This interactive course is designed for the person who would like to create a life vision based on personal or professional goals. Participants will explore who and where they are now, where they want to go next, and how to get there. The Compass Journey blends personal analysis, imagination, and strategic planning in order to help participants determine and achieve their desired future. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to set their vision in motion.

Stanford Continuing Studies: PDV 58

Instructors

Kathleen Sexton, Learning and Organizational Development Consultant

Kathleen Sexton is a consultant specializing in training, organizational development, and career development. She received an MA in counseling from San Francisco State University and is a nationally certified career counselor. She has worked for Stanford’s Learning and Development department, where she developed the staff career development program COMPASS, as well as the Career Fitness Center in Burlingame and the Career Action Center. Sexton provides organizational development consultation and facilitation on issues such as team building, career development, change management, staffing reductions, and training design.

Jill Klees, Career Development Consultant

Jill Klees received an MA in counseling and psychology from Santa Clara University and has managed a corporate career center. She teaches career-related workshops to Stanford staff and has counseled clients from students entering the world of work to people experiencing transition due to layoff or retirement. Klees also has experience working in various Human Resources capacities and providing leadership development.

Followup

Hi Kathleen,

I wanted to wait until I heard for sure, but I am now happy to announce that I have been officially accepted to the Sustainable MBA program at the Presidio School of Management!

Getting an MBA has been a lifelong goal of mine, but after starting and running 4 businesses and then retiring in 2005, I had forgotten about this dream and was floundering around trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life. Then I took your Compass course last year and it really helped clarify for me that what I really enjoy doing is starting businesses. Also I hung up the Vision Board that we constructed during class right in front of my desk, so everyday I look at it and have already done many of the things on it.  One of the cutouts on the Vision Board is for an MBA, and I think this was one of the main inspirations that prodded me to apply to the Presidio Sustainable MBA program. I am really excited about this program and am sure that it will inspire me to start my next business!

So I can truly say that the Compass program helped me figure out what I really wanted to do with the rest of my life and provided gentle nudges to move me down that path.

Best, Max