I offer several different workshops to assist people with everything from uncovering their passions and talents to the first steps of starting a business. I am currently running workshops through the UW Memorial Union, Dane County Job Center, and the UW Small Business Development Center, and am available to work with your group or organization. To discuss which workshop or presentation that would best serve your group or to schedule a workshop, please contact me.
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.
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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”
Dec 5, 2011 (MON) 6:30 – 9:00pm, UW-Madison School of Business, 975 University Ave. Madison, WI $35 register: Small Business Development Center
Jan. 4, 2012 (WED) 9:30am – Noon, “Starting Your Own Business” Dane Co. Job Service Center free, call 608 242-4900 to register.
Jan. 10, 2012 (TUE) 6:30 – 9:00pm, UW-Madison School of Business, 975 University Ave. Madison, WI $35 register: Small Business Development Center
March 5, 2012 (MON) 6:30 – 9:00pm, UW-Madison School of Business, 975 University Ave. Madison, WI $35 register: Small Business Development Center
March 7, 2012 (WED) 9:30am – Noon, “Starting Your Own Business” Dane Co. Job Service Center free, call 608 242-4900 to register.
May 1, 2012 (TUES) 6:30 – 9:00pm, UW-Madison School of Business, 975 University Ave. Madison, WI $35 register: Small Business Development Center
May 2, 2012 (WED) 9:30am – Noon, “Starting Your Own Business” Dane Co. Job Service Center free, call 608 242-4900 to register.
June 18, 2012 (MON) 6:30 – 9:00pm, UW-Madison School of Business, 975 University Ave. Madison, WI $35 register: Small Business Development Center
July 11, 2012 (WED) 9:30am – Noon, “Starting Your Own Business” Dane Co. Job Service Center free, call 608 242-4900 to register.
Aug. 28, 2012 (TUES) 6:30 – 9:00pm, UW-Madison School of Business, 975 University Ave. Madison, WI $35 register: Small Business Development Center
Sept. 5, 2012 (WED) 9:30am – Noon, “Starting Your Own Business” Dane Co. Job Service Center free, call 608 242-4900 to register.
Job Search Strategies
If you want to land your dream job you need to develop a search strategy that works for you. For instance, if you aren’t naturally extroverted, networking at events may not be the most effective strategy for you. Learn how to “be found” by employers seeking your skills and experience by using social media sites such as Linked In and Twitter. We’ll also cover the pros and cons of online job boards and staffing agencies. Understand why informational interviews can get you hired and the key to writing great cover letters. Includes personalized instruction and resource materials to help you find fulfilling work and land that job! (2 meetings)
Feb. 29, 2012 (WED) and March 7, 2012 (WED), 6 – 8 pm $39.50/$49.50 UW-Madison campus Register
Rock Your Resume
In this competitive job market you need a resume that will get you the interviews. Most job seekers are not skilled at resume writing. If you want to land your dream job, you’ve got to have a resume that grabs your potential employer’s attention and showcases your accomplishments, skills and talents. Your resume needs to clearly illustrate that you are a great candidate in 10 seconds or less! In the first class we will do exercises to clarify your goals, identify your skills and craft accomplishment statements. We’ll overview the basics of formatting and writing to optimize getting your resume into the “to be interviewed” pile. You’ll work on your resume at home and bring it to the next class for fine tuning. (2 Meetings)
March 21, 2012 (WED) and March 28, 2012 (WED), 6 – 8 pm $39.50/$49.50 UW-Madison campus Register
Ignite Your Interview
Do you know how to answer the tough interview questions, navigate a group interview and best handle telephone screenings? Get the inside information to really shine in your interviews! We will go over the best practices for interviewing, get insight into what employers are really asking, and learn the magic formula for answering any question. You will receive a list of questions to formulate your answers to and in the second class, we will practice them to insure you will interview with confidence and professionalism. Be the candidate that stands above the rest! (2 meetings)
April 25, 2012 (WED) and May 2, 2012 (WED), 6 – 8 pm, $39.50/$49.50 UW-Madison campus Register
