Even Eagles Need a PushPersonal Effectiveness and Productivity

Introduction

Everyone has the potential to excel and be successful in work and life. However, negative thoughts and influences prevent people from achieving their goals in life. Limiting beliefs steal, kill and destroy a person’s self-esteem and significance.

When such obstacles are removed, the person will be able to soar like an eagle!

Key Takeaways

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to;

• Discover that they bring special talents and abilities to their family, workplace and the world.
• Find out their purpose in life.
• Make a commitment to take action to achieve their goals in life and achieve their full potential.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals and Managers: Mid-career individuals who feel stuck or are seeking a renewed sense of purpose and fulfilment in their careers.
• Young Adults and Early Career Individuals: Those looking to discover and harness their unique talents to make impactful contributions in their personal and professional lives.
• Individuals in Transition: People facing life or career transitions, such as a new role, retirement, or a personal crossroads, who need clarity on their goals and purpose.
• Personal Development Enthusiasts: Anyone with a growth mindset and a desire to deepen self-awareness and take action toward meaningful goals.

Programme Outline

Welcome and Introduction

• Icebreaker Activity: "Who Are You in One Word?"
• Workshop Objectives Overview: Set the tone and explain the day’s goals.

Session 1: Discovering Unique Talents and Strengths

• Self-Reflection Exercise: "My Superpowers" – List skills, qualities, and unique talents.
• Understanding and Appreciation of Self: Screening of Video – A Peacock in the Land of Penguins. Discussion
• Group Activity: "Strengths in Action" – Share a personal or professional story that showcases their strengths.
• Debrief: How personal strengths impact family, workplace, and the wider community.

Session 2: Finding Purpose and Meaning

• Purpose Exploration Activity: "The 5 Whys" – Drill down to discover the ‘why’ behind their goals and motivations.
• Guided Visualization: Imagine a fulfilling life and describe what they see, feel, and hear.
• Vision: Preparing for the future and taking charge of your life.
• Purpose: Discovering the purpose of Life – To live, to love, to learn and to leave a lasting legacy with the aid of IKIGAI framework.
• Group Discussion: Share insights and reflections on life purpose.

Session 3: Setting Goals Aligned with Purpose

• Understanding the difference between interest and commitment.
• SMART Goals Workshop: Craft specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals based on their purpose.
• Personal Goal Statement: Write a brief, inspiring statement summarizing their key goals.

Session 4: Overcoming Fear and Taking Action

• Interactive Exercise: "Pushing Beyond Comfort Zones" – Identify fears and barriers.
• Action Planning: Create a step-by-step plan to overcome each barrier and move closer to their goals.
• Commitment Contract: Write down a personal commitment to take action.

Closing and Reflection

• Reflection Activity: "Letter to My Future Self" – Capture aspirations and intended actions.
• Group Share: Key takeaways and personal commitments.
• Wrap-Up: Final thoughts and motivational quote to inspire continued growth.

Lecture, Video Case Studies, Discussion

Duration

1 Day (9am to 5 pm)

Programme Trainer

Dr Caroline Josephine Dawson holds a professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Teesside University (TU), United Kingdom and Master of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Director of Caroline Dawson International, Dr Dawson has more than 20 years of invaluable experience as an Editor of lifestyle and technical publications and 15 years teaching business management, environmental and soft-skills communication.

Dr Dawson’s pragmatic real world approach ensures that she understands and responds to the real pressures and issues faced by adult learners especially. By closely observing and identifying individuals with special learning needs, she has maintained that experiential, innovative teaching methods and highly interactive curriculum are key motivational factors that enhance one’s communication and personal development skills.

During her numerous corporate exposure with local and foreign delegates, Dr Dawson has provided counselling and coaching services to many multicultural individuals and teams while also mentoring fellow educators in developing their professional skills.

As a former journalist, Dr Dawson’s professional work experience as a Corporate Trainer has required her to market the value of her programs and persuade clients to value and understand the urgency of good communication and management skills in the work force. As an ACTA certified WSQ trainer, She has also worked with the Workforce Development Agency of Singapore to develop training content for the Employability Skills System where she successfully attained industry approved competencies in conducting, planning and designing competency based assessments for communication workshops.

 Her experience in working with public and private sector training has become one of her training strengths. Participants of her training workshops attest to her motivational, instructional and highly experiential training methodology that have helped them in their workplace business writing. Dr Dawson has trained operational, supervisory and managerial staff from various organisations.

She has attained the Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification through the London Teacher Training College and also teaches English as a foreign language. Dr Caroline is also an MBTI®, DISC Accredited Administrator, Enneagram, Lumina Spark practitioner; and Life Coach. She has administered the tools to top level managers and supervisors on managing their leadership styles and team members. She is currently a Professional Member with Asia Professional Speakers Singapore and a Member with Toastmasters Club Association, International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry (Singapore), Business & Professional Women’s Association (S), Society of Singapore Writers and Adult Educators Network Singapore.