Tim Tamashiro
A Peace and Purpose Guide

Bestselling Author. TEDx Speaker. Part-Time Monk.
Tim is the palate cleanser for conferences - giving your audience the mental reset they need to stay present, purposeful, and actually enjoying the day.

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People don't remember every word - they remember how they felt.

Meet Tim

Tim Tamashiro is a trusted keynote speaker, bestselling author, and Part-Time Monk who helps audiences reset, refocus, and rediscover calm between the heavier moments of a conference.Think of Tim as your palate cleanser. A well-timed refresh that recharges your audience, sustains engagement, and helps every speaker who follows shine brighter.With warmth, humor, and insight, Tim delivers talks that refresh focus and leave audiences smiling. Event producers love his professionalism, preparation, and easy collaboration.Tim has delivered talks internationally from Tokyo to Guatemala City. Through his unique blend of science, soul, and story, Tim creates meaningful mindset shifts in a light, relatable way, making him a safe bet and a high-impact experience.

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Keynote #1

How To Ikigai

The Japanese Art of Living On PurposeTim Tamashiro is the Bestselling author of How To Ikigai. In this keynote he introduces Ikigai - the Japanese concept of “your reason for being.”With warmth, humor, and real stories, Tim helps audiences rediscover what they love, what they’re good at, and how to live with more purpose every day.This keynote inspires clarity and connection while giving teams simple, actionable tools to bring more joy and meaning to work and life.Perfect for: organizations that want to boost engagement, well-being, and purpose-driven culture.Key Takeaways* Find Your Purpose: A simple, proven framework to uncover your personal and professional “why.”* Live with More Joy: Align passion and talent for greater fulfillment.* Ignite a Culture of Purpose: Build clarity, contribution, and connection at every level.

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Keynote #2

Monk With a Smartphone

Digital Self-Defence for the Modern MindThe algorithm is the most successful business model in history. But it monetizes our attention at a cost most of us haven't stopped to calculate.In this timely, entertaining keynote, Tim Tamashiro, former Buddhist monk, shows audiences how to protect their minds in a world designed to distract them.With warmth, humor, and stories from his time in monk-hood, Tim reveals why our ancient brain is overwhelmed by modern technology, and how that creates stress, burnout, and constant mental clutter. Then he offers something better than a digital detox. He teaches digital mindfulness: simple, science-backed methods to reclaim clarity, focus, and peace without abandoning your devices.Perfect for: organizations that want to reduce burnout, protect focus, and help their people feel calmer and more in control.Key Takeaways* Reclaim Your Attention: Understand why your brain is overwhelmed and what to do about it.* Build Digital Boundaries: Practical habits to protect your focus and emotional balance.* Find Calm in the Noise: A renewed sense of clarity in a world that never stops buzzing.

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Keynote #3

I am the "i" in Happiness

Five Lessons from the Monastery for the Modern Mind.At 2:30 in the morning, on the eve of his ordination as a Buddhist monk, Tim Tamashiro woke with a single word in his mind. Happiness. Then he noticed something. The letter "i" is perfectly centred in the word. That one moment changed everything.In this deeply personal and surprisingly practical keynote, Tim shares five lessons from his time in the monastery that he still uses every single day. Not as a monk. As a regular person navigating a noisy, complicated, beautiful world.Tim takes audiences on a journey from letting go of the past to finding calm in the chaos, from feeding their minds well to rewiring their default from impulse to insight.These aren't ancient ideas dressed up in robes. They're simple, human tools for living with more peace, more clarity, and more joy.Perfect for: organizations that want to support mental wellness, emotional resilience, and a healthier, more connected workplace culture.Key Takeaways* Let Go of What Was: A powerful lesson in impermanence and why everything being temporary is actually good news.* Push. Pull. Grip: The three forces Tim discovered on the eve of his ordination that pull you out of your own happiness and how to find your way back to centre.* Put Down the Sparkle Jar: A simple, visual practice for calming a busy mind and finishing your thoughts.* Feed Your Mind Well: How a healthier mental diet creates clarity, calm, and creativity.* Notice and Pause: The smallest action you can take to start rewiring your brain from suffering toward joy.

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Rodrigo Jacob, Hotel Director, Celebrity Millennium

Cruise Enrichment

"Your engaging style and passion for sharing valuable insight have made a lasting impact on our guests and we truly appreciate your contribution."

Rou Lin Yu, Asian Employee Network, CMHC

CMHC

"It didn’t feel like a presentation because it felt more like a heartfelt conversation with a friend. Many of our members told me that they learnt a renewed sense of curiosity about our own paths."

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TEDxYYC

"This is my favorite Ted Talk of ALL TIME️️️️."

Sanjeet Verma

PLUM Insurance

"By far my favorite webinar. Our team took away so many talking points from the session. Here's to all of us finding out #Ikigai"

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What Every Great Event Needs (But Most Overlook)

Every successful event is built on momentum. But even the best agendas need space to breathe.Tim Tamashiro helps you manage that energy strategically, bringing audiences back to center so they're ready for what comes next.With humor, heart, and a calm, grounded presence, Tim helps people exhale and reconnect. His talks blend science, soul, and story, leaving audiences refreshed, inspired, and deeply engaged.Event organizers trust Tim for his preparation, professionalism, and easy collaboration.

Why Audiences Love Tim’s Keynotes

Tim’s keynotes aren’t about him. They’re about you.Each talk feels like a conversation filled with stories that reflect everyday life, moments that make you laugh, and ideas that make you think. Backed by just enough brain science and psychology to make it real, Tim helps people see their lives with more lightness, clarity, and care.Audiences don’t just listen; they feel understood. They leave refreshed, reflective, and a little more at peace than when they arrived.That’s why Tim’s talks don’t just inspire. They linger.