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Ever feel that school doesn’t reflect who you are?

Debunk myths so you can be the person you want to be.

Ever feel that school robs you of who you really are? You are not alone. Millions of young adults feel stuck, not knowing that they carry amazing gifts and talents that are squelched by the way we approach school.

Parents, leaders, and educators often believe you must learn in an old school approach that values linear, written, non-collaborative, left-brain aptitudes. The good news is that you have hidden gifts that are valuable in the real world– a world that values and needs a wide-ranging set of abilities.

Gifts that Conflict with School™

What do I mean by this? I mean the very things that are best in you— that offer you tremendous potential and joy in life– may conflict with what is asked of you in school. So what does this mean for you? It means that if you want to bring out your full potential, if you want to thrive in life, if you want to be happier now, then you want to worry less about grades and enjoy your innate abilities more. Most people have been taught to believe what I call, The Myths of Education:

  1. The Myth of the Bad Student: If you’re not a top student, there’s something wrong with you.
  2. The Myth of the Good Student: If you’re a good student, you’ll have a great life.
  3. The Myth of the Best System: Our system of education is best for most students.

Here is the truth I have discovered: There’s nothing wrong with you. What’s wrong is we focus on things that don’t matter to your success and well-being.

My work in positive change helps young adults debunk the damaging myths and sets them forth on an incredible journey into reaching their true potential. You, too, can learn how to free yourself from education traps, build resilience, and unleash your hidden talents. What you have after working with me: post-mentoring checklist.

“Talking with Christine helped me pinpoint why I was not succeeding and what I could do to change. She also helped me form a vision for the future that I could hang on to when I felt like giving up.”
— Anna G., 18, Roslindale, MA