Life Skills for Teens Workshops The Optimist Club of Calgary wants to introduce you to theories and concepts that can help you increase your self-confidence, take control of your life, and provide you with techniques to achieve greater success and happiness.Professional coaches lead one-day workshops on designated Saturdays throughout the year. Each workshop is self-contained and you may attend as many as you wish to.
THE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE OF ANY CHARGES AND INCLUDE A LIGHT LUNCH, REFRESHMENTS, AND PROGRAM MATERIALS.
The Workshops run from 10:00 AM till 3:00 PM on the Saturday dates noted below at the: Girl Guides of Canada Center, 2188 Brownsea Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3G9
Register for workshops by simply phoning the Girl Guides of Canada Center in Calgary at (403) 283-8348.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GIRL GUIDES TO PARTICIPATE.
October 25, 2008:Power of Focus for Students We are privileged to have Andrew Hewitt, the international speaker and best-selling author of The Power of Focus for College Students as our facilitator for this workshop. He combines elements of two of his most popular workshops: The Passion Puzzle and The 7 Secrets of Ultra-Successful Students. The Passion Puzzle helps you identify things that you are passionate about, thereby making you awareof the types of careers best suited for you. In addition, you will be provided with practical strategies for taking the next steps. The 7 Secrets of Ultra-Successful Students provides an action plan to make college the best investment in your life and shows how to launch yourself into a successful career.
November 29, 2008:People Effectiveness Training An interactive workshop designed specifically for our Life Skills for Teens program from elements of the Gordon Training International organization that have been proven and tested around the world for over 44 years. Judy Arnell from Calgary, a GTI Certified Trainer, conducts this workshop. It offers you specific communication and conflict resolution skills needed to build and maintain effective relationships. It focuses on active listening and, using role-playing, it addresses problem-solving, ways to approach and resolve communications roadblocks, and the importance of compassion in understanding others.
January 31, 2009:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens This is an overview of Stephen Covey?s highly popular, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, You will learn time-tested principles and how to apply them to the tough issues and life-changing decisions you face. Mike Suto, a Certified Facilitator from the Franklin Covey (Canada) organization provides anecdotes, real-life scenarios, and relevant interactive exercises to teach you to believe in your own abilities. These seven characteristics are commonly shared by happy and successful teens the world over. Habits 1, 2, and 3 deal with self-mastery called the ?Private Victory?. Habits 4, 5, and 6 deal with relationships and teamwork. Habit 7, is the habit of renewal. It feeds all the other six habits. This workshop provides you with a framework for boosting self-image, building friendships, resisting peer pressure, achieving goals, and improving communication and relationships with? your parents.
March 7, 2009:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens This is a repeat of the Life Skills for Teens workshop held on January 31, 2009. Check above for more information about this workshop.
April 25, 2009: There will be two workshops on this Saturday: (1) Steps to Achieving Your Full Life Potential and (2) Magic That Motivates. (1) Dave Albano is a Master Goal Achiever who has been living his Life to its Fullest Potential for years, having traveled to over 35 countries, climbed countless mountains, swam with Great White Sharks, studied with Zen Buddhist monks, slept in volcanoes, and even got bit by a lion! Join him as he shares his timeless strategies on how to live YOUR Life to its Fullest Potential! You can visit Dave online at www.FullLifePotential.net.(2) Robert Wong is a professional magician who has been practicing the art of magical entertainment for over 30 years. He believes children and youth cannot hear enough positive messages about believing in themselves and the power of their creative imaginations.
May 30, 2009:SUCCESS for Teens This is a new workshop and replaces the previously scheduled Power of Focus for Students workshop. Dave Albano, an Author, Speaker, and Results Coach who recently facilitated his Full Life Potential workshop for us, will conduct this program that was created by the SUCCESS Foundation - a foundation that provides youth with the personal development resources needed to help them reach their potential. SUCCESS for Teens will show you that success is not about smarts, looks, or luck. It is about becoming the best possible person you can be and making the most of your talents and opportunities. By understanding and applying the slight edge philosophy, you will learn the time-tested principles for excelling in all areas of your life.
For additional information about the Life Skills for Teens Workshops email your questions to:lifeskills@optimistcalgary.org
Last updated: Monday, May 11th, 2009, 22:28:55.