Series Schedule & Curriculum

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

Next Series runs from Aug 13 - Oct 22, 2026. Register Here!

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.

Tuition & Deadlines:
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.

Upcoming Workshop Schedule

Our single-session, focused workshops are designed to tackle specific professional challenges.

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• Upcoming Workshop Topics & Dates:

  • August 1, 2026: Not Weird – Wired: Permission to Stop Apologizing and Start Thriving
    A liberating, foundational session designed to help you stop fixing your flaws and start leaning into your innate talents so you can operate with true confidence.

  • August 22, 2026: Interviewing with Your Strengths: Master the STAR Method & the "Weakness" Question
    A highly tactical career workshop where you will learn how to weave your dominant themes into behavioral interview answers and confidently reframe the dreaded "weakness" question.

  • September 5, 2026: Strengths in the Wild: Navigating Conflict and Team Dynamics
    A high-energy, interactive session focusing on how different talent domains clash and collaborate, giving you real-world strategies to navigate workplace or academic friction.

  • September 26, 2026: Your Strengths and Your Blind Spots
    An insightful look at the "balcony and basement" of your report, exploring how your greatest strengths can accidentally trip you up and how to manage them productively.

  • October 17, 2026: A Strengths-Based Resume
    A hands-on, practical writing masterclass dedicated to translating your unique CliftonStrengths results into compelling, outcome-driven bullet points that make your resume stand out.

  • November 7, 2026: When Strengths Collide
    An advanced relationship and communication workshop that explores partnership dynamics, teaching you how to collaborate seamlessly with people who have opposite talent profiles.

  • December 5, 2026: CliftonStrengths Development Session
    (Strengths for Beginners) The ultimate reset for those new to the framework or looking to refocus, dedicated to unpacking the full CliftonStrengths 34 ecosystem and setting intentional goals for the year ahead.

Tuition & Deliverables

All standalone workshop registration rates include your live learning seat and your full assessment profile.

• Student Registration*: $150

• Professional Registration: $200

What’s Included for All Participants:

• Full CliftonStrengths 34 Assessment & Report - as needed

• 3-Hour Live Interactive Standalone Workshop via Zoom.

• Access to Interactive Peer Breakout Sessions and Reflection Materials.

Available Session Add-On

Optional 1:1 Coaching Session Upgrade

• Price: +$40 (Exclusive participant rate)

• What’s Included:

  • A private, 1-hour one-on-one strategy session with Jana following the workshop to build a personalized, deep-dive action plan based on your unique results.

*Student Registration requires proof of current course enrollment during the timeframe of the selected workshop.

Important Details

• Registration Deadline: Form submissions for standalone workshops close strictly 48 hours prior to the scheduled session start time to ensure all digital materials and access links can be distributed.

• Invoicing: Upon submitting your registration form, an 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, with the final balance due by the Sunday prior to the workshop date.

• Refund Policy: Because digital materials are secured and session seats are limited, no refunds or cancellations will be issued within 24 hours of the scheduled workshop start time.

Do I need to have already taken the CliftonStrengths assessment to attend a workshop?

No, you do not need to purchase an assessment beforehand for any of these events. If a specific workshop or cohort series requires a CliftonStrengths assessment or report upgrade, the cost of the Gallup code is completely covered and included in your tuition. Instructions on how to access or take the assessment will be sent directly to your email after registration.

What if I have already taken the CliftonStrengths assessment or own my full CliftonStrengths 34 report?

If you already have your results, that’s fantastic! You will not need to retake the assessment, as Gallup recommends using your existing profile. For programs that require a deep dive into your full results, your tuition will cover upgrading your existing report if you only have your "Top 5," or we will coordinate with you to securely share your existing 34-theme report prior to the start date.

What is the expected time commitment?

• For Standalone Workshops: The commitment is simply the designated hours of live, focused learning during the session itself.

• For the Cohort Series: Because the series is a highly interactive, collaborative experience featuring peer coaching and breakouts, active participation is critical. Participants are expected to attend the vast majority of the live virtual sessions to maximize their investment and receive a certificate of completion. You will also schedule a private, 60-minute individual coaching session to be completed during the designated coaching window.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. To ensure our workshops are accessible to professionals, career-changers, and students alike, we offer a 2-part installment plan. Tuition can be split into two equal payments, with the final 50% balance due by the Sunday prior to the workshop or series start date. (Please email essentialjourneyscoaching@gmail.com if additional time or arrangements are needed to complete your tuition payment.)

What is the refund and cancellation policy?

Because digital materials are secured, assessment codes are pre-purchased, and seats are strictly limited, we enforce the following policies:

• For a Workshop Series: No refunds or cancellations will be issued after the first live session begins.

• For a Standalone Workshop: No refunds or cancellations will be issued within 24 hours of the scheduled session start time.