032 How to Find Your Passion – Laura Rupp

Laura Rupp is a career advisor based in Cincinnati who runs a consulting firm aimed at high school students and recent graduates. A former philosophy major and lifelong seeker of answers, she believes everyone has a chance at success as long as they understand themselves and know what they want to achieve. She knows that it’s never too early to believe in yourself.

While most of our listeners likely aren’t about to graduate high school, they will still hear some solid career guidance advice as Laura discusses the assessment tools she uses in her work and how she helps people of any age approach the big decisions in their lives.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE:

(2:11) - Laura describes what her job is like on a day-to-day basis and who she works with.

(5:39) - How does the Birkman Assessment differ from how high school students use to be assessed?

(8:14) - The outcome parents can expect from Laura’s work if they have their child sit down with them.

(10:07) - Why Laura feels college selection in high school is serious business and requires adequate guidance.

(12:45) - Symptoms and signs that a young person might not be on the right track.

(16:57) - How parents and teachers should prepare younger people prepare for these big choices.

(20:03) - Her advice for younger people who have no idea where to begin with assessments or choosing a school.

(22:55) - Laura’s guidance for older people dissatisfied with their career and looking for a change.

(27:50) - Laura plays Rapid Fire and explains why she would have a drink with Robert F. Kennedy.

TWEETABLES:

“I realized we could preempt some of later life confusion if young people had the opportunity to begin why and what they want for themselves early on.”

“If you don’t know what it takes to be with the right people, you could have a great job and be miserable.”

“It’s very important that we look at our kids in terms of what is going to be their success and see that it’s not a reflection of our success.”

“Kids do a lot to protect us parents as well.”

“Stay curious and ask questions.”

LINKS:

Laura Rupp Consulting - http://www.laurarupp.com/

Laura on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LauraRuppConsulting/

Laura on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraruppconsulting/

Birkman Assessment - https://birkman.com/

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