Master the True Ikigai

Elevate Your Coaching & Therapy Practice

A 3-Month Expert Certification for Coaches, Therapists, and Mental Health Professionals.

A transformational program designed for professionals who seek to go beyond templates and into the depth of true human fulfillment.

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"Individuals reporting poor spiritual health are up to about four times less likely to say they have good or very good mental health than those reporting neutral or good spiritual health."

Kana Enomoto, McKinsey Health Institute

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Ein Venn-Diagramm zum Thema Ikigai mit vier Kreisen: Was du liebst, Was die Welt braucht, Was du gut kannst, Wofür du bezahlt werden kannst. Die Schnittmenge zeigt Ikigai und die Überschneidungen die Passions-, Mission-, Berufungs- und Vocation- Bereiche. Eine Notiz weist darauf hin, dass Purpose mit Geld und Karriere verbunden ist, was Erfüllung fragil und bedingt macht.

Why It Matters

Most coaching programs misunderstand Ikigai

Many Western interpretations of Ikigai reduce it to a simplistic Venn diagram, suggesting that fulfillment is found at the intersection of passion, profession, mission, and vocation. However, this misrepresentation strips away the depth and cultural roots of Ikigai, which is not solely about career success but about a holistic sense of meaning in daily life.

If you've been using the popular Ikigai Venn Diagram, you might have noticed something is missing. Clients find temporary clarity, but true, lasting change remains elusive. You’re not alone. Many professionals feel something is off.

The Ikigai Misconception

The misrepresentation of the Western Ikigai Model

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The westernized misconception of Ikigai stays at a surface-level and ties one’s purpose to success in career and finances. While this can be partially fulfilling Ikigai is not a career framework – it’s a deeply rooted psychological concept that fosters resilience, purpose, and well-being beyond external success.

Without a deep understanding of the true meaning of Ikigai, professionals risk applying superficial solutions, missing the rich psychological foundations that make Ikigai a truly transformative approach to personal and professional growth.

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Motoki Tonn, founder, author, and mentor with 25+ years of experience coaching professionals and trainers:

"Don’t coach people on career, lead them towards true meaning and they will flourish."

What You Will Master

Ikigai Skill Activation

Deepen your expertise in authentic Ikigai psychology and integrate it into your coaching, therapy, or leadership practice. This certification program gives you the knowledge, tools, and supervision needed to guide your clients beyond superficial frameworks toward true clarity, meaning, and resilience.

Move beyond the misleading Westernized Venn Diagramm and master the profound insights of Mieko Kamiya, the founder of Ikigai research. Learn how to integrate Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy, and resilience-building techniques into your practice.

Distinguish the true Ikigai from the misleading Western version. Learn why the popular Venn diagram is not Ikigai and how to apply the authentic, evidence-based approach in your work.

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Mieko Kamiya – The Founder of Ikigai Psychology. Discover how her groundbreaking research shaped the 7 Ikigai Needs and how they are essential for coaching and mental health.

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The Link Between Ikigai & Viktor E. Frankl’s Logotherapy. Understand how Ikigai and Logotherapy intersect in meaning-centered coaching and therapy and help clients find resilience.

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Ikigai Professional Toolkit

A comprehensive set of practical exercises and tools,
digital content, and live mentoring

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With our course you will gain a comprehensive set of exercises, digital content, and live mentorship to integrate authentic Ikigai psychology into your coaching, therapy, or leadership practice. Master mental health, stress management, and resilience with expert guidance, 1:1 supervision, and full certification resources.

This program provides the knowledge, tools, and support to move beyond superficial frameworks, helping clients find true clarity, meaning, and balance. Elevate your professional impact with this expert-level training.

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Deep coaching for real change – Move beyond shallow sessions into deep, identity-level transformation.

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Human-first, not world-centered – Help clients discover meaning beyond career and external expectations.

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A framework for resilience & mental health – Teach an Ikigai that is unbreakable, no matter the life circumstances.

Ikigai Masterminds

Success Stories

  • "Unlike any other Ikigai training, this course provided real depth, hands-on exercises, and expert guidance that elevated my work with clients."

    Dr. Nina Bürklin

  • "A game-changer for mental health professionals! The professional toolkit and expert mentorship helped me apply Ikigai in meaningful ways."

    Kamil Barbarski

  • "The mentorship and resources were invaluable—I've gained practical tools and a profound understanding of authentic Ikigai psychology."

    Prof. Dr. René Bohnsack

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Full Certification Materials and Resources

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Master Resilience and Emotional Balance

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Become Part of a
Global Community

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Live Supervision
and 1:1 Mentorship

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Vast Array of Digital Content and Resources