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Episode 120: Unlocking Potential in High School Students with Kathy Laidlaw
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Can practical skills and customer service knowledge set high school students on a path to career success? Our guest, Kathy Laidlaw, believes they can. In today's episode, we sit down with Kathy to hear her story that started with teaching customer service to high school juniors and seniors. Drawing from her background in conducting customer satisfaction surveys, Kathy developed a nonprofit organization aimed at aligning students' strengths and interests with potential careers. Her journey emphasizes the vital role of equipping teens with practical skills and understanding customer expectations to better prepare them for the job market.
Recognizing the limitations of her network, she founded a nonprofit and launched a website filled with video interviews from various professionals. By becoming a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and integrating the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment, she empowered students to identify their natural talents and apply this self-awareness in their career choices. Listen to the inspiring story of a student who turned a perceived weakness into a strength, showcasing the power of personalized assessments in guiding career development.
Join us for a compelling conversation on navigating today's educational landscape and empowering teens to achieve meaningful, fulfilling careers.
For more information about the work that Kathy does, check out her website here.
You can find Kathy on LinkedIn as well here.
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Intro and outro voice-overs made by Gary Williams.
Editor: Andrew Cavette.
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Chapters
1. Episode 120: Unlocking Potential in High School Students with Kathy Laidlaw (00:00:00)
2. Career Development for High School Students (00:00:40)
3. Teen Strengths Coaching Program (00:06:23)
4. Exploring Education and Career Pathways (00:17:55)
5. Encouraging Respect for Skilled Trades (00:28:50)
6. Career Exploration and Strengths-Based Coaching (00:33:53)
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