Mastering S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goal-Setting | Workshop for Newcomers to Canada

Are you a newcomer to Canada (aged 18-35) settling in BC's Lower Mainland? Join our workshop to learn coaching tools that support your personal and professional development as you seek meaningful work and settle into your new life!

In this workshop, we'll help you finally crack the code on how to set goals and actually achieve them. We'll explore the neuroscience behind goal-setting, offer tips and tricks to set clear and actionable goals, and offer practical tools to overcome challenges along the way.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

By the end of this workshop, you will:

↪ Learn about the S.M.A.R.T. (and S.M.A.R.T.E.R.!) goal-setting frameworks

↪ Understand the importance of outlining targets & to-dos

↪ Practice setting one S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals

• S.M.A.R.T. Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound goals)
• Enablers & Roadblocks (the E.R. in S.M.A.R.T.E.R.)
• Breaking down goals into Targets & To-Dos

↪ Exercises, including:

• S.M.A.R.T. goal crafting exercise
• S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goal-setting worksheet

↪ Peer discussions and collaboration

↪ Professional headshot taking!

• Pen and paper or a computer or tablet, if you prefer digital notetaking!
• A professional outfit and a fresh face for your headshot 😉

• Effectively Prioritizing & Time-Blocking on Wednesday, October 23 (location TBD)
• Turning Failure & Struggle into Success on Wednesday, November 20 (location TBD)

The series was designed and delivered by the Vancouver Global Shapers:

• Lina Abouzaid, Coach & Manager, Engagement & EDI
• Jovin Shumbusho, Consultant, Human Capital
• Estefania Gomez Vargas, HR Specialist
• Alyssa McDonald, Career, Performance & Leadership Coach
• Monica Camille Galang-Cabalza, HR Practitioner

ABOUT THE VANCOUVER GLOBAL SHAPERS

The Global Shaper Community is a network of 10,000 young leaders (aged 18-33) organized into 500+ city-based hubs in 150+ countries. Catalyzed by the World Economic Forum in 2011, each hub collaborates to foster dialogue and positive change in their community. The Vancouver Hub was established in 2015, completing numerous projects related to climate action, civic engagement, inclusion, AI, and the future of work with partners including the City of Vancouver, the Vancouver Economic Commission, SFU’s Centre for Dialogue, Science World, and more.

Host or Publisher WEF Global Shapers - Vancouver Hub