Are you ready to craft a life where success and harmony coexist effortlessly? Join us to uncover actionable insights to achieve this balance.

No matter if you are 10, 20, or 30 years into your profession, you have the ability to design a professional life that aligns with your values and aspirations. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover practical tools to unlock your potential and create a fulfilling, balanced career. Through interactive exercises, you will:

• Identify your highlights: Engage in exercises to uncover the most meaningful moments of your life, and use them as a guide to inform your future career choices.
• Reflect on your work relationship: Understand your current relationship with work, and explore new opportunities for growth and fulfillment.
• Reframe work-life balance: Develop a personalized approach to work-life balance that reflects your unique definition of success, with strategies to improve harmony and well-being.
• Enhance daily routines: Assess your daily routines and support system to create personalized morning and evening practices that promote life harmony and effectiveness.
• Build a strong support network: Learn to cultivate relationships and build a support system that helps you thrive personally and professionally.

This workshop is tailored specifically for mid-career alumni who are ready to take their professional journey to the next level. We’re excited to offer this exclusive opportunity to learn directly from industry experts and engage with a small, interactive group of like-minded professionals, ensuring a more personalized and impactful learning experience.

Who should attend?

This event is reserved for SFU Beedie alumni with 10+ years of professional experience. Please note that to maintain the workshop's objectives, we may place you on a waitlist or issue a refund (minus the Eventbrite fee) if you do not meet the criteria.

Key takeaways:

• Mindset shift: Transition from merely surviving to truly thriving.
• Vision for success: Develop a compelling vision for your future.
• Networking magic: Build a supportive community that enhances your journey.
• Daily success practices: Master habits that lead to a balanced, fulfilling life.

Tickets are $20 per person, plus Eventbrite fees. Refreshments will be provided.

Meet our facilitators:

Milla Zaenker (MBA ’19) Milla is a distinguished educator, executive coach, and human resources leader with over 15 years of experience across public and private sectors. She teaches HR and leadership courses at Capilano University School of Business, where her blend of practical insights and academic rigour earned her the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award.

Milla also runs a private executive coaching practice, helping leaders enhance their skills and achieve their goals. Her holistic, empathetic approach empowers clients to see the big picture and create harmony in their lives. With credentials like a Master of Business Administration, a Certificate in Conflict Resolution, and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, Milla is a recognized leader who is passionate about unlocking human potential.

Gurwinder Singh (MBA ’09) brings over 25 years of experience and enthusiasm to his role as Director of the Career Management Centre at Beedie School of Business. As a certified coach in the “Designing Your Life” framework, Gurwinder excels in helping MBA students and executives unlock and realize their full potential.

His diverse career includes significant achievements in engineering and project management, where he led innovative initiatives at one of North America’s largest forest companies. Gurwinder has also developed impactful career development programs at the Indian School of Business (ISB) and ran his own private consultancy. He has provided consulting to small and mid-sized firms and coached entrepreneurs, assisting them in scaling and succeeding.

Driven by a passion for education and social entrepreneurship, Gurwinder co-founded a non-profit organization that annually provides education to over 250 underprivileged children in India. His commitment to empowering individuals is reflected in his mentoring efforts and his work with NGOs to foster leadership and entrepreneurial skills.