Lead With Purpose

Creating a purpose-driven world one statement at a time.

Upcoming Workshops

Personal Statement of Purpose Workshop Personal Statement of Purpose Workshop
Personal Statement of Purpose Workshop
$45.00

When: Thursday, October 15th

Where: Online

Time: 12 -1:00 PM EST

Building a purpose-driven world one statement at a time.

What you need to know about the Personal Statement of Purpose Workshop: there is no vulnerable storytelling, no blank page to fill and no closing of your eyes and deep breathing to ground yourself.

In this one-hour workshop, we will take the abstract concept of purpose and make it human-sized and deeply personal through a quick-fire method for stimulating the part of the brain where your purpose lives, and where authenticity is detected, so you can take control of your own meaningful life story, well-being and flourishing by finding fulfillment in serving a greater whole.

By the end of the hour, you will have a clear lens in your statement of purpose through which to look to find meaning and make sense of the places you have been, where you are now and where you want to go.

The Artist - Statement of Purpose Workshop The Artist - Statement of Purpose Workshop
The Artist - Statement of Purpose Workshop
$45.00

When: Wednesday, October 21st

Where: Online

Time: 12 -1:00 PM EST

A great artist statement is built on a clear purpose statement.

A Statement of Purpose is one sentence stating why you are an artist and how your art is part of the solution for a better world. Whereas an Artist Statement focuses on the creative process and themes in a particular piece of art or a series.

Both statements are key ingredients for staying motivated and focused, preparing CVs and biographies, discussing your work, and exploring exhibition and residency opportunities.

“Catherine's passion for supporting artists in finding their statement of purpose was evident and created a super supportive environment. “ - Melissa Renwick, photographer

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The Purpose Essays

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I Almost Dimmed The Glow Of Melissa Auf der Maur’s Purpose.
I Almost Dimmed The Glow Of Melissa Auf der Maur’s Purpose.

I almost dimmed the glow surrounding Melissa Auf der Maur when we were talking. The phrase “Can I take a selfie with you?” almost passed through my lips. It still makes me anxious to think about.

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There Is A Shift Happening
There Is A Shift Happening

I can align myself with the work of positive psychologists because they aren’t afraid to try. Try to use science to make dreams come true, turn wishful thinking into reality, and call on people- anyone- to use their imaginations.

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We Lost Another Purpose-Driven Leader.
We Lost Another Purpose-Driven Leader.

If I were to guess, Gloria Steinem's personal statement of purpose would go something like this: To advocate so we have a sense of self-worth.

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Through The Lens Of Purpose Instagram.

A moment with Melissa Auf der Maur @xmadmx I was standing at the bar with Melissa Auf der Maur at the opening of her show at the @AGO, and the words “Can I get a selfie with you?” almost slipped out of my mouth. I still feel anxious abo
Where does our purpose come from? In a recent @nytimes interview with cookbook author and Food Network star Ina Garten @inagarten, Lulu Garcia-Navarro @lulugnavarro asks two questions that offer great insight into what motivates Garten, the differen
We lost another purpose-driven leader. If I were to guess, Gloria Steinem's personal statement of purpose would go something like this: To advocate so we have a sense of self-worth. What does that mean? Her purpose was to help people have a sense o
What Canadians Are Feeling - Through the Lens of Purpose. If you are Canadian, what you are feeling right now is Collective Purpose. As a country, we're standing up for what we believe will not just make Canada a better place to live, but make the w