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Identifying Your Why

  • Date: 04/08/2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  

Helps participants discover and articulate their personal “why”—the core purpose that drives their decisions, goals, and motivation.

It begins by defining what a “why” is and why it matters for clarity, resilience, and alignment in both personal and professional life. It then walks participants through recognizing signs of feeling disconnected from purpose and introduces reflection questions to spark self-awareness.

The middle of the presentation focuses on practical steps: identifying core values, reflecting on life experiences, and connecting personal stories to purpose. Participants are guided to draft a personal “why” statement that captures what motivates them and the impact they want to have.

It concludes with strategies for putting their “why” into action—aligning goals, habits, and decisions—and includes a short discussion/activity where participants share experiences and create a first version of their own purpose statement.

Highlights:

  • Clarity on your personal values, motivations, and the experiences that shape their sense of purpose
  • A drafted personal “why” statement they can use to guide goals, decisions, and growth
  • Tactical strategies to align daily actions, habits, and career or life choices with their purpose

    Presenter: Doc Willaims, Oakland80

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