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How To Choose A Personal Development Workshop Right For You
Author: Mercedes Oestermann Van Essen
Deciding on the right criteria to choose from is critical and of course criteria vary from individual to individual. Fact is that most workshops disappoint and do not offer what the glossy adverts promise.
I have been to many a coaching, healing or other kind of Personal Development workshop and have come away either disappointed or found that I had no lasting benefit whatsoever form the experience. I have not even met people I would like to connect with later for networking or other purposes.
So, am I just a poor judge of workshops and seminars? I do not think so.The simple truth of the matter is that there are not many workshops or seminars that offer what I am looking for. Having experience in this field and held work shops internationally for top class organisers I do know what is required to make participants happy. And my expectations are therefore high.
Let me begin with the venue.To my mind this is very important, because the quality of your surroundings has a direct influence on your ability to concentrate and take in the course material. If you are locked in a dark room all day, or some small stuffy room without ambience in some purpose built hotel your senses are not going to be stimulated, you will soon feel tired and probably have difficulty lasting the morning, let alone a day or more.
Unfortunately too many seminars and workshops use purpose built rooms with all mod cons in total disregard of basic learning psychology.
Then there is the number of participants: If I attend a workshop, I want to be challenged and that means I do not want to be able to hide easily in the anonymity of 50 or, God forbid, 100 plus participants. If I wanted a group consciousness experience I would go to Stonehenge, Wembley or some place like that. I expect to get to know all the course participants well enough to allow me to feel comfortable, open up and build rapport with the group. It is good practice, challenges to engage me in the day and that way I grow.
The delivery of the material is another sticky point. There seem to be two main types, either you have the schoolteacher variety or you get the course presenter talking over the group delivering the material without engaging the participants actively. Not only does this become incredibly boring, and reminds me of my days at college it discourages learning.
I also find it impossible to concentrate on lengthy deliveries without interaction. On occasion I have seen participants drop off to sleep. Yes, it happens.
Are you offered food at breaks? The answer probably is no. I find this most irritating and it is not at all conducive to creating good group dynamics. It creates unnecessary disruption as well as delays, when participants are late returning after the break, or do not return at all. Rapport is broken and it takes a while to re-establish, often this cannot be done after the lunch break, momentum is lost and the afternoon a waste..
And what about course notes? Some seminar and workshop presenters do not give notes at all, some after the course, but most will give you the material to look over whilst you listen. Personally I think either way is acceptable, but far more important for the long term success of any workshop and seminar is good quality follow up material.
This might be in the form of books to purchase, newsletter or even follow up courses you can attend. Some organisers have gatherings for the participants at bi-monthly intervals. To my mind such gatherings are a great idea, because they encourage networking with like minded people and that will keep you on your toes.
We all need time to integrate the new things we have learned until we have practiced them enough that they become automatic we need gentle, pleasurable reminders.
I am sure that you can see where I am coming from with these comments and what to look out for in workshops. If in doubt, call the organiser or presenter, have a chat and see if you feel comfortable with him or her, do not be afraid to ask questions. Above all know yourself and what you want out of the workshop.
Attending a workshop that is right for you can be a great pleasure to attend, and bring you immense benefits well beyond what you imagine right now.
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Mercedes Oestermann van Essen is an Energy Therapist who helps people integrate mind, body and environment for a better life
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Personal development & life mastery with Bobby Running Fox!?
On Tuesday I’m going to do a workshop with a man called Bobby Running Fox, has anyone every done a workshop with him. He has worked world wide helping many along the way. He does Life mastery course’s and lifting the DNA to your I am level. If you have worked with him how long ago? IF you haven’t worked with him have you done something similar? Pls also share what was it that you did? Did you enjoy it? How did it change your life? Did you feel different?? Pls share in as many or as little words as you like.
Only respond if you know what I’m talking about, no christan bible talk pls.
well if your face is anything like your picture I would say that you should look into the botox. I have a sense of humor but hey come on this is important to me and stop the joking pls be serious.
Thanks amoeba hes not like tony although i would love to see Anthony Robbins. Thanks for you answer
That is why I put “unless you know what I’m talking about pls don’t respond, for ppl like yourself, or did you not read that?? Most ppl will not know what I’m talking about I’m after the few that will.
I haven’t heard of him, but if he’s like Tony Robins you will probably get some great tips.
as long as he allows for INDIVIDUAL differences and varying motivation levels.
In a small entertainment complex/cinema, what additional activities would you like to see if you could pick?
I’m thinking stuff like inviting guest stars for performances, literature readings, music events…
Maybe popular science presentations, experiments..
