Six converging threats to our way of life... and how to be ready for the ripples!

 

To download a "Career Quakes" presentation given to over 200 students at Brisbane Grammar in July 2010 click here. This presentation has a lot more information on how jobs will be affected and further tips that are not yet in the Wise Up course on this site.

“A presentation not to be missed at this time of economic uncertainty, huge government debts and the challenge of sustainable energy provision impinging on career directions and security. The depth of research and quality of presentation make it a "must see".”

Neil Girdham - Coordinator of Career Education Programme, Brisbane Grammar School

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"Give me the STRENGTH and WISDOM to see things as they are... not the way I believe they are."

We are entering an era with no precedent. There are six global threats building up largely unseen beneath the surface of daily life, like tectonic stresses beneath our feet.

These stresses will trigger radical change - world quakes, culture quakes, economy quakes, career quakes - in the coming years. The process has already started with the Global Financial Crisis of 2008.

We are, in fact, rapidly approaching crucial tipping points which will over-turn the existing bedrock cultural belief of never-ending economic growth.

We are entering what various authors have called the Great Storm, the Great Decline, or the Great Transition... from a global industrial growth society to something very different, something we yet perceive but dimly through the mists of complex, non-linear system breakdown.

There will be impacts on many levels of life. Perhaps most attention-grabbing for many people is the fact that, one way or another ... most people will lose most of their money in this coming period!

Much of the money that exists in the world today is a mirage - the resources and energy supplies do not exist to back it up. Even if they have the same number of dollars, euros, etc. in the future the purchasing power will be gone.

TransitionWise.org presents vital information about our current predicament.  Whilst the facts it draws on are no secrets they are, for most people, lost in the sea of media trivia which sweeps over us every day.

No matter where in the world you live TransitionWise.org will be relevant to you, but it will be particularly relevant for Australians and those considering moving to Australia. Much of the information currently available on the internet is very USA focused so my hope is that this site will help remedy the lack of accessible Australian information.

If you want to wise up fast to our predicament... then take...

WISE UP - THE CRASH COURSE

Find out what they never taught you at school and what still isn't in the interests of the government or the corporate media to bring to your attention... the six global threats and:

• Why government and most people appear to be ignoring or ignorant of these threats
• What these changes will mean to you - career traps and  new opportunities
• How to be mentally and practically prepared
• Are you going to be a "revolutionary", lucky bystander or victim (there will only be 3 options)
• The major impacts on the economy, jobs, and middle class
• New trends such as "Forced Entrepreneurship," relocalisation, internet and alternative energy careers
• What are the decline-proof careers
• The myth of the great depression and why it matters
• Resilience and future sources of happiness
• Practical "risk reduction" tips for you and your family
• Plus a lot more you need to know

 

Wise Up Introduction Video

(5 minutes)

All videos should be viewed in high definition unless your download speed is slow. Click on "SD"  above & then select "HQ". Pause for a minute if it needs to buffer.
© 2009 Mitchell Lawrie

Wise Up Course Feedback:

Feedback from a version of the course presented at the 2010 National Conference for the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) in Adelaide:

"For me, an excellent presentation should be challenging, entertaining, and inspiring... this workshop was all three!"

Sasha Dragavelic - Alliance Manager, AITEC

"Fascinating and thought provoking!"

Marilyn Wall - VET Adviser, Association of Independent Schools

"Great opportunity to look into the future - some real messages and viable alternatives to meet the challenges."

Vanessa Boully - Consultant, TheTrainingDuo.com.au

"I found the session thought provoking and has certainly fueled my interest further - I will be doing more research - thank you."

Kelly Bramhill

"Very affirming."

Sue Travers - Career & Life Coach, Traverse Life

"Excellent, thought provoking if scary! It prods me into taking some kind of action. The presentation contained so much useful information in a very short time. I would love to do more!"

K. Staker

"Very thought provoking presentation - would like to use this information at school - staff and student level."

Margaret McClounan - Teacher/Coordinator, Para West Adult Campus

"Excellent presentation - will get home and start growing my own veggies!"

Michelle Mckinnon - University of Adelaide

"Very thought provoking! We all need to think more seriously about the future."

M. Marey

"This has been the most important session of the conference for me and it is essential that this conversation and this topic is kept at the forefront of our work."

Yolanda - Career Counsellor, Unitec New Zealand

"Very thought provoking presentation - thank you!"

Marcia Macgugan - Career Consultant, Deakin University

"Good overview"

Ann Wilson

"Issues that everyone needs to be discussing with friends and family."

Rene Peters - AITEC

To download the Powerpoint presentation from this workshop click here. If you were not at my CDAA workshop do not use this powerpoint file without first contacting me for permission.

 

Feedback from an earlier version of the course presented at a QLD TAFE professional development day for careers staff:

"Very thought-provoking! It has shocked me into looking at ways of taking actions to minimize the impact and prepare myself and my family for a very different future."

Gayle Bessell - Student Support, TAFE

"This is a powerful presentation which combines a lot of essential inconvenient truth about the crisis the world is going into. Essential understandings for preparing for the challenges of the 21st Century."

Frank Davies - Career Counsellor, TAFE

 
"I would recommend this talk to my children."

John R Wilson - Career Counsellor, MSIT

"Very illuminating!"

Paulo McNamara - Career Counsellor and Manager of Student Services, SQIT

 

Take the Wise Up Crash Course now!

 

For customised presentations on this and related topics for a wide range of audiences please contact me on 0422 582 356 to discuss.

Also be great to receive feedback, suggestions and new content recommendations (especially Australian focused information & news) via the email address below.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes

Mitch Lawrie
Transition Strategist

B. Regional & Town Planning
M.Ed (Career Guidance) CDAA
Director of Career Services - EastCoast HR & Career-Wise
mitch "at" transitionwise.org

 

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