How Do Kids Really Find Purpose? With Shannon Anderson
What if kids could see how today’s learning 📚 shapes tomorrow’s future? 🌟 In this week’s inspiring episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb talks with Shannon Anderson about purpose 🎯, motivation 💪, and building resilience 🔑. From sparking curiosity in the classroom 🏫 to guiding young adults 🎓 toward direction, you’ll discover practical insights to help the next generation grow with confidence ✨.
Shannon Anderson is a children’s author ✍️, TEDx speaker 🎤, professor 🎓, and brain coach 🧠 with over 25 years of teaching experience. Recognized nationally 🏆 for her impact in education, she now inspires students, educators, and parents through books 📖, keynotes 🌍, and coaching 💡 that unlock potential and spark lasting growth 🌱.
Find out more about Shannon Anderson:
🌐Website: https://www.shannonisteaching.com/
💬Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.b.anderson.58 ✍️X: https://x.com/Shannonteaches 📸IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonisteaching/
💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonisteaching/ ▶️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShannonAnderson/featured
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:20) Shannon introduces her background
(4:40) Connecting schoolwork to real careers
(7:19) Ikigai: The four keys to purpose
(11:53) Why mentors matter more than lectures
(16:10) Real-world experiences shape direction
(26:19) Purpose helps kids find belonging
(29:59) Praising effort Vs praising ability
(38:14) Helping young adults who feel lost
(42:30) Growth mindset through children’s books
(48:41) Outro
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