Tim Tamashiro

Tim Tamashiro

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Jazz Singer, Entertainer, Bestselling Author & Former National Radio Host, Stress & Happiness Expert

Tim Tamashiro is a jazz singer, speaker, entertainer, bestselling author & former national radio host recognized as a celebrated vocalist throughout Canada. Tim Tamashiro has learned that his own Ikigai is “to delight” & shares it every chance he gets whether he’s giving a speech, singing a song on stage or sharing a smile with a stranger.

TIM TAMASHIRO BIOGRAPHY

Tim Tamashiro is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book How To Ikigai. Tim Tamashiro’s a speaker, singer and explorer. For a decade Tim was the host of Tonic on CBC Radio 2. He departed from CBC to study positive psychology, wellbeing and Ikigai (life’s worth). Tim Tamashiro is the author of the non-fiction book How To Ikigai. His daily intention is to connect with people to share meaningful experiences. Ikigai is an ancient philosophy from Okinawa, Japan. It encourages all people to live their “life’s worth”. Studies show that the pillars of Ikigai support overall well-being. Each person has an ikigai that, once understood, will enhance daily life and personal fulfillment. Best of all, Ikigai is a map with four directions to follow:

1. Do what you love
2. Do what you’re good at
3. Do what the world needs
4. Do what you can be rewarded for

Tim Tamashiro has learned that his own Ikigai is “to delight”. Tim Tamashiro shares his Ikigai every chance he gets whether he’s giving a speech, singing a song on stage or sharing a smile with a stranger. In a world where people want purpose and meaning, it’s getting harder to retain talent. We all know that retaining employees is important for business success, but the numbers are not in your favor. According to Gallup, 70% of Americans hate their jobs or have checked out mentally. Add to that the world has changed over the past two years. There is a great resignation. employees want more from their employers. You can’t just throw around the word “meaning”. Instead, you need to help your employees with opportunities to find their potential.

Tim Tamashiro will show you how with his keynote speech on IKIGAI. His speeches are designed for HR leaders, executives and C-suite level decision-makers who are challenged by retention issues due to employees being unengaged or disengaged at work. He uses ikigai as an important tool for self-actualization in a time when employees want a meaningful life that includes a meaningful job. When he speaks on this topic he shares stories about real people who have found their reason for getting up each day and staying engaged at work through applying principles of ikigai into their daily lives. Tim Tamashiro also provides evidence from positive psychology for how people can ensure greater meaning from their jobs.

Tim Tamashiro helps companies define meaningful work by helping them understand what drives each individual employee so they can create an environment where people feel fulfilled and motivated to stay with the company long term. His presentations help companies develop strategies that engage employees while improving productivity and retention rates. This has helped many companies increase profitability by reducing turnover rates, increasing productivity and creating more engaged teams who love coming into work every day because they’re working towards something meaningful together as a team.

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Tim Tamashiro Topic Presentations

how to ikigai - follow the map that leads to your purpose

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • This keynote focuses on how the concept of Ikigai (life’s worth) is a meaningful and beneficial well-being tool. It will introduce you to Ikigai. How To Ikigai author and former CBC broadcaster Tim Tamashiro will encourage you to explore your own Ikigai. You’ll learn how Ikigai is a map of life’s purposes. It has four directions:

    1. Do what you love
    2. Do what you’re good at
    3. Do what the world needs
    4. Do what you can be rewarded for

    The four directions of ikigai provide a practical method for daily purposes.

do more you - the magic of job crafting

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success is super but what about wonder?

Testimonials

Tim Tamashiro is full of positive energy and his enthusiasm is contagious. He is a great speaker and can fill a stage with his amazing personality. Tim is very easy to work with. He is reliable, accommodating and thoughtful and can adapt to an audience of all shapes and sizes, leaving them wishing for more!

Jocelyn Flanagan

Founder & CEO
E=MC2 Events

Tim Tamashiro is one of the most engaging speakers and entertainers I’ve ever heard. He has a captivating stage presence and a voice you can listen to all night. We have been working with Tim for over 15 years now and he hits a home run on every engagement. Tim doesn’t just meet expectations. He consistently exceeds them in all his performances.

Pat McGannon

President
PM Gigs

I have had the pleasure and privilege of performing concerts of music and raconteuring in partnership with Tim Tamashiro over the past several years. We pride ourselves on spontaneity, and while we cursorily rehearse the music, we never plan our interlocutions. I have found that no matter where our conversation takes us, Tim is ready, willing and able to make thoughtful or hilarious or mind-numbing contributions to our repartee. He is a commanding presence on the stage, and his audiences are always royally entertained by him.

The Honourable Tommy Banks - O.C. , AOE, LL.D

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