Turning Failure & Struggle into Success | Workshop for Newcomers to Canada

Are you an international student or 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, participants will gain a clear understanding of the difference between a growth vs. fixed mindset. By sharing personal stories of vulnerability and failure, the facilitators will show how a growth mindset empowers individuals to confront challenges, embrace failure, and foster continuous learning. It will also highlight the transformative potential of 3 specific strategies—flow, friction, and feedback—in developing a growth mindset.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

↪ Identify the difference between a growth vs. fixed mindset

↪ Use the Flow, Friction & Feedback Framework to get unstuck

↪ Understand how to use failure as a means for personal and professional development

WHAT’S INCLUDED

↪ An overview of a growth vs. fixed mindset

↪ Tools to turn failure and struggle into growth, including:

• Finding flow through skill-building
• Removing friction to create the right environment for success
• Asking for feedback to fill knowledge gaps

↪ Reflective journaling

↪ Group discussions and peer feedback

↪ Professional headshot taking!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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

• Adler International Association, student group supporting international students at Adler University (and donating the space!)
• Success Sphere, nonprofit offering tailored workshops designed specifically for international students in Vancouver, BC (and contributing the food for the event!)

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 8,000 young leaders (aged 18-33) organized into 400+ 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