Zen garden

Most leaders already
know what's missing

Not more strategy, not more growth — but space

Private application · 3-day response time

Space to think clearly. Space to breathe. Space where decisions come from quiet certainty, not noise.

Yet in today's rhythm, that truth is easy to forget.

We move faster, achieve more, and feel less.

Pressure becomes the proof of commitment, and stillness begins to look like weakness.

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Philosophy

Not about changing
who you are

The IKIGAI Executive Retreat is not about changing who you are. It's about returning to what you already sense — that clarity, presence, and awareness are not luxuries, but the most direct route to sustainable success and genuine fulfillment.

When you reawaken your IKIGAI, you don't slow down — you move differently. You see with precision, act with ease, and lead with a quiet strength that others can feel.

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True leadership and deep purpose in life doesn't come from control.

It comes from alignment — from being so clear inside that every action outside finds its natural place.

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The Experience

Curated for depth,
designed for transformation

Silent Contemplation

Guided meditation practices rooted in Zen traditions, creating clarity in the space between thoughts.

Nature Immersion

Forest bathing and mindful walking through ancient landscapes that restore perspective.

Strategic Reflection

Intimate sessions exploring leadership, purpose, and the alignment of personal and professional vision.

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Meditation in Japanese garden pavilion

In silence, we find answers. In stillness, we discover movement. In the space between thoughts, clarity emerges.

The Offering

Intentional Gatherings

Limited to five participants per retreat. Each journey is curated to bring leaders into a state of deliberate presence — a rhythm where clarity and creation meet again.

Duration
Seven Days

with one-month pre & post integration coaching

Setting
Private Mountain Estate

Japan

Facilitation
Expert Practitioners

in mindfulness, movement, and leadership integration

Core Elements

Morning stillness sessions and guided contemplation

Seasonally crafted cuisine designed for balance and focus

Private reflection and writing spaces

Somatic movement and breath integration practices

Access to restorative natural hot springs

Personalized executive alignment coaching

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Design Philosophy

Every element exists to quiet the noise without removing the intensity — to let leaders meet themselves again in clarity, not escape from their work.

This retreat is not about withdrawal, but reintegration.

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This retreat is not for everyone

It's designed for leaders who sense that something deeper is calling — and who are ready to listen.

If you find yourself asking these questions:

  • Is my leadership sustainable, or am I running on momentum that will eventually fade?
  • Do my achievements still reflect what genuinely matters to me?
  • What would change if I led from clarity instead of urgency?

Then perhaps this is the space you've been seeking.

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Request Your
Private Invitation

Share a few reflections about your journey and what brings you to this moment.

Takes 10-15 minutes · Reviewed within 3 days

Each application is reviewed with care. We'll reach out to explore alignment and schedule a complimentary call.

No commitment required — only honest reflection