FutureSurfingWe de s ign the fu ture

What is the future of work?

The Current Rules

• High IQ (academic intelligence)

• Qualifications are a ‘passport’

• Promotion based on experience

• Being willing to take any job

The Future Rules

• High EQ (emotional intelligence)

• Lifelong learner

• Entrepreneurial attitude and employability

• Being willing to take risks

How FutureSurfing supports studentsA programme that takes groups of students on a journey of self discovery, exploring possible career options and the world of work while developing the vital self-promotion skills and strategies they will need to survive and thrive in an increasingly competitive global workplace.

Skills developed:• Creative thinking• Strategic thinking• Decision making• Analytical thinking• Oral communication• Written communication• Peer mentoring• Team work• Research• Interviewing

Attitudes developed:• Curiosity• Self-awareness• Responsibility• Visionary• Commitment• Confidence• Experimental /

Risk-taking• Entrepreneurial

What is a FutureSurfer?

“A person who is aware of their purpose, talents and opportunities and designs an inspiring future for themselves and others.”

Why is self-awareness important?

“Your unique interest pattern is the most important factor in determining the right choice for your career. It is also highly stable, even over the course of your lifetime.”

Source: CareerLeader, developed by Timothy Butler PhD and James Waldroop PhD at the Harvard Business School.

What if…

Self-awareness =

your backpack

Interests and Hobbies

Strengths

Skills

Values

Places

Purpose

Attitudes

Learning together“We are all creative and talented. Nobody needs fixing. We are all learning.”

Developing natural talents“Using our in-born talents results in flow, fulfilment and success.”

Learning through experience“We participate, we experiment, we are learning all the time.”

Designing the future“We contribute to and are catalysts for change in the community.”

The foundation of our program:

The team!

Nicola Tanner has spent the last 10 years designing and delivering career development programs for teens and adults. Nicola also draws on her personal experience as a parent of two teenagers.• CSFC – Certified Solution Focused Coach

Banan Hadidi has worked in coaching and child development for more than seven years. She is also licensed by Top Ten Skills in the USA to deliver their academic coaching program for students. • CPCC – Certified Professional Co-active Coach

Our results so far with FutureSurfing:

We ran pilot programmes and taster sessions with students at:• Dubai British School• Emirates International School• Dubai American Academy

Here are some comments from our pilot run in December 2011 with Year 10 students at Dubai British School:• “Finding out more about myself.”• “Believe in myself”• “To never give up no matter what happens.”• “Inspired me to think a job isn’t just about money but about pursuing your

dreams.”• “More aspects to consider when choosing a career path.”