WORKSHOPS WE HOPE TO OFFER OVER THE COMING YEAR
THE POWER OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET – (3 HOURS) – $55
In this workshop you will:
- Understand the many paths and landscape for the “Encore Entrepreneur”.
- Learn about your unique pattern of entrepreneurial strengths, and how you can leverage them in pursuit of your goals.
- Begin to create an action plan targeting less well-developed skills.
- Learn about the local resources, networks and programs that can help you begin your entrepreneurial journey!
Participants will take an online assessment- Entrepreneurial Dimensions Profile along with an individualized feedback report
GETTING OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY – (2 hours) – $25
In this workshop you will learn to :
- Understand the power of the subconscious mind
- Eliminate common thought patterns sabotaging your new pathway
- Develop an intentional mindshift
Participants will take an online assessment that identifies your saboteurs.
WHAT’S NEXT WORKSHOP – (6 HOURS) – $75
You will begin the exploration for reinventing your second half of life::
- Learn how the world is redefining retirement
- Learn how to make the most of your Encore Academy journey
- Begin the internal exploration of what has meaning and value for your life
Participants will be given additional resources such as personalized coaching, workbooks, a journal along with additional community resources and ongoing support group meetings.
DISCOVERING YOUR STRENGTHS AND BUILD CONFIDENCE – (3 HOURS)
This workshop will help you to:
- Empower yourself with self-knowledge and confidence
- A fresh look about what’s possible in the second half of life
- Learn about positive psychology and the strengths movement
- Identify your character and personality strengths
- Build greater courage and confidence to do what you’ve always wanted to do
Participants will take three assessments from the University of Pennsylvania Center for Positive Psychology.
ENCORE DISCUSSION GROUPS – 90 minutes – Free
Informal group discussions facilitated by experienced coaches and facilitators on various topics/ issues that are relevant to “encore seekers” Discussion groups held once a month.
THE NEW RETIREMENT – (2 HOURS) – $35
This workshop will help you to:
- Understand the current financial landscape as it relates to the “new retirement”
- To figure out what you need to know in order to finance the transition into an encore career?
- Explore options and resources that can help you ease your way into an encore.
Participants will hear from a local expert in the field of financial transition planning.
LAUNCHING YOUR ENCORE – (3 HOURS) – $45
In this workshop you will:
- Gain practical knowledge about how best to approach midlife career and employment decisions
- Be able to define, brand and make the pitch for yourself
- Learn networking strategies with a positive impact on others
- Create a resume that will get noticed
- Learn how to utilize social media to promote your intentions
- Hone your interviewing skills and much more!
Participants will use the Encore Career handbook and receive the Idealist Career Handbook.
TAPPING INTO THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA – (3 HOURS) – $45
In this workshop, you will learn:
- The basics of using a Facebook business page and how to share your new endeavor with your friends, how often to post and what to post.
- An overview of Twitter and how to spread your message to people you don’t know.
- How to create a comprehensive Linkedin profile that shows credibility and authenticity of your background and experience. Create updates about how you are transitioning that into your Encore Career.
- How to connect to learn and lead online
Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops to learn as you go!
NAVIGATING GENERATIONS @ WORK – (3 HOURS) – $45
Tapping into the power of all generations as you connect and work in your encore career.
In this workshop, you will learn how to collaborate and connect with the other generations as you navigate your Encore Career. Upon completion of this workshop, you will:
- Understand the changing landscape and demographics that will define the Future @ Work
- Understand why “they” approach work differently than you
- Leverage a competitive edge by collaborating with Gen X and Millennials