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What if the biggest predictor of your child's future success isn't their grades, college, or intelligence, but how well they truly understand themselves?In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explores this counterintuitive idea, revealing that deep self-awareness is the foundation for long-term success. She unpacks what self-awareness actually looks like in real life and why so many young people and adults struggle to develop it. Through practical examples and coaching insights, Lisa shows how misalignment between identity and decisions leads to frustration, stagnation, and career dissatisfaction. She ultimately offers a clear path for helping young people build clarity and confidence before making life-shaping choices.In this episode, you'll discover:The role of self-awareness in long-term personal and career successThe disconnect between aspiration and authentic identity in decision-makingCommon external pressures influencing young people's career choicesStrategies for guiding young people toward clarity and aligned decisionsKey Takeaways: Deep self-awareness is identified as the strongest predictor of long-term successSelf-aware individuals make consistently aligned and informed decisions based on how they are actually wired.Many young people mistake interest, curiosity, or fascination for true ability, which leads them toward paths that they cannot sustain due to mismatched cognitive, emotional, or skill-based demands.Without self-awareness, individuals tend to chase what looks impressive or is socially rewarded, which often results in dissatisfaction, career misalignment, and eventually feeling stuck in roles that do not fit them.Developing self-awareness requires honest reflection, guided conversations, and structured tools like the Birkman personality assessment rather than keeping every possible path open without direction. “Aspiration, without the awareness, is going to lead to misalignment.” – Lisa Marker-RobbinsEpisode References:Launch Career Clarity Course https://flourishcoachingco.com/courseSample Birkman Report Available at: flourishcoachingco.com/birkmanGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion: flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges one of the most common and well-intentioned phrases adults use with young people about their future: “You can be anything.” Drawing on years of career coaching experience and thousands of Birkman personality assessment results, she explains why this advice often increases pressure, cognitive overload, and paralysis rather than building confidence and taking action.Lisa reframes future planning around alignment, limits, and energy rather than limitless possibilities. The episode kicks off a multi-part series focused on replacing well-meaning but harmful advice with language that actually helps young people move forward.In this episode, you'll discover:The gap between intention and impact in how adults talk about futures and possibilitiesWhy unlimited possibilities can undermine motivation instead of creating confidenceHow personal limits and energy patterns influence decision-making and forward movementWhat supportive conversations look like when the goal is clarity rather than certaintyKey Takeaways: Telling young people “you can be anything” creates cognitive and emotional overload, increasing fear of making the wrong choice and often causing shutdown, avoidance, or disengagement rather than action.Everyone has real cognitive limits and distinct energy patterns, and acknowledging what drains versus energizes someone helps remove ill-fitting options and creates clarity instead of failure.Progress comes from aligning choices with personal wiring—using frameworks such as get-tos vs. have-tos, energy awareness, and past task preferences—rather than keeping every option on the table.When adults model their own imperfect decision-making, mistakes, and ruled-out paths, they normalize informed choices and give young people permission to move forward without needing certainty. “Progress begins to come from alignment, not this unlimited choice.” – Lisa Marker-RobbinsEpisode References:Sample Birkman Report Available at: flourishcoachingco.com/birkmanGet the Flourish Weekly Newsletter: https://flourishcoachingco.com/newsletterGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion: flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Transformation Tip: “What would happen if we studied what was right with people instead of what's wrong with them?" - Don CliftonConcept(s)People are complex. Human development and the person. Helps you understand yourself, your needs, and your blind spotsHelps you understand other peopleGiving traits a name and dissecting shines the light of understandingWho you are NOT.  What to stay away from. Where to position yourself, and where you thriveTransformation Application: Take an assessment. Read through the whole report.Assessments:Gallup CliftonStrengths https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10003/cliftonstrengths-34 mailto:askpete@petecoaching.comThinking Wavelength  mailto:steve@stevechuaintl.comMBTI https://www.16personalities.com/The Enneagram https://enneagramtest.net/Motivational Gifts https://www.gifttest.org/DISC https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/Hogan Assessments https://www.hoganassessments.com/Kolbe A Index https://www.kolbe.com/Birkman method https://birkman.com/the-birkman-methodLions Lead https://www.lionslead.com/Parin https://www.pairin.com/Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss:Identifying personality traits, interests, and work styles for career explorationFactors influencing long-term career satisfaction and professional fulfillmentThe research and validation behind data-driven career assessmentsThe relationship between career clarity, education choices, and financial outcomesKey Takeaways: The Birkman Assessment identifies career matches by analyzing multiple personality dimensions—not just interests but also work styles and environmental needs—against a database of professionals who have remained satisfied in their roles for at least seven years.Unlike quick career quizzes, Birkman undergoes rigorous psychometric validation every 10 years to ensure its results remain reliable and predictive, distinguishing it from assessments that lack scientific backing.Low career matches do not mean a job is impossible; they indicate potential challenges, such as a workplace culture mismatch or a need for unique approaches to succeed, which may require further research through job shadowing, informational interviews, or skill development.Career clarity minimizes costly education mistakes by helping students avoid unnecessary degree changes or career pivots, ensuring that the time, money, and effort invested in college align with long-term satisfaction and job retention.“With Birkman, we're able to say, ‘Hey, even if you're good at it, that doesn't mean you're interested in it.' Interest with Birkman means it is fulfilling, motivating, and energizing.” – Amy ShepleyAbout Amy Shepley: Amy Shepley, granddaughter of Dr. Roger W. Birkman and daughter of Sharon Birkman, has over 20 years of experience in corporate teams and organizational behavior. Episode References:Episode 43: College Major Identification with the Birkman Method with Sharon Birkman: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/043-college-major-identification-with-the-birkman-method/O*NET OnLine: https://www.onetonline.org/BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) System: https://www.bls.gov/soc/Sample Birkman Report Available at: flourishcoachingco.com/birkmanGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret).flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Amy:Website: http://birkman.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshepley/Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Two hundred episodes strong—and this celebration goes deeper than a milestone. Lisa Marker-Robbins is joined by Vicki Weisbrod and Kayla Lane for an honest, energizing conversation about what's really holding young people back and how you can help them move forward with clarity and confidence. You'll leave inspired, recharged, and ready to guide the next generation toward purpose and possibility.In this episode, Lisa, Vicki, and Kayla discuss:The emotional push and pull between parents and young people during the launch yearsThe growing confidence gap in professional communication and real-world readinessShifting career pathways and the increasing value of non-traditional education routesFostering resilience, self-awareness, and intentional progress toward independenceKey Takeaways: Parents' stress often mirrors their kids' uncertainty, and recognizing that shared overwhelm helps both sides find calm and momentum.Modeling confident communication in small ways—like outreach, networking, and follow-up—helps young people take ownership without parents taking over.Many students are now making informed choices to pursue trades, alternative training, or intentional pauses, showing that success comes in many forms beyond college.Building self-awareness early and giving young people space to make mistakes fosters genuine confidence, resilience, and long-term independence. “There's just not as much resilience with young people, and they fear that that ‘no' is the end-all be-all.” – Vicki Weisbrod“It's amazing how quickly the shift happens whenever you finally understand yourself.” – Kayla LaneAbout our Guests:Vicki Weisbrod is a Flourish Coaching Career Coach and veteran school counselor who built Bishop Fenwick's career advising program from the ground up, pioneering the use of the Birkman assessment to enhance career and college readiness.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-weisbrod-640b31131/Kayla Lane is the Executive Assistant and Client Support at Flourish Coaching, where she pairs her healthcare background with strong organizational and client support skills to guide families through their college and career journey.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-lane-362b7014b/Episode References:The Defining Decade by Meg Jay: https://www.amazon.com/Defining-Decade-Your-Twenties-Matter/dp/0446561754'Ep#196 5 Must-Know Hiring Trends & How They Impact Your Student with Christine Rigby-Hall: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/196-5-must-know-hiring-trends-how-they-impact-your-student-with-christine-rigby-hall/Learn how to help your teen move from uncertain to unstoppable at Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

In this thought-provoking episode of the Mentored Podcast, Carson Pue, Chuck, and Ingrid Davis explore the concept of moving beyond singular assessment tools, such as the Enneagram, Birkman, DISC, or MBTI. While these instruments can provide valuable insights into personality, behaviour, and preferences, they are not the ultimate answer to understanding or mentoring others. As mentors, it's crucial to avoid becoming overly reliant on any one framework. Together, we discuss the importance of adopting a more holistic and adaptable approach to mentorship. By integrating multiple perspectives and tools, mentors can better address the unique needs, goals, and growth opportunities of those they guide. Whether you're a seasoned mentor or just starting your journey, this episode will challenge you to expand your toolkit, think critically about assessment instruments, and focus on the bigger picture of personal and professional development. So come and join us, as the next 30 minutes can really help you to be a better mentor and entertain you as you listen.

