Professional and Personal Development Programs

Open to faculty and staff. Register at http://knowledgelink.upenn.edu/.

Applying Leadership Basics; 12/7; noon-1 p.m.; free. Applying leadership skills in the workplace, and in life, will set you apart from others as someone who is in charge, capable and driven. Being in a position of leadership puts you in a place where others watch what you do, look to you for direction and notice if your actions are in line with your beliefs. Making your intentions known will clarify the team’s goals and inspire those you are directing to tune in to your vision. This virtual workshop defines what sound leadership is, discusses characteristics of effective leaders and explains what effective leaders do well. The workshop also identifies potential leadership pitfalls.

Creating and Maintaining Your LinkedIn Profile; 12/15; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. This live, online session will review tips on creating a great LinkedIn profile that will get you noticed by recruiters and industry professionals.

Work-Life Workshops

Open to faculty and staff. Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/registration. 

Understanding Social Security with Metlife; 12/6; noon-1 p.m.; noon-1 p.m.; free. There are advantages to delaying Social Security. In this online workshop, employees will learn about those advantages, the consequences of earned income, and how taxes can affect benefits.

Virtual 30-Minute Guided Meditation; 12/2, 12/9, 12/16; noon-12:30 p.m.; free. Meditation, quite simply, is training your attention. In an age of distraction, it is a very important skill to maintain focus, mental acuity, and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life. It may be the most worthwhile 30 minutes of your day!

Caregiving with Mindfulness; 12/8; noon-1 p.m.; free. At work and at home, we seem to spend much of our time caring for others. A mindfulness-based approach can help us to make a genuine connection while maintaining our own balance. This virtual workshop will explore the ways that mindfulness can support heartfelt caring for others while taking care of ourselves at the same time.

Managing Holiday Stress; 12/13; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. Stress is stress, but for some reason it seems to quadruple around the holidays! This virtual workshop addresses the multiple causes of holiday stress and provides tips on how to reduce these stressors so participants can maintain their productivity, achieve a better balance and more fully enjoy the holiday season with friends and loved ones.

Virtual Guided Mindful Meditation; 12/15; noon-1 p.m.; free. This workshop is for participants to practice present moment awareness. Our practice will include guided meditation focusing on the breath, body awareness, mindful movement, and other practices to cultivate wellbeing for self and others. The workshop is appropriate for people new to mindfulness practice as well as more experienced practitioners. No experience necessary. .

Later Career—Creating Your Financial Foundation with PNC Bank; 12/20; noon-1 p.m.; free. Join PNC for their online workshop Creating Your Financial Foundation: Budgeting, Saving and Credit. This budgeting workshop can help you manage expenses, pay down your debt, and save for future goals. Also learn how to find a budgeting tool you like, integrate savings into your budget, and borrow responsibly.

Penn Healthy You Workshops

Open to faculty and staff. Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/registration.

Virtual Chair Yoga Plus Core; 12/5, 12/12, 12/19; noon-12:30 p.m.; free. Chair Yoga + Core program consists of moves you can do to tone your abdominals, lengthen your spine, and strengthen your entire torso region. Many activities depend on a strong core, from the simple act of bending to put on shoes to the most athletic endeavors. Chair yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. With the abdominals engaged, you’ll find a natural lift and length without having to force anything. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks.

Developing A Journaling Practice for Calm and Self-Care; 12/6; noon-1 p.m.; free. This 60-minute virtual class will allow you time and space to learn about creating an intentional journaling practice for calm and self-care. Learn how to pause and reflect intentionally for centering yourself. Learn journal prompts to free intuition and deeper clarity. The process supports confidence, courage, self-awareness, healing, and self-acceptance.

Virgin Pulse Wellness Platform Demo; 12/7; noon-1 p.m.; free. Join us for a virtual demonstration of the Virgin Pulse wellness platform and review of the 2022-2023 Be in the Know campaign! Learn about upcoming campaign deadlines, plus ways to support your overall well-being and earn up to $300 in Pulse Cash rewards. During the demonstration, the Virgin Pulse team will walk participants through many aspects of the platform and Be in the Know wellness campaign.

Virtual Chair Yoga; 12/14; noon-1 p.m.; free. Plenty of people turn to yoga for exercise, but striking a pose isn’t for everyone. If you’ve been tempted to try it but don’t know where to start, it’s time to try chair yoga. Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. You get the same benefits of a regular yoga workout (like increased strength, flexibility, and balance) but don’t have to master complex poses. Chair yoga can even better your breathing and teach you how to relax your mind and improve your wellbeing. Ready to give it a try? Join us for a free chair yoga workshop. And don’t worry about your experience or flexibility--chair yoga can be modified for all levels! This workshop will be led by Judith Glass from UPHS.

Monthly Wellness Walk—Holiday Style; 12/14; meet at noon; Locust Walk by College Hall; free. Meet the team at noon on Locust Walk by College Hall and the Ben Franklin statue. The CPHI will lead you on a two-mile walk on/near campus that will help you increase physical activity and steps, plus build community among participating Penn staff and faculty. Be sure to wear sneakers or comfortable shoes, bring water, and invite a colleague to join the celebration! For December, show your holiday spirit by wearing some holiday apparel or accessories! Please watch for announcements regarding mask use and social distancing. We look forward to walking together and promoting staff and faculty well-being!

Healthy Holiday Eating Workshop with Corporate Wellness Nutrition; 12/15; noon-1 p.m.; free. Holidays are filled with celebrations and food. Let us help you master staying on track during the holidays while still enjoying yourself. Join Corporate Wellness Nutrition’s registered dietician, Autumn Limegrover, who will provide you with a clear plan on how to reach your health goals over the holidays.