Whether it's enhancing your personal and professional skills, increasing your self-awareness, gaining valuable insight into managing relationships or simply learning how to communicate better, our self-development workshops are here to assist you in the areas needed to excel in both your academic and professional practice.
Each workshop will have a follow-up learning circle session to allow you to share insights and experiences with each other. We encourage that you book both sessions to make the most of your learning experience.
Day 1: Own Your Narrative – Leading with Purpose
Tuesday 15 April
8.45am – 1.00pm
City West campus
Facilitated by renowned leadership coach Kym Viant, this intensive four-hour session is designed to help you build essential leadership qualities of confidence, assertiveness and resilience needed in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities along your career journey.
Day 2: Communicating with Impact
Wednesday 16 April
8.45am – 1.00pm
City West campus
Effective communication starts with active listening. In our first session of the day, we’ll explore what active listening looks like in a workplace setting and how it can enhance teamwork and collaboration.
In session 2, our facilitator will guide you through practical exercises to strengthen your public speaking skills and help build confidence in expressing yourself.
Friday 2 May
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Via Zoom
Effective storytelling is a good way to talk about ourselves and share our ideas. In this workshop we will explore ways for you to build your confidence in telling your story and and sharing your ideas, as well as enhance your skills for effective self-expression and communication.
Registrations coming soon
Learning circle: Tell me about yourself
Thursday 22 May
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Via Zoom
The previous workshop covers storytelling. This learning circle provides you with the chance to respond to the question 'Tell me about yourself', practise sharing your story and explore the most effective ways to connect with others.
Registrations coming soon
Wednesday 4 June
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Via Zoom
The ability to communicate well is the most important feature of a person’s personality. We constantly communicate with one another and yet we often feel stuck and wonder if whatever we shared has been fully received or the message we shared was clear. In this workshop we are going to explore how to be a good listener and communicate with empathy and impact.
Registrations coming soon
Learning circle: Communication blindspots
Thursday 26 June
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Via Zoom
This learning circle offers you the opportunity to explore different communication styles that are effective in various contexts. You will share your experiences in communication, such as dealing with difficult people, resolving conflicts, persuasion and public speaking.
Registrations coming soon
Thursday 14 August
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Via Zoom
In this workshop you will identify the qualities and characteristics of meaningful relationships in personal and professional settings, enhance your interpersonal skills, and explore strategies for maintaining and nurturing relationships over time.
Registrations coming soon
Learning circle: Managing conflicts
Thursday 4 September
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Via Zoom
In this learning circle, we will look at real-life examples of exploring connections and finding our community. You'll have the opportunity to learn from each other's experiences and gain insights into building meaningful relationships.
Registrations coming soon
Thursday 2 October
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Via Zoom
In this workshop, you'll engage in reflective exercises that help you identify your core values and understand how they influence your daily decisions and long-term aspirations. Through practical strategies, you'll learn how to integrate these values into your goal-setting process, ensuring that your personal and academic growth is both meaningful and sustainable.
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Learning circle: Living your values
Thursday 16 October
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Via Zoom
This learning circle encourages open dialogue and peer support as you work together to translate ideas into meaningful actions. Whether you’re focused on academic success, personal growth, or making a difference in your community.
Registrations coming soon
For more information or if you need further assistance, email us at: unisaplus@unisa.edu.au