Facilitator Training

The Art & Practice of Working On Purpose

Facilitator Training for 2009 has not yet been scheduled.  If you are interested, please contact Beth at somer012@umn.edu to be placed on a list.  Information will be provided when available.

What is the Working On Purpose Facilitator Training?
The training is an intense, hands-on workshop that nurtures and develops a cohort of  trained “coaches” who can then promote the message of finding purpose and meaning in the second half of life by facilitating their own Working on Purpose™ conversations and/or workshops.

With the help of the book "Claiming Your Place at the Fire" along with a qualified facilitator, Working on Purpose can be offered throughout the country so that thousands will have the opportunity to experience the impact of the workshop.

Who is This Workshop For?
The workshop is for a selected group of facilitators. It is for:

• Coaches in their own practice, or in organizations who want to expand their capacities and learn new tools for working with their clients.
• Coaches and facilitators who want to utilize the Working On Purpose program and materials in their organizations

What are the Criteria for Facilitators?
Anyone who is qualified and interested in becoming a Working On Purpose facilitator may apply to participate in the facilitator training program. All applicants are required to have attended a Working on Purpose workshop prior to beginning the facilitator training. The three qualifications needed in order to be accepted for the program are:

• Training expertise
  • A minimum of 3 years of teaching/training adults
  • Have conducted individual development training within a corporate, school, religious or government setting
• Adult Development Expertise
  • Background, training, knowledge, expertise and experience in adult development
  • Coaching certification &/or advanced education in a field related to adult development
• Commitment
  • A written statement briefly outlining your experience and training
  • A written statement of exactly how you will use the Working On Purpose program and how often you will use it
  • Agree to attend a yearly guild meeting to share experiences and learning with cohorts

What Results Can You Expect?
Upon completion of the workshop, you will:

• Understand the Working On Purpose comprehensive model and techniques.
• Learn new strategies for helping seasoned people reinvent themselves for the second half of life
• Confirm your market &/or development focus
• Experience hands-on practice with new tools and resources
• Network with other coaches/facilitators to share best practices
• Find out about the Center for Spirituality & Healing’s resources and how they can support you

What is the Investment?
The Registration fee (still to be determined for 2009) includes lunch, WOP Guidebook, tools, readings, additional materials, the November 2009 Guild meeting and one-year membership into The Purpose Project Guild.  For more more information contact Beth at 612-626-2395 or somer012@umn.edu. 

Tentative Workshop Schedule
The Art & Practice of Working On Purpose with with Richard Leider

8:30-8:45 Purpose & Agenda
8:45-9:45 The 4-Flames Point of View (including table introductions & challenges) - The Life Spiral
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-11:00 Identity  - Reflecting the Good Life
11:00-12:15 Passion  - What is my Calling Card?
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Purpose - The Power of Purpose & The Purpose Inventory
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:30 Community - Dreaming On Purpose, My Sounding Board, My Commitment
3:30-4:30 Open Forum - Coaching Q & A, Facilitating Q & A