NICHOLAS KEMP
Your Next Podcast Guest
IKIGAI KEYNOTE SPEAKER & AUTHOR
Nicholas Kemp is a keynote speaker, corporate facilitator, researcher, solopreneur, and author of IKIGAI-KAN: Feel a Life Worth Living, Rolefulness and the forthcoming A Year of Ikigai (February/March 2026). Nick is also the founder and head coach of Ikigai Tribe, a community of educators, psychologists, coaches, and trainers dedicated to helping others live more meaningful lives through the authentic Japanese concept of ikigai.
Nick holds a Diploma of Positive Psychology and has lived in Japan for 10 years. His journey began with a week-long childhood trip to Tokyo in 1977, which sparked a lifelong connection with Japan. In 1995, after winning a restaurant management traineeship with one of Japan’s largest chains, he returned—and never looked back.
February/March 2026 Release
What Makes Nick a Great Guest
Ikigai has become one of the most misunderstood and misappropriated words from Japan. You’ve probably seen the myths:
- That ikigai is an Okinawan word.
- That it’s the Japanese “secret to longevity.”
- That it’s a Venn diagram about finding your bliss
- That it’s about pursuing a single “life purpose.”
None of this is true. Nick can clear up these misconceptions and bring your audience a rare, culturally accurate perspective on ikigai. He draws from decades of personal experience in Japan and extensive interviews with Japanese researchers.
Why Your Audience Will Thank You
Having Nick on your show means your audience gets:
- Japanese wisdom explained in a practical way.
- A refreshing take on ikigai beyond Western clichés.
- Stories and insights from years of research and lived experience in Japan.
- Insights on the new psychological concept of Rolefulness
By featuring Nick, you’ll stand out as one of the few podcast hosts who gets ikigai right. Instead of romanticized myths, your audience will hear how ikigai truly functions in Japanese culture—and how they can apply it to create a life worth living.
Invite Nick to Your Podcast
If the truth matters to you—and you’re ready to share authentic Japanese cultural insights with your audience—then Nicholas Kemp is the guest you’ve been looking for.
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