Transformation Tip: “What would happen if we studied what was right with people instead of what's wrong with them?" - Don CliftonConcept(s)People are complex. Human development and the person. Helps you understand yourself, your needs, and your blind spotsHelps you understand other peopleGiving traits a name and dissecting shines the light of understandingWho you are NOT.  What to stay away from. Where to position yourself, and where you thriveTransformation Application: Take an assessment. Read through the whole report.Assessments:Gallup CliftonStrengths https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10003/cliftonstrengths-34 mailto:askpete@petecoaching.comThinking Wavelength  mailto:steve@stevechuaintl.comMBTI https://www.16personalities.com/The Enneagram https://enneagramtest.net/Motivational Gifts https://www.gifttest.org/DISC https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/Hogan Assessments https://www.hoganassessments.com/Kolbe A Index https://www.kolbe.com/Birkman method https://birkman.com/the-birkman-methodLions Lead https://www.lionslead.com/Parin https://www.pairin.com/Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss:Identifying personality traits, interests, and work styles for career explorationFactors influencing long-term career satisfaction and professional fulfillmentThe research and validation behind data-driven career assessmentsThe relationship between career clarity, education choices, and financial outcomesKey Takeaways: The Birkman Assessment identifies career matches by analyzing multiple personality dimensions—not just interests but also work styles and environmental needs—against a database of professionals who have remained satisfied in their roles for at least seven years.Unlike quick career quizzes, Birkman undergoes rigorous psychometric validation every 10 years to ensure its results remain reliable and predictive, distinguishing it from assessments that lack scientific backing.Low career matches do not mean a job is impossible but indicate potential challenges, such as a workplace culture mismatch or a need for unique approaches to succeed, requiring further research through job shadowing, informational interviews, or skill development.Career clarity minimizes costly education mistakes by helping students avoid unnecessary degree changes or career pivots, ensuring that the time, money, and effort invested in college align with long-term satisfaction and job retention. “With Birkman, we're able to say, ‘Hey, even if you're good at it, that doesn't mean you're interested in it.' Interest with Birkman means it is fulfilling, motivating, and energizing.” – Amy ShepleyAbout Amy Shepley: Amy Shepley, granddaughter of Dr. Roger W. Birkman and daughter of Sharon Birkman, has over 20 years of experience in corporate teams and organizational behavior. Throughout her tenure at Birkman, she has worked globally to enhance The Birkman Method and solve modern workplace challenges. In 2019, she founded Percepte, consulting Fortune 500 companies on leadership, team effectiveness, and change management. In 2022, she returned to Birkman International as president, bringing her passion for innovation in organizational success. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and an MBA from Tulane University.Episode References:Episode 43: College Major Identification with the Birkman Method with Sharon Birkman: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/043-college-major-identification-with-the-birkman-method/O*NET OnLine: https://www.onetonline.org/BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) System: https://www.bls.gov/soc/Sample Birkman Report Available at: flourishcoachingco.com/birkmanGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Amy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.shepley/Website: http://birkman.com/Email: ashepley@birkman.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshepley/Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Birkman President, Amy Shepley, is a third-generation Birkman family leader with twenty years of experience working with organizational behavior and perception. She's one of the most in-demand workshop facilitators for highly successful companies due to her deep understanding of the product and wide-ranging experience applying solutions within a broad set of industries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The Perception Paradox is recognizing that each person is experiencing the world on a completely unique way. The paradox is the people who see the world different from you are the hardest to work with. 2. Trust and respect are big core issures and half of the population have opposite perception on how these are built. How you think is the right way to build it is not the right way for others and it becomes a breeding ground for conflict. 3. Be around the people who see things differently with you because they are the people you need especially when you build a company as an entrepreneur. You need to surround yourself with this people because they will cover your blindspots. Try MyBirkman. Join the future of work, and try MyBirkman, Birkman's latest technological advancement that puts the power of perception in your pocket - MyBirkman Sponsors HubSpot When you combine the power of Marketing Hub and Content Hub, you can have your best quarter, every quarter. Visit Hubspot.com/marketers to learn more Notion Combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that's simple and beautifully designed. And now it has the power of AI built right inside of it! Try Notion for free when you go to Notion.com/johnleedumas Optimize To chat with JLD about Optimizing your life, click here: EOFire.com/optimize

Birkman President, Amy Shepley, is a third-generation Birkman family leader with twenty years of experience working with organizational behavior and perception. She's one of the most in-demand workshop facilitators for highly successful companies due to her deep understanding of the product and wide-ranging experience applying solutions within a broad set of industries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The Perception Paradox is recognizing that each person is experiencing the world on a completely unique way. The paradox is the people who see the world different from you are the hardest to work with. 2. Trust and respect are big core issures and half of the population have opposite perception on how these are built. How you think is the right way to build it is not the right way for others and it becomes a breeding ground for conflict. 3. Be around the people who see things differently with you because they are the people you need especially when you build a company as an entrepreneur. You need to surround yourself with this people because they will cover your blindspots. Try MyBirkman. Join the future of work, and try MyBirkman, Birkman's latest technological advancement that puts the power of perception in your pocket - MyBirkman Sponsors HubSpot When you combine the power of Marketing Hub and Content Hub, you can have your best quarter, every quarter. Visit Hubspot.com/marketers to learn more Notion Combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that's simple and beautifully designed. And now it has the power of AI built right inside of it! Try Notion for free when you go to Notion.com/johnleedumas Optimize To chat with JLD about Optimizing your life, click here: EOFire.com/optimize

In this episode, Lisa and Sharon discuss:What sets the Birkman Method apart is different from other assessments for college and career clarity.How your teen can use the Birkman as a starting point to understand themself - not just academically, but also to their environment and others.How narrowing options can increase confidence and lead to more satisfying career choices.Why focusing on the “next first step” rather than a “forever future” can ease the pressure when planning for college and beyond.Key Takeaways: Birkman is unique because it pinpoints the motivations behind behaviors without burdening students with multiple questionnaires.Our needs and expectations are like the roots of a tree - they ground us and influence our personal health and well-being.Things you enjoy during personal time are just as crucial as work for long-term fulfillment.The Birkman system funnels all career possibilities into fewer select paths so your teen has options that are most likely to work for them. “It's a broad world out there of career opportunities. If you look at your top three or four percentiles of interest, those are going to be excellent cues about a healthy direction for you to head, whether it's something that you do on the side that makes you happy, or whether it's included in your day job.” – Sharon BirkmanEpisode Reference: Is now the right time for your teen's College Major and Career Planning? flourishcoachingco.com/quiz About Sharon Birkman: Sharon Birkman began her role as Birkman International's President and CEO in 2002, becoming Chairman in 2022. As the daughter of company founder and influential industrial-organizational psychologist, Dr. Roger W. Birkman, Sharon cultivated her deep expertise in human perception and organizational behavior through her lifelong interest in The Birkman Method. Before succeeding Dr. Birkman as CEO, Sharon served in several roles including VP Corporate Relations, Training, and Career Coaching. Sharon's leadership has been instrumental in ushering in a new era of product development, technology, and training initiatives during a time of unprecedented growth. In this period, Sharon and the business have been recognized with a multitude of awards. These include EY's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016, the Women President's Organization's Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award for Economic Empowerment in 2017, Houston's Best and Brightest Places to Work For from 2014-2019, National Best and Brightest Places to Work For (2014-2018), the Houston Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award in 2017 and 2018, and as a Houston Power 50 Woman Leader in 2018.Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Sharon:Website: https://birkman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-birkman-fink/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Julie Spak. Since 1985, Julie has been connecting students to their futures in her work as a College Admissions Officer, Financial Aid Officer and Honors Program Counselor at the University of New Hampshire, where she received her M.Ed in Counseling and BA in Communication and English. Julie also worked as a School Counselor, so she knows how to help students and families from "both sides of the desk." She is a Past President of New Hampshire School Counselors Association and is currently a member of the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association and National College Advocacy Group (NCAG). Julie is Birkman certified. Julie's coaching produces a stand-out college application and also accelerates the career search during college and beyond. Working as a Career Coach & Educational Consultant combines all of her passions of helping students learn about their strengths and finding the best fit college major and institution while keeping finances in mind. Julie lives in suburban Philadelphia with her husband and two active boys, where there is truly never a dull moment! Julie previously appeared in episode 479 for a SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: National College Affordability Group. Find Julie at juliespak@leaprogram.com or https://www.juliespakconsulting.com/. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our past episodes on the show page and keep up with our future ones by subscribing to our email newsletter. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

