61. Pursuing What is Meanful to You with Sheila Akbar (President and COO of Signet Education)

Sheila Akbar joins the conversation to share her story and how she decided to pursue what was meaningful to her; helping students define success for themselves and empowering them to find their own way. At Signet Education, Sheila designs curriculums, runs the business and meets with clients What we talk about today: - Growing up in an immigrant family with high expectations - Although she did well in school, she did not pursue what her parents wanted, and instead pursued what was meaningful to her - Sheila and Signet Education help students and their parents tackle different challenges - Understanding that this is a process and a career path isn't going to be a straight line - Failure is not an end but a moment to step back and reflect, and the skill of reflection is a muscle that needs to be built through practice - The Life Wheel, a tool to rate your satisfaction in a role or experience - Anxiety from comparing yourself to others and uncertainty - Expectations from families and culture - How her personal experience helps her show parents the bigger picture and reduce uncertainty - The importance of representation and mentorship - Sheila's advice to those who are trying to define success Contact Sheila Akbar: - http://signeteducation.com/ - [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/