Designing Your Work Life (DYL) @ Rutgers

Real tools for solving real challenges — and designing what comes next.

Today’s professionals are expected to navigate questions that don’t have clear answers. This program gives you something different: a structured, human-centered framework to rethink challenges, test new ideas, and move forward with confidence.

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Why This Program?

Through a highly interactive workshop experience, you will:

Gain clarity on where you are—and where you want to go
Build self-awareness to guide better decisions
Learn how to rapidly prototype and test ideas
Reframe challenges into opportunities
Collaborate with peers to generate fresh perspectives

You’ll leave with practical strategies you can apply immediately, not just ideas.

What You’ll Experience

Led by Certified Designing Your Life Facilitators, each session blends guided instruction, hands-on exercises, and group collaboration.

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Introduction to DYL & Design Thinking

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Dysfunctional Beliefs & Odysseys

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Framing, Reframing, & Ideation

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Balance & Energy Mapping

Who It’s For?

This program is designed for professionals navigating complexity and growth, including:

- Rutgers Alumni
- Internship and externship partners
- Corporate teams and organizational leaders

Delivery Options

Flexibly designed to meet you where you are:

Half-Day Workshop (3 hours)
Full-Day Workshop (6 hours)

Formats Available:

Virtual (Zoom)
On-site at your organization
Rutgers Campus (coming soon)

Modules

Designing Your Work Life:

Odysseys

Experience the transformative power of Designing Your Work Life, where you’ll explore and reimagine possible futures within your organization. Through a creative, hands-on process, you’ll design three distinct five-year roadmaps — known as “Odysseys” — for your career progression at your organization. In this Designing Your Odysseys workshop, you will uncover new ideas, challenge limiting assumptions, and gain greater clarity, confidence, and strategies for the road ahead.

Designing Your Work Life:

Balance, Energy & Mindfulness

Are you looking for greater balance, renewed energy, and a stronger sense of purpose in both your professional life? Join us for Designing Your Work Life: Balance, Energy & Mindfulness, a highly interactive and inspiring session where you’ll discover how to apply proven design thinking principles and practical tools to create a more fulfilling, joyful, and intentional work life. Walk away with fresh insights, actionable strategies, and a personalized approach to designing a win/win work life that benefits both your team and your day-to-day experience of your role.”

Start Designing What’s Next

Whether you’re navigating change, leading a team, or exploring what’s next in your career, DYL@Rutgers provides a proven framework to move forward with purpose.