Professor Michael Steger

pioneering psychologist and researcher into how leading a meaningful life contributes to wellbeing, USA

All Sessions by Professor Michael Steger

10:20 - 10:50

BOOKSHOP - ROOM C2.2 & C2.3

BOOK SIGNING - MORNING COFFEE BREAK

Professor Michael Steger
Aunty Munya Andrews
Dr Ian Gawler

12:35 - 13:05

BOOKSHOP - ROOM C2.2 & C2.3

BOOK SIGNING - LUNCH BREAK

Vanessa Stoykov
Lucy Bloom
Professor Michael Steger
Aunty Munya Andrews
Dr Ian Gawler
Kaley Chu

13:20 - 13:35

ROOM C2.5 & 2.6

Q & A | PROFESSOR MICHAEL STEGER

Moderator Lucy Bloom

09:05 - 09:30

Pyrmont Theatre, ICC Sydney

STRANGERS IN EDEN: RECONNECTING WITH NATURE TO FIND MEANING IN LIFE

Meaning and purpose seem to be talked about everywhere these days, from corporate boardrooms to youth basketball teams. Meaning and purpose are supposed to fix all that ails us, but what are they? How can we find ways to cultivate meaning that help us flourish? One of the challenges to meaning in modern life is the rupturing of vital connections we once had to the world around us. We will look at connecting with nature as a way of repairing those ancient bonds, and of experiencing greater wellbeing and meaning in our lives.

Professor Michael F Steger, pioneering psychologist and researcher into how leading a meaningful life contributes to wellbeing, USA

11:25 - 11:55

Pyrmont Theatre, ICC Sydney

PANEL: LIVING AN ETHICAL LIFE: HOW TO MAKE GOOD CHOICES IN THE FACE OF TEMPTATION, CHALLENGES AND UNCERTAINTY

Most of us aspire to leading an ethical life but things are not always black and white. How can we make the best choices possible for our own and others’ wellbeing and happiness? What can we do to resist temptation, navigate challenges and make friends with uncertainty?

Professor Michael F Steger; Aunty Munda Andrews; Katherine Trebeck; Dr Ian Gawler OAM; Dr Shane Clifton

Moderator: Jenny Steadman, Acting National Director, Potential Project

09:00 - 16:30

Room C4.8, Level 4, Convention Centre, ICC Sydney

CRAFTING PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE

with Professor Michael F Steger, pioneering psychologist and researcher into how leading a meaningful life contributes to wellbeing, USA

Workshop Outline
In this workshop we will explore the building blocks of purpose in life and you will be guided to write your own, personal purpose in life statement. You will learn about some of the research and theory behind meaning and purpose in life and put it into application right away. We will examine strengths, values, elements of mindfulness, and the science of meaning, with activities and tools for each element to help you craft more purpose in your life.

Outcomes:
A. Participants will learn about the best that is within themselves and other participants
B. Participants will learn how to create a dynamic personal purpose statement that captures their vision of a worthy life
C. Participants will learn how to use their personal purpose statements to infuse everyday life with meaning.
D. Participants will participate in numerous reflective and constructive practices to learn more about themselves and to activate purpose