Beyond Barriers to Passion and Possibility

Job Development

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

Overview

In her characteristic style of blending poetry, parables, and dynamic interaction with her audience, Denise delivers this one day workshop as a personal retreat, inviting participants to gain perspective and understanding about their relationship to work in general, and to their current position in particular.

Drawing from her inspiring books, Beyond Traditional Job Development: The Art of Creating Opportunity and The Wholehearted Journey: Bringing Qualities of Soul to Everyday Life and Work, Denise will challenge and inspire us with thought-provoking questions, insightful exercises, and practical suggestions for bringing our best to the everyday realities of life on the job as we work to bring the best out of the individuals we serve and support.

Denise will also share her journey from practicing traditional job placement to applying what she calls “entrepreneurial job development” – a way of crafting work opportunities based on the unique skills and abilities of each person and the needs of local businesses.

Topics Covered

Learning to see beyond barriers by asking new questions;
Uncovering the “hidden possibilities” for connecting individuals with opportunities in the community;
Renewing a sense of purpose and passion and uncovering one’s gifts;
Identifying work rewards and motivators;
Recommitting to core values and principles;
Balancing life and work;
Recognizing our teachers and gaining perspective on challenges;
Practicing “inclusive communication and mindfulness”; and
Celebrating our individuality while embracing our interdependence.

Materials

A printed or photocopied Workbook will be available to participants.

Who Should Attend

This seminar is of critical importance for people who are charged with the responsibility of helping others (particularly those with employment barriers) to find work. Variously employed as "Job Developers", "Employment Specialists", or "Employment
Counselors", "Work Experience Coordinators", "Career Counselors", "Job Search Trainers", etc., such individuals are continually empowered by the tools and concepts imbedded in this inspiring training program.

More Information On This Seminar...

Interested in having Denise conduct a Beyond Traditional Job Development seminar as in-service training for your staff? Or as a hosted event for your community? Please contact us for details at info@diversityworld.com.

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