Guided Autobiography

When:  Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – October 14, 2025

Where: Zoom (link will be provided after registration)

Number of spots available: Six (6)

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1246310752009?aff=oddtdtcreator

Testimonials

“I learned more about myself, my childhood, my relationships, and especially my interpretations of the various experiences and relationships than I could have imagined. And it was the leadership of Dawn and Teresa, my story writing, and the sharing of participants stories that facilitated such positive changes for me. I thought GAB would be good and enjoyable and is was all that and so much more. ”
DJ, Oklahoma

“You made it possible for me to feel safe and open up to a group of strangers…I got so much out of the course!”
Allie, New York

“Thank you for teaching me about Guided Autobiography. Our sessions have been enriching and have taught me about narratives, finding new meaning in life and putting life events into perspective. This journey comes at a good time as I consider changes to be in alignment with my values.”
Rose, Toronto

“I would like to write to recommend the Guided Autobiography course led by Dawn.
She helped me write, most of all by suggesting WHAT to write (completely different ideas than I had tried). I have struggled with writing narratives chronologically, and found out from our leaders that I was not wrong, but that there were other ways! The other ways worked better for me.

Further, as teachers of adult students know, the students often teach each other—and, boy, did my fellow students teach me, both with regard to writing and also with how they live/have lived their lives. They also know that respect goes a long way to build trust, and the coaches made sure that all of us respected and trusted each other.
I ended up with a digital portfolio of narratives on important topics that I want to continue (because I have useful questions to answer), aspirations of good works to emulate others in my class, and narratives that those I leave behind might actually want to know, and learn to get to know me.

Thank you, Dawn, for making this class about me and not about you—just as it is supposed to be! And thanks to all my classmates, for such a great class. I am honored to have been in your company and to have learned from you.”
LP, North Carolina

GPS Yourself

GPS stands for Guided Personal Strategy.  It is a unique approach developed by myself and a colleague, both credentialed, certified coaches. The program is built upon a tried and true methodology; it is serious work that resonates with who one is.  You establish a clear connection between your values and goals that  fits into YOUR big picture. By setting goals that are tightly coupled with your values, you  are poised to advance on the roadmap of your life.

Why Take This Course:

• To discover and identify personal/professional strengths,
• To create a vision for personal/professional top performance
• To create a roadmap for personal/professional achievement.
• To determine and implement specific personal/professional objectives, and
• To facilitating leadership development.

Delivery: In-person or virtual, one (1) hour per session

Length:   4 weeks over up to three months

Cost:       $500.00

“This GPS journey is a MUST DO to help you find your true north star. An amazing experience that leaves you thirsty for more.” – Lise B.

“I participated in a GPS Yourself: Find Your True North workshop facilitated, in part, by a fabulous professional coach—Dawn MacMillan Firestone. She is original and creative, and delivers insight that taps into multiple intelligences ensuring you are actively engaged… You come away with an experience that moves you to a whole other level; you find out what is stopping you and what is propelling you forward so you can do more of the latter and less of the former.” – Roxann

The individual program can be adapted for small teams (up to 10) and can be completed in a full-day workshop.