The Core Programme

The IKIGAIIncubator.

A structured 6-week journey from uncertainty to clarity — mapping your strengths, passions, and income potential into a real path forward. Built for people who are done drifting.

6 Weeks
1-to-1 Guided
Action Plan
Network Access
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The programme begins with a free 20–30 minute discovery call. This isn't a sales call — it's a genuine conversation to understand where you are and whether this is the right fit.

What the programme delivers
6
Structured weeks — built around your situation, not a generic template.
1 Framework
IKIGAI — mapping what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.
∞ Routes
Every person leaves with a different plan — teaching abroad, business launch, relocation, investing, or UAE career.
The framework
What is IKIGAI?

IKIGAI (生き甲斐) is a Japanese concept meaning "reason for being." It sits at the intersection of four questions. When you find that intersection — you find the most natural, sustainable direction for your life and income.

❤️
What you love
The activities and topics where you lose track of time and feel genuinely alive.
💪
What you're good at
Skills and strengths others consistently come to you for — often things that feel effortless to you.
🌍
What the world needs
Where your strengths solve real problems for real people — the market that already exists.
💷
What you can be paid for
The income model that emerges naturally from the intersection — service, product, placement, or business.
WHAT YOU LOVE WORLD NEEDS GOOD AT PAID FOR IKIGAI 生き甲斐
Honesty first
Is this for you?

The IKIGAI Incubator isn't for everyone — and we'd rather be upfront about that.

This is for you if…
  • You feel unclear about what you actually want to do
  • You have skills and energy but can't figure out how to monetise them
  • You're ready to make a significant change but don't know where to start
  • You've been thinking about living, working, or building abroad
  • You can commit to structured weekly sessions
  • You can spare 20–30 minutes for an initial discovery call
This probably isn't for you if…
  • You're looking for a quick fix or overnight results
  • You already know exactly what you want
  • You're not willing to be honest about where you are
  • You expect to be told what to do rather than guided
  • You can't commit time to structured weekly sessions
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Why the discovery call is non-negotiable
Every person who joins starts with a free 20–30 minute call. Not to pitch you — to understand your situation and whether this is the right fit. If it isn't, we'll say so. If someone can't commit half an hour to that conversation, the programme itself — which demands real engagement — probably isn't the right fit either.
The programme
Six weeks. Six shifts.

Each week builds on the last — moving from self-understanding to a clear, actionable plan you can follow the day the programme ends.

01
Week One
Self Discovery
The foundation. Understanding who you actually are — not who you've been told to be.
  • Values mapping — what actually drives you
  • Life experience audit — what you've built
  • Energy analysis — what drains vs fuels you
02
Week Two
Strengths Mapping
Surface the skills others already pay for — often ones you take for granted.
  • Hard and soft skills inventory
  • Transferable skills identification
  • Market value assessment
03
Week Three
Opportunities
Where your strengths meet real-world demand — specific opportunities, not generic categories.
  • Teaching abroad — TEFL routes and markets
  • Remote work and freelance models
  • Business and entrepreneurial paths
04
Week Four
Income Pathways
A realistic model for how your chosen direction generates sustainable income.
  • Income model design (service, product, placement)
  • Financial planning for transition
  • First revenue milestone planning
05
Week Five
Testing
Small, low-risk experiments to test your direction in the real world — before betting everything on it.
  • Micro-validation experiments
  • Feedback loops and iteration
  • Confidence building through evidence
06
Week Six
Action Plan + Your Route
A specific, written action plan — and the activation of your most suitable next route.
  • Written 90-day action plan
  • Network introductions and referrals
  • Your route activated — see below
After week six
Your route. Your move.

The action plan doesn't end at Week 6. It launches the most suitable next chapter — specific to your circumstances and goals.

🚀
Build an Online Business
Launch your first offer, land your first clients, build income streams that work from anywhere.
🏙️
UAE Property Career
Move to Dubai and start a high-earning career in real estate through our direct referral network.
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Teach Abroad
Paid teaching in Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, or Japan — with direct placement support.
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Family Relocation
The practical process of relocating your whole family — schooling, visas, finances, community.
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High-Ticket Career
Direct introductions to senior international roles in sales, consulting, and professional services.
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Continued Coaching
Monthly check-ins, accountability, and access to opportunities as they emerge.
What you'll have
By the end of week six.
01
Clarity
A precise understanding of who you are, what you're good at, and what direction fits — not a vague sense of purpose.
02
Income Model
A realistic, mapped income pathway — business model, career path, or placement route — with a clear first milestone.
03
Action Plan
A written 90-day plan with specific steps and timelines — not a mood board. Something you can act on immediately.
04
Network Access
Direct introductions to partners, opportunities, and people most relevant to your specific route.
05
Confidence
Earned confidence — from doing the work, testing your direction, and seeing real evidence your plan is grounded.
06
Momentum
You won't finish wondering what to do next. You'll finish it already moving — with your first steps taken or imminent.
Getting started
How it works.
01
Book a Discovery Call
20–30 minutes. Free. We understand your situation and whether the incubator is the right fit. If it isn't, we'll say so.
02
Programme Begins
If the call confirms it's a fit, we agree a start date, structure the 6 weeks around your schedule.
03
Six Weeks of Work
Weekly guided sessions, between-session tasks, and ongoing support. Demanding — and designed to get you genuinely unstuck.
04
Action Plan + Launch
Week 6 closes with your written action plan and the activation of your most suitable route.
Real results
People who made the move.
★★★★★
I went from a job I hated in Birmingham to teaching in Chiang Mai within four months. The process was clear, practical, and completely changed my life.
SE
Sarah E.
HR Manager → Teaching in Thailand
TEFL Placement
★★★★★
The IKIGAI programme gave me a framework I didn't know I was missing. Six weeks in, I had a clear offer, two clients, and a business model that actually made sense.
JM
James M.
Marketing Exec → Freelance Consultant
Business Launch
★★★★★
Moving the whole family felt impossible until we had a real plan. The guidance was grounded, honest, and based on someone who's actually done it. Best decision we ever made.
TC
Tom & Claire
UK Family → Living in Vietnam
Family Relocation
Start here

Book your freediscovery call.

Not a sales call. A genuine 20–30 minute conversation to understand where you are and whether the IKIGAI Incubator is the right fit for you right now.

What to expect on the call
An honest, structured conversation. We'll ask about your situation, your goals, and what's held you back. You'll leave with a clear next step — or an honest view of why the programme isn't right for you right now.
  • 20–30 minutes via video or phone
  • No obligation to join anything
  • Completely free — always
  • You'll leave with clarity, whatever you decide
Book Your Free Discovery Call

If you can't commit 20–30 minutes to an initial conversation, the programme — which requires real weekly engagement — may not be the right fit at this stage. We'd rather you know that upfront.

The Higher Project does not offer financial or legal advice. Programme outcomes vary by individual and depend on commitment, personal circumstances, and execution. All introductions are made in good faith through our personal network.