Discovering Success: 7 Exercises to Uncover Your Purpose, Passion & Path

Join Emma Gannon to redefine success on your terms through workshops, exercises & guidance, and create a fulfilling life of your own design with confidence.
Discovering Success: 7 Exercises to Uncover Your Purpose, Passion & Path

Quick Facts

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Level: All levels
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Instructor: Emma Gannon, Sunday Times best-selling business author, broadcaster, and Webby-nominated podcaster

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Is This Course Right For You?

Ideal For

  • Individuals looking to transition careers or redefine their professional path
  • People interested in starting a side project while maintaining their main job
  • Those wanting to align their work with their personal values and passions
  • Those seeking technical skills training
  • People looking for specific business strategies

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Define personal success criteria
  • Identify core passions and interests
  • Develop practical time and money management strategies
  • Create an actionable plan for career transition

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How You'll Learn

Teaching Style Distribution

  • Video Lectures: 40%
  • Hands-on Practice: 40%
  • Interactive Elements: 10%
  • Projects/Assignments: 10%

Primary Learning Methods

  • Method1: Guided Exercises - Seven structured worksheets for self-discovery, e.g. Break Free of Expectations exercise
  • Method2: Personal Reflection - Structured analysis of past experiences and future goals, e.g. Time tracking and value assessment activities
  • Method3: Practical Implementation - Converting insights into actionable steps, e.g. Creating realistic first-step plans

Best Suited Learning Styles

  • Self-reflective learners
  • Written exercise enthusiasts
  • Independent workers

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Content Depth Analysis

Major Topics

1. Self-Discovery Exercises (40% of course)

  • Depth Level: Comprehensive
  • Key Components:
    • Personal values
    • Past experiences
    • Future aspirations
  • Main Takeaways: Understanding core motivations, Identifying patterns, Clarifying priorities

2. Action Planning (30% of course)

  • Depth Level: Intermediate
  • Key Components:
    • Time management
    • Money strategies
    • Confidence building
  • Main Takeaways: Practical implementation steps, Resource allocation, Overcoming obstacles

3. Success Redefinition (30% of course)

  • Depth Level: Advanced
  • Key Components:
    • Personal success metrics
    • Value alignment
    • Life design
  • Main Takeaways: Custom success criteria, Authentic goal setting, Balanced life planning

Coverage Overview

Comprehensive Coverage

  • Self-reflection exercises
  • Personal value identification

Foundational Coverage

  • Time management
  • Money management
  • Confidence building

Limited Coverage

  • Specific career advice
  • Industry-specific guidance

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Skill Development Path

Required Starting Point

Must Have:

  • Willingness to self-reflect
  • Open mindedness

Helpful to Have:

  • Basic self-awareness
  • Some life/work experience

Development Stages

1. Discovery Phase

Skills Developed:
  • Self-reflection
  • Pattern recognition
  • Value identification
Practical Outcomes:
  • Clear understanding of personal values and motivations

2. Planning Phase

Skills Developed:
  • Strategic thinking
  • Resource management
  • Priority setting
Practical Outcomes:
  • Actionable transition plan
  • Realistic timeline

3. Implementation Phase

Skills Developed:
  • Confidence building
  • Time management
  • Decision making
Practical Outcomes:
  • Initial steps toward change
  • Sustainable action plan

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Success Factors

Keys to Success

  • Consistent engagement with exercises
  • Honest self-reflection
  • Willingness to challenge assumptions
  • Commitment to taking action

Preparation Steps

Before Starting:

  • Set aside dedicated reflection time
  • Download and print worksheets
  • Create a quiet space for thinking
  • Journal or notebook
  • Quiet space for reflection
  • Support system for discussion

Next Courses:

  • Specific skill development courses based on identified direction
  • Business planning courses for side hustle development

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Course Insights

by Gareth B. Davies

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