In my home country, it’s often considered inappropriate to openly acknowledge gifts and abilities. There’s a fear of being what’s termed “too full of yourself.” Recently, I saw a clip of a UK talent show where a young girl stunned the audience with a rare display of vocal talent that must have been channeled [...]
Why I Became a Coach and the Students That Changed My Life
In 2009, I was lucky enough to be one of a handful of people trained in a program that works one on one with teens that have no functional literacy. Some as old as 18 were arriving in Canada with no English and no real experience of school. I met one on one with [...]