Children workshops, animations, maybe even fun theater shows…
Dance or yoga lessons, spiritual events, personal development workshops…
The more suggestions the better! Be creative, think of all the wild and crazy stuff that would be possible! Anything goes, as long as it doesn’t destroy the building!
Also, please be so kind and star this question, I’m trying to get as many opinions as possible! Thanks!
How about:
- screening international films, there are some really fantastic international films
- crafts events scrap booking ect. (not my thing but other people in the community might like it)
- art exhibitions. maybe you can showcase local artists.
- music or dance concerts
- educational seminars
- maybe if you have a little cafe or coffee machine that would be nice
- or even a book co-op like where people can swap books and magazines
I can’t think of anything else right now. But you’ve already listed some really good ones. Sounds like a great idea.
resume question: should i include seminar or workshop that i attended?
hi, i’m having some troubles as i write my first resume in my life. should i include workshops or seminars that i attended? if yes, in one format? am i providing the name and location of organizations where the workshops were held? and what should I name the section? professional development? personal development? other activities??? i have no clue please help me out!!
It is generally advisable to include seminars and workshops that you attended in your resume if they are RELEVANT to the role that you are seeking. Don’t simply put the trainings you undertook for the sake of having one when it is not applicable to the position you are vying for.
You can use the heading “Professional Development” if it caters to your professional growth. Proceed to list the seminar or workshop title then include the place and date it was held.
It is important to note that you must keep your resume length to two pages the most so stick to relevant content.
Additionally, you may want to visit http://learn-how-to-write-a-resume.blogspot.com for other useful tips in resume writing.
Don’t know what I should do next year?
Would really appreciate people taking the time to read this…
So I’m almost finished my second year of university. However, I’m getting pretty burnt out on the whole school thing. I’ve always been the kind of person who likes DOING things and has trouble sitting in one place for too long, or I get bored. So I think I’m just getting tired of waking up, going to class (and not paying attention), doing homework for the class I didn’t pay attention in, etc. I want to feel like I accomplished something at the end of a day, and right now with school I don’t feel that way.
So I have 2 ideas for next year…
- Go on exchange to Europe (assuming I get accepted!). This would be an awesome change of pace for me as I’d be living in a totally different place/experience a new culture. On the downside, I’d still be going to school, and I don’t know if that’s something I can handle without taking some time off.
- Doing a program called ‘Katimavik’. This program is 9 months long, and you live in 3 different cities in Canada (3 months in each city). You live with 10 other people, and you volunteer at different places in each city. You also attend some workshops on personal development, etc. I feel like this program would really give me the chance to feel PRODUCTIVE and like I accomplished something, and there’s no “school” work involved.
I’m not trying to sound hard-done by as either of these choices would be sweet, I’m just trying to decide what would be best for me.
Any insight or similar personal experience would be appreciated! Thanks!
if youre 100% sure you want time off from study, id do the volunteer program. doing voluntary work can be VERY rewarding and might just give you the sense of achievement youre looking for. the break from study might also give you time to build up enthusiasm for study, so that when you resume your studies youll be much more motivated than you are now
europe – going to a new continent can be exciting, but if you dont like it AND youre having to study, it might mean an unhappy time for you
also, voluntary work always looks good on your resume
Unsure of what I want do to next year?
Would really appreciate people taking the time to read this…
So I’m almost finished my second year of university. However, I’m getting pretty burnt out on the whole school thing. I’ve always been the kind of person who likes DOING things and has trouble sitting in one place for too long, or I get bored. So I think I’m just getting tired of waking up, going to class (and not paying attention), doing homework for the class I didn’t pay attention in, etc. I want to feel like I accomplished something at the end of a day, and right now with school I don’t feel that way.
So I have 2 ideas for next year…
- Go on exchange to Europe (assuming I get accepted!). This would be an awesome change of pace for me as I’d be living in a totally different place/experience a new culture. On the downside, I’d still be going to school, and I don’t know if that’s something I can handle without taking some time off.
- Doing a program called ‘Katimavik’. This program is 9 months long, and you live in 3 different cities in Canada (3 months in each city). You live with 10 other people, and you volunteer at different places in each city. You also attend some workshops on personal development, etc. I feel like this program would really give me the chance to feel PRODUCTIVE and like I accomplished something, and there’s no “school” work involved.
I’m not trying to sound hard-done by as either of these choices would be sweet, I’m just trying to decide what would be best for me.
Any insight or similar personal experience would be appreciated! Thanks!
You should consider getting an internship somewhere. This way, you get some *learning* experiences as well as the feeling of doing something!