Bringing Your Full Self to Work
Bringing Your Full Self to Work
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
There’s a difference between being authentic and being unfiltered. This course, taught by performance artist and founder of Weird is NRML (WIN) Michaud Garneau, you’ll learn how to present yourself as authentic and professional, and be given the tools needed to advance in the modern workforce. He will explain how to behave as your most authentic self at work and discuss your biggest enemy when you do so (spoiler alert: the bad guy is you). You’ll learn how to keep your authentic self in check with useful tools that help balance your innate professionalism and occasionally less refined authentic self in the workplace. Michaud will teach you that being mindful, recognizing others’ ideas, and expressing your ideas will spark creative ideas and actions. Upon completing this course, you’ll be ready to tackle the good and bad of your authentic self and grow in your career and beyond.
Syllabus
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Core traits of a professional What it means to be a professional has fundamentally changed over time. 2m
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Communicating effectively You can't get far without effective communication. 2m
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Displaying competence Ask for clear expectations and measurable goals. 3m
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Displaying respect It's okay to disagree with people, but it's not okay to be rude, close-minded or hateful. 4m
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Recognizing authenticity There's a difference between being authentic and being unfiltered. 3m
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Knowing your values Your values are what you care about. After this lesson, you'll be able to go through an exercise that will help you uncover and name your values. 2m
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Living your values Knowing what your values are is the first step, and the second is acting on them. 4m
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Willingness to stand out Standing out is scary and it's a part of being authentic. 3m
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Understanding the risks Standing up for what you care about isn't all sunshine and roses. 4m
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Understanding the rewards With risk comes reward. After this lesson, you'll be able to recognize what you can gain from being authentic. 4m
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Make your decision Once you understand the risks and rewards, then make your own choice. 4m
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Aligning with your values Your values can be about HOW you do things, not WHAT you do. 3m
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Embodied communication Be more convincing and get the alignment you need from others. 4m
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Shaping the future of work Your decisions have impact. 4m
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Action plan Ideas spark change, but to get change, you need action. 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Michaud Garneau
Michaud has a wealth of experience connecting people, from performing on stages in front of hundreds of people to having difficult conversations with CEOs as an executive coach. His unique approach is influenced by the performing arts and personal development work that shaped him. Drawing on yoga, meditation, improv, puppetry, clown, community activism and negotiation skills, Michaud takes a holistic approach to facilitation. For him it’s not about what you say, it’s about how you are. Michaud will challenge you to stretch your comfort zone in a fun, supportive and thoughtful way.
Michaud Garneau
Entrepeneur and Learning and Development Consultant
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
