OLLI & LIFELONG LEARNING

Curiosity, Connection
and What’s Next

What have you always wanted to explore—and what might happen if you started now?

An interactive learning experience with Arthur Schwartz, PCC, for adults who enjoy discovering new ideas, sharing perspectives and staying engaged with life.

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An old interest. A new connection.
An unexpected possibility.

Perhaps there’s a subject you’ve always wanted to study, a skill you’d enjoy sharing, or a project that keeps coming back to mind. This session makes room to explore those possibilities—with fresh questions, shared experiences and the perspectives of fellow learners.

Members bring a lifetime of experience and plenty of their own ideas. The conversation builds on that experience, opening space for something interesting to happen next.

Three questions to spark the conversation

An interest you’ve postponed

What keeps catching your attention?

A language, local history, photography or a subject you have always meant to explore. What would make it enjoyable to begin?

A project you’d enjoy sharing

What could you create or contribute?

A family story collection, a community project, mentoring or a creative collaboration. Who might enjoy joining you?

A connection you’d like to make

Where could a shared interest lead?

A walking group, a discussion circle or a fellow learner with a different perspective. What could you discover together?

Five lenses. Plenty of possibilities.

Arthur’s Five Ps™ framework gives the conversation a simple structure. Participants can focus on whichever area sparks their interest.

Purpose

Follow what feels meaningful.

What would you enjoy contributing to?

People

Make room for connection.

Who would you like to learn with, spend time with or get to know?

Passion

Give curiosity a little room.

Which interests bring energy, enjoyment or a fresh perspective?

Projects

Turn an idea into an experience.

What could you learn, make, share or help bring to life?

Pace

Find a rhythm that feels good.

What mix of activity, adventure and open time suits you?

What happens in the session?

A welcoming mix of individual reflection, shared conversation and practical exploration.

01 · Reflect

A few inviting questions help participants notice an interest, possibility or idea they would enjoy exploring.

02 · Exchange ideas

Guided conversation gives fellow learners a chance to share experiences, hear different perspectives and discover common interests.

03 · Try something

Each participant chooses one small, personally meaningful experiment: a conversation to start, a subject to explore or a project to begin.

Something to take away

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Use the Five Ps to identify an area they would like to explore.
  • Describe an opportunity for learning, connection or contribution.
  • Choose a practical next step that fits their interests and pace.

Easy to fit into your program

Suggested format: 45–60 minutes plus questions and discussion.

Delivery: In person or virtually, with the emphasis tailored to your audience.

For curriculum review: Request a course description and learning objectives. The session is educational and participatory, with no sales presentation.

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Meet Arthur Schwartz, PCC

Arthur is a coach and facilitator with more than 35 years of experience helping professionals and organizations navigate change. His approach combines warmth, humor, reflection and practical action.

He brings that experience to conversations about continued learning, meaningful activity and the possibilities ahead—with respect for the experience and perspective each participant brings.

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Arthur Schwartz, PCC · Accelerant Coaching

arthur@accelerantcoach.com
Office: 858-727-5560