Ikigai

For high achievers who feel empty despite success, Ikigai clarifies what’s missing and maps work to values using a proven Japanese purpose framework.

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When to Use This Tool

Client is successful by external measures but cannot articulate why the work feels hollow

Client is considering a major transition and needs a framework beyond salary and title

Client wants to find work that integrates what they love, what they do well, and what the world needs

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The Ikigai framework maps four overlapping circles - what you love, what you're ...

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Tool Classification

Domain

Life Coaching

Type

Framework

Phase

Discovery Goal Setting

Details

30 min Mid session As-needed

Topics

Identity Values Career Transition

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1 Senior leader completes all four circles too easily

Context

A VP of Strategy at a mid-size company who came to coaching saying they want to 'get more intentional about the next chapter.' They're articulate, self-aware on the surface, and have done personal development work before. They fill in the Ikigai diagram in under ten minutes with polished, coherent answers that all point neatly to the center.

How to Introduce

Frame this as a calibration exercise, not a discovery exercise. 'You've thought about this before - I can tell. Use this...

2 Newly promoted director whose daily work has drifted from what they love 🔒

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5 coaching scenarios with introduction language, observation guides, debrief maps, and red flags

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