In this episode, Lisa and Vicki discuss:How your teen's school, you (as the parent), and your teen can work together to drive your student's career development.The right time for your student to begin thinking about their future career path.Why your teen should be considering careers, not just college majors. The difference between career development and career advising.Key Takeaways: Most school counselors have a caseload too great to also take on career counseling. They also are not trained to handle that aspect of counseling.By November 1 of your teen's senior year, they are starting to apply to colleges.42 of 50 state flagship universities require students to either apply directly to a college major or list their intended major in the application.Career development is a lifelong process. You do not want to wait until your student is in college to start career advising. Once they are there, some majors will no longer be available to them, and you cannot make them go to the career advising office. “We as parents force, not on purpose, but force an agenda onto our kids. I think the school becomes this objective third party to kind of take care of business, so to speak.” – Vicki WeisbrodAbout Vicki Weisbrod: Vicki Weisbrod is a detail-oriented school counselor who has been consistently praised as a forward-thinking student advocate by her colleagues and administration. Over the course of her 17-year career, she created an extensive counseling program from ground zero focusing on the college search and selection process. Seven years ago, she partnered with an organization to be the first greater Cincinnati high school to offer the Birkman assessment to their juniors. The program has evolved to include in-depth career exploration modules for all of their students. Thisprocess has created a more thorough approach to the college counseling that theirteam provides. In her tenure at Bishop Fenwick, she has sought opportunities togrow their community whether it is through their counseling program or for thegreater good of the school. Episode References:#120 Experiential Learning: Unlocking Your Teen's Career Path with Drews Mitchell#040 Building Motivation & Stress Tolerance for Happy TeensGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

In this episode, Lisa discusses:The ideal time to start career development with your student and why it's a lifelong process starting in the early years.The powerful ways early self-awareness will benefit your student. Strategies for overcoming common obstacles for your teen to move forward in confidence.Free resources that are available to support your teen's career advising before making critical decisions about their future. How the Birkman® assessment and Launch Career Clarity® provide a structured roadmap for success  Key Takeaways: Students will be in school approximately 16,000 hours from Kindergarten to Senior Year. On average, they will work 82,000 if they work after graduation until age 65 making career alignment critical to thrive in lifeIt is never too late to work on career development and advising, but there is an ideal time to start. Starting early is for the best.; If your teen has already hit Sophomore year, it is go time!Instead of looking at your teen as difficult or unmotivated, step back and ask if they are overwhelmed and need more support. Your teen would likely rather hear advice from someone other than you, such as a coach, teacher, or mentor.There are a lot of misconceptions and job fields that teens are unaware of, so it is important to research and explore.  “Career development is not a one-and-done. It's really important that we take two views of this. It's a long game - a marathon, not a sprint. But more importantly, that we start early, even in middle school, ninth grade, actually even younger.” – Lisa Marker RobbinsEpisode References:Is it the right time for College Major and Career Planning? https://flourishcoachingco.com/quiz Bureau of Labor & Statistics Student Resources: https://bls.gov/k12/ Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Dr. Glenn Pierce is with us to share what to expect from the upcoming WFH Congress in Madrid, and Amy sits down with President and CCEO of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), Anita Birkman. FLOW co-host Jessica Richmond sits in for Patrick and we'll finish up with an Elite Athletes segments will feature bleeding disorder community member, Ricardo Ramirez.  Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast   Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.   Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook  BloodStream on Twitter

Our guest today is Sharon Birkman. As the daughter of company founder and influential industrial-organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman, Sharon cultivated her deep expertise in human perception and organizational behavior through her lifelong interest in The Birkman Method.Sharon has been recognized with a multitude of awards, including EY's Entrepreneur of the Year, the Women President's Organization's Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award, National Best and Brightest Places to Work For, and the Houston Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award.In addition to her responsibilities at Birkman, Sharon volunteers her services as a Board Member of Houston Public Media, Goodwill Industries of Houston, and a long-time Board member for ESCAPE Family Resource Center. Sharon co-authored the book “The Birkman Method: Your Personality at Work” and authored the book “Creatures of Contact” by ForbesBooks.Birkman International is an industry-leading behavioral and occupational assessment company founded by innovative organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman in 1951.The Birkman Method remains a preferred instrument to better understand interpersonal dynamics through positive psychology. It is used widely in the fields of career and life coaching, leadership development, human resources management, and organizational design today.Sharon Birkman - sbirkman@birkman.comChasing What Matters Instagram

In this episode, Lisa and Julie discuss:Understanding your student's goals before enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment (DE) courses. Why your teen's AP exam score matters more to colleges than their grade in the AP class. How to know what your student's desired colleges will accept for college credit. Exploring academic, college major, and career interests through DE and AP courses.Key Takeaways: AP courses are standardized nationally, and they have a set curriculum as designated by the College Board. DE courses vary depending on where you live and how the DE course is being conducted.Some selective colleges and universities do not grant credit for AP or DE courses but recognize them as preparation for college. AP exams have a standard cost for taking the exam. DE course costs vary by state. Admissions officers will consider what a student chooses to take with what choices are available to them. Your student will not be penalized if their high school has limited AP and DE choices.  “The key is knowing what your school district offers, sanctions, and has available to you.” – Julie SpakAbout Julie Spak - Educational Consultant, Career Coach & Independent College Counselor: Since 1985, Julie has been connecting students to their futures in her work as a College Admissions Officer, Financial Aid Officer, and Honors Program Counselor at the University of New Hampshire, where she received her M.Ed in Counseling and BA in Communication and English. Julie also worked as a School Counselor, so she knows how to help students and families from “both sides of the desk.” She is a past president of the New Hampshire School Counselors Association and a member of the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association and National College Advocacy Group (NCAG). Julie is Birkman certified. Working as a Career Coach & Educational Consultant combines all of her passions of helping students learn about their strengths and finding the best-fit college major and institution while keeping finances in mind. Julie's coaching produces a stand-out college application and accelerates the career search during college and beyond. Julie lives in suburban Philadelphia with her husband and two active teen boys, where there is never a dull moment! Episode References:College List Building Tutorial: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/list #018 How to Get Freshman Year Free with David Vise https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/18-how-to-get-freshman-year-free/ #054 High School Course Selection Tips with Julie Spak https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/054-high-school-course-selection-tips/#069 The Ins and Outs of AP Courses with Megan Rose https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/the-ins-and-outs-of-ap-courses-with-megan-rose/ Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). https://flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-spak-97093910/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Birkman International, a 70-plus year old organizational performance company helps companies measure how their people perceive the world around them. These insights help teams in all industries collaborate and work better together. Listen in as Warren chats with Mark Huber, CEO and Amy Shepley, President and a third-generation Birkman, about the intricacies of personalities in the workplace and how assessments can help organizations in any industry set their teams up for success. https://birkman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhuber/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshepley/ Oil and Gas Global Network Podcasts Apple Channel | OGGN.com OGGN on Social LinkedIn Group | LinkedIn Company Page | Facebook OGGN Events Get notified each month Warren Spiwak LinkedIn  

Zach sits down with Sharon Birkman, CEO of Birkman International, to talk about the history of her organization and the importance of diverse working styles. Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/42BvAb1 Check out Birkman International's official website. https://bit.ly/3LLhdKy Take a look at Living Corporate's merchandise. https://bit.ly/375rFbY

Graduation Season is a great time to consider new beginnings, so Craig and Matt had a conversation with Trey Carroll, the founder and a coach at The NexTest Advantage. Trey changed majors 5 times in college, worked 8 different jobs and lived in 12 countries before suffering a stroke at the age of 28. Searching for direction, he took several personality and career assessments, but the Birkman Method changed his life. In this fast-paced show, we discuss how the the Birkman Method helps people of all ages discover how they are wired and how it is revealed in both personal and professional relationships.

