Coming Workshops
Discover Your Calling
Still trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up? Are you yearning to use your skills and talents doing work you are passionate about? A truly fulfilling career path is out there and you can find it! Explore the meaning of vocation and develop your organic, creative view of a career. We will examine principles for aligning your life mission, engage in exercises to help you find your “calling,” and help you chart the next steps you need to take to realize your dream of meaningful work.
July 31 (SAT), 9:30am – Noon, Center for Conscious Living, 849 E. Washington Ave. Madison,WI $25 ph: 608- 843-7740
Oct. 5 and 12, (TUES) 6:00 pm – 8:00pm, UW-Madison campus a union mini-course, Madison, WI, rates and registration note: this is a two session workshop, the second session will include group brainstorming and mind mapping activities.
Oct. 23 and 24, (SAT/SUN), Presenting at the Women and Spirituality Conference, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Explore Your Calling through Mind Mapping
Do you have lots of ideas about what kind of work would be soul satisfying but can’t see a way to put those ideas into action?
The technique of Mind Mapping allows us to tap into deeper levels of our consciousness and stimulates both sides of the brain. Mind maps reflect the way our brains organize ideas; through association and imagery. You start with a central idea and branch outward from the center of the paper using short phrases, colors, symbols, and pictures to illustrate your talents, resources and intuitive knowledge.
You’ll learn the basic mind mapping techniques and we’ll brainstorm new possibilities for identifying and creating your calling. Bring your ideas and your favorite energizing music with you (optional) and leave your inner critic at home.
Sept. 11th (SAT), 9:30am – Noon, Center for Conscious Living, 849 E. Washington Ave. Madison,WI $25 ph: 608- 843-7740
First Steps for Starting a Business
Thinking about going into business? Spend one evening getting a clear picture of what it’s really like to run a small business. Assess your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner. Learn how to analyze the potential for your business; trends and business lifecycles. Discover what information you need and where to find it; licensing and permits, legal structures and how to register your business. Through hands on exercises and peer interaction you’ll define your potential ideal customer, explore market research resources and learn the basics of financing your business. See article: “Business School in a Night”
Aug. 9, (MON) 6:30 – 9:00pm, UW-Madison School of Business, 975 University Ave. Madison, WI $35 register through the Small Business Development Center
Aug. 4, (WED) 9:30am – Noon, “Starting Your Own Business” Dane Co. Job Service Center free, call 608 242-4900 to register
Sept. 20 (TUES) 6:30 – 9:00pm, UW-Madison School of Business, 975 University Ave. Madison, WI $35 register: Small Business Development Center
Oct. 6 (WED) 9:30am – Noon, “Starting Your Own Business” Dane Co. Job Service Center free, call 608 242-4900 to register
Nov. 17 (WED) 6:30 – 9:00pm, UW-Madison School of Business, 975 University Ave. Madison, WI $35 register: Small Business Development Center
Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?
This workshop is geared toward micro-business and self employment. Through hands on exercises, peer interaction and group brainstorming you will: assess your entrepreneurial strengths and abilities, identify your skills and natural talents, analyze your values, personality type, motivators and lifestyle preferences and consider how they impact starting a business. Explore the shift from the employee to the entrepreneurial mindset, get online business basics and identify a business model that’s right for you!
Oct. 26 (TUES) and Nov. 2 (TUES) 6:00 – 8:00pm UW-Madison campus, a UW Union Mini-course, rates and registration: http://www.union.wisc.edu/minicourses/ note: this is a two session workshop, the second session will include group brainstorming and mind mapping activities.
