Education is important - but how it looks differs for every child. The messages around education that we are delivering to our children need to develop their initiative, their character and their thinking skills - especially when it comes to their education. These conversations matter, because education matters to us all.

Today's guest is Cam Barber, who started as a public speaking coach, and then broadened out to leadership skills/marketing messages. His clients include Paramount Pictures and Hawthorn Football Club.

Topics in this episode:

• Cam Barber's story, and his bestselling book "What's Your Message".
• Homework and self-discipline
• The change from Primary School to Highschool in structure, routine, and overall ease
• Exchange Student Program, Tertiary/Tafe programs, work experience 
• Deferring University
• Twice gifted children
• Getting an education outside of the educational system 
• "Vivid" messages - valuable, customisable parenting messages 
• How to Help when School Sucks - a Happy Families article

Listen to more  from our “Failed at School, Successful at Life” series:

• #875 Failed at School, Successful at Life: Ian Steel
• #877 Failed at School, Successful at Life: Susan Rogers
• #878 Failed at School, Successful at Life: Tom O’Brien
• #879 Why School Matters with Nigel Howard

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