{"id":173672,"date":"2025-03-25T10:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T02:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/?post_type=pd&#038;p=173672"},"modified":"2026-01-14T09:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T01:10:20","slug":"design-your-profession","status":"publish","type":"pd","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/prof-development\/design-your-profession\/","title":{"rendered":"Design your profession"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Two-day life design intensive. <strong>Design the career\u2014and life\u2014you want.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve invested in further studies, what\u2019s next? This two-day intensive program is here to help you shape your personal and professional path with intention and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the world-renowned <em>Stanford University Life Design Curriculum<\/em>, this immersive experience uses the innovation principles of <strong>design thinking<\/strong> to tackle the \u2018wicked problem\u2019 of designing your life beyond study. You\u2019ll explore big career and life questions in a collaborative workshop setting, guided by a structured framework and enriched by peer conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a unique professional development opportunity unlike any you\u2019ve encountered. Come with an open mind, ready to reflect, share, and have some fun. The program is carefully sequenced\u2014each activity builds on the last\u2014so full attendance across both days is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll engage in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thought-provoking discussions with peers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided individual reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalised mentoring and coaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect to step outside your comfort zone as you discover more about yourself, your goals, and what you want from life\u2014and enjoy the process along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Watch this<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/292837556\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/292837556\">video <\/a>to learn more about Stanford\u2019s &#8220;Design Your Life&#8221; approach.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;The most comprehensive and impactful personal and professional development I have ever experienced. Can&#8217;t recommend enough.&#8221;  <\/p><cite>MBA past participant<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Who-is-the-program-for\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Who-is-the-program-for\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Who-is-the-program-for\">Who is the program for<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Who-is-the-program-for\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Anyone!\u00a0Looking to take the next step in your career or achieve a more balanced work-life dynamic? This course is designed for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"373\">Open to:<br data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"235\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f MBA and Master of Commerce students<br data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"276\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Other postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students<br data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"327\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Industry professionals across all sectors<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"518\">Whether you&#8217;re planning your next move or redefining success on your own terms, this opportunity offers valuable tools to support your journey.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Learning-outcomes-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Learning-outcomes-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Learning-outcomes-\">Learning outcomes <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Learning-outcomes-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>By participating in this course, you will learn:<br \/>\n\u2013 An introduction to design thinking which you can apply in other areas<br \/>\n\u2013 How to apply the mindsets of curiosity, reframing, bias towards action, mindfulness of process and radical collaboration to your career development<br \/>\n\u2013 A framework for orienting your plans and philosophy regarding career and professional life<br \/>\n\u2013 An approach to plotting a pathway that achieves your own definition of success as a professional<br \/>\n\u2013 Ideas for evaluating different career paths and multiple careers<br \/>\n\u2013 Practical exercises for investigating alternatives and career \u201cprototypes\u201d<br \/>\n\u2013 A community of your peers in which to share your ideas and hear how others are thinking about these important issues and questions<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Credit-for-recognised-learning\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Credit-for-recognised-learning\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Credit-for-recognised-learning\">Credit for recognised learning<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Credit-for-recognised-learning\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>When you complete this course, you can choose to study further, and may be eligible to receive up to 10 credit points towards Curtin\u2019s flagship MBA Program.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two-day life design intensive. 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