#158 Behind the Mic: Lisa’s Journey to Launch Career Clarity

Flourish Coaching

Jan 21, 2025

In this special third-anniversary episode, Lisa steps into the guest chair with Doug Sandler, host of The Nice Guys on Business podcast. She reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons that shaped her journey from high school teacher to transformative career coach and her mission to guide teens toward fulfilling futures. This episode offers a personal look at why Lisa believes clarity and the right guidance can make all the difference.

In this episode, Lisa and Doug discuss:

The evolution of college and career guidance
The impact of self-awareness on career success
Challenges in navigating modern educational and vocational pathways
Entrepreneurial growth, transitions, and building sellable businesses

Key Takeaways:

Many competitive college programs require students to declare specific majors during the application process, which can permanently close off certain career paths if not chosen early, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making.
The Birkman Method Personality Assessment provides a unique insight into both behavior and expectations, making it a powerful tool for aligning personal strengths with educational and career paths.
Careers in the trades, such as plumbing and electrical work, offer substantial financial and professional rewards, challenging the outdated perception that only college degrees lead to success.
Beginning career and college planning as early as sophomore year in high school allows students to explore their interests, identify potential obstacles, and ensure that choices align with long-term goals and aspirations.

“One of the myths that we bust around here is that kids can’t figure it out, but with intention and by devoting a little bit of time and resources to it, they can. It is very figure-outable.” – Lisa Marker Robbins

About Doug Sandler:

Doug Sandler is a podcast producer, author of Nice Guys Finish First, and co-founder of Turnkey Podcast Productions.

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