Back to School for Grown-Ups
A Live Workshop to Help You Focus, Thrive, and Treat Yourself Right All “School Year” Long
with Carrie Spaulding, PCC
Do we ever really grow out of that back-to-school feeling?
At any age, this time of year gives us a chance to tap into “new year energy” and prepare ourselves for success with as much care as our favorite teacher once did for us.
In this fun, playful workshop, we’ll tap into the magical energy of this time together. You’ll learn surprising ways you can set yourself up for a great year, using insights and activities drawn straight from the classroom.
I’m your guide, professional coach Carrie Spaulding. As a former classroom teacher who has spent 15 years helping adults create the careers, relationships, and lives they love, I know without a doubt that strategies that help kids do their best at school are game-changers for adults, too.
Together, we’ll rev up your autumn energy and help you lean into that magical back-to-school feeling that sticks with us even in adulthood!
You will:
Leave with ready to use what you learn in your grown-up life!
***This workshop is intentionally designed to be introvert- and extrovert-friendly!***
But Wait…There’s More!
Everyone who registers for the workshop will also get a super-fun printable kit of hand-drawn, hand-painted, hands-on tools for grownups – inspired by the classroom – to help you all year long. It includes a habit builder, goal tracker, motivational posters, weekly agenda planner, and more.
A Little Background from the Workshop Leader
Before I became a coach, I was a classroom teacher for 9 years.
Here’s something I discovered very early on in coaching thirtysomethings through Thirtysomething Panic, and as I continued on my journey of helping adult humans, working with people ranging from 20somethings to 70somethings and running The Life Workshop:
Some of the things that work for kids are super-helpful for adults, too.
Weirdly, some of the things we think of as “kid stuff” can be the tools and strategies that make the difference between wanting to change and actually doing it!
I’ve been helping adults make use of these classroom-inspired hacks for years. So when I was invited to be part of Alan P. Brown’s FREE Crush It at Work and School Summit, August 31-September 3, I jumped at the chance to pull together all the insights, tools, and strategies that I sourced from my 9 years working with kids in the classroom and are so helpful for adults.
My interview with Alan is called Back to School for Grown-Ups: Classroom-Borrowed Hacks to Crush it at Work This Year.
There wasn’t nearly enough time in the interview to cover all the strategies, and of course listening is different from implementing…and implementing alone is different from implementing in a fun, high-vibe group of other humans, with a facilitator!!
That inspired me to create a chance to go deeper in an intimate group, with fun activities and exercises that will make you feel like you’re back in school in a good way.
Where and When?
This workshop takes place on Zoom.
Tuesday, August 25 • 5:15-7:15pm EDT / New York Time (10:15pm-12:15am London Time)
Who This Workshop Is Perfect For
You don’t need to be part of any program to join—this session is open to everyone. It’s right for you if you want to:
- Set yourself up for success in your personal and professional goals
- Reflect on yourself and your intentions in a meaningful, structured way
- Strengthen momentum going into the new season
- Feel supported and connected rather than doing it all alone
- Experience personal growth that’s fun, warm, and human
- Do some fun, simple, creative activities that will bring you back to back-to-school vibes!!
Pricing
This workshop is $50.
Members of my Get-it-Done group The Life Workshop get this workshop for FREE. You can learn about The Life Workshop and join the August-September cycle here:
Members of my community Lab Studio receive 50% off the workshop. Lab Studio is only open to current students and alumni of The Lab. If you’re interested in joining The Life Workshop or The Lab, you can learn more here:
What You’ll Need
- A willingness to show up and carve out 2 hours that are just for you (settled-in-place, not multi-tasking)
- Something to write with (pen or pencil), several sheets of blank paper, and some sort of colorful drawing tool such as crayons, markers, colored pencils.
- Camera-On: Please plan to have your camera on for the full workshop! The camera-on norm is part of what makes my transformational program The Lab so powerful, because it enhances connection and equalizes vulnerability – and I want these workshops to have that same magic. Being visible to each other allows us to create a stronger, more supportive community!
- A desire to meet and grow alongside other growth-oriented individuals
- An open mind and heart ready for new possibilities
- Agreement with my workshop Terms of Service
FAQ
How long is the workshop?
The workshop is 2 hours long, with the option to stay for up to 15 minutes longer to hear about other opportunities with Carrie.
Will I receive a recording?
No, this is a real-time event. Just like an in-person workshop, if you miss it, you miss it! The event will be recorded for Carrie according to the Terms of Service.
Who should attend?
Anyone who wants a dedicated space and supportive structure to tap into back-to-school energy, reflect on their intentions, and support their goals in community.
What if I want more after the workshop is over?
You can continue the adventure with Carrie in a variety of ways, such as private coaching with Carrie, joining Carrie’s transformational course The Lab, and/or Carrie’s get-it-done group, The Life Workshop. But no pressure – this workshop is designed to be valuable in and of itself!