College

Andrew Chambers – A New Educational Path

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I’ve had so many parents express concern and even despair about the current state of college education.  Young people are getting out of college saddled with debt, and without the skills and experience they need to support themselves.  They are also surrounded by ideas that often don’t align with the values that their parents have worked hard to instill in them.

When I heard about Excel College, I had to learn more.  It seemed like an answer to the problems facing higher education.

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Mandi Frost – The Benefits of Finding a Coach for Your Teen

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Hey there! I’m excited to share with you an upcoming podcast episode where I chat with Mandi Frost, an academic coach who partners with parents to coach students.

What’s interesting is that Mandi doesn’t just coach students – she also coaches parents. She believes that a three-way partnership is crucial for success when working with a child. That way, everyone is on the same page, and the child can get the support they need both at home and with their coach.

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DaleTroy – Setting Your Student Up for College Success

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Dale Troy is a College Success Coach and Certified Health Coach. Parents hire her to help their children transition successfully from high school to college.

Dale’s experience in helping college students started with her own three daughters. All three of her daughters graduated from Yale College, and she is a graduate of Yale College and Yale Law School. Dale helps students get good grades, make great friends, and stay healthy, both physically and mentally.

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Kristin Clark – Untangling the Road to a Genius College Experience

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My interview with Kristin Clark was so enjoyable!  We are kindred spirits when it comes to realizing the genius in others.  I love how she uses the Clifton Strengths Test to help the students she works with create a vision for their future.

Kristin wants everyone to discover that they can do something they love, where they wake up every day, and it’s not work. She helps people understand their natural talents and what gifts they bring to the world.

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