Navigating an uncertain world authentically
Reskilling to foster creative mindsets for human flourishing
Navigating an uncertain world authentically
Reskilling to foster creative mindsets
for human flourishing
The art –based program EGAKU, is a powerful approach to reskilling – equipping you with the inner capacities and mindsets to flourish in a changing world.
Reskilling is often framed as the acquisition of new knowledge or skills such as digital skills. However, in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) world it is essential to nurture your ability to create your own future – shifting from a knowledge-based learning paradigm to one that supports transformative learning that transforms the mind.
Practicing EGAKU helps you connect to your inner drive and purpose, upgrade your mental operating system and nurture a broad range of human skills to help you flourish through all stages of life.
Benefits of EGAKU®
- Foster creative thinking skills to enhance problem solving
- Enhance your critical thinking skills
- Become aware of your unconscious biases
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Develop the 5 core skills of creative communication:
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self-awareness, expression, observation,
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dialogue, empathy
- Nurture your creative confidence
- Develop a mindset that embraces experimentation, enhance resilience and grit※1
- Cultivate a growth mindset※2
- Harness intrinsic motivation and develop a self-transforming mind※3
- Cultivate well-being and mindful self-compassion
- Create a life and career aligned with your core values and purpose
・Become aware of your unconscious biases
※1 In Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverence, Angela Duckworth, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania says that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called grit.
※2 Research carried out by Stanford University psychologist, Carol Dweck, shows that individuals with fixed mindsets struggle to learn from feedback and embrace challenges, and as a result they may plateau early and achieve less than their full potential. However, those with a growth mindset thrive on challenge, embracing them as opportunities for growth and as a result, they reach ever-higher levels of achievement. (Source: Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success)
※3 EGAKU supports the transformation from a socialized mind to a self-transforming mind as described in Harvard University psychologist, Robert Kegan’s theory of adult development outlined in “The Three Stages of Adult Development.” (Source: Kegan, R., & Lahey, L. L. (2009). Immunity to change: how to overcome it and unlock potential in yourself and your organization. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Press)
EGAKU® Courses
Our EGAKU open sessions are designed to support your regular practice of EGAKU to help you foster the skills and mindsets to help you flourish and navigate a rapidly changing, complex world. If you have experienced EGAKU in one of our programs for schools or organizations, we invite you to experience the personal transformation that occurs through continuing your EGAKU practice at our open sessions.
Throughout the year we provide various themes to guide you on your transformative journey. You can start a course any time, and although you can take the course at your own pace, we recommend creating a regular practice. We suggest beginning with a series of three consecutive sessions, EGAKU BASIC, and then tailoring your practice to suit your personal goals and lifestyle.
EGAKU BASIC
| Course details | EGAKU Program x 3 open sessions ※ Open session duration: online session 3.5 hours, gallery session 3 hours ※ Upcoming session dates >> |
| Start date | Open enrollment |
| Location | Online session Zoom |
| Course fee | 26,400 yen (includes consumption tax) |
TOTSUKITOKA
| Course details | ・EGAKU Program x 10 open sessions ※ Open session duration: online session 3.5 hours, gallery session 3 hours ※ Upcoming session dates >> |
| Start date | Open enrollment |
| Location | Online session Zoom |
| Course fee | 77,000 yen (inclusive of consumption tax) |
How to join a session
We offer EGAKU in two formats: online sessions and gallery sessions. Gallery sessions are in-person sessions held at 9201 Gallery in Tokyo, Japan and are open to both English speakers and Japanese speakers. We have separate online sessions for Japanese and English speakers, no interpretation is available for these sessions so please reserve a session in your preferred language.
Online session
Gallery session
Online session
Gallery session
EGAKU®️ Art Materials
The EGAKU Art Kit is a set of art materials made exclusively for EGAKU.
The EGAKU Pastels are a set of ten professional artists’ quality pastels which have been carefully developed to achieve a consistency and range of vivid colors which allows anyone from beginners to experienced participants to get the most enjoyment out of the EGAKU experience.
All the items in the EGAKU Art Kit have been curated to support your EGAKU experience.
Read the story behind EGAKU Pastels.
All course participants are required to purchase an EGAKU Art Kit.
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