Free Workshops and Coaching for UW Students
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Free Workshops: Real skills. Candid conversations. Peer connections.
Monthly, one-hour sessions made for busy Badgers. No prep, no pressure—just practical strategies you can use right away.
- Actionable skills for class, life, and everything in between
- Judgment-free space where questions are welcome
- Peer connections with students going through the same stuff
- Free dinner to keep the convo going after
Led by a Candid facilitator who keeps things interactive, down-to-earth, and useful. Have an idea? Request a workshop topic and help shape what’s next.
Fall 2026 Workshops:
September 16th – 6:15 pm:
Micro-Mindfulness
45-minute daily meditation isn’t the only way to feel grounded and practice mindfulness. Learn about and practice a variety of small mindfulness tools you can bring into your daily life and practice in under 2-minutes. RSVP.
October 14th – 6:05 pm:
Time Management + Life Balance
A workshop and discussion around what’s working, what’s not, and different techniques and tricks to try to keep practicing with our busy lives. RSVP.
November 11th– 6:05 pm:
The Comparison Trap
Explore why we compare ourselves to others, try a practical tool for working with it, and get to know fellow scholars before sharing a meal together. RSVP
Free Coaching: Support that fits your life
Meet 1:1 or in a small group with a certified Health & Life Coach. You set the goals—we break them into steps that stick.
What to expect:
- Personalized support focused on what matters to you
- Small, doable steps that build momentum
- Judgment-free guidance from someone who listens
- Your choice: private 1:1 focus or group coaching with peers
Sessions are collaborative and low-pressure. Your coach won’t tell you who to be—they’ll help you find your own path.
Upcoming Coaching Sessions
- Group Coaching: Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (VIRTUAL – Contact Candid for link)
- Group Coaching: Wednesdays @ 5 PM – 6 P M
(In-Person) 731 State St., upstairs lounge/ dojo
- Individual Coaching: Schedule a 1:1 Session
Director of Candid: Blaire Bridges
Blaire has a background teaching mindfulness across campuses and boardrooms, coaching young adults and executive leaders, and developing programming and communications for diverse organizations. He holds a BA in Organizational Leadership. Blaire studied at the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, trained as a yoga teacher, and integrates Somatic healing interventions into his practice.
