Connecting to Your North Star: Finding Meaning in Your Work

Why do you do what you do?

"I don't know" was the response of one client when asked the above question. Here he was, an engineer for over 10 years, challenged to answer this seemingly simple question. Unfortunately, he's not alone in this struggle.

In over 50 interviews with technical managers, leaders and HR professionals, the top challenge they were faced with was - people management. That is, the challenge of managing their own motivation and sense of belonging, and then how to manage working with and leading their teams.

This sense of disconnect to work may be leading you to be challenged with:

• Near burnout: Working tirelessly with limited personal satisfaction,
• Disengaged team: You don't feel a sense of connection with your team. It feels like you and everyone is "paddling in different directions", or
• Employee turnover: You or your team are constantly seeking new opportunities where the "grass is greener",

What can you expect?

This interactive workshop is designed to guide you to better connect with your North Star and find more meaning in your career. Connecting with yourself is the first step to better connecting with your work and your team.

You'll have a chance to reflect independently, dive into group discussions, and hear feedback and encouragement from your facilitator.

At the end of the workshop, you will have an:

• Increased self awareness, particularly on what your intrinsic motivators are,
• Better understanding of what motivates you at work, and
• Clearer vision of future steps to stay connected to meaning in your work,

Who else will be there?

This workshop is aimed to serve those that struggle connecting to their personal meaning and their colleagues at work.

In our past work, we've had success working with:

• Technical managers in engineering, construction, finance, business, etc.
• Early stage entrepreneurs,
• Executives and leaders in small to mid-sized businesses,

Who's VJ?

Glad you ask! Our facilitator, VJ Terzic, is the founder of MOST Connected and is on a mission to connect humanity and business. Fleeing a war-torn country has shaped his worldview and instilled in him a desire to create connections. He leverages his powers of making people feel unique & like they belong, to bridge the gap within themselves and with those close to them, to lead to increased personal and professional prosperity.

Where will this be hosted?

This workshop will be held on the 14th floor of Northeastern University's Vancouver campus (410 West Georgia). As a community partner, MOST Connected is grateful to partner with Northeastern University for the use of their event space.

Volunteers will be at the main floor to direct you to the event space.

How should I dress?

No dress code, but keep in mind that other professionals will be there. Oh, and so will a photographer! They will be capturing the connection taking place for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be featured, please let us know.