What Next?

A visualization of how we apply design thinking to your life.

This workshop focuses on applying design thinking to help women who are at a point in their life where they feel “stuck” and uncertain how to proceed. You might be looking at a new career, facing an empty nest, considering upcoming retirement, caretaking for elderly parents, or just lost touch with who you are. 

In a small group of 6-10 women, we will explore how to think “differently”, using tools and processes developed by designers to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. We’ll be applying the same techniques here to suggest new ways of looking at your life and undiscovered paths. Participants will develop skills to help them navigate change and imagine multiple ways forward. We will leverage the power of a group in focussed activities to bring multiple perspectives to your own possibilities. This is an active, participatory workshop!

Sample Topics Covered:

Golden Handcuffs and Gilded Cages: how we become trapped by success.

Myths Not to Live By: Questioning Assumptions—why we make the choices we make.

Exploring Core Values: what is most important to you!?

Redefining the Problem, Clarifying the Opportunity: what we think we want isn’t always what we really want.

What’s Included:

• all workshop materials

• workbook with lessons and support material

Locations

We offer workshops in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Campbell River. Locations are yet to be determined, but will be central and easy to access.

Dates:

We don’t have a new session scheduled yet, but send us a note if you’re interested. If we can get our minimum of 6 people , we’d be happy to run it!

Cost: $850 (may be covered by your benefits package)

• A $100 deposit is required to secure your spot,
  the remainder is due before the session

• Note that we need a minimum of 6 people to run the session. If we don’t meet that number, the deposit will be returned in full.

Workshop Leaders: 

Marie Watler, Registered Clinical Counsellor  www.mariewatler.com

Jonathan Aitken, Designer and Facilitator www.tacitdesignstrategy.com

For more information, contact Marie at marie@mariewatler.com