Laurie Genevish
Educational and Career Coach @My Ideal College
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Educational and Career Coach @My Ideal College
Atlanta, GA, US
Parents of high school students can avoid costly mistakes when choosing a college by planning ahead. Through the use of validated, research-based Harrison Assessments and coaching, I help high school students identify careers that they not only can do but also want to do. Research shows that if your job contains at least 75% of what you naturally like to do, you will be three times more successful. I identify those jobs for high school students, work with them to identify the best post-high school education, and create an action plan.For many years I have helped companies hire, develop, and retain the best employees in jobs they love. I know what companies are looking for in new hires and college grads. Through My Ideal College, I use my knowledge and expertise to help young adults find a path that will prepare them for
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina Wilmington
BA, Communications
SKILLS
ABOUT LAURIE GENEVISH
At 24, I had a college degree…and no clear direction. I had done everything “right.” Picked a major. Graduated. Followed the path. But no one had helped me connect who I was to what I was building. That disconnect shaped my career and ultimately led me to create something different for the next generation.Today, I am the Founder of My Ideal College, where I help teens and parents navigate post-high school decisions with clarity instead of pressure.Because here’s what most families don’t realize:College isn’t the problem. Lack of direction is.When teens choose education before understanding their strengths, motivations, and natural wiring, they often:• Change majors• Lose confidence• Add unnecessary debt• Or graduate unsure of their next stepMy “Career First” approach helps teens:• Identify how they’re wired• Explore aligned career paths• Evaluate lifestyle fit and job outlook• Build a real plan before committing to educationThrough science-backed assessments and guided strategy, I help families replace overwhelm with direction.Over the past two decades, I’ve worked in corporate Training and Development, coached families nationwide, and spoken on topics including:• Career clarity before college• Avoiding the Senior Year Scramble• Helping teens move from “I don’t know” to a plan• Reducing post-high school anxiety through strategyI’m passionate about equipping parents with language that keeps conversations open — and giving teens tools that build confidence.If you’re hosting a podcast, summit, school event, or parent organization and want a practical, reassuring voice on teen career direction and post-high school planning, I’d love to connect.Because when teens feel understood, clarity grows.And clarity changes everything.
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