Kia ora and warm greetings,

I’m excited to share the 2026 schedule for the CDANZ Special Interest Group on Character Strengths. These sessions explore how we can use our strengths to enhance career development and career wellbeing.

2026 Session Dates (Thursdays, 7–8 PM New Zealand Time):

• 19 February
• 23 April
• 18 June
• 20 August
• 22 October

First Session – 19 February 2026

Our first session will focus on using character strengths to set and achieve personal and career goals. 

CDANZ SIG Character Strengths Meeting

Open to CDANZ members and non-members

🗓️ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thu 19 Feb 2026

⌛ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (New Zealand Time)

💻 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Zoom

➡️ Register for the meeting here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/FHWipc03QjqyirVs-cZCxg 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Pre-Meeting Preparation: Please complete the VIA Character Strengths Survey and bring along a copy of your results to the meeting. The survey is free and is available at: https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register     

Host: Dr Sherrie Lee, Career Consultant, Victoria University of Wellington, CDANZ Professional Member

Learn more about character strengths in career development: Dr Sherrie Lee | Character Strengths in your Career Development 

Feel free to share this information with others who may be interested. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

All information pertaining to the SIG can be found on this Google doc and will be updated with any changes: CDANZ SIG Character Strengths Overview and Schedule

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Please feel free to ask any questions or connect with me on LinkedIn.

Ngā mihi and kind regards,

Sherrie

CDANZ SIG Character Strengths Lead

Dr Sherrie Lee

Certified Career Services Provider™ NCDA, Professional Member CDANZ

PhD Education, MA TESOL

Email: [email protected] | LinkedIn | Website: Dr Sherrie Lee - Career Coach