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Learn the skills to thrive at work (despite its challenges)
The ‘Thrive at Work’ course teaches you the skills to overcome and grow through work challenges.
You can’t always control your circumstances, but you can control your life and thrive!
What you will learn:
You will learn to :
- adopt a solution focused approach to work challenges
- use effective tools to help reframe challenging emotions & unhelpful thoughts
- identify tasks you love to do and integrate them (easily) into your role
- uncover outdated beliefs and ‘hidden’ opportunities in your current situation
- overcome fears and draw on your strengths
- set constructive boundaries
- communicate in effective and influential ways
- plan your present (and future) job satisfaction & growth
Course structure:
- A personal (one-on-one) training course comprising of five sessions (50 minutes each) spaced 1 week apart, generally conducted online
- Opportunity to focus on your unique situation
- Safe, confidential environment
- The trainer facilitates through this series of 5 structured sessions
- Each session teaches helpful ideas with practical, interactive activities
- Session resources – including printable worksheets – that can be reused for the future
- (Note: the course can be taught in small groups but requires longer session times. Please inquire if you are interested).
Trainer credentials:
Kathryn Owler (PhD) has had a lifelong interest in vocational experience, specialising in job crafting and workplace wellbeing. She has researched and written a good deal on the subject including published academic research, magazine articles, blogs and a memoir.
Kathryn has considerable experience as a trainer, facilitator and coach in a range of contexts – both within Joyworkz and in other roles. She has a passion for helping individuals thrive in their work. The Thrive at Work course is based on her research and is structured in a very practical way. Kathryn’s training approach is sensitive, fun and supportive.
(See Kathryn’s LinkedIn profile for a sample of her research publications on workplace wellbeing).
Client feedback
“It’s been hugely beneficial to work with Kathryn and to take an hour each week to think about the mindset with which I approach my work, to generate out of the box ideas about working differently, and to reflect on the ways I work with others. I’ve completed the … programme with new tools to work with, and a greater depth of thinking about how I approach the future.” Adrian Field, Company Director, Social Research Field
“I am very grateful to Kathryn who came into my life at the right time … I made a decision to actively create a new job that I would love by redesigning my role within my organisation. I was also challenged to work towards a better version of myself as a colleague and as a person.” Catherine Chong, Research Project Manager, Engineering Industry
“I found Kathryn had effectively researched and consolidated functional solutions for dealing with any number of issues & frictions that typically occur in a workplace… I felt a real shift in my perspective.” Michelle Lowe, Business Analyst, Media Industry
“Every session was like a PAUSE for me … Thank you Dr Kathryn Owler for … combining the essence of your research, with practical advice through an interactive learning method. Thank you more importantly, for sharing the passion you have to help people with feeling happier!” Shabnam J, Researcher
“After I signed up, I had a bit of buyer’s remorse as I wondered if I’d enjoy it. However, I needn’t have worried as I did really enjoy the [coaching] … and gained some powerful insights into myself.” Kathy F, Consulting Midwife
“When I first heard Kathryn talk about her book ‘Fun at Work’ I actually felt sad, because I realised that I wasn’t having much fun at my work anymore … A few years later I did Kathryn’s course … and found value in learning how to get unstuck, and move forward positively, especially with communication including becoming aware of my emotions and learning about my boundaries – communication is vital to get right!” Fay S, Play Therapist
“As a practical person, I loved going through this [course] … as it gave me practical skills to reignite my joy in my role and look for ways to make it work with my values … It has definitely refocused me and made me view my workday very differently for the better.” Rachelle B, Record Manager, Legal Firm
Benefits of course include:
For Individuals:
- feel more alive and engaged
- grow in your role or organisation
- increase your wellbeing
- maintain a sense of purpose
- re-find lost passion
- identify new areas of growth
- reflect on current and future direction
For Organisations:
- retain talented staff
- build a positive team culture
- encourage staff accountability
- invest in a practical alternative to EAP
- Note: comparable to EAP costings.
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