Dr. Pat Baxter uses her extensive experience to lead high-impact culture change while retaining valuable talent. Her work has focused on developing leadership at all levels. Her industry expertise includes financial services, technology, customer service, retail and pharmaceuticals. She has served around the globe as a senior-level Leadership Development leader in UNISYS, CITI, Sykes Enterprises, Deloitte & Touche Consulting, Right Management. As an executive consultant and coach, she has worked with industry leaders such as American Express, Dollar General, Comcast, Toyota, and Quintiles Pharmaceuticals to name a few. Pat holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, and an BS and MS from the City University of New York. She is certified in several well-known, validated assessments including EQ 2.0®; Crucial Conversations®; Conflict Dynamics Profile® and the Birkman®. Pat has served on numerous boards around the country and with several universities including the Center of Ethics at the University of Tampa and the Society of Emotional Intelligence. She is a founding member of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) in Florida. Pat is a recipient of the Society of Emotional Intelligence Ambassador Award and is the author of two books ‘Cool Change: Turning Emotions into Leadership Strengths' (2015) and ‘101 Ways to Grow an Awesome Team Using Emotional Intelligence” (2019). A native New Yorker, Pat is bilingual (Spanish), and currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida drpatbaxter.com

Leadership with Andreas Buergi MBA & Kevin Bees Profit Maximisation Expert Andreas is a seasoned executive coach and corporate management consultant with more than 33 years of hands-on international business leadership experience, serving clients around the world. Over the years, Andreas has successfully coached and trained more than 20,000 business leaders and sales executives in strategic leadership, effective business transformation and intercultural negotiation techniques. He worked in the financial services industry in Europe for 10 years at the beginning of his career from where he went on to become a Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers,  Andreas holds an MBA from City University USA and a Diploma of English Studies from Cambridge University in the UK.    He is a Master Practitioner of NLP and a certified Birkman consultant. In this episode, Andreas Buergi shares : How personal transformation is a starting point to business. “Success is 95% mindset and 5% strategy” a key lesson for Andreas in his career The power of “Elegant leadership” - The root of the word Elegance (which means to select and make optimal decisions) Techniques to be an Elegant Leader: - Do NOT shy away from conflict (go beyond a “win-win” outcome) - Be very clear on “What are your true priorities?” How to manage conflicts and priorities. How Andreas' won his battle with vocal chord cancer, and how you can use the technique he learnt during this process to excel in your life. The idea that “If you're fighting something you give them the right to persist” and what to do instead. How to excel by connecting to your inner source eg If you have pain in part of the body, ask that part: “why are you here?” “What are you trying to teach me?” Life Changing Question : a) “Why are you here?” b) What are you trying to teach me? c ) Why? x5  A powerful lesson on how to success in business negotiations and a great example of how Andreas approach saved a clients largest customer.  Habits that have enabled Andreas' progress and success in his accomplished career - Every morning - Mindset meditation - Speaking to self, to set up mindset - Resetting his thermostat and all the details about that - Speaking it out  Lessons about visualization of life goals - “Big goals are inspiring if they are somewhere achievable”, - A lesson also from Richard Bandler; “most people get their visualizations completely wrong.” - Bring the visualization into your blueprint.  Why you should not “Fake until you make” but instead “See it until you be it”  And much more… Resources mentioned in the show  Linkedin: Andreas Buergi  www.andreasbuergi.com  https://www.richardbandler.com/ If you would like more insights on profit maximization for your business visit www.ProfitHive.com.au

This episode will help you set the right goals for you. Goals matter. They make your life easier and they create a sense of purpose and meaning. But most people don't set goals the right way, which is why they fail before they even start. That's not going to be you. This episode is a comprehensive toolkit that will help you set the goals that inspire you and make you feel excited about the year ahead.  And, it's part of our month-long series covering the foundational research and topics related to creating a better life. Today, you're not only going to learn the correct way to set goals according to research, you're also going to identify 1-3 goals for yourself, and I'll be doing the same thing right along with you.  Have no idea what your goals are or where to even start? Don't worry; you will by the end of the episode. You'll apply the latest research every single step of the way.  And that's not all.  You can access a free companion workbook at melrobbins.com/goals that will walk you through everything we're talking about so you can go even deeper into this conversation. Expect your goals to change as you listen to this episode, so don't worry about doing any of this “right.”  By the end of this episode you will have even taken the first steps toward your goal.  How cool is that? I can't wait. Let's get started. Xo Mel For full show notes, including all research mentioned in the episode, go to melrobbins.com/podcast. For a free worksheet that dives deeper into the episode and helps you apply what you learn, click here. In this episode, you'll learn:1:15: How do I set goals the right way?2:56: Why setting goals is so important: the truth from research8:24: The exciting new research about goals from Dr. Birkman that you need to know10:56: My three goals for 202313:05: I'm answering your top question about goals13:27: Four science-backed hacks to use when you're not sure what your goals are16:20: Three qualities of the best goals21:48: Two components of a goal that you've got to have in order to achieve it27:07: What neuroscience says about why your brain needs these two components31:25: The five mistakes we all make when we set and try to achieve goals42:41: A powerful question about goals from Columbia University researchers that you should ask yourself44:57: Why setting a “high-low range goal” will make you more successful50:33: The most important thing you should do once you set a goal53:06: Here's the crazy irony about achieving your goals Disclaimer

We all know that college is expensive, so parents don't like the idea of their students wasting time on majors; they end up changing while trying to figure out their career path. Vicki Weisbrod is a counselor at Bishop Fenwick High School in Ohio and along with her team, they are the first high school to work with Lisa in the Launch Career Clarity Course.Find out how Lisa's program coupled with the Birkman personality test has become a GAME CHANGER for Fenwick H.S. and helps students and parents look for college majors and careers that students can excel in according to their personal interests, values, and wiring. They discuss the importance of adding career to the conversation around future planning.Highlights:(2:59) The difference between roles of being a high school counselor and college counselor and how her career has changed in those roles.(4:05) How the team works with families to address the academic, social, and emotional college and career aspects of high school.(6:12) How they decided to add career counseling to their program in addition to college counseling.(10:07) Vicki talks about how improving planning for college and future careers became personal for her, being a parent herself and she used the Birkman test for the first time.(13:25)  The change to college planning that took place 4 years ago at Fenwick H.S.(16:42) How Vicki's team feels more effective in their jobs since using the Birkman and working with Lisa.(20:24) When is the best time to give students the Birkman test to meet them where they are?(23:22) Advice to parents of students that don't have these resources.(26:29) How and when to talk to students about planning for the future.(27:52) How to learn more about Fenwick H.S. or get in touch with Vicki.If you haven't done so already, follow the podcast so you never miss valuable content to help your teen.Links mentioned in this episode:Bishop Fenwick High SchoolBirkman Personality TestJoin the Launch College & Career Clarity free Facebook communityLaunch Career Clarity Course 

