Grades, College & Careers with Deepali Vyas
Episode Summary
If you are one of the many parents who are laser-focused on setting your teen up for future success by prioritizing their grades and building up their resume in order to get into the right college so they can get a good job, you may want to take a moment to listen to today’s episode.
In this episode I’m joined by Deepali Vyas, the founder and CEO of Fearless+. Deepali spent 22 years as an executive recruiter and leadership consultant, reviewing over 100,000 resumes, filling 40,000 executive jobs, and conducting C-Suite leadership assessments. Now, she is helping the next generation prepare for their future careers.
Deepali and I talk about:
The diminishing ROI of college and how parents can prepare their kids for the workforce
How to build Soft Skills over the summer (and during the school year)
Why grit is the most overlooked ingredient in the recipe for success — and how your teen can demonstrate resilience during the interview process.
Meet Deepali Vyas
Deepali Vyas is an edtech founder redesigning the future of career development and mentorship for youth. She has decades of experience as an executive recruiter and leadership consultant. In her 22 years at Korn Ferry, Deepali reviewed over 100,000 resumes and placed 40,000 executives at top Fortune 500 companies. She has her professional certifications in executive assessment, a range of psychometric tools, executive coaching and team coaching services. Now, she is using her world-class knowledge to not only help prepare the next generation for the future of work and career readiness, but also to connect them with opportunities, mentors, colleges, and employers with the Fearless+ platform.
Connect with Deepali on her website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Watch the Full Interview
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
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? Send me a comment!
Subscribe to the Podcast
If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, YouTube, Google, Spotify. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device or listen LIVE in my Private Facebook Group.
Leave an iTunes Review
Ratings and reviews from my listeners are extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. They help this podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes the show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on iTunes.
THANKS FOR VISITING DR. CAM CONSULTING
Most of the information on this site is free for you to read, watch or listen to, but Dr. Cam Consulting is also a business and my livelihood. So please expect hyperlinks to be affiliate links in many cases, when I receive a small percentage of sales if you wish to purchase. I only recommend tools, books, and services that I either use or people I know personally. Integrity and authenticity continue to be of the highest importance to me. Read the privacy policy here.