THRIVE 2026: Skills for Life & Work
Sat, Sep 12
|Northern Lakes College (Lecture Theatre)
Build the confidence and practical skills you need to communicate clearly, make intentional decisions, and THRIVE at work and in life.
Date, Time, & Location
Sep 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m. β 4:00 p.m.
Northern Lakes College (Lecture Theatre), 1201 Main St SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3, Canada
About The Event
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πππ’πππ§ππ’π‘: Northern Lakes College Lecture Theatre, Slave Lake
πππ’π‘π¨π¦ ππππ§: The first 10 people to register will receive a special gift!
ποΈ π§πππππ§ π£π₯πππ: $20 (Includes Lunch)
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EVENT OVERVIEW:
Success in todayβs workplace and everyday life extends beyond technical expertise; it requires the ability to communicate effectively, make intentional decisions, and navigate challenges with confidence and clarity. This interactive workshop, facilitated by CoachLen, offers a dynamic learning experience that integrates reflection, discussion, and practical application. Participants will explore three essential skills that support both personal growth and professional effectiveness.
Through guided activities and collaborative learning, participants will enhance their communication skills, develop strategies for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, and gain deeper clarity around their personal values and goals. The session is designed to equip participants with practical tools, a personalized action plan, and increased confidence to apply these skills in real-life contexts. This workshop is suitable for a diverse audience, including employees, leaders, entrepreneurs, students, volunteers, and community members. Participants will leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately in the workplace, business settings, and personal relationships.
KEY TEACHINGS:
Strengthen Communication Effectiveness: Participants will develop the ability to communicate clearly and confidently across different contexts, including navigating diverse communication styles, managing emotions, and engaging in constructive conversations, such as giving feedback, resolving conflicts, and requesting support.
Build Skills for Healthy Boundary Setting: Participants will learn practical strategies for setting and maintaining boundaries that protect their time, energy, and well-being. This includes managing competing priorities, reducing overwhelm, and making aligned choices without guilt.
Increase Self-Awareness and Values Clarity: Participants will identify their core values and understand how these influence their decisions, behavior, and goals. This awareness will support more intentional and aligned actions in both personal and professional settings.
Enhance Decision-Making and Personal Accountability: Through guided reflection and structured exercises, participants will strengthen their ability to make intentional decisions and take ownership of their growth and next steps.
Translate Learning into Actionable Outcomes: Participants will apply workshop insights through the Thrive Action Lab, resulting in a personalized action plan that outlines specific steps, conversations, and behavioral changes they will implement following the session.
Support Confidence and Capacity for Real-Life Application: The program emphasizes hands-on learning and real-life scenarios, enabling participants to immediately apply new skills in their workplaces, businesses, relationships, and community settings.
Foster Connection and Peer Learning: The workshop creates a supportive environment for participants to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, and learn from one another through guided activities and networking opportunities.
SPEAKER BIO:
Lenie Zuniga began her career as a sales trainer, where she spent several years developing people and helping teams improve performance. She later transitioned into human resources, gaining experience in executive recruitment, placement, labour relations, and employee development. Her work with a Japanese multinational company further strengthened her skills in employee relations and organizational development. As a training consultant, she has supported organizations in building stronger teams, improving cohesion, and increasing workplace performance.
Lenie brings more than 25 years of experience working with diverse groups as a human resources professional, trainer, and coach. In Canada, she has built extensive experience in the non-profit sector and community social services, particularly in supporting immigrants and newcomers. She specializes in career coaching and facilitating professional development programs. Through her work with Immigrant Services Calgary and the Centre for Newcomers, she deepened her commitment to empowerment while supporting many newcomers on their settlement journey and in their career development in Canada. As an immigrant herself, Lenie understands the challenges and opportunities that come with starting over in a new country. Her personal and professional experience has reinforced her belief that adopting the right mindset, embracing change, and developing a new perspective can lead to stronger habits, greater confidence, and lasting success.
Lenie is a Certified Career Development Professional and an active member of the Western Canada Career Development Association of Alberta. She is also a Certified Flourishing Life Coach and a Certified Workplace Coach. In addition, Lenie holds a bachelorβs degree in psychology (Cum Laude), a Diploma in Human Resources, and completed Career Advising studies at the University of Calgary.
Contact CoachLen Online:
Website: https://www.coachlen.ca/Β
Β Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asedillolen/Β
Β Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/198zM2i1MD/?mibextid=wwXIfrΒ
Β LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachlen-consultingΒ
Email: clientsucces@coachlen.ca
EVENT AGENDA:
Session 1: Communication That Works
Direct and Indirect Communication Styles
Communicating with clarity and confidence
Verbal & non-verbal communication
Emotional Regulation
Giving and receiving feedback
Asking for help
Avoiding misunderstandings
Session 2: Boundaries That Support Success
Saying yes to yourself
Saying no without guilt
Managing competing priorities
Protecting your time and energy
Practical affirmations and mindset shifts
Session 3: Values Clarification
Identifying personal values
Understanding what drives decision-making
Aligning actions with goals
Recognizing where you're out of alignment
Creating a vision for where you want to go
Session 4: Thrive Action Lab
Personal Action Planning
Closing Reflections & Next Steps
Have Questions? Want to Learn More?
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