In this episode, it's my great privilege to sit down with someone who has been a dream guest of mine for quite some time. Sharon Birkman is the former CEO of Birkman International and currently serves as the chairwoman of the board. She is the daughter of Dr. Roger Birkman, the creator of the Birkman Method. This revolutionary personality assessment harnesses the power of positive psychology to help people find their best career fit, and I personally have been using this method for more than a decade to advise over 3600 students and currently use it in my Launch Career Clarity course to help guide students to their best fit future college major and career.EPISODE NOTESAs a parent, you are likely similar to me and want your child to grow up to be a successful and well-adjusted adult. But even more, you want them to be happy and fulfilled. After all, isn't that the truest measure of success? But when it comes to choosing a college and career path for your teen, there seems to be an overwhelming number of different roads they could choose to follow. How can you know which one will best align with your child's unique personality, abilities, and passions? This is where the Birkman Method is so incredibly useful.The Birkman Method examines the psychology behind our behaviors and preferences to accurately predict a successful, reliable and fulfilling career path for students. There is no other personality tool that accurately also measures an individual's needs and expectations of others and their environment. I have been using it for years as an essential starting point in my college major and career coaching 3-step framework for advising parents and students who want the best fit for college and beyond. That's why I was so thrilled to be able to speak with Sharon about Birkman, how it works, how it has evolved over the years, and why it still stands the test of time.Often, parents and even students will think they should follow a particular path because certain factors seem to indicate that it would be a good fit. For example, if a child has an aptitude for math, parents may assume that accounting would be a great career. Or if a child loves music, they should pursue their passion by becoming a musician. While these may seem like logical conclusions on the surface, there is actually a wealth of data and research that shows that this is often not the case. The Birkman assessment, coupled with my coaching, is the compass your family needs most as a starting point to remove overwhelm and make data-informed decisions for a flourishing future. Links mentioned in this episodeTake the QUIZ: College Major & Career PlanningLaunch College & Career Clarity CourseFollow Birkman on Social: @BirkmanTimeline[5:04] Birkman is unique because it's able to pinpoint the motivations behind behaviors without burdening students with multiple questionnaires.[9:19] Our needs and expectations are like the roots of a tree - they ground us into our lives and directly affect our personal health and well-being.[12:00] Things that you enjoy doing in your personal time are just as important as your work[15:13] The Birkman system allows students to funnel all possibilities down to something that is most likely to work for them long-term.[17:27] Fewer choices means less overwhelm.[23:33] Results tend to stand the test of time, with few to no variations. However, if the student didn't take it seriously the first time, they may find that they get different results if they retake the test later on.[26:28] Sharon shares a story about a young man who initially ignored his Birkman results, only to change paths a few years later.

Earlier this year, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith interviewed Sharon Birkman, the CEO of Birkman International, about finding your “why” using their proprietary social and psychological assessment, the Birkman Assessment. Since then, Jeff and Lauren have each taken the Assessment and personally debrief with Sharon. In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, Jeff, Lauren and Sharon come back together to discuss:What the Birkman Assessment isWhy the Birkman Assessment is a great tool for retirees as they consider the next phases of their livesJeff and Lauren's individual Birkman Assessment resultsHow we can all can leverage the Birkman Assessment to work better togetherResourcesWant to take The Birkman Assessment? Email Sharon directly: sbirkman@birkman.comUnderstanding The Birkman's Colors Connect with Sharon BirkmanEmail Sharon: sbirkman@birkman.com Call Birkman: 800-215-2760Birkman International Website About Our Guest: Sharon Birkman, CEO of Birkman InternationalAs the daughter of company founder and influential industrial-organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman, Sharon Birkman cultivated her deep expertise in human perception and organizational behavior through her lifelong interest in The Birkman Method.Sharon, CEO of Birkman International, has been recognized with a multitude of awards, including EY's Entrepreneur of the Year, the Women President's Organization's Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award, National Best and Brightest Places to Work For, and the Houston Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award.In addition to her responsibilities at Birkman, Sharon volunteers her services as a Board Member of Houston Public Media, Goodwill Industries of Houston, and a long-time Board member for ESCAPE Family Resource Center. Sharon co-authored the book “The Birkman Method: Your Personality at Work” and authored the book “Creatures of Contact” by ForbesBooks.Birkman International is an industry-leading behavioral and occupational assessment company founded by innovative organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman in 1951.The Birkman Method remains a preferred instrument to better understand interpersonal dynamics through positive psychology. It is used widely in the fields of career and life coaching, leadership development, human resources management, and organizational design today. Connect With Green Financial Group:jeff@greenfinancialgrp.com(713) 244-3030Schedule A Call With Jeff or LaurenGreen Financial GroupLinkedIn: Jeff GreenLinkedIn: Lauren Smith

In this episode of College & Career Clarity, Natalie Schwartzkopf, a former student of mine who's pursuing a chemical engineering bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton, shares her success story. She shares invaluable insights and encouragement on how to overcome obstacles while inspiring others with her journey to college major-career clarity and successful college career.EPISODE NOTESNatalie's transformative experience from high school student to a college junior all started when she worked with me on finding the “right fit.” As you know, I'm a huge proponent of ensuring the upcoming college curriculum and career trajectory fits who your teen is as a person. There are many important aspects to fit. Still, one of the most significant parts can be matching your teen's natural talents and wiring to their future job.Natalie did just that by utilizing a personality assessment that allowed her to see just how much activity and movement she needed in her future career. By understanding what types of environments and routines work best for her, Natalie has avoided going in the wrong direction and having to backtrack. What's more, the importance of job shadows and career research truly hit home for Natalie. One fateful experience helped her find her college major and future career.She took it to the next level with her internship and professional organization work, which sets Natalie apart from others. Natalie put in the work to develop impactful connections, and her future looks all the brighter for it.With your teen getting ready for their next steps, I highly encourage you to heed Natalie's insightful advice and start your teen's major and career fit research now. Also, help them to remember, as Natalie expertly illustrates, that the work doesn't stop once they've gotten into college. Career research should continue throughout the college experience to confirm that they're heading down the right path.The work does pay off, as you can see. Even after over seventy internship applications and waiting months for a reply, Natalie is seizing the learning opportunity and expanding her exposure through this fantastic experience.Highlights The steps in Natalie's journey to college major and career clarity starting in high schoolHow the Birkman personality assessment identified attributes that helped her find her fitThe value of learning-living communities in collegeTips on getting internships and overcoming roadblocksDifferent specialties of chemical engineers Listen on…the Flourish Site, Spotify, Apple, Google, In September, I'm hosting my complimentary parent masterclass, four common mistakes to avoid when choosing a college major. This is the final time this year it will be offered. Join me to identify the four mistakes strategies to avoid them and the proven path to picking a major on time without limiting options. Go to flourishcoaching co.com to learn more, or grab your spot. I'll see you soon. Join me in my complimentary September masterclass 4 common mistakes to avoid when choosing college major. I'll help your team get on the path to making informed choices that open doors as well as saving your family both time & money. For anyone who attends live, I have a special template that will empower your team when communicating with colleges. Visit flourishcoachingco.com to grab a spot before the opportunity is gone.

Some of the most listened to episodes of Career Switch Podcast are those that feature guests who've switched industries or professions after age 50. So, I decided to dedicate an entire episode to making a career switch when you're over 50. I speak with Penny Kastaris, executive coach and senior consultant with Right Management Talent Solutions, a company that offers career transition services. Penny is a young Boomer, who helps over-50 clients—both those who know what they want to do next and those who are lost—with their career change. In this episode, she addresses the most frequent concerns she hears from her clients and offers her best advice for making an over-50 career switch.Resources:Assessment tests: Hogan, Birkman, Myers-BriggsBetterUp: Changing Careers at 50? Here's Everything You Need to KnowIndeed: Should You Make a Career Change at 50? Tips on How to Do It SuccessfullyMonster: The After-50 Career ChangeYahoo: How to Make a Career Change After 50Additional Episodes:Ep 4: Aged out and making a career switch at over 50Ep 16: A career switch 15 years in the makingEp 18: The pros and cons of being a full-time authorEp 21: A side hustle results in a career switchEp 23: An unexpected career switchMusic credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info:What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Do you know what motivates you? Do you know what fulfills you? Do you know what your “why” is? These are big questions, but the Birkman Method can help you answer them with confidence (and it's backed by 70+ years of data). This 30-minute assessment helps individuals understand their motivation, self-perception, social perception and mindset – and how to leverage each of these things to find more satisfaction in their lives. In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith sit down with Sharon Birkman, CEO of Birkman International, for an in-depth and eye-opening discussion on how Birkman can help us plan for a fulfilling future – especially with retirement in mind. They discuss:The fascinating origin story of Birkman InternationalWhat the Birkman Assessment is and how it's different from others, such as DISC and Myers BriggsHow the Assessment is used with companies and individualsHow you can use the Birkman to plan for a fulfilling retirement centered around your “why”And more! Note: Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the services of Sharon Birkman or Birkman International. ResourcesWant to take The Birkman Assessment? Email Sharon directly: sbirkman@birkman.comUnderstanding The Birkman's Colors Connect with Sharon BirkmanEmail Sharon: sbirkman@birkman.com Call Birkman: 800-215-2760Birkman International Website  About Our Guest: Sharon Birkman, CEO of Birkman InternationalAs the daughter of company founder and influential industrial-organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman, Sharon Birkman cultivated her deep expertise in human perception and organizational behavior through her lifelong interest in The Birkman Method.Sharon, CEO of Birkman International, has been recognized with a multitude of awards, including EY's Entrepreneur of the Year, the Women President's Organization's Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award, National Best and Brightest Places to Work For, and the Houston Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award.In addition to her responsibilities at Birkman, Sharon volunteers her services as a Board Member of Houston Public Media, Goodwill Industries of Houston, and a long-time Board member for ESCAPE Family Resource Center. Sharon co-authored the book “The Birkman Method: Your Personality at Work” and authored the book “Creatures of Contact” by ForbesBooks.Birkman International is an industry-leading behavioral and occupational assessment company founded by innovative organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman in 1951.The Birkman Method remains a preferred instrument to better understand interpersonal dynamics through positive psychology. It is used widely in the fields of career and life coaching, leadership development, human resources management, and organizational design today. Connect With Green Financial Group:jeff@greenfinancialgrp.com(713) 244-3030Schedule A Call With Jeff or LaurenGreen Financial GroupLinkedIn: Jeff GreenLinkedIn: Lauren Smith

