Finding Your Purpose at Work
Finding Your Purpose at Work
Skills you’ll gain
“Finding your purpose” can sound like a squishy, vague cliche. But its importance is undeniable — a greater sense of purpose leads to countless benefits, including increased productivity, improved health and happiness itself. But how do you find purpose’s sweet spot if it’s so hard to define or even explain in the first place?
In this course, taught by author and coach Alexandra Cole, who is co-founder and Head of Strategy at Purpose Generation, you'll be able to define — and achieve — purpose in a way that is custom-fitted to your own life. You'll get a host of tools for your journey, including how to identify some common blockers on your path to purpose, understanding the important difference between passion and purpose, and narrowing down to find your “next best step.” You'll also learn how to set an intention to make your goals more manageable, incorporate more opportunities for play into your weekly schedule, and create a 90-day roadmap to find more purpose at work.
After this course, purpose will be a clearly defined, achievable goal rather than something just to wish for.
Syllabus
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Purpose, demystified It can feel tough to understand what purpose actually is because there are so many different ways to explain it. 3m
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Purpose by numbers Studies have linked a greater sense of purpose in life to numerous benefits, including increased productivity and improved health indicators. 3m
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Common purpose blockers There are several obstacles you might encounter as you look to establish and maintain the feeling of purpose. 3m
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Sweet spot framework Articulating your personal purpose means finding the "sweet spot" where several factors intersect. 3m
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Recognizing passions Passion and purpose can sometimes be used interchangeably, but it's important to differentiate between the two. 3m
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Leveraging strengths It can be challenging to recognize or talk about your own strengths. 4m
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Potential for impact The secret to purpose is applying your passion and strengths to a worthy cause. 5m
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Understanding job crafting Job crafting allows you to align your daily responsibilities with your sweet spot. 3m
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Craft your purposeful job It's time to reimagine your current role to better align with your sweet spot. 3m
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Purposeful time management If you're struggling to craft your dream job, it may be because you're looking for more fulfillment with your time. 4m
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Navigating hard conversations Job crafting may require having some difficult conversations with loved ones and your superiors or managers. 4m
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Purposeful job search In some cases, you may determine that your current role is so misaligned that it's time to explore other opportunities. 3m
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The next best step Making big changes in life can often feel overwhelming and intimidating. 3m
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The gift of gratitude The benefits of gratitude are many-fold, but it can instantly provide more purpose to one's day. 3m
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The power of play While this course is about work, play is essential for accessing your creativity and re-connecting you to your purpose. 3m
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Declutter your space A cluttered work environment can easily lead to a cluttered mind. 3m
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Reframe your perspective A simple substitution of words in a sentence can dramatically change the way you approach a task or responsibility at work. 4m
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Conclusion One of the best ways to ensure you reach your purpose goals is to create a plan. 2m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Alexandra Cole
Alexandra Cole is the cofounder of Purpose Generation, a millennial insights and strategy firm that helps iconic Fortune 500 brands better understand and engage the next generation of consumers and talent.
In 2016, Alexandra created the Find Your Purpose workshop to provide a practical, no-nonsense roadmap to living a more purpose-filled life. She has facilitated the workshop at businesses, schools, co-working spaces, and retreats across the world. Along the way, she discovered that what connects all generations—at work and beyond—is a deep desire to find more fulfillment in their every day.
Alexandra Cole
Purpose Coach and Author
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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.
