3 Sessions to a Clear and Powerful Purpose StatementÂ
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 Join us for a research-based workshop series designed to help you articulate a life purpose statement you can actually use to guide decisions, focus your energy, and navigate the next chapter of your life.
Led by Ryan P. Brown, PhD, social scientist and researcher at Rice University
June 8, 10, and 12, 2026
11:30 am CT
One hour per session.
Limited to 20 participants to allow for individualized feedback and meaningful discussion
Most people don’t struggle because they lack any sense of purpose.Â
They struggle because their purpose is not clearly articulated.
You might already:
- Have a general sense of what matters
- Feel pulled in too many directions
- Want to be more focused but lack a steady anchor
Without a clear, articulated purpose statement:
- Decisions feel heavy and take longer to make
- Priorities drift
- You end up reacting to change instead of leading itÂ
We don’t go “uncover” our purpose. We create it.Â
Training Deliverables
By the end of this workshop, you will have:
- A concise, personally meaningful purpose statement
- A repeatable method for refining and evolving that statement over time
- A framework for making decisions with greater clarity and confidence
- Better alignment between your values, your identity, and your daily actions
How It Works
This is a highly interactive, personalized, small-group experience, not a generic lecture series.
Over 3 sessions together, you will:
- Participate in guided exercises during each session
- Engage in breakout discussions with other participants
- Receive written feedback on your purpose statement
Session Breakdown
Session 1: The Nature of Purpose (Foundation)
- What purpose actually is (and is not)
- How it influences well-being, clarity, and resilience
- The distinction between feeling purposeful and articulating purpose
Session 2: Purpose Crafting (Core Work)
- Identify your highest values
- Clarify what makes you uniquely you
- Draft and refine your purpose statement
Session 3: Application & Integration
- Refine your statement based on feedback
- Use your purpose statement as a decision-making tool
- Apply it to different areas of your life
- Dates: June 8, 10, and 12
- Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Central Time)
- Format: Live Zoom sessions
- Cohort Size: Max 20 participants
- Price: $197*
*This price is offered only to Masterclass participants (and their direct referrals) as part of an initial cohort.
Registration Policy
Because this is a small, cohort-based experience, all registrations are final.
However, if you are unable to attend after registering, you will receive priority access to a future cohort.
About Ryan P. Brown, PhD
- Social psychologist and former award-winning professor
- Director of Research & Evaluation at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University
- Experience consulting across sectors including education, finance, and government
