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As much as we love Japan, it’s a stressful place. If you don’t know the language, even more so. And actually, sometimes knowing the language makes it even worse. If you’re looking for some spiritual healing, relaxation, leadership skills and or guidance try attending the Find Your Elements Workshops from March 15th on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tTEaq2GHkQ Roice N. Krueger Co-Founder of Franklin Covey (“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”) / Professional Management & Leadership Consultant / Author Roice is a professional management and leadership consultant. He is a co-founder of Franklin Covey with Stephen R. Covey. He led the international expansion of the company into 76 countries. His leadership helped expand The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into a global phenomenon. He has consulted with many major multinational companies in many countries including…
“Feel Great & Look Even Better” has been the mantra of my nutritional philosophy. However, the ultimate benefit of following my diet goes far beyond great health and looking your best. I guarantee that you will regain your natural, youthful energy in just 30 days if you attend this season’s workshop!
¥4000
“My Secrets to Uncovering the Diamond Inside You” with UKICO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KFu3dga9iE UKICO Singer Songwriter/ Model / FYE Advisory Board Member Born to a Japanese mother and a French father, UKICO is a singer songwriter, producer now based in Tokyo. She spent her childhood in Paris and studied at the University La Sorbonne while traveling internationally for her modeling career. She decided to move to Tokyo to continue modeling and get to know her roots better. That is where she started writing music and began performing with a Japanese guitarist.…
¥4000
“Celebrating and Embracing Womanhood” with Kathy Matsui
Kathy Matsui Goldman Sachs Partner & Chief Japan Equity Strategist / Former Barclays de Zoete Wedd Securities Chief Japan Strategist / Asian University for Women Support Foundation Trustees Board / Japan Society Fund against Breast Cancer Advisory Council Kathy was born in California in 1965 to Japanese Christian immigrant parents and grew up helping her family business running a commercial flower nursery. She earned a B.A. in Social Studies from Harvard University and M.A. in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins…
APRIL 2017
¥4000
“The Importance of Sex & Intimacy in Relationships” with Dr. Dariusz P. Skowronski
Dr. Dariusz P. Skowronski | PhD. / Clinical & Social Sexologist / Sexology Psychotherapist & Specialist / Temple University Japan Adjunct Professor at Psychological Studies Details to be announced.
¥4000
“Softening Your Inner Critic with Self-Compassion” with Sanae Kishimoto
Sanae Kishimoto | Certified MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion) Trained Teacher/ MSC Japan Co-Founder/ Mindful CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Research & Education) CEO & Founder Details to be announced.
¥4000
“Redefining & Reprioritizing Success” with Hideharu Taira *tentative title
Hideharu Taira | Chairman & CEO at Classe Capital Advisor Co.,Ltd / Ex-JPMorgan Securities Japan Co. Executive Details to be announced.
¥4000
“Maintaining a YOUthful Mindset at Any Age” with Loren Fykes *tentative title
Loren Fykes | Endymion K.K. CEO & Founder / Consultant / Researcher / LGBTIA Activist Details to be announced.
MAY 2017
The workshops were created by Aya McCrindle, born and raised in Japan, Aya has a Master’s Degree in Education from Temple University, and a BA in Literature from Sophia University.
She is a classmate of Jake Adelstein, the acting editor in chief of the this blog. (Editor’s note: It’s true—so I’m biased towards liking this whole program. She’s a pal.) She has been running a model agency in Tokyo for nearly two decades; under her stewardship the number of models jumped from 4 to 50, and the client list increased from 50 to over 5,000.
Slightly disillusioned with the surface values of the modeling business, she recently discovered that her element is as a Connector: bringing together the many inspiring and committed individuals she has been blessed to meet, whether through international schools, the fashion industry, TEDx, FEW, Room to Read, Make a Wish, or through her myriad other networks.
Aya has organized the “Find Your Element Workshop” (on twitter @FYEworkshop) and “Enhance Your Element through Meditation” to help people find a purpose in their life. Her wish is that one extra person will feel a sense of passion, motivation, comfort and/or wisdom she has experienced through these inspirational leaders.