The Topic

In this webinar, Yoko will reflect on the importance of pause in a culture that prizes speed and constant output. She will explore how moments of rupture, beauty, loss or transition act as punctuation points in our lives and work. These moments can deepen awareness and reshape identity if we learn to notice them. Participants will be invited to cultivate practices of reflection and interruption. Through pause, the subtle movements of soul within everyday work will become more visible.

The Agenda

In the first half of the webinar, Yoko will make his presentation and facilitate initial responses.

In the second half, we'll move into a reflection-application session:

- 'Composting': experienced peers work the material in small groups to sprout new ideas;

- 'Weaving': attendees gather to collectively reflect and question, weaving our experiences together;

- Discuss how we will apply learnings to our personal practice and living in a plenary.

The Speaker

Yoko Kunii Aldous is an award-winning university lecturer, coach, and language and culture trainer for the Ministry of Defence. She holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and an MSc in Coaching Psychology, and is a certified coach, hypnotherapist, and yoga instructor. Her background in language and communication informs her work in higher education, cross-cultural training, and personal development coaching.
Her latest research explores how the Japanese concept of Ikigai is understood and applied by non-Japanese coaches. Her study critically examines how Ikigai is interpreted and integrated into coaching practices outside Japan, revealing common misconceptions and promoting a more culturally authentic understanding. This work was recognised with the Best Early Career Research Paper award by BPS Division of Coaching Psychology.
By integrating Eastern philosophy with Western psychological theory, Yoko offers a coaching approach that is reflective, holistic, and grounded in cultural nuance. She supports individuals and professionals in aligning their core values with purposeful action, towards meaningful and sustainable change.

If you purchase a ticket but can't make it in real-time, a recording will be shared with you after the webinar.