Looking for an engaging speaker with relevant content for students and parents?
I can help!
As a former high school and guidance counselor, I know how little time there is to focus on programming to cover important topics.
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My goal is support the work of high school guidance and college counselors and consultants with flexible, affordable, and relatable programming that students and parents find actionable!
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In-Person or Virtual Presentations for your exclusive audience of parents, students, faculty and staff, or a combination! (Speaker fee)
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Workshops for students during the day. (Speaker fee)
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Virtual presentation for your audience who registers with me through Zoom. (FREE!)
Let’s talk! Click here to schedule a call to talk about your speaker needs or email me at laura@ruddercoaching.com.
MANAGING STRESS & ANXIETY
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Taking standardized tests
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Writing the college essay
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Applying to colleges
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Receiving college decisions
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Parents staying calm too!
CAREER DESIGN PROCESS
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Career Design Program for Sophomores, Juniors, and Parents based on the Sparketype Career Assessment!
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Connecting College Majors to Careers
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Career Conversations with your high school student
TIME MANAGEMENT
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Procrastination cycles
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Focusing with technology
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Scheduling that works
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How Parents can support teenage time management
COLLEGE SUCCESS
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Hit the Ground Running! The 4 College Success Skills!
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How parents can help prepare for the transition to college
Learn how Laura can support your work with students and parents:
Interrupt the Procrastination Loop!
“Very helpful and relatable. Our students learned a lot, and I could tell they came away with a new way to think about time management."
-Freshmen/Sophomore Guidance Counselor
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Career Design Program
"A fresh and simple way to talk about career exploration with our sophomores, and juniors, and they loved learning their Sparketype! The focus on looking inward and trusting their curiosity was great. Parents loved hearing the same framework and continuing the conversations at home!"
-HS College Counselor
Transitioning to College
"I found Laura's insights so interesting as we start to think about our son actually starting college, now that the application process is done. I like the action plan she offered for the months before he leaves!"
-Parent of HS Senior
I'd love to set up a time to talk!
Email me at laura@ruddercoaching.com with some days/times that you are available, or schedule a call directly below.