Do you know what motivates you? Do you know what fulfills you? Do you know what your “why” is? These are big questions, but the Birkman Method can help you answer them with confidence (and it's backed by 70+ years of data). This 30-minute assessment helps individuals understand their motivation, self-perception, social perception and mindset – and how to leverage each of these things to find more satisfaction in their lives. In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith sit down with Sharon Birkman, CEO of Birkman International, for an in-depth and eye-opening discussion on how Birkman can help us plan for a fulfilling future – especially with retirement in mind. They discuss:The fascinating origin story of Birkman InternationalWhat the Birkman Assessment is and how it's different from others, such as DISC and Myers BriggsHow the Assessment is used with companies and individualsHow you can use the Birkman to plan for a fulfilling retirement centered around your “why”And more! Note: Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the services of Sharon Birkman or Birkman International. ResourcesWant to take The Birkman Assessment? Email Sharon directly: sbirkman@birkman.comUnderstanding The Birkman's Colors Connect with Sharon BirkmanEmail Sharon: sbirkman@birkman.com Call Birkman: 800-215-2760Birkman International Website  About Our Guest: Sharon Birkman, CEO of Birkman InternationalAs the daughter of company founder and influential industrial-organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman, Sharon Birkman cultivated her deep expertise in human perception and organizational behavior through her lifelong interest in The Birkman Method.Sharon, CEO of Birkman International, has been recognized with a multitude of awards, including EY's Entrepreneur of the Year, the Women President's Organization's Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award, National Best and Brightest Places to Work For, and the Houston Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award.In addition to her responsibilities at Birkman, Sharon volunteers her services as a Board Member of Houston Public Media, Goodwill Industries of Houston, and a long-time Board member for ESCAPE Family Resource Center. Sharon co-authored the book “The Birkman Method: Your Personality at Work” and authored the book “Creatures of Contact” by ForbesBooks.Birkman International is an industry-leading behavioral and occupational assessment company founded by innovative organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman in 1951.The Birkman Method remains a preferred instrument to better understand interpersonal dynamics through positive psychology. It is used widely in the fields of career and life coaching, leadership development, human resources management, and organizational design today. Connect With Green Financial Group:jeff@greenfinancialgrp.com(713) 244-3030Schedule A Call With Jeff or LaurenGreen Financial GroupLinkedIn: Jeff GreenLinkedIn: Lauren Smith

Carmem Rocha é movida pela paixão de apoiar pessoas, grupos e organizações em momentos de mudanças. Possui mais de 25 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento de recursos humanos, com atuação executiva em empresas líderes em seus segmentos. Formação Acadêmica: Mestranda em Neurociências do Comportamento pela USP/SP Graduada e Licenciada em Psicologia pela Universidade Gama Filho/SP Pós Graduada em Psicologia Positiva pela PUC/RS Pós Graduada em Gestão de RH pela FECAP/PE Especialização em Gestão por Competências pela FGV/SP Formação em Coaching / Certificações Coaching: Professional Coach Certified (PCC) pela ICF, Strengths Coach Certified pela Gallup©, Action Learning Coach Certified pelo World Institute (WIAL). Assessment: MBTI (Step I e II) , Hogan, OPQ 32, TKI, Firo B, EQI2.0, Birkman, HPTI, MPP, Teique Cultura: Dupla Certificação no Modelo Barrett Values – BVC Experiência Profissional: Como executiva de RH nas empresas: Accor Brasil, TV Globo, Unibanco ,Citroen, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Comgás, Grupo Camargo Correa e Centauro. Projetos Desenvolvidos em Consultoria: Ampla atuação como consultora em projetos de assessment, team building, change management, cultura organizacional, treinamentos técnicos e comportamentais, desenvolvimento de lideranças, mentorias e coaching executivo. Facilitadora de grupos e palestrante especialista em temas de Gestão de Pessoas, Autoconhecimento, Inteligência Emocional, Empatia, Comunicação, Bem Estar e Liderança. Top 05 Carmem Rocha: 1.Crença 2.Responsabilidade 3.Ideativo 4.Estudioso 5.Excelência

Carmem Rocha é movida pela paixão de apoiar pessoas, grupos e organizações em momentos de mudanças. Possui mais de 25 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento de recursos humanos, com atuação executiva em empresas líderes em seus segmentos. Formação Acadêmica: Mestranda em Neurociências do Comportamento pela USP/SP Graduada e Licenciada em Psicologia pela Universidade Gama Filho/SP Pós Graduada em Psicologia Positiva pela PUC/RS Pós Graduada em Gestão de RH pela FECAP/PE Especialização em Gestão por Competências pela FGV/SP Formação em Coaching / Certificações Coaching: Professional Coach Certified (PCC) pela ICF, Strengths Coach Certified pela Gallup©, Action Learning Coach Certified pelo World Institute (WIAL). Assessment: MBTI (Step I e II) , Hogan, OPQ 32, TKI, Firo B, EQI2.0, Birkman, HPTI, MPP, Teique Cultura: Dupla Certificação no Modelo Barrett Values – BVC Experiência Profissional: Como executiva de RH nas empresas: Accor Brasil, TV Globo, Unibanco ,Citroen, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Comgás, Grupo Camargo Correa e Centauro. Projetos Desenvolvidos em Consultoria: Ampla atuação como consultora em projetos de assessment, team building, change management, cultura organizacional, treinamentos técnicos e comportamentais, desenvolvimento de lideranças, mentorias e coaching executivo. Facilitadora de grupos e palestrante especialista em temas de Gestão de Pessoas, Autoconhecimento, Inteligência Emocional, Empatia, Comunicação, Bem Estar e Liderança. Top 05 Carmem Rocha: 1.Crença 2.Responsabilidade 3.Ideativo 4.Estudioso 5.Excelência

Friends today I have with us Marc Miller, the best selling author of Repurpose Your Career a Practical Guide for the Second Half of Life, Podcast host of the Repurpose your Career Podcast and a huge advocate for assisting older adults to make that later in life transition into a better place for themselves.Marc has a long history of personal career pivots, after his long history with IBM and found that after helping people with their career changes, he found his own passion as well…to start his own business.You can easily find his books on Amazon, but you'll also see him on LinkedIn as well.3:00 How Marc worked through his transition from having a job and being burned out to a ‘half step' into a better place over and over again.5:00 Started his own business ‘Career Pivot' and hired a team5:45 He created a false image of being an extrovert6:15 Rule #1 ‘Know Thyself'7:30 Knowing the balance of what you're good at and what you're not.8:20 Having that personality assessment through Birkman and the benefit of knowing how you behave and how you want to be treated.10:00 Making a lot of money doesn't mean that you'll be happy with what you're doing12:00 Knowing the difference between what you really want to do and what you can do13:00 Getting help through hiring a Coach to reach a higher level of achievement15:45 Getting started by pushing the ‘publish' button for creating content.  16:45 3 tips for success 1- If you're going to fail, fail fast, 2-Always have a Plan B 3- Always learn something from it17:10 How to transition into something totally different21:00 His exit from IBM and taking risks22:00 How he helped assisting those transitioning out of the military27:00 How he helps those that are either close to retiring or already retired but want to continue to be productiveMarc Miller's Website: https://careerpivot.com/Website: www.tomclairmont.comOnline Course: Solopreneur 90 Day Launch PlanReceive weekly tips and perspective emails from Tom on having a professional online business HERE.www.tomclairmont.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/small-biz-essentials/exclusive-content

