Series Schedule & Curriculum

All sessions are hosted live via Zoom on Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM CST.

Session 1: Strengths Discovery

• Date: August 13, 2026

• Description: Establish your cohort foundation and dive deep into your full CliftonStrengths 34 report. You will learn to identify your unique talent themes and understand how they shape your natural patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

The Individual Coaching Session

• Timeline: August 14 – September 9, 2026

• Description: Between Sessions 1 and 2, you will complete a private, 60-minute 1:1 coaching session with Jana. This session is tailored entirely to your specific career goals, mapping your top talents directly to your personal professional context.

Session 2: Strengths Dynamics

• Date: September 10, 2026

• Description: Move beyond isolated traits to explore how your talents interact with one another. We will examine theme dynamics, identify your internal "talent partnerships," and learn to consciously intentionally dial your strengths up or down.

Session 3: Strengths and Others

• Date: September 24, 2026

• Description: Leadership doesn't happen in a vacuum. This session focuses on interpersonal dynamics, team communication, and collaboration. You will learn how to recognize and leverage the complementary strengths of colleagues and partners.

Session 4: The Shadow Side of Strengths

• Date: October 8, 2026

• Description: Even your greatest assets can become liabilities if overused or misapplied. We will analyze the "blind spots" and potential pitfalls of your dominant themes, developing proactive strategies to manage them under stress.

Session 5: Sustaining Strengths Over Time

• Date: October 22, 2026

• Description: Transition from learning to long-term execution. You will synthesize your insights from the last 12 weeks to build a concrete, actionable personal development roadmap for continuous growth and career readiness.

All tuition rates include five 2.5-hour virtual group sessions, one private 60-minute individual coaching intensive, and your full CliftonStrengths 34 Assessment & Report ($49.99 retail value).

Professional Track:
Early Registration (June 18 - July 15): $325
Regular Registration ( July 16 - August 2): $375
Late Registration (August 3 - August 9): $425

Student Track*:
Early Registration (June 18 - July 15): $200
Regular Registration ( July 16 - August 2): $250
Late Registration (August 3 - August 9): $300

*Student Track requires proof of current course registration during at least half of the workshop series.

Important Details:

• Registration Deadline: Form submissions close strictly at 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, August 9 to allow time for pre-work and assessment processing.

• Invoicing: Upon submitting your registration form, a secure Squarespace invoice will be emailed to you within 48 business hours. Your seat is officially reserved once payment is received. Flexible 2-part payment plans are available upon request.

• Refund Policy: Because materials are secured and cohort seats are strictly limited, no refunds will be issued after the first session begins on Thursday, August 13.

Do I need to take the CliftonStrengths assessment before the series starts?

No. Your registration tuition completely covers the cost of the full CliftonStrengths 34 Assessment and Report ($49.99 retail value). Once registration officially closes, you will receive a unique access code and instructions via email to complete the assessment before our first live session on August 13th.

What if I have already taken the CliftonStrengths assessment?

If you have already unlocked your full Top 34 report, you will be able to upload your existing PDF during registration, and your cohort onboarding will be customized accordingly. If you have only ever unlocked your Top 5 strengths, your registration includes a code to upgrade your profile to the full 34.

What is the time commitment outside of the live Thursday sessions?

Outside of our five 2.5-hour live virtual sessions, you will schedule a private, 60-minute 1:1 coaching intensive with Jana between August 14th and September 9th. Other than that, expect about 30 to 45 minutes of light pre-work or reflection exercises between sessions to help you apply what you learn directly to your daily work.

What happens if I have to miss a live session?

Because this is a highly interactive, cohort-style development series driven by group discussion and peer coaching breakouts, live attendance is critical to getting the full value. To receive a certificate of completion and maximize your experience, you must commit to attending at least 4 of the 5 live sessions.

How do the payment plans work?

We offer a flexible 2-part payment plan upon request. If selected on your registration form, your first 50% installment invoice will be sent via Squarespace within 48 business hours to secure your seat. The remaining 50% balance will be invoiced and due on August 2nd, right before registration officially closes. (Please email essentialjourneyscoaching@gmail.com if additional time or arrangements are needed to complete your tuition payment.)

What is the refund policy?

Because digital materials are secured, assessment codes are purchased, and cohort seats are strictly limited, no refunds will be issued once the series kicks off on Thursday, August 13th.

Other questions?

Please email essentialjourneyscoaching@gmail.com.