Path to Purpose:
Eight Week Virtual Group Coaching Program
Use Design Thinking to uncover and pursue a life you love.
Figure out who you are now, identify your core convictions, create a life plan and define specific actions to get there.
Design Thinking is a creative approach to problem solving that was originally used to develop products and services. More recently, it is used as a powerful tool to build a well-lived and joyful life.
That is our goal through this course: to guide you towards your best life.
Orientation: Wednesday, October 25
Classes: Every Thursday from October 26 - December 21 (exceptions noted below)
5pm Pacific | 8pm Eastern | Live via Zoom
Eight Week Coaching Through Several Modalities:
Recorded teaching modules, released once a week
75-minute group coaching calls, each week
Weekly homework and feedback from Empowerment Coach, Lisa Waltuch
Collaboration with course mates and an accountability partner
Software portal to facilitate curriculum, weekly check-ins, journals, homework, and coach feedback
“Before joining the Path to Purpose program, I was juggling - trying to be too many different things for too many different people. By using the Design Thinking curriculum, I was able to access my most authentic self, I narrowed my focus, dropped some of my obligations and have reaped the rewards of stepping into the future I wanted.”
Linné Diiorio
Voiceover Artist & Marketing Strategist
Linné Diiorio Communications, LLC
After feeling spread too thin with 2 different professions, a multitude of volunteer roles, and family obligations, I decided to invest in myself to get the coaching and support needed to break through some barriers to success I'd been feeling in my life.
Since we were in a group and working in collaboration with one another, I knew there would be laughter, vulnerability, and even hard times, but I was not prepared for the friendships, breakthroughs, and healing that would come out of this experience.
Not only did we make progress as individuals but we have now tapped into our personal and professional networks to make sure each of us has the connections and resources we need to achieve our goals. After learning more about me and my future plans, one of the members of our group has already hired me and supported my small business! We are still in touch and reach out to encourage, support and celebrate each other often as we move forward.
Schedule:
Wednesday, October 25: Orientation
Thursday October 26: Module 1 - Define Design Thinking and Introduce Five Mind-Sets
Definition and introduction to design thinking with a case study
Introduction to the five mind-sets
Jump start on imagining your future
Thursday, November 2: Module 2 – Who Are You Right Now?
How to effectively apply design thinking to your life
How to start where you are now
A practical and thoughtful assessment of your current life
Thursday, November 9: Module 3 – Core Convictions: Your Philosophy and Values
Techniques to mine your values
Thought exercises to define your personal outlook and philosophy
Understanding the concept of “Coherence” as a way to live your life in balance
Thursday, November 16: Module 4 – Engagement, Energy and Joy
How to identify engagement, energy and joy so you can readily access these elements in your future pursuits
Learn the concept of “Flow”
Insight on how to recognize clues in your life that will help point the way to your future
Thursday, November 23: Thanksgiving - NO CLASS
Thursday, November 30: Module 5 – Boundless Imagination: Cultivating a World of Ideas
Learn techniques to generate ideas
Use elements of engagement, energy and joy along with your core convictions to start to develop a future plan
Wednesday, December 6 (note day change): Module 6 – Roadmap: Creating Action Plans
Defining what is possible
Using techniques developed so far, create three distinct life plans and evaluate them based on resources, likability, confidence and coherence
Map out each life plan with specificity, covering all aspects that you have prioritized: work, love, leisure, vacations, non-work pursuits, etc.
Thursday, December 14: Module 7 – Living Experiments: Questions, Conversations, Experiences, Discovery
Learn how to prototype by asking good questions, finding hidden biases and assumptions, and to iterating rapidly
Create momentum for a direction you want to pursue
Build empathy for yourself and others
Thursday, December 21: Module 8 – Q&A + Wrap Up
Verbalize your intended life plan
Recognize your successes
Celebrate with your classmates and new friends
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Design Thinking?
It is an innovative approach to problem-solving which emphasizes self-awareness, empathy, experimenting, and collaboration. It is an especially good tool to address the complexities and goals of your life. For example, if you are feeling stuck in your career, Design Thinking can guide you by defining your values, using them as a compass as you explore new options and developing an actionable plan to achieve your new goals.
Q2. What is the course about and what will I learn?
This course will help you figure out what makes you tick, what lights you up, and what you are meant to do. You will learn how to use your strengths, values, and beliefs to guide your decisions. You will also learn how to create a plan for yourself that is exciting, realistic, and flexible. It is an opportunity to experiment with different options, learn from your failures, and celebrate your successes. Enjoy the journey as much as the destination. This course is not just about learning; it’s about living. It’s about creating a life that is authentic, meaningful, and fun.
Q3. How is the course delivered?
I use a simple online platform that allows you to access the course materials, interact with other participants, and get feedback from me, as the instructor. The course consists of weekly recorded teaching modules (each between 10-25 minutes), weekly homework, and a 75-minute live group coaching session via Zoom every week.
Q4. Who can benefit from this course?
If you are feeling unfocused or stuck, unsure how to get started, or without clear direction, this course is for you. It is also for anyone who wants to make a positive change in their life, career, or relationships. Anyone who wants to live with more joy, meaning, and purpose will benefit for Path to Purpose
Q5. I’ve had a long and successful life and career. Is it too late to make a change?
It is never too late to make a change. You have a wealth of experience and skills that you can use to create an exciting future. You have the wisdom and maturity to know what you want and what you don’t want. You have the courage and confidence to pursue your dreams and goals. You have the opportunity and resources to learn new things and explore possibilities.
The only thing that can stop you from making a change is yourself. Don’t let fear, doubt, or inertia hold you back. Don’t let age, time, or circumstances limit you. You can definitely create your own path to purpose.
Q6. How long does this course take?
We will start with orientation on October 25 and our last live coaching session is December 21. To get the most out of the course, plan on spending an hour a week watching the modules and doing the homework + 75 minutes for the live group coaching session, each week.
Q7. What if I miss a live coaching session?
The sessions will be recorded and sent to you. You can also ask questions through our portal and will receive direct responses from me.
Q8. What will we be learning each week?
Each week we cover one of the eight steps of the Design Thinking
Week 1: Introduce design thinking and its five mindsets
Week 2: Answer “who are you right now?”
Week 3: Define your personal philosophies and values
Week 4: Identify what creates engagement and gives you energy and joy
Week 5: Cultivate a world of ideas
Week 6: Create three personal action plans
Week 7: Experiment
Week 8: Commit to your chosen plan
Q9. What are the benefits of joining a group course versus doing this on my own?Joining a group coaching course has many benefits. You will
• Learn from the experiences, insights, and different points of view of other people who are on the same journey
• Share your challenges and successes with a supportive community that will cheer you on, hold you accountable, challenge you, and contribute thoughts and ideas to help you achieve your goals
• Network and build relationships with like-minded people who will become your friends and collaborators
Q10. What results can I expect from the program/course?
By the end of the course, you will design three potential life plans and create a specific roadmap to achieve your goals. You will learn to incorporate the five mind-sets of design thinking which will change your outlook on your life and your future to one that is exciting and new. You will have bonded with a group of supporters and formed a new community.
Q11. What type of support will I receive during the program?
You will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive private coaching, through the course portal. You will also have 75 minutes a week to collaborate with me, your coach, and your cohort.
This program is not just a home-study course - it's a live coaching program where I am with you for two months, hand-holding and mentoring you on creating an actionable plan that will change your future!
Q12. How much does the course cost, and what is included in the price?
The course costs $697 USD and includes:
Lifetime access to the course materials and any updates
Weekly live group coaching sessions
A 14-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the course for any reasonI would also be happy to customize a payment plan for you.