Goalsetting Workshops with LSP in an Open Format
October 22, 2025
Others
Annelies Smetryns
Annelies, who completed her LSP foundation training in 2019, explained her journey. Delays from COVID-19 and job changes limited her initial workshops, so she set a personal goal in 2023 to gain expertise. To build momentum, she organized open workshops outside corporate settings, focusing on goal setting—a universal, relatable topic ideal for January's New Year's resolution vibe. This allowed participants to apply it personally (e.g., fitness, reading) or professionally (e.g., career shifts).
The workshop design was streamlined for half-day sessions (3-3.5 hours) with 6-10 participants. It started with skills building using Windows Exploration bags, followed by four individual builds with Starter Kits:
(1) ""Where do you want to be in one year?"" (end-state focused);
(2) ""Where are you today?"" (highlighting the gap);
(3) ""What obstacles block you?"" (building awareness); and
(4) ""What is your next concrete step today or tomorrow?""
Annaly backed this with research showing that writing goals, committing to action, and sharing boosts success by 62%. LSP amplified this through hands-on building, fostering deeper insights.
Implementation involved inviting friends, family, ex-colleagues, and strangers via social media (LinkedIn, Instagram) and networking events. Initial workshops were free in exchange for feedback and photos; later ones charged €40-50 to cover rooms and drinks, using Eventbrite for easy administration. Annelies experimented with venues to prepare for future recommendations.
Lessons learned were practical and insightful. Participants needed breaks (after the goal build) for energy and connection. Avoid chocolate cookies—messy with bricks! LSP's magic shone: strangers bonded over shared experiences, regardless of diverse goals, leading to organic follow-ups via LinkedIn groups where they checked progress. Annaly refined questions for better flow, emphasizing specificity (e.g., end-goal vs. process). The initiative snowballed: seven workshops in 2024 yielded 20 total, including corporate invites from participants.
Q&A covered clarifications like individual vs. team contexts (individual goals), obstacle identification (emerged naturally from prior builds), and brick logistics (equal Starter Kits for fairness, with backups). A second building round explored inspirations, such as replicating workshops with friends or experimenting with themes.
The session closed with thanks, emphasizing inspiration for 2026 presenters. Annaly's story highlighted perseverance: starting small, embracing failures (e.g., canceling undersubscribed sessions), and using open formats to build confidence and networks. Overall, it showcased LSP's power in personal development, turning abstract goals into tangible, actionable models while fostering community.
The workshop design was streamlined for half-day sessions (3-3.5 hours) with 6-10 participants. It started with skills building using Windows Exploration bags, followed by four individual builds with Starter Kits:
(1) ""Where do you want to be in one year?"" (end-state focused);
(2) ""Where are you today?"" (highlighting the gap);
(3) ""What obstacles block you?"" (building awareness); and
(4) ""What is your next concrete step today or tomorrow?""
Annaly backed this with research showing that writing goals, committing to action, and sharing boosts success by 62%. LSP amplified this through hands-on building, fostering deeper insights.
Implementation involved inviting friends, family, ex-colleagues, and strangers via social media (LinkedIn, Instagram) and networking events. Initial workshops were free in exchange for feedback and photos; later ones charged €40-50 to cover rooms and drinks, using Eventbrite for easy administration. Annelies experimented with venues to prepare for future recommendations.
Lessons learned were practical and insightful. Participants needed breaks (after the goal build) for energy and connection. Avoid chocolate cookies—messy with bricks! LSP's magic shone: strangers bonded over shared experiences, regardless of diverse goals, leading to organic follow-ups via LinkedIn groups where they checked progress. Annaly refined questions for better flow, emphasizing specificity (e.g., end-goal vs. process). The initiative snowballed: seven workshops in 2024 yielded 20 total, including corporate invites from participants.
Q&A covered clarifications like individual vs. team contexts (individual goals), obstacle identification (emerged naturally from prior builds), and brick logistics (equal Starter Kits for fairness, with backups). A second building round explored inspirations, such as replicating workshops with friends or experimenting with themes.
The session closed with thanks, emphasizing inspiration for 2026 presenters. Annaly's story highlighted perseverance: starting small, embracing failures (e.g., canceling undersubscribed sessions), and using open formats to build confidence and networks. Overall, it showcased LSP's power in personal development, turning abstract goals into tangible, actionable models while fostering community.
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