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Course Description

Whether you are changing careers, retiring or facing a new phase in your life, transitions can be both exciting and overwhelming. This workshop will empower you to reflect, dream, plan and act — no matter your starting point. Leveraging research-backed tools, real-life inspiration and actionable deliverables, you'll be able to step confidently toward a future of your own design.

This course is designed for those exploring and preparing for potential career changes, life transitions, or retirement to boost happiness, purpose, and sense of accomplishment.

Career Changes
Navigate the road map to your next step

Life Transitions
Prepare for what a new season will bring

Retirement
Discover whether a second career or a shift to retirement makes sense for you

Course Outline

The course includes two sessions, one week apart.

Session 1:

  • Introduction & Grounding
  • Phase 1: Assess Where You Are
  • Phase 2: Wonder, Envision What You Want, Let Go of What’s Not Important
  • Phase 3: Discover or Rediscover Possibilities & Next Steps

Session 2:

  • Phase 4: Overcome Barriers, Fears & Negative Self-Talk
  • Phase 5: Create Your Plan
  • Phase 6: Commitment

Learner Outcomes

Come away from the course with your personalized:

  • Wheel of Life Assessment
  • Ladder of Accountability
  • Ikigai Diagram (purpose or why)
  • Life Map
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Section Title
Unlock Your Next Phase: Career, Life and Retirement Transitions
Type
Live Sessions
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Oct 08, 2025 to Oct 15, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
3.0
Location
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $69.00
Instructors
Section Notes
Students will interact with instructors and other students through Zoom and SMU's Learning Management System (Canvas). To maximize classroom instruction and your learning experience, we encourage the use of video and audio devices during the Zoom meeting, if available.

 

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