Self-Transformation and Empowerment Program (STEP)
What is something you always say you are going to do but always put off? Over the next 12 weeks, we will discover what gets in the way, if anything, of you honoring your word to yourself. Prepare to have a breakthrough in this area that leaves you feeling empowered, in action, and proud!
Information Session
Thursday, January 29
12–12:30 p.m.
University Center (UC) 503
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Program Description
This 12-week program is designed to equip you with a set of lenses to reframe and empower your worldview, enabling you to create greater success in your relationships with others and yourself. Guided by the Foundation for Ontological Leadership Education, certified facilitator and USF alumnus, Jai Mac Neil, leads participants through four (4) essential mindsets proven to cultivate personal growth and transformation through participant-directed individual projects.
Fellows of STEP foster a sense of community, grapple with the interconnectedness of the four mindsets, and endeavor to effect change through their projects over the span of the semester.
Due to limitations in room size and facilitator bandwidth, the cohort is limited to 10–15 participants each semester.
What you can expect to gain by participating:
- Develop a renewed sense of self and feel empowered and equipped for personal transformation
- Identify tangible progress in reducing challenges they experience in their day-to-day lives through a personal change project
- Identify what gets in the way of connecting with people and honoring your word to yourself
- Recognize internal systems of belief that impact attitude, actions, and well-being
- A network of friends who share a mission toward making progress on challenges in their lives
Eligibility
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All undergraduate and graduate students at the University of San Francisco
- Attend all meetings in person at the Hilltop campus
Recruitment Timeline
- Application opens: Monday, January 26
- Tabling: Tuesday, January 27, from 11:30–1pm on UC 1
- Information Session: Thursday, January 29, from 7–8 p.m. in UC 402/3
- Applications due: Monday, February 2, by 11:59 p.m.
- Cohort offers: Tuesday, February 3 by 5 p.m.
Program Overview
| Workshop | Date | Description | Time | Location | Facilitators |
| 1 | February 10 | Cohort Meet & Greet | 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil |
| 2 | February 17 | Cohort Development & Personal Project Goals | 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil and Bob Just |
| 3 | February 24 |
Integrity Part 1 (honoring your word and the impact of not honoring your word) |
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | TBD | Jai Mac Neil and Bob Just |
| 4 | March 3 |
Integrity Part 2 & Reflection |
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil and Bob |
| 5 | March 10 |
Already Always Listening Part 1 (how people show up in life and the way we listen to them) |
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil |
| 6 | March 24 | Already Always Listening Part 2 & Reflection | 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil and Bob Just |
| 7 | March 31 | Personal Project Progress Check-In | 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil and Bob Just |
| 8 | April 7 | Internal Dialogue Part 1 (dismantling our feelings, memories, body sensations, and thoughts from what is happening in the present) | 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil and Bob |
| 9 | April 14 | Internal Dialogue Part 2 & Reflection | 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil and Bob Just |
| 10 | April 21 | Life Sentence Part 1 (uncovering ways in which we listen to our internal dialogue and the impact that has on our leadership) | 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil and Bob Just |
| 11 | April 28 | Life Sentence Part 2 & Reflection | 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil |
| 12 | May 5 | Personal Project Presentations (showcasing your progress through this program) | 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC 503 | Jai Mac Neil and Bob Just |
| 13 | May 11 | Change Institute Celebration | 7–8:30 p.m. | Xavier Auditorium, Fromm | Bob Just |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is facilitating the workshops?
The Change Institute is proud to partner with USF alumnus and adjunct faculty, Jai Mac Neil. Jai is a well-rounded and positive-minded Fitness Professional with 15+ years of demonstrated experience in curating and managing both in-person and virtual fitness and wellness programs for diverse audiences. Jai is a dynamic instructor with a proven track record in enabling individuals to thrive, organizations to prosper, and cultures to flourish. Jai is passionate about enriching lives through powerful well-being programs and services.
Do I have to attend all the workshops?
Yes. This is a sequential learning program that builds a foundation for personal change. Each session links content and cohort to create a powerful community that supports one another through change.
How many people can participate in the program?
Due to limitations with room size and facilitator bandwidth, the program can support up to 20 to 25 people each semester.
Is food provided?
No. Each participant is expected to bring food if they wish to eat during workshops.