Sharon Birkman Fink is the chairman and CEO of Birkman International; she is the second generation at the helm of the family-owned behavioral and occupational assessment company. Interviewer Jean Kelley is a leadership development practitioner; she and her associates work with students to find a college major and work with parents who are investing in their children's future. In this episode, Jean interviews Sharon on the history of Birkman assessments and her duties since she took over the company's leadership from her father. Listen in to learn about the power of being an inclusive, humble, resilient, compassionate, and curious leader. You will also learn how the Birkman assessment can help you understand your personality and the kind of leader you are. Key Takeaways: How to be an inclusive, humble, resilient, compassionate, and curious leader How the Birkman assessment and coaching can help you understand the kind of leader you are Start honoring your interpersonal needs like you do your physical needs for your wellbeing Why you need to be at least 21 years to get accurate results from the Birkman assessment Why good empathy and social skills are the right qualities of a good CEO

In this episode, Chris speaks with Lisa Reynolds, Vice President of Change Management at CHRISTUS Health, about her journey with overcoming herself and how she learned to let go of herself and become less of a people pleaser. Watch to learn how Lisa uses feedback, encouragement from others, and faith to become a successful leader. Growing up as a middle child, Lisa always felt like she had to keep the peace. This led to her developing people pleasing habits, which negatively impacted her. Now after 18 years with CHRISTUS she is able to look back and see where she made changes in herself and where she was able to evolve her role. One important moment for this was a forum with Tony Robbins, which she described as life changing. Lisa was able to identify that she needed to be more assertive, confident, and courageous. Through her own journey of self-discovery, Lisa now helps leaders and employees in CHRISTUS adjust and change to new initiatives. As someone who places importance on personal values, Lisa felt that CHRISTUS was the perfect setting for her. CHRISTUS emphasizes charity healthcare, and as a lifelong Catholic, Lisa enjoys working for an organization that so closely aligns with her values. With 18 years at CHRISTUS Health and 25 years with HR leadership, follow Lisa's advice to see how you can connect your work life and personal life to become the best version of yourself. More about our guest:Lisa is an executive HR leader who is a development chemist. She serves as a catalyst that enables others to see their full potential and ignite their passion. She gets excited about executive coaching, organizational change, culture, and helping others see what is possible. She also enjoys dark chocolate, running, travel, and fun.Specialties: Certified Professional Coach - specialization in Health Care Executive Coaching and Emotional Intelligence. Certified in DiSC, Birkman, Lominger Leadership Architecture, Lominger Voices, Lominger Choices, 5 Dynamics, Fierce Conversations, Clifton Strengths, and Prosci.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-reynolds-7485401b/ https://www.christushealth.org/

Chris Shaver is a motivational psychology expert and creator of the Better Way To Relate Program.  For 10 years, Chris has helped couples navigate the 22 pairs of opposite behaviors that would trip them up or team them apart.  The Better Way To Relate program joins  a professional-grade assessment (that's been used for 71 years/+50 million reports) which enables a world-class conflict negotiation method that helps couples navigate their genuine differences. To connect with Chris visit www.thecoupleswhisperer.com.  Subscribe & Follow Side Talk & The Oh Hell No Podcasthttps://sidetalk.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theohhellnopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/TheOhhellnopodcastTell us what you want to hear...fill out our questionnaire! https://forms.gle/pLHjHLtv1SkgHRpF9

“It was something I wanted to do from a ministry standpoint to help me understand where I stood as a pastor and what help makes me ‘click'…that way I could share that with the leadership team, the deacon board, to help them to better understand me. Luke Bozeman, pastor of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church, describes his reasons for using the Birkman Method to better understand himself as a minister, his personality, and his strengths as a leader. If you want to learn more about the Birkman Method or go through the process yourself, contact us at questions@nafwb.org. #NAFWB #Train  

Today on the show we have with us Chris Shaver, a motivational psychology expert and creator of the Better Way to Relate Program. For 10 years, Chris has given couples a Better Way to Relate to navigate the 22 pairs of opposite behaviors that call pull your relationship apart. He uses the Birkman Method, a breakthrough motivational personality assessment based on empirical research with proven reliability and validity. Chris offers rock-solid (research based) couples advice you can use tonight to make your relationship better and stronger. We also have with us some friends of the show that are going to be our couple for the podcast. We have with us Morgan Clouser, she is the President of a local sorority called Gamma Delta Sigma at Lycoming College in Pennsylvania, and her boyfriend Jack Holmes, who have been dating for 13 months now. In episode 240, we listen to Chris' analysis of the Birkman assessment that Morgan and Jack completed, what their common interests are, the best way they can handle any conflicts that come up, and how they can best interact as a couple going forward given their unique personality traits. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN9h1ILUDz4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN9h1ILUDz4

Things have changed so much since you decided what college and career direction to go in. In this episode, you'll hear how the Launch Career Clarity Course can assist you to hold your child's hand and then eventually let go of their hand as they start their journey to the future.  This is an opportunity to alleviate the stress that inevitably comes along with what happens in the fall of Senior year. You'll go behind the scenes of the course which teaches students how to know themselves and know what careers are out there in order to find alignment with who they are, and then understand the path to get into that career. You'll learn more about the Birkman personality assessment, what happens inside the course, and how to manage what your child can do to maximize momentum towards progress.Hear about the proven resources that come with the course, the community you're joining and how to prepare. Launch Career Clarity Course repels the overwhelm you and your child might be feeling during this important time in their life and you'll feel confident that you are parenting to the best of your ability.HighlightsWho is a great fit for Launch Career ClarityThe Birkman personality assessment coupled with coaching worksStep-by-Step through each module's focusWhat happens in a weekly “Launch Live”Why there isn't just one job that fitsBonus reports customized to your studentMy full-refund guaranteeListen on…the Flourish Site, Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite platform. Links mentioned in this episodeLaunch College & Career Clarity CourseIn September, I'm hosting my complimentary parent masterclass, four common mistakes to avoid when choosing a college major. This is the final time this year it will be offered. Join me to identify the four mistakes strategies to avoid them and the proven path to picking a major on time without limiting options. Go to flourishcoaching co.com to learn more, or grab your spot. I'll see you soon. Join me in my complimentary September masterclass 4 common mistakes to avoid when choosing college major. I'll help your team get on the path to making informed choices that open doors as well as saving your family both time & money. For anyone who attends live, I have a special template that will empower your team when communicating with colleges. Visit flourishcoachingco.com to grab a spot before the opportunity is gone.

We all know that college is expensive, so parents don't like the idea of their students wasting time on majors; they end up changing while trying to figure out their career path. Vicki Weisbrod is a counselor at Bishop Fenwick High School in Ohio and along with her team, they are the first high school to work with Lisa in the Launch Career Clarity Course.Find out how Lisa's program coupled with the Birkman personality test has become a GAME CHANGER for Fenwick H.S. and helps students and parents look for college majors and careers that students can excel in according to their personal interests, values, and wiring. They discuss the importance of adding career to the conversation around future planning.Highlights:(2:59) The difference between roles of being a high school counselor and college counselor and how her career has changed in those roles.(4:05) How the team works with families to address the academic, social, and emotional college and career aspects of high school.(6:12) How they decided to add career counseling to their program in addition to college counseling.(10:07) Vicki talks about how improving planning for college and future careers became personal for her, being a parent herself and she used the Birkman test for the first time.(13:25)  The change to college planning that took place 4 years ago at Fenwick H.S.(16:42) How Vicki's team feels more effective in their jobs since using the Birkman and working with Lisa.(20:24) When is the best time to give students the Birkman test to meet them where they are?(23:22) Advice to parents of students that don't have these resources.(26:29) How and when to talk to students about planning for the future.(27:52) How to learn more about Fenwick H.S. or get in touch with Vicki.If you haven't done so already, follow the podcast so you never miss valuable content to help your teen.Links mentioned in this episode:Bishop Fenwick High SchoolBirkman Personality TestJoin the Launch College & Career Clarity free Facebook communityLaunch Career Clarity Course In September, I'm hosting my complimentary parent masterclass, four common mistakes to avoid when choosing a college major. This is the final time this year it will be offered. Join me to identify the four mistakes strategies to avoid them and the proven path to picking a major on time without limiting options. Go to flourishcoaching co.com to learn more, or grab your spot. I'll see you soon. Join me in my complimentary September masterclass 4 common mistakes to avoid when choosing college major. I'll help your team get on the path to making informed choices that open doors as well as saving your family both time & money. For anyone who attends live, I have a special template that will empower your team when communicating with colleges. Visit flourishcoachingco.com to grab a spot before the opportunity is gone.

