Traveling Out to Find Home: Rethinking Leadership Beyond Success

In today’s fast-changing global environment, leaders are expected to make better decisions, inspire others, and navigate constant transformation—often while moving faster than ever before.

But what if the greatest competitive advantage is not moving faster, but knowing when to pause?

Join the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Japan for an inspiring and casual evening conversation with Morten Toft, as he shares the ideas behind his new book Travelling Out to Find Home.

Drawing on decades of experience in innovation, leadership, and human development, Morten explores how many of life’s most important breakthroughs—both personal and professional—emerge when we create space for reflection, awareness, and authentic connection.

In an era where resilience, trust, and self-awareness are becoming defining leadership capabilities, this session offers practical insights for leadership, organisations, and life. At its core, this keynote / conversation event explores how slowing down enables clearer thinking, deeper awareness, and more meaningful action—allowing leaders to move beyond purely performance-driven approaches toward more human-centered and sustainable forms of leadership.

Key Themes

·      Why slowing down can unlock greater clarity, creativity, and innovation

·      How authentic personal leadership shapes organisational culture and business performance

·      Building resilience and purpose in times of uncertainty and change

·      Why trust, empathy, and authentic communication have become essential leadership capabilities

·      How investing in self-awareness enables stronger teams, healthier organisations, and lasting impact

Whether you are a business leader, entrepreneur, manager, or professional working across cultures, this evening offers an opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, connect with fellow DCCJ members, and reflect on what sustainable leadership means in today’s world.

Following the keynote, guests are invited to continue the conversation over drinks and light refreshments—an opportunity to expand your network and exchange ideas with members of the Danish-Japanese business community in an informal setting.

Agenda

18:30 Doors open

19:00 Welcome

19:10 Keynote presentation by Morten Toft

19:30 Networking

20:30 End of event

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Time: 19:00–20:30 (Doors open at 18:30)

Venue: Mikkeller Tokyo, 2F

Address: 2 Chome-19-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043

Admission

• Option 1 - Beer & Snacks: JPY 2,000 (includes one beer and light snacks)

• Option 2 - Non-alcoholic Drink & Snacks: JPY 1,500 (includes one non-alcoholic drink and light snacks)

*This event is open to both DCCJ members and the general public.

*Space is limited, so please register early. Registration closes at 17:00 on Friday, 21 August 2026.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Morten Toft

A Danish innovation specialist, speaker, facilitator, and author with more than 30 years of experience in leadership, innovation, and organisational development. He has delivered over 1,000 talks and training sessions internationally, working with leaders and organisations to strengthen collaboration, culture, and change capability.

He is the author of several books on leadership, innovation, and personal development, and is known for his work on authentic leadership, changemaking, and sustainable organisational culture. His approach combines practical business experience with a strong focus on human potential, purpose, and self-awareness.

Morten is also the initiator of several social initiatives, including early work that led to the establishment of the Danish Hospitals Clowns, as well as international youth and community development projects such as The Butterfly Project in the UK. Across his work, he focuses on how individuals and organisations can create meaningful change by combining innovation with reflection, empathy, and long-term thinking.