This is Ikigai365

Akihiro Hasegawa

Professor of Clinical Psychology at Teikyo University, Japan. His academic career began in 1997, focusing primarily on Ikigai, the subject of his PhD thesis. His clinical expertise includes brief psychotherapy (especially brief therapy), couple therapy, family therapy, clinical dohsa-hou (motor-action therapy), and hypnosis. He has held roles such as chief editor for the Japanese Society of Hypnosis and contributed to the Japanese Association of Brief Psychotherapy and the Japanese Society for Psychotherapy Integration.

Rajiv Bajaj

Chairman of Bajaj Capital, a financial planning institution in India. His quest for fulfillment led him to explore longevity and well-being, visiting “Blue Zones” like Loma Linda and Okinawa. He discovered Ikigai, a profound sense of purpose, shared by centenarians. Rajiv is passionate about sharing an authentic understanding of Ikigai through talks and workshops, integrating insights from his travels, studies, and personal reflections. He has delivered TEDx talks on Ikigai, purpose, and longevity. He trained in Qi Gong under a Shaolin Monk in China in 2017 and 2025.

Rati Arora

An internationally certified health and wellness coach with over a decade of corporate experience. Motherhood taught her the essential role of self-care. She now helps women entrepreneurs and professionals reclaim balance, confidence, and a sense of self, believing “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” She invests in parenting courses and cherishes her role as a mother to her son, Nihit.

Shivendu Nadkarni

A successful business leader turned human capital catalyst, with a 25-year career in Fortune 500 MNCs across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. He transitioned to education, mentoring, and advising, and is a researcher and practitioner of Ikigai. Shiv serves as an adjunct associate professor at NUS Business School in Singapore, focusing on strategy, innovation, and internationalization. Having lived in diverse global environments, including a decade in Japan, he enjoys traveling in nature and exploring history. His mission with Ikigai365 is to help individuals discover their personal sources of fulfillment and leave impactful legacies.

Sumathy Gajapathy

Originally from Chennai, she has made Kobe, Japan, her home for over twenty-five years. Starting as a homemaker, she explored diverse professional interests. A believer in lifelong learning, she finds inspiration in everyday encounters, which kindled her fascination with Ikigai. A mother of two, she draws inspiration from her children and enjoys discovering Japan’s hidden gems.

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