THE ORIGIN STORY
Relearn Habits started as a pilot project with the aim to increase confidence and resiliency in a group of graduating university students.
While making the jump from student life into industry was, in theory, what university students were working and striving towards, it was becoming increasingly obvious that new grads were become plagued with self-doubt, confusion, and a loss of purpose. We thus designed the project to confront this trend, but what started as a course to incite self-discovery and self-learning quickly morphed into something bigger and more ambitious. Somewhere along its development, The Habit Course was born.
Why habits? The more research we did, the more it seemed obvious that habits were at the root of basic behavioural change. Habits were revealed to be the building blocks of everyday life. They were everywhere; in a morning routine, a preferred path to work or school, a dinner decision or conversation topic… even in thought patterns, decisions, and choices. We had hit the motherload.
Habits were the curricular content, but the course unleashed something unexpected. It became clear that we were serving a deeply unmet need. We had created an environment where people felt connected, supported, and empowered to challenge some of their most strongly held beliefs.
Following the pilot course, we decided to make the course more widely available and proceeded to refine our curriculum and test it on young professionals and entrepreneurs. Today, we have had over 120 people go through The Habit Course, and hundreds more who have been impacted by our custom workshops.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
We believe we’re entering a new paradigm in education, born out of the inadequacies of the current education system, and the new world in which we live in. The fundamental problem facing the education system is that it relies on an extrinsic reward system – if I get an A, I’ll be okay, but if I get anything less than that, I will fail. This creates two fundamental issues: hyper competitive students operating in a zero sum game, and students who learn for anything but the sake of learning. We believe these two paradigms need to change, and it requires a whole new design of the system.
We’re not disillusioned in that the change will happen overnight. That’s why we want to immerse people in transformative learning experiences where they can discover what we think education should look like: a safe place to test the boundaries outside of your comfort zone, within the context of community.
Although we think content is important, we believe that content is not a valid differentiator. What makes us unique is the way we design and deliver our courses. We are absolutely meticulous about the pace of learning, and focus our efforts on sequencing the right exercises at the optimal time, delivered in the best way. This comes from our deeply held belief that the mission of an instructor is not to impart knowledge, but to inspire learning, ignite a passion for discovery, and support the community’s drive towards a common goal.
OUR APPROACH
Practical & Tangible Results
Who doesn’t like practical? While our courses and sessions are designed to move you in the direction of your goals, our approach is to create real and tangible next steps! Our focus is on your habits to provide you with a clear access to concrete results.
Experimental Education
In our courses, the classroom is your sandbox. You will learn by exploring, by creating, and by collaborating. We don’t subscribe to conventional teaching methods – our philosophy is rooted in the idea that learning is best done through experience, reflection, and direct application.
A Living Laboratory
Learning isn’t limited to the classroom. The goal is to have you continuously applying and testing what you learn in your day-to-day life; and using your discoveries as a direct, personal feedback system. This is what we call a living laboratory.
Community-Driven Learning
Learning is a social process. Our participants form a community of support, inspiration and accountability. Not only is it more fun to learn together, but it enables you to go beyond your past limitations.
OUR TEAM
David KohlerCurator, FacilitatorA multiple award-winning teacher, an instructor trainer, and a personal coach, David was always been passionate about education and teaching. He is currently the Academic Director at RED Academy where he works closely with instructors to develop their skills. Having completed his doctoral dissertation in mathematics, David hails from a more traditional education background, but is eager to cause change through personal development initiatives such as Relearn Habits.
Cole NakataniCurator, FacilitatorCole has a passion for designing and facilitating transformational learning experiences. He is the founder of Ideahack Creative, an innovative digital services agency. As a self-proclaimed ‘education hacker’, Cole has been exploring and testing alternative methods to education and learning what enables post-secondary students, professionals and entrepreneurs to thrive in the 21st century.
Chloe TarbetFacilitatorChloe is a big-time believer in lifelong learning, with The Habit Course being a significant experience that’s shaped a reorientation towards the path of growth. She is currently hustling to bring in fantastic people to help grow Bench Accounting, a start-up in Vancouver that’s making a huge difference in the lives of small business owners. Outside of Bench, Chloe is a regular contributor to the university space; she is well-known for the energy she brings to any event or workshop, and her ability to connect and inspire students.
Rosy LeeFacilitatorRosy is the Education Manager at Lighthouse Labs, an 8-week intensive and immersive coding bootcamp that is changing the way people are educated. Passionate about developing people, creating community, experiential education and disruptive education, Rosy is eager to grow The Habit Course at the post-secondary level. She is a relationship-builder and a connector with a knack for turning ideas into action.
Corey LeungMarketing GuruCorey is proof that the Habit Course works — after being a participant in the course, he experienced a tremendous amount of personal growth and saw a ton of new results. Corey was then inspired to join the Relearn Habits team to help create positive change in the lives of others. Professionally, he is a Digital Marketer who loves playing around with data. Corey is excited to grow The Habit Course and continue to challenge the norms of traditional education.
Mark MacoyAdvisorMark is a highly sought after coach with 7 years of experience working with university students and young professionals. He currently works as a management consultant in New York. His motto is Seek. Become. Inspire as he firmly believes that the most successful leaders and coaches are those who have already done the work on themselves.
