Sam Ushio | SpeakerHub

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As the world's first Chief Ikigai Officer, Sam Ushio sits at the intersection of human flourishing and impact investing with the designs and implementation of purpose-driven ecosystems that improve outcomes for all stakeholders, including the shareholder. Sam maximizes nearly two decades in global asset management and 10,000+ hours of ikigai experience to unlock growth, development, and societal value.

Ikigai Lab is a social enterprise dedicated to human sustainability and societal impact. We blend wisdom with science to deliver positive outcomes. Strengths-based positive psychology, systems thinking, emotional intelligence, and holistic leadership anchor our methodology for individuals, teams, and organizations.

Ikigai is a Japanese concept interpreted as "your reason for being" that is scientifically linked to longevity, creativity, productivity, and happiness.

Participation as a Council Leader of the US-Japan Council and Advisory Board member of the Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska provide networks of expertise that fuel the evolution of the ikigai methodology for purpose-driven people around the world.

The story behind becoming the world's first Chief Ikigai Officer:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10000-hours-ikigai-why-i-became-worlds-first-chief-officer-sam-ushio/

Three Core Values: Curiosity | Creativity | Courage

Current position (1)

Founder

Ikigai Lab

Degrees (2)

Finance and Marketing

University of Nebraska

1995 to 1999

MBA

Foster School of Business, University of Washington

2010 to 2011

Presentations

Presentations (6)

10,000 Hours of Ikigai: Three Insights from the Path to Purpose

Ikigai, a Japanese concept that can be interpreted as “your reason for being,” has been scientifically linked to longevity, productivity, and happiness. After a successful career in global asset management, Sam launched Ikigai Lab and has accumulated over 10,000 hours of experience supporting the discovery and implementation of ikigai for purpose-driven people around the world. Three key lessons from the ikigai journey will inspire insight, provide clarity, and prompt action to live with more intention.

The Purpose of Purpose on Purpose

Establish a clear foundation of values, talents, and strengths to support a successful, fulfilling career rooted in purpose, not passion. Learn the research behind purpose vs passion and build a greater understanding of self through the lens of ikigai, your reason for being.

Find Your Why: Ikigai Roadmap Design

Ikigai, a Japanese concept that can be interpreted as “your reason for being,” has been scientifically linked to longevity, productivity, and happiness.

Nearly two-thirds of US-based employees report that COVID-19 has caused them to reflect on their purpose in life, according to McKinsey. This session will provide the tools to discover your ikigai and create a roadmap of intentionality for professional and personal growth.

GROWTH redefined.

Over a 20-year corporate career, Sam coached thousands of financial advisors around the world. The word “growth” was everywhere in the industry, but narrowly defined by financial growth. That insight sparked awareness and inspired a mission to design sustainable ecosystems for incremental improvement in all phases of life. You’ll learn simple, yet impactful tools rooted in positive psychology and the Japanese philosophy of IKIGAI that will challenge you to redefine your personal definition of the word “growth.”

Purpose-Driven Leadership

How should organizations evolve to navigate the changing landscape of work? According to Gallup, 70% of the variance in employee engagement is the manager. Learn how to create a roadmap for a healthier, happier, and more successful organizational culture by equipping your leaders with the tools to link work to purpose, connection, and well-being.

Well-Being @ Work

76% of employee were experiencing burnout BEFORE the COVID-19 crisis, according to Gallup. The future of work is on the precipice of change as it embarks on the next evolution toward a purpose-driven economy. The roadmap for a successful, sustainable enterprise lies in embracing not just “financial well-being,” but total well-being. This presentation highlights key insights into the employee experience, client experience, and leadership journey

Past talks (4)

Ikigai at Work

Connect3x MicroSummit

University of Washington

Work-Life Leadership: Moment or Movement?

Women in Tech Regatta

Seattle

The Business Imperative of RIA Organizational Design

Institutional Investor RIA Forum

Chicago

Growth Redefined

American Banker Conference