you.📩 Reach out directly or visit ikigaitribe.comCommercial enquiries for speaking or corporate facilitation: 📩 support@ikigaitribe.com🌐 ikigaitribe.com🌐 nicholaskemp.com.au