THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 00:58 Whether your student is building a college list, getting ready to head off to campus, or already enrolled? There’s one question every single one of you should be asking: Is this college preparing them not just to earn a degree, […]
Choosing a college is about far more than rankings, majors, and graduation rates. Lisa Marker-Robbins sits down with Dr. Julia Lapan from the University of Virginia to explore what families should look for in a college experience that helps students build confidence, explore career possibilities, and prepare for life after graduation. In this episode, Lisa
Many families eliminate strong career options long before a student has enough information to make a confident decision. In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges the belief that career planning should follow one clear, predictable path and introduces a broader way to think about career exploration. Drawing on years of coaching families and the Birkman
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 00:00 How do we support instead of a linear path? How do we start thinking in terms of an ecosystem, and how can you change the conversations that you’re having with your young person in your home or in your school?
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Helping a young person choose a career starts with asking better questions, not having every answer. In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges the common ways families approach career planning and introduces a fresh perspective that expands possibilities for teens, college students, and young adults. Rather than focusing on majors, prestige, or job market predictions,
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 00:00 A recurring theme that I hear from parents all the time is, I just don’t know enough to help my kid. Sarah Reinhardt shared this with me when she was at a total loss, not only how to help, but
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Time has a way of speeding up, especially when major decisions about school, careers, and independence are on the horizon. In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins encourages parents to pause for a mid-year career clarity check, helping families assess where teens, college students, and young adults stand before the next milestone arrives. She walks through
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. We just celebrated the Fourth of July, and for this summer lover, admittedly, I cannot stand winter. I get a little sad because summer feels halfway over for some of you living in other regions. I realize maybe that doesn’t hold true because,
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