Have trouble getting by when the going gets tough? Everyone wants to perform well when the pressure's on, but a lot of us withdraw in times of stress or adversity. If you can build your resilience, you'll have an easier time facing new challenges and earn a valuable skill to offer employers. In this course, Kelley School of Business professor and professional communications coach Tatiana Kolovou explains how to bounce back from difficult situations, by building your "resiliency threshold." She outlines five training techniques to prepare for difficult situations, and five strategies for reflecting on them afterward. Find out where you are on the resilience scale, identify where you want to be, and learn strategies to close the gap. Learning Objectives: Define the term resilience. Identify strategies for facing rejection in your day to day life. Recognize the skills you can practice to increase your resilience. Explore reflection strategies you can use during a situation in order to build resilience. Examine five post-event resilience building strategies using real-world examples. Register with Goodwill Houston services here: https://form.jotform.com/201143920744145

Negative thought patterns can be self-fulfilling. How we react to external events is often determined by our internal mindset. Feeling empowered and satisfied requires us to shift our thinking. In this course, adapted from the popular podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, host Pete Mockaitis interviews renowned author and speaker Charlie Harary. Charlie provides advice to adjust your recurring thought patterns to find your greatness, enhance emotional wellbeing, and enjoy work more every day. Follow along with their conversation, and come away with tips on how to react to the world in a more empowered way, identify the innate needs you must fulfill to be satisfied, and take a proactive approach to learning and growth. This course was created by Pete Mockaitis of How to Be Awesome at Your Job. We are pleased to offer this training in our library.   Register with Goodwill Houston services here: https://form.jotform.com/201143920744145

Victimhood means blaming other people or outside circumstances when faced with life's challenges. This "it's not my fault" mentality can scale to teams, organizations, and societies. But why shift blame when you can take control? In this course, executive coach Fred Kofman helps you make the choice to embrace life's challenges, to go from victim to hero, and shows how to help others do the same through support and coaching. Learning Objectives: Explore how claiming innocence can take away your power to enact change. Recall what "response-ability" means and how it relates to the victim mentality. Identify the factors that differentiate a victim from a player. Recognize the attributes of a hero. Examine methods that can help you empower others. Register with Goodwill Houston services here: https://form.jotform.com/201143920744145

Betty Liu is a LinkedIn Influencer and anchor for Bloomberg Television. She is also founder of Radiate (RadiateInc.com), which focuses on management and leadership content. Betty asks the hard questions of world leaders and industry titans like Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, and many more. Her experience in the business world has led her to author books and host the popular Radiate podcast, which have helped thousands explore new career opportunities and make smarter career decisions. Here Betty shares her take on the most common and pressing topics when it comes to job seeking and career success. Learn what it takes to Find your passion Be an outstanding job candidate Interview well Overcome fear Make a career change Network and find mentors Register with Goodwill Houston services here: https://form.jotform.com/201143920744145

Take it from a hero. Transitioning from the military to civilian life is hard. But with some simple steps and a good support system, you can find renewed purpose after active duty. In this course, Medal of Honor recipient and LinkedIn for Veterans spokesperson Florent Groberg and other veterans discuss the challenges and opportunities of leaving military service for the civilian world. Flo speaks about his own path after service, and they all share key lessons learned and next steps necessary for successful transition. Discover how to understand your strengths and value, where your skills fit into today's job market, and how to translate your experience into a solid resume. Learn how a mentor can help you navigate the transition and open up new opportunities. With Flo's advice, you can find a new purpose and continue the journey you started in the military—bringing your talents to bear on a whole new mission in life. Learning Objectives: Taking initiative Understanding your value Translating your experiences Building your resume Using a mentor Setting realistic expectations Building a network Transitioning into a new job Bonus videos featuring stories of transition from veterans Register with Goodwill Houston services here: https://form.jotform.com/201143920744145

 Employers Looking to Hire: Colliers International | Houston10:00 am – 11:00 am Dominium11:00 am – 12:00 pm CR Capital12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Gables Residential1:00 pm – 2:00 pm  On July 29th, Goodwill Houston will be hosting its first Virtual Job Fair. We’ve brought together employers from throughout the Houston area to (digitally) meet you! Here’s how it works:  •  Sign up with the form below and our team will send you Zoom links for each attending employer. •  Join each employer’s call at the noted time. •  Each employer will make a brief presentation and then open the virtual floor to questions. Don’t let social distancing get in the way of your future career!If you would like to participate, please register here: Virtual Job Fair Registration

Employers Looking to Hire: Resumé/ Interview Workshop9am - 10am Fugro10am - 11am Texas Workforce Path to Success11am - 12pm EFFEX Management12pm - 1pm Taylor Smith Consulting1pm – 2pm W2W Training2pm - 3pm Montgomery ISD3pm - 4pm Goodwill Houston4pm - 5pm  On September 30th, Goodwill Houston will be hosting its first Virtual Job Fair. We’ve brought together employers from throughout the Houston area to (digitally) meet you! Here’s how it works:  •  Sign up with the form below and our team will send you Zoom links for each attending employer.•  Join each employer’s call at the noted time.•  Each employer will make a brief presentation and then open the virtual floor to questions. Don’t let social distancing get in the way of your future career!If you would like to participate, please register here: Virtual Job Fair Registration