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Ever watched your teenager struggle with what comes next after high school? The pressure to choose the "right" college major or career path can be overwhelming for young people—and equally stressful for the parents trying to guide them.
Brian Eames, a certified Birkman consultant, reveals how this powerful personality assessment can transform how teenagers approach their futures. Having worked with students from high school through their twenties, Brian shares fascinating insights into how the Berkman helps young people discover career paths that align with their natural strengths and needs.
The Birkman doesn't just identify what someone might be good at—it reveals what environments they need to thrive professionally. This distinction makes all the difference between choosing a career that looks good on paper and finding work that feels energizing rather than draining.
Through compelling stories of students he's worked with, Brian demonstrates how this 45-minute assessment can save years of expensive trial and error. One particularly powerful example involves siblings who took completely different career paths after understanding their unique Berkman profiles.
Parents will especially appreciate Brian's perspective on the return on investment—how spending $600 on an assessment can potentially save tens of thousands in college costs and years of career dissatisfaction. As one parent noted during the conversation, "I'm thinking about how much time and money we would have saved spending $1,800 on our three kids."
Whether you're a parent wondering how to support your teen's decisions, a young adult feeling lost about your next steps, or someone simply interested in understanding yourself better, this episode offers practical wisdom for aligning who you are with what you do. The right career isn't just about following your interests—it's about knowing your needs and finding where you truly belong.
Visit birkmanatlanta.com to learn more about how the Birkman assessment might help the young people in your life navigate their futures with greater confidence and clarity. this grandmother is gifting this to all five grandchildren summer of their senior year!

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