by TalkNerdy2Me | Sep 20, 2011 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek
According to Dictionary.com, a mentor is defined in a couple of ways. A mentor is a “wise and trusted counselor or teacher” and “an influential senior sponsor or supporter”. It isn’t uncommon for employees within an organization to not have a mentor; however, having...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Sep 19, 2011 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek
You want to get good grades in high school and college, land a killer job, and enjoy life in the process? There’s a blueprint for getting it done. The truth about the road to higher learning is that it’s filled with distractions. Roommates, activities, clubs, coeds,...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Sep 18, 2011 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek
As a life coach, speaker, and author who specializes in advising 20-somethings, I have seen first-hand the repercussions of being served with a big plate of idealism and only a small side of reality. Now that Gen Y is facing the realities of grown-up life and our...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Sep 16, 2011 | CampusGeek
It’s that time of the year again. The start of school heralds new classes, fresh chances, and, for many college freshman, bouts of homesickness. As exciting as college can be, the transition from home to dorm life is not always simple. Though the actual moving...
by TalkNerdy2Me | Sep 16, 2011 | CampusGeek, GrownUpGeek
Several years ago I had the opportunity to fly with the United States Navy Blue Angels in #7. This highflying opportunity was the end result of accepting an invitation to the Wings Over Houston press conference. For over 20 years, I had a spectacular career as one of...
