Let's turn your why into your way.

Purpose isn’t something distant—it’s something you can live, every day. By aligning ikigai (your reason for being) with soft skills (how you connect and grow with others).

Ikigai x Softskills

You are standing near the intersection of ikigai and softskills. Why is calling. How is waiting. Let’s step into it. 🌸

Discover your ikigai

Find your 'why' to start shaping your 'how'. Ikgai as compass. Softskills in reflection and alignment.

Free Introductory Service

Interpret the meaning

Your ikigai starts with words. Softskills bring them to life.

Design a learning path

Learning with purpose, not just performance. Ikigai in meaningful growth. Softskills in learning design.

Learn in bilingual mode

Navigate cultures with clarity, language, and heart. Ikigai in bridging worlds. Softskills in communication and presence.

Capture and share the ikigai moments

Make your purpose visible and unforgettable. Ikgai in everyday beauty. Softskills in visual storytelling.

About me

Kei Tsuda | Founder, Ikigai Advisers

Born in Hamamatsu, Japan. Based in Massachusetts, USA.

With over 20 years of experience in global roles at multinational IT companies, I’ve led and supported cross-cultural teams across many different contexts.Through countless failures and small wins, I’ve learned this:

When you combine the Japanese concept of “ikigai” with the human-centered power of soft skills, anyone can grow—more authentically, and with more purpose.