The Centre
for Spirituality at Work offers programs to help you deepen the connection
between who you are and the work you do. You might be employed, self-employed,
under-employed, searching, retired, a volunteer, or some combination – the key
is to find purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in whatever you regard as your
work, your service. Leaders and
participants practice any faith tradition, or may call themselves
“spiritual-not-religious”. Programs take place near Yonge & Bloor in the
Toronto Grace Hospital chapel.
Founding Director, Sherry Mikelic (formerly
Connolly), MBA, MDiv
Registration
Information & Refund Policy
Register, learn more information, and find date or
other important program changes at www.SpiritualityAtWork.org. Pay for fees and materials securely and
confidentially on-line by credit card, or mail a cheque to: Centre for
Spirituality at Work, Box 100, 236 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto, M1E 1P7.
The
lower tuition fees apply for payments received by the earlybird date (7 days in
advance). Materials fees are payable with the tuition fee. For cancellations received by the earlybird
date, $25 administration fee is withheld, or you may substitute another person
for no additional fee until the program begins.
Contact: 416-482-9175, info@SpiritualityAtWork.org.
SINGLE-EVENING
PROGRAMS, 7:30 to 9:30 pm,
$40, or $30
Earlybird fee, or pre-register & pay what you can:
Tools & Tips: Empowering Yourself for Career & Personal Success Kim Cochrane, CEC, Thurs Oct 15
Language at Work: Speaking of Religion & Spirituality …. Robert Barlow, LL.B Tues Nov 10
Value Shift: From Making a Living to Making a Difference Gita Badiyan, MEd Mon Nov 30
The Passion Test ™ Suzanne Sherkin Wed Jan 20
Transforming Difficult People Bhupinder Gill, MSc, RN, Tues Feb 23
Inspire: Energizing
& Encouraging Linda Ferguson, PhD Mon Mar 29
Hold On AND Let Go: Thriving at Work in Uncertain Times Anne Carbert, LL.B, MEd, Tues Apr 20
Breaking Out from the Someday
Syndrome Kim
Cochrane, CEC, Wed May 12
The Enneagram: Fundamentals at Work
The Enneagram is a powerful system for understanding human motivation
that offers amazing insights into the way we perceive and relate. The Enneagram
differs from Myers-Briggs by focusing on motivation, beliefs, and inner habits
of thinking and feeling. You find your place on the Enneagram
through your inner experience rather than your outer behaviour. Discover
or confirm your style through lively panel discussions of each type.
Learn to apply the Enneagram in your work and personal life as a tool
for self-awareness, leadership, relationships and teambuilding. Profound
insights for both the new and the long-time practitioner!
Helen
Peacock, MSc. Past President of the International Enneagram Association,
consultant in leadership, teambuilding, and change management. www.Turning-Point-Intl.com
DATE: Fri & Sat, Oct. 23 & 24, 2009
TIME: 6:45 – 9:45 pm & 10:00 – 4:30 pm
FEE: $130/$145
BLUE CARD: $105/$120
MATERIALS: $30
SoulSpa: Seasons in Life and Work
Pause for a moment before heading into the season
of busyness and declining light. Your
spiritual journey has cycles that mirror those in nature. Attend to your work and personal needs
related to renewal, loss, or stagnation by considering the seasons. Grounded in
the work of Parker Palmer and within a circle of support, your exploration and
reflection may lead you to new opportunities, productivity and growth.
Rev. Dr.
Anne Simmonds’ extensive background
in United Church congregational ministry, chaplaincy, and nursing have led her
to become a gifted facilitator & teacher offering spiritual direction &
counselling, workshops & retreats that encompass practices for the whole
person.
DATE: Sat. Nov 14, 2009
TIME: 10:00am – 4:30 pm
FEE: $100/$115
BLUE CARD: $75/$90
MATERIALS: $10
Finding Vocation: Clarity + Courage = Confidence
Most
people spend more time planning a vacation than they do thinking about their
life. In order to move forward with
confidence and find your vocation, both clarity and courage are necessary. This program gives you time for personal
self-reflection, sharing with a partner, and group discussion, all within the
context of the discernment model, Clarity and Courage. Come with your musings about your career
restlessness, your retirement, your job loss, or other major life changes. And enjoy the live piano music that will
help us on the journey.
