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Self-awareness has long been recognized as one of the most important traits for leaders to develop. By understanding our own motivations, values and desires, we are better equipped to lead others, make healthy decisions and form healthy relationships. In this workshop, join nonprofit sector leader and speaker Laura DeMaria to delve into what self-awareness...

Neuroscience reveals that our brains are not fixed, but rather constantly evolving and changing, and indeed, with concerted effort, we can grow new neural pathways. Social science research has discovered that those with a growth mindset view obstacles as opportunities to learn and those with a fixed mindset view challenges as barriers to avoid. ...

Most human beings don’t handle disagreements very well…have you noticed? However, for any community to function effectively: they must work out how to reach agreements, handle conflict, hear one another, be clear and efficient in their exchanges, and generally be responsive to others in their spheres of influence. Who is the program for?...

Product Management is fast becoming one of the most sought after jobs in the tech industry, which means landing a new role can be quite the challenge. Find out what skills and qualities companies are looking for when they hire for product managers, as well as best practices with interview case studies and how to craft a great CV and cover letter to...

Important Note about Online Classes: Registered students will be notified 48 hours in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the Zoom webinar and Slack messaging apps. Registration for this class will close 48 hours prior to class start in order to allow all students ample opportunity to have the technology enabled. Experimenting...

Conflicts are inevitable when people with different personalities and goals are put together to work in the same environment. Quite often, the clash that results leads to extreme anger and animosity, and this can have a very disruptive effect on the entire team. As a leader, you are often called upon to defuse the situation and resolve differences...

You've probably heard about living trusts. Maybe you've even heard that they can avoid probate, save taxes, prevent guardianships and live on long after you?re gone. But, how do you make them live in the first place? Knowing the answer to that question can mean the difference between the perfect estate and utter chaos. Presented for people who already...

Your life is a long time. You might as well really love the one you have! Instead of following the herd and finding yourself unfulfilled and frustrated, why not design yours to be the way you want? We're surrounded by innovation and endless resources but the key to designing your ideal life lies within, if you just know how to access it, whether it's...

Do you feel like you are constantly behind on your workload, with not enough time to get through your to-do list? Are you overwhelmed and feel like the demands of work and life have taken the excitement out of the everyday? In this workshop, we will focus on how to move from being busy and overloaded to productive and effective. We will also identify...

Tips, techniques and shortcuts for handling your many different roles with ease and confidence  Is there any job in your organization as difficult, stressful and frustrating as yours — managing the front desk? The rude visitors ... endless calls ... paperwork coming from every direction ... some days it’s enough to make you want to throw...

Have you ever wondered what hoarding is? Do you know someone who you think hoards? Would you like to understand what they are thinking and how you can encourage them to improve? We will explore all of this and more in this dynamic and entertaining lecture. 

Have you wondered,”From where did all this stuff magically appear?” Do you know how to get rid of it? Would you like to understand how this happens and how to prevent it from happening again? We will explore all this and more in this fun and entertaining lecture.

Full Course Name: Flourish More: Science-Backed Ways to Find Happiness and Success It's no secret that we live in an increasingly busy and stressful world – and in the midst of what can feel like chaos, it's important that you take time in your day to attend to your own wellbeing. This workshop will introduce you to five simple and scientifically-backed...