Entrepreneurial education, development and marketing communications
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Adults in Transition: Get It, Want It, Go for It!

FACILITATOR

Dr. Deborah A. Osgood, DA, MBA
(603) 658-0340, ext. 2# | Request contact

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Discover how to make the most of your life by aligning what you do with who you are.

PROGRAM GOALS

To facilitate a process of self-discovery regarding inherent strengths, interests and skill sets that translate into an action plan for purposeful and prosperous living.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Four (4) 1 1/2 hour sessions held weekly or in accordance with individual progress and objectives

Session 1 | Self-Assessment

  • Personality Preference Exercise
  • Personality Profile
  • Career Profile

Session 2 | Goal-Setting

  • Integration of Personality Profile, Experience, Interests and Future Objectives
  • Goal-Setting Exercise

Session 3 | Life Mapping

  • Visualizing Personal and Professional Objectives
  • Mapping Objectives
  • Defining Purposeful Living

Session 4 | Network Building & Implementation

  • Identifying and Building Support Networks
  • Implementing Your Plan
  • Making Your Dreams a Reality


MATERIALS (provided)

Worksheets and online exercises
3-ring binder
Journal/Notebook

Topics Covered

  • Overcoming Fear
  • Raising Consciousness
  • Dealing with Conflict
  • Decision Making
  • Network Building
  • Setting Daily Goals
  • Acknowledge/Celebrate Progress

Performance-Based Objectives

As a result of participating in this program, you will:

  1. Understand what your strengths are and how they relate to income potential
  2. Identify your core values and understand how they fit into all aspects of your life
  3. Map out your future objectives
  4. Create a plan for achieving your goals

SUCCESS DRIVERS

Doing With Focus
By actively participating in the exercises and dialogue, you will narrow in on what is important to you in life.

Client Responsibility
Clients are expected to read assigned materials, follow through on agreed-upon assignments, take notes and actively engage in purposeful dialogue regarding self-interests and personal objectives. Sessions cancelled less than 24-hour notice will result in a $50 non-refundable charge. Not showing up for a scheduled Session will count as a Session used.

THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM, SUCCESS IS BASED ON...

  1. An open mind
  2. A willingness to explore the unknown
  3. Value for two-way dialogue
  4. An appreciation for and value of who you are
  5. A non-judgmental attitude and a creative spirit

PROGRAM FEES & IMPLEMENTATION

The four, 1 1/2 per session Program represents a total cost of $750.00. A 1-page Letter of Agreement is issued and signed by the client prior to the first Session. Sessions are held at the Knowledge Institute. Contact Us to request a no-cost, 30-minute initial consultation.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Dr. Osgood is a recognized authority on entrepreneurial education and development. She has been a featured guest on over 30 television and radio shows including New York's WPIX morning news, SanDiego's FOX in the Morning, Seattle's The Two O'Clock Show, Sacramento's The Adams Report, Boston WCVB-TV Chronicle, Chicago's Real Talk Radio and WMUR-TV's NH Business. Her expertise has been sought after and published in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, New York Times, NASE, Entrepreneur and the Associated Press.

She is the author of Who Am I?: A Guide to Career Focus and multiple works dealing with venture start-up and growth. Her publications are used by academic institutions, economic development agencies and community based mentoring programs both nationally and internationally. She has helped thousands of individuals through her work and volunteer efforts and offers one of the most innovative learning programs to help individuals identify their purpose in life.

Her contributions have earned her numerous praise including Women in Business Champion by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and awards for Excellence in Business Services, Enterprising Woman of the Year, Women's Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, Outstanding Woman in Media, Self-Made Person of the Year and Above and Beyond in Youth Leadership. She has also received numerous commendations from elected officials and serves as IBM and The International Finance Corporation spokesperson for women and minorities in business.

Deborah holds a DA in Transformational Leadership with a concentration in Entrepreneurship as a dropout prevention strategy, an MBA with highest honors, a BBS in Marketing and certificates in webmaster technologies, graphic design, communications and entrepreneurship.

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