Discover Your Ikigai: A Workshop on Meaning and Joy in Life

with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®

Unlock a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment in both your personal and professional life with our transformative Ikigai Workshop. This engaging and interactive experience is designed to help participants uncover their "reason for being," align their values with their daily actions, and foster creativity, resilience, and inner harmony. This workshop empowers individuals to achieve self-awareness and authenticity while helping organizations nurture motivated and high-performing teams.

Why Attend?

Ikigai, a Japanese concept meaning "a reason to get up in the morning," guides you toward a life of meaning and joy. By discovering your Ikigai, you can:

  • Clarify Priorities: Align decisions with your core values for greater focus and satisfaction.

  • Boost Resilience: Build inner strength to navigate challenges with confidence.

  • Enhance Creativity & Performance: Engage in activities that inspire and motivate you, driving innovation and productivity.

  • Foster Harmony: Connect personal and professional aspirations for a balanced, fulfilling life.

  • Cultivate Joy: Rediscover the small moments that spark happiness and recharge your energy.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for specialists, managers, and professionals from different areas seeking personal growth, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Workshop Highlights

Using the hands-on, creative LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method, participants will build and explore models that represent their values, passions, and aspirations. Guided by a structured process inspired by Angela Taverna’s The Story of My Life Method and Ken Mogi’s Ikigai framework, the workshop includes:

Day 1: Uncovering Your Ikigai

  1. Introduction to Ikigai: Understand the concept and its impact on personal and professional fulfillment.

  2. Self-Reflection: Complete a questionnaire to explore your values and passions.

  3. Core Values & Kodawari: Build models to identify activities that bring pride and joy, reflecting on what makes them meaningful.

  4. Letting Go of Burdens: Identify what in your life is too much, burdens you or prevents you or your Kodawari from growing.

  5. Vision for the Future: Connect your Kodawari models in one harmonious Ikigai landscape and envision a fulfilling future.

Day 2: Living Your Ikigai

  1. Joy in Small Things: Identify the little moments that make your life fulfilling.

  2. Focus for the Future: Highlight key elements of your Ikigai landscape to strengthen in the near term.

  3. Telling Your Story: Share your journey to Ikigai, connecting it to your core values and your authentic self.

Meet Your Facilitator

Angelina Ivanova, Managing Partner at Heat Development Solutions since 2003, brings a wealth of expertise to this workshop. A Certified Ikigai Coach, certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator, and accredited FELDENKRAIS® and DiSC practitioner, Angelina combines over 20 years of experience in training and development. Angelina holds a degree in Industrial Management from the University of Economics – Varna and an Executive MBA from the American University in Bulgaria, with a focus on social entrepreneurship. Her extensive experience includes leading training and consulting projects for Bulgarian and international companies in leadership, business negotiations, and personal and team development.

Event Details

  • Format: 1.5 days, in-person, highly interactive workshop

  • Dates: January 22–23, 2026

  • Price: €395 (excl. VAT), includes training materials, coffee breaks, and a certificate

  • Group Size: Limited to 8 participants for a personalized experience

  • Location: Sofia

  • Registration: Email training@heatds.com or call +359 887 600 712 to secure your spot.

Why Invest in This Workshop?

For individuals, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to align your personal and professional lives with what truly matters to you. For organizations, it’s a chance to empower your employees with tools to enhance engagement, creativity, and resilience—key drivers of workplace success.

Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey to discover your Ikigai! For group bookings or tailored corporate sessions, contact us to discuss your needs.