#332 Leadership Wisdom from a 16th Generation Samurai - with Sensei Zen Takai & Edward Olver

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This week, we are thrilled to feature two remarkable guests: Sensei Zen Takai and Edward Olver.

Sensei Zen Takai, is a 16th-generation samurai warrior. After a brief stint as a punk rocker, he chose to return to his roots. With no descendants of his own and to ensure it lives on, he's on a mission to share his family's samurai tradition with the world.  He teaches mastery of the familiar samurai arts with creative expressions like calligraphy, poetry, and dance. Dedicated to self-mastery and spiritual alignment, Sensei encourages others to live harmoniously and connect deeply with their life's purpose.

A former military man and banker, Edward Olver experienced a profound awakening after realising that external success—the Hollywood actress girlfriend and the Knightsbridge corner office—did not fulfill him. Through personal upheaval, he rediscovered his dharma and embraced growth aligned with life's natural rhythms. Now based at Broughton Hall - a UK hub for cutting edge research into consciousness - Edward focuses on regenerative practices, living in harmony with nature, and integrating timeless wisdom to foster holistic well-being.

Their combined perspectives will offer insight into purposeful living.

We talk:

• Training Samurai as a boy
• Samurai and the five elements
• How poetry can make you a better warrior
• Three-pointed thinking
• Beyond competition

Links: Sensei Zen Takai at Broughton Sanctuary

 

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