Why Motivation Matters in Career Development

Motivation is essential for career growth, yet sustaining it can be a challenge.

As a career professional, you likely work with clients who struggle to move forward due to job loss, career transitions, burnout or self-doubt.
Without effective strategies, they risk falling into patterns of procrastination, disengagement and self-sabotage.

At the same time, maintaining your own motivation is critical. Balancing multiple clients, keeping up with sector trends and managing the emotional demands of career counselling can lead to fatigue and diminished enthusiasm over time. 

This 1-hour, self-paced course provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help you and your clients tackle motivational challenges head-on. You will gain ready-to-use techniques to assess motivation, implement strategies for sustained engagement and foster long-term career success. 
Earn a certificate

Complete the course and earn a certificate to download or add to your LinkedIn profile.

1-hour course

Complete at your own pace

Expert-led insights

Learn from social behaviour expert Dr. Jason Cressey

Course curriculum

    1. Bienvenue dans ce programme de formation !

    2. Comment naviguer dans le cours

    3. Transcription du cours

    4. Découvrez CERIC !

    1. 1.1 Introduction

    2. 1.2 Activité : La motivation, c'est…

    3. 1.3 La motivation, ce n’est pas...

    4. 1.4 La motivation est la force

    5. 1.5 Les avantages d'une motivation élevée

    6. 1.6 Le manque de motivation

    7. 1.7 Les coûts de l'absence de motivation

    8. 1.8 Activité : Évaluer la motivation – la vôtre et celle de vos clients

    9. 1.9 Sommaire et action

    1. 2.1 Introduction

    2. 2.2 La Motivation Externe

    3. 2.3 Activité : Identifier des exemples de motivateurs externes

    4. 2.4 La motivation intrinsèque

    5. 2.5 Explorer les motivateurs internes

    6. 2.6 Externe ou interne : Laquelle est la meilleure? 

    7. 2.7 Sommaire et réflexion

    1. 3.1 Introduction

    2. 3.2 La maîtrise comme source de motivation

    3. 3.3 L'autonomie alimente l'engagement 

    4. 3.4 Le sens allume la motivation

    5. 3.5 L'équation de la performance 

    6. 3.6 Les principaux moteurs de motivation

    7. 3.7 Activité : Que feriez-vous?

    8. 3.8 La motivation n'est pas constante

    9. 3.9 Le processus de transition

    10. 3.10 Les fluctuations de la motivation

    11. 3.11 Sommaire et action

    1. 4.1 Introduction

    2. 4.2 La voix de auto-sabotage

    3. 4.3 Les voix de l'autosabotage

    4. 4.5 Sommaire et réflexion

    1. 5.1 Introduction

    2. 5.2 Le modèle ABC

    3. 5.3 Les ABC de la réponse situationnelle

    4. 5.4 Ajouter D au ABC

    5. 5.5 Développer ses compétences en empathie

    6. 5.6 Le pouvoir de l'incarnation

    7. 5.7 Activité : Répondre à l'auto-sabotage

    8. 5.8 Document – L’étude de cas de Sandeep

    9. 5.9 Étude de cas : Analysez l'histoire de Sandeep

    10. 5.10 Activité : Comment répondriez-vous?

    11. 5.11 Aller au-delà de « Qu'est-ce qui vous fait penser cela? »

    12. 5.12 Sommaire et réflexion

Who should take this course?

  • • Career coaches, counsellors and human resources professionals
  • • Educators and mentors
  • • Anyone looking to enhance their ability to inspire and sustain motivation in others

Price Includes

• 6 modules with actionable learning and interactive activities
• A handout summarizing key course takeaways
• A downloadable certificate upon completion

About

Meet the Instructor

Dr. Jason Cressey gained his PhD from Oxford University, specializing in social behaviour, interpersonal communication, emotional intelligence, cultural differences and positive psychology. Since 1997, he has been a consultant and workshop facilitator for a wide range of clients – from small non-profits to global corporations – on a variety of psychology-related topics.

He is a popular keynote speaker and brings a dose of humour and personal storytelling to all his presentations. Jason also offers online coaching/counselling, applying insights and perspectives from his many years in the field to assist clients in managing obstacles and challenging situations.


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What Learners are Saying:

Engaging and Practical Presentation

Dr Jason Cressey is of high caliber – great information, practical ways to apply what we learn, and his presentation style is engaging.

Kim Abram | Case Manager | Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)

Empowered Resilience and Leadership

As a professional, I can use the learning to stay strong, not give up when faced with challenges, and take care of myself in order to guide and support others. Additionally, as a Case Manager, it will help me be a good team player and also guide and motivate my clients who are new to Canada, helping them stay resilient and focused on building their careers in this great country.

Simrat Sathi | Case Manager | Career Paths for Immigrants Program Stream

Making Complex Ideas Easy to Understand

Dr Jason Cressey is a great presenter who makes things understandable and easy to "digest."

Monica Garcia | Case Manager | Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)

About CERIC

CERIC is a charitable organization that is dedicated to the advancement of education, research and advocacy in career counselling and development. We fund projects and provide innovative resources and learning opportunities that build the knowledge and skills of diverse career and employment professionals.