Episode #44 - This week on "Create. Build. Manage." I discuss the Birkman Method personality test with Centerpost Media's VP of Business Development, Ryan Rives. We break down the results of my own test, and talk about the benefits of using these tools to help grow your business.Connect with Scott Miller:https://www.facebook.com/Scottmillerceohttps://www.instagram.com/scottmillerceo/https://twitter.com/scottmillerceohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmillermedia/

On the latest episode of the Building Texas Business podcast, you'll hear from Sharon Birkman, Chairman and CEO of Birkman International, an industry-leading behavioral and occupational assessment company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Sharon has had a long career at the company, joining in 2002 as President and being named Chairman and CEO in 2019, where her leadership has been instrumental to their unprecedented growth. In this conversation, you'll hear more about Birkman's approach to empowering human potential and how Sharon believes raising a family helped her become a better business owner and create products that look at the multiplicity of characteristics that make you rich human being you are. LINKSShow Notes Previous Episodes About BoyarMiller About Birkman GUEST Sharon BirkmanAbout Sharon Special Guest: Sharon Birkman.

In this episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Tamara Raymond, a Certified Executive & Leadership Coach and the Founder of Innovative Management Consultants, Inc. to discuss all things leadership. Tamara has leveraged years of experienced working with some of the top leaders in the country and is now giving back to help youth through the early stages of their careers to ensure they become our next generation of impact agents. Highlights from this episode include:

Whether it is a Myers Briggs, DiSC, Birkman, or what character from Ducktales you are - we all have probably taken some sort of personality test. For those with mental health issues, tests often can give definitions and answers to questions we have. This week, Z and Adam talk about what tools of personality tests they have used in the past and why they are good and bad for the long haul.

Hi everybody, looks like we've got a really interesting podcast planned for Monday discussing recruiting, in fact, it's kicking off a month long series of podcasts on recruiting and putting together the right teams. This is an opportunity for us to really focus on “who do we want on the bus and who do we want off the bus” to use Jim Collins' great analogy. In difficult economic times, the companies that succeed are the ones that have developed a good recruiting process! Our guests are….Jim and Genia (jee·nee) Blanchard who are the owners of Strategic Positioning; they're Birkman Consultant experts and use the Birkman personality Assessment method to provide insight into the recruiting process and how to reduce turnover through a behavioral data approach to hiring! Click here to check out Jim's previous guest appearance in the show! If you want to read on, click here! Hi everybody, looks like we've got a really interesting podcast planned for Monday discussing recruiting, in fact, it's kicking off a month long series of podcasts on recruiting and putting together the right teams. This is an opportunity for us to really focus on “who do we want on the bus and who do we want off the bus” to use Jim Collins' great analogy. In difficult economic times, the companies that succeed are the ones that have developed a good recruiting process! Our guests are….Jim and Genia (jee·nee) Blanchard who are the owners of Strategic Positioning; they're Birkman Consultant experts and use the Birkman personality Assessment method to provide insight into the recruiting process and how to reduce turnover through a behavioral data approach to hiring! Click here to check out Jim's previous guest appearance in the show! If you want to read on, click here!

The Birkman is so valuable to have during the college application process. In this podcast, we talk about customizing your life using the Birkman. It is such a versatile tool to have in your chest. You can refer back to it for the rest of your life. Even more so than past years, many people are feeling a strain on their relationships. The decision to flip the script is yours. Access show notes at brightfuturesllc.com/shownotes.

Have you ever wondered why your public persona and your at home behavior are so different from each other? Maybe it makes you feel like a fake or causes you to wonder which version of yourself is most accurate. In this deep dive into the Birkman test using Josh and Chad's results (which they didn't get to see before the recording of this episode), certified coach Dr. Natasha Ganem explains how we have multiple expressions of ourselves, various needs in each specific space, and how we are wired to respond differently depending on what is going on inside and outside ourselves. Join us in this special bonus episode to get an insider look at how this test works and to learn how you too could benefit from the more in-depth look at yourself that the Birkman offers. Find out more about Dr. Natasha Ganem at www.lionleadership.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: The Entrepreneur Adventure: @theentrepreneuradventure Josh Melton @sidegigprophet Chad Brown @serialcfo Lion Leadership @lionleadership.atl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theentrepreneuradventure/ https://www.facebook.com/LionLeadership

Janice Hale-Harris knows what it means to just “go with the flow” in your career. She started in corporate, “retired” to spend time with family, returned to corporate in a different industry, left to become an entrepreneur (the hardest work she's ever done), and returned to corporate. She “climbed the ladder.” But, she knows we are more than our titles, not every dollar is worth pursuing and leadership is about listening with your head AND your heart. About the Guest: Janice Hale-Harris is a seasoned professional in leadership strategies with extensive experience in achieving the best in Human Capitol.  She currently leads Organizational Development and Strategy for Waste Management. Janice was President of KH Technologies, Inc. providing coaching and consulting for business leaders, NBA and NFL players.   She also served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Lee Hecht Harrison's South Texas area.  This role utilized her extensive experience providing the world's leading names in business with a variety of career transition services as well as executive coaching and leadership development.  She developed sales and marketing expertise with Microsoft Corporation as Manager of the company's retail market segment across a four-state territory.  Janice has also applied her management skills as a franchise owner for one of the fastest growing franchise chains in the U.S.  Janice has an MBA from Texas Woman's University and a BS degree in Communications from Syracuse University.  She is a Master Certified DDI Facilitator, an Insights Facilitator, Birkman facilitator, Arbinger Facilitator and a Certified Spiritual Director.  Janice is also a Hogan assessment specialist. Among her many professional and civic affiliations, she serves as immediate past Board Chair for Houston Public Media supporting Houston's NPR, Classical Radio and PBS Television station.  She is also a board member of Houston's Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Five. Janice is a Lifetime member of the NAACP, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, The Links, Inc. and an American Leadership Forum Senior Fellow.   Janice serves the March of Dimes as a Steering Committee Member Advocate for Birth Equity for Women of Color. Janice has authored a short story and journal series entitled Hand In Hand, a way to have meaningful physical connection to friends and family no matter where they reside   Resource Links  Book referenced by Janice: Hope for the Flowers by Trina Paulus (can be found on Amazon.   About the Host: Laurel Rutledge's human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women's leadership coach. Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable guide for countless women navigating the next phases of their lives and careers. Add to that her intimate knowledge of the HR landscape, and it becomes clear why her HR clients have had such transformative experiences. Just as Rutledge has helped countless others get out of their rut and off of the ledge, so too can she help you. After receiving her MBA, Laurel moved from accounting and consulting to human resources, driven by a desire to do good in a business environment. It quickly became apparent that the switch had been a good choice — she flourished professionally and became happier, satisfied with the difference she could make through her work. After a 30-year career, she left the corporate world, but her passion for HR and helping others has only grown. Now, she works one-on-one with clients, leveraging her experience in leadership and personal development to help them get the most of out their lives and careers. From her beginnings as a consultant at Deloitte to her time as VP of HR at Covestro, Laurel has seen more sides of the business world than most. She's achieved technical mastery of HR, with a deep knowledge of the rules and regulations that must be followed. She's also a people person, perceptive and outgoing, with a sixth sense for helping others to see the difference between what they want and what they need. The culmination of this is in her personal philosophy: “lead with your heart, act with your head.” Find out more at: https://laurelrutledge.com   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! 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Authenticity in communication is very important for leaders who represent a brand or a team.    As much as you want to write a script and as much as you rehearse, at some point you have to be able to put the script down and speak authentically.   On this episode, I got to talk about this month's theme of authenticity with Blake Woolsey, President of Blake Communications, Inc..   What we talked about: Giving a speech vs. telling a story Understanding 1) who you are, 2) other people, and 3) how others perceive you Asking for and receiving feedback and assessment Delivering bad news and dealing with a PR disaster   Checkout these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Leadercast Women XNA All. the. Assessments. — Harrison, Birkman, Myers-Brigg, Hogan, DiSC, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram