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Lifework Leadership Class
Lifework Leadership is an eight month course that runs from October through May. Classes include teaching from national thought leaders, case studies with prominent business leaders, literary discussion, practical life application and peer-to-peer discussion facilitated by alumni table coaches. Each class examines the life of Jesus as the best example of leadership and is carefully crafted to engage business leaders on issues that they face in their personal and business lives. Designed for the busy professional, the class includes valuable tools and examples that can be applied in both life and work. Included in the program are a kick-off dinner, two one-day retreats, a celebratory graduation dinner, multiple class socials, and opportunities for one-to-one coaching. The class meets the morning of the first Wednesday each month through lunch. Our base class site is Country Club of Orlando though we do occasionally meet at some other locations as part of particular topics. The tone and environment of the meetings is professional and personal, and friendly and fun. Class size is 30 to 35 individuals that represent a variety of vocations, ages, races, spiritual backgrounds and denominations.
In addition to the monthly meetings, participants will have the opportunity throughout the 8 months to participate in our Lifework Power Lunch Series where you will get to converse with some of Orlando's most interesting and successful leaders in a much smaller group setting with just 3 or 4 of your classmates over lunch.
Tuition for the program is $3,600. Each participant, or their company is responsible to cover their cost. Lifework desires that everyone who should be in the class is able and can work with the participant to schedule payments or by helping to develop scholarship funds to help cover some of the tuition costs.
What Participants Are Saying
"Becoming 'fully alive' can seem more like a fairytale than something that's truly attainable. From speakers, to the curriculum, to the community, it's clear that God has fingerprints all over Lifework. Part of becoming 'fully alive' means that we discover our unique God-given purpose and begin living that out everyday."
“I wondered what was different here from other groups. I found out that we weren’t just looking at the same old ideas of faith and life and work; we were looking at foundational concepts from a different vantage point and considering how we might express that in the reality of life.”
"Participating in Lifework orchestrated a deeper stirring in me to continue dreaming about ways to show up in the world, offering my heart and hands. The class assured me that whether in our homes, lives, careers, or communities we can anticipate God showing us his nearness and tenderness - while shaping us into a beautiful representation of Himself."
"Lifework Leadership has encouraged me to examine and care for my soul often and to remember the calling that God has on my life - to be a leader that leaves a Christ-like legacy at home, work, and in everything I do."
Class Program
2023-2024 Class Schedule
"2024-25 Lifework Class Faculty to be announced soon!"
October 11
Topic: Class Welcome Dinner
TIme: 6pm
Location: Private Residence (You will receive an email with address)
October 12
Topic: Retreat Day
TIme: 8am-4:30pm
Location: Canterbury Retreat Center (1601 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765)
Speakers:
Alan Schutz, Executive Director, Lifework Leadership Orlando
David Outing, President & Chief Encouragement Officer, Corporate Care Partners
Matt Manzari, Former Pro Wakeboarder, Author & Speaker
November 1
Topic: Calling
Location: Dubsdread (549 W Par St, Orlando, FL 32804)
Speakers:
Kevin McCarthy, Author, Speaker, and Founder, On-Purpose
Stan Miller – Founder, Storicate
December 6
Topic: Generosity & Compassion
Location: Second Harvest (411 Mercy Dr, Orlando, FL 32805)
Speaker:
Todd Harper, Co-Founder and Engagement Team Leader, Generous Giving
Brad Layland, CEO & Senior Consultant, FOCUS Group, Inc.
January 10
Topic: Relationships
Location: Country Club of Orlando (1601 Country Club Dr, Orlando, FL 32804)
Speaker:
Stephen Mansfield, New York Times Bestselling Author/Speaker, Senior Fellow in Public Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Jim Lewis, President, 4R Signature Products and 4R Food Divisions
Allen Rejonis, Chief People Officer, 4R Restaurant Group
February 7
Topic: Courage
Location: Country Club of Orlando (1601 Country Club Dr, Orlando, FL 32804)
Speaker:
Ruth McKeaney, Author & former Assistant Attorney General
Eddy Moratin, President, LIFT Orlando
March 6
Topic: Humility & Integrity
Location: Dubsdread (549 W Par St, Orlando, FL 32804)
Speakers:
Brant Hansen, Radio personality and author
Elise Vasquez Warner, Regional General Manager & Vice President, Walmart
March 7
Topic: Bonus Lifework Global Class
Location: Zoom
Speakers:
TBA
April 3
Topic: Worldview
Location: Country Club of Orlando (1601 Country Club Dr, Orlando, FL 32804)
Speakers:
Os Guinness, Author & Speaker
Michele Rigby Assad, Former CIA Operative, Speaker and Author
May 1
Topics: Legacy
Location: Country Club of Orlando (1601 Country Club Dr, Orlando, FL 32804)
Speaker:
Dan Devine, Founder & CEO, Compass Knowledge Group
Lifework Alumni Panel
Award Winers:
May 16
Topic: Graduation & Awards Dinner
Location: Country Club of Orlando (1601 Country Club Dr, Orlando, FL 32804)
Power Lunch Series
Our Lifework Power Lunch series is an exciting element to our eight month program. Class participants have the unique opportunity to converse with some of Orlando's most interesting and successful leaders in a more intimate lunch setting with just 3 or 4 of their classmates. This year's POWER line-up includes:
Waymon Armstrong - Founder and CEO, Electronic and Computer Simulations (ECS)
John Bozard - SVP, Orlando Health and President, of Orlando Health Foundation
Garry Jones - President, Full Sail University
Jim Lewis - President, Signature Products and 4R Foods
Yamile Luna - COO, AdventHealth Winter Garden & AdventHealth Clermont
Dianna Morgan - Retired SVP, Walt Disney World Company
Bruce O'Donohue - CEO, OnStreet Media and President, of Control Specialists
Brad Rex - President, CEO of eGroup Counseling Group
Heath Ritenour - Chairman and CEO, Insurance Office of America (IOA)
Lisa Schultz - Chief Services Officer, CNL Financial Group
Class Location
Lifework Class Info:
Our Lifework Class meets at the Country Club of Orlando, but when not available, we will be at dubsdread. Find the info below!
Country Club of Orlando: 1601 Country Club Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
Dubsread: 549 W Par St, Orlando, FL 32804
Class Hours
First Wednesday of each month
7:30am–1:00pm