Rev. Dr. Tim
Elliott. Vocation
Consultant for individuals & organizations; conference leader &
speaker; jazz pianist; Anglican minister.
Author of Clarity & Courage:
Life as an Improvised Journey. www.TimElliott.ca
DATES: 3 Weds, Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 2009 or
Sat Feb 27, 2010 or
3 Tues, June 1, 8, 15, 2010
TIME: Series 6:45 – 9:30 pm, Sat 10-4:30 pm
FEE: Series $130/$145, Sat $100/$115
BLUE CARD: Series $105/$120, Sat $75/$90
MATERIALS: $20
Work Like You Don’t Need the Money!
What we do to make a living can cost more than
you or Earth can afford. Work that makes a meaningful life, one that’s
spiritually fulfilling, environmentally sustainable, socially just, and
respects our integrity is invaluable. Learn three creative approaches. A
new spirituality of work is based on the recovered teachings of the
Mystics, global religions, and the paths of Creation Spirituality. A
new cosmology of work expands our inherited stories, cultural myths and
the legends that define our work habits with alternative governing
ethics and principles taught by the ways of the Universe. The
Reinvention of Work is enabled by mentoring stories, practical techniques,
and plausible next steps toward change. Grounded in the work of Matthew
Fox, Thomas Berry, Margaret Wheatley.
Rev. Dr. Carol Kilby, Director of the Gaia Centre for
Eco-Spirituality and Sustainable Work in Haliburton (www.GaiaCentre.org), refired United
Church minister, teacher, therapeutic recreationist.
DATE: Fri & Sat, Jan 29 & 30, 2010
TIME: 6:45 – 9:45 pm & 10:00 – 4:30 pm
FEE: $130/$145
BLUE CARD: $105/$120
Marketing & Communicating with Spirit
We
all have something we want to “sell” or invite others to do. Buying our
services, behaving differently, joining our group, doing something for us, even
dating-and-relating with us! Yet the idea of promoting or marketing ourselves
may turn us off or go against our values.
Whether you hate “marketing" – or love it with a passion – join us.
Bring your issues to work on. Learn to listen to what spirit is calling you to
share, and to what others really want/need. Discover what’s blocking you, how
to honour your values and integrity, and find ways to communicate that feel
right for you, from the inside out.
Eric Hellman
has been marketing projects for 30 years. A writer, consultant and coach in
applying spirit at work, he’s co-author of the bestseller, Leadership from Within, and author of Coming Out of the Spiritual Closet.
DATE: Thurs
Mar 25, 2010
TIME: 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm
FEE: $100/$115
BLUE CARD: $75/$90
MATERIALS: ?
Introduction to Constructive Communication
Be introduced to a simple yet profound approach that builds and
maintains effective communication and offers a practical, proven approach to
connection, cooperation and peace. Learn through presentations, activities and
demonstration how to break patterns of thinking that lead to anger, depression
and stress. Communication becomes clearer, more authentic, honest, and nurtures
relationships even if the other person does not know the process. Based on
Compassionate Nonviolent Communication (NVC), the work of Marshall Rosenberg,
Ph.D., founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC), that has been
used world-wide for over 35 years.
Kathleen
Conway, MA.
Communications trainer, certified as a coach by the Center for Creative
Leadership, trainer candidate with CNVC www.CamdenCommunications.com
and www.CNVC.org.
DATE: Sat
Apr 17, 2010
TIME: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
FEE: $100/$115
BLUE CARD: $75/$90
MATERIALS: $10
Making a Career Move: From Ideas to Action
During this series,
design your next steps toward career satisfaction, whether within your current
organization or field, a new shadow career, or something completely different.
Clarify what's important to you now and how to realize those priorities in your
daily life. Learn practical strategies for brainstorming ideas, gathering
career information, and experimenting with new possibilities. Consider ways to
sustain your momentum and enthusiasm for making a change. And finish with your
plan in place.
Anne Carbert, LL.B, MEd. Career counsellor, workshop leader committed
to helping others lead rich and satisfying lives through self-directed
careers in which they find meaning and creativity. www.AnneCarbert.ca
DATE: 3
Tues, May 4, 11, 18, 2010
TIME: 6:45 – 9:45 pm
FEE: $130/$145
BLUE CARD: $105/$120