This course is about the rest of your life. You were born to do something meaningful … is that what you’re doing now? Have you discovered who you were meant to be or how to create the life you dream about? What do you want to change about your current trajectory? Some say their life is like groundhog day – stuck on a path leading nowhere: repetitious, uninspiring and without significance. It’s not whether you can become what you want to be; it’s whether you choose to do so. And, if you don’t know where you’re going, you won’t see the opportunities to get there. Momentum without intention is inertia. That’s both unfulfilling and expensive. Isn’t NOW the time to “change it up”?
In today’s uncertain, paradoxical world, people increasingly find themselves in less than satisfying careers, with doubtful prospects for advancement. The further you travel in an unexamined direction, the harder it becomes to change course. Autopilot kicks in and keeps you on the same old glidepath. You are the CEO of your life and like every business, sooner or later, something fundamental will change. There are no exceptions to this rule – life is a series of inflection points. The average person goes through five major transitions over their lifespan. Are you smart enough to recognize them, brave enough to seize them and creative enough to reorient your path forward?
There are very few things we can’t do. What we don’t, or won’t, is because we choose not to. If you decide to ignore that reality, then you are the architect of your own misfortune. Don’t blame others or unpredictable circumstances. As the captain of your ship, you must be alert to the signals and know how to sail more confidently against the winds of change. Have you plateaued or stalled? Are things going downhill? Can you see the bigger picture? Why spend the rest of your days doing what you don’t enjoy or what doesn’t nourish you? Is “just OK” the life you desire?
If, despite your talents and innate potential, you haven’t arrived where you want to be, are at a crossroads, looking to get off the treadmill, know you are capable of more, or worried your career or employer is stagnating, then this course was designed for you. It outlines the critical questions, identifies the tools and provides the motivation to choose a different path. We can all do remarkable things when we understand how to navigate the daunting obstacles life throws at us. It’s not the plan that’s important, it’s the process. And the best time to start designing a different life story is now. You will never look back on your regrets after this unique, life-changing learning experience.
Part 1 – I can’t vs. I will: Self-talk, vision, luck, destiny, priorities, necessary endings and career management – the critical questions you need to answer to get there.
Part 2 – The basic tools: A map, a compass and flashlights – the essential skills and resources that can enable you to stick to the plan, overcome failures, achieve your goals and soar.
Part 3 – Becoming extraordinary: Dealing with gatekeepers, power, politics, risk taking, paradoxes, trade-offs, confidence, self-assessment, and the motivation to succeed and live a life of purpose.
Includes a pre-course workbook of supplemental readings and essential tasks. The companion book.