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April 2nd, 2009

“What Do I Want To Be?” – Helping Students Discover Their Passion

With all the talk about how “bad” the economy is, how many people are losing their jobs and the supposed lack of opportunities, this new book is a practical shining light of hope for teens and college students at a time when even the funding to their education is being cut. 

What Do I Want To Be? is a thirteen-week guided journal/workbook that helps students increase their confidence, realize the power of focus, ask better questions to get better answers, dissolve self-limiting thought patterns, discover their passion and truly believe they can achieve anything they set their mind to! 

“ I cannot think of an ambition greater than helping the future leaders of America find their passion for life and drive that passion into a goal-focused direction,” commented Author, Leigh St John. 

Rather than tell students what they could or should do, Inspirational Australian Author and Speaker, Leigh St John uses the power of strategic questions to elicit answers from within our students, to discover their own answers and their own passions.  While working through the chapters, students simultaneously create a journal/workbook they can reference and use to develop a personal roadmap for life, a solid foundation to build on, and a personally discovered passion for life.  

Once students can realize their individual and collective potential, they begin to be more engaged in their school work, their future, and aspire to positively contribute to their lives and their communities. Parents will also find inspiration by being a collaborative partner with their children, supporting and reinforcing their chosen passion. With a common defined goal, parents can now clearly fortify their child’s objectives and proudly enjoy the journey together.  

Quote from a Teacher using the book:    

“Recently, some of my students had the privilege of working through Leigh’s book and experiencing her personal coaching. As a teacher who truly cares about the well-being of the whole student, the results were more than gratifying.  Some of the students became engaged in a new way and asked questions that demonstrated they were actively exploring their opportunities. Some of the students came out of their shell and shared personal stories and poems they had written. Every one of the students was motivated by the experience.  The careers’ guide, “What Do I Want To Be?” is a wonderful resource and I * LOVE * it!”  Cheryl Burns, Masters in Education, Administration and Supervision (contact details can be provided). 

The book was recently launched in Las Vegas where, presently, as the fifth largest school district in the nation, Clark County is among the lowest in the nation for funding and falling further behind in academics.  Budget reductions since the 2008 school year resulted in an 11% cut for K-12 education totaling $173.1 million and there is an additional decrease for 2009 estimated at 14.1% equating to approximately $263.8 million dollars. (iNVest in education ’09, http://investk12nevada.org/).   

“I have this big, hairy audacious goal of getting the book into the hands of 100,000 kids who really need it,” commented Author, Leigh St John.  “If every person who reads this article just buys one book for one teenager, we will have already moved a long way to achieving that goal and positively impacting so many young lives!” 

MORE INFORMATION:  

Author, Leigh St John:  LeighStJohn@LeighStJohn.com or Cell (702) 497-1203 

Website:  www.GuidedJournals.com or www.LeighStJohn.com  

USA (Las Vegas):  Cell:  (702) 497-1203  |  Fax: (702) 974-0356 

7231 S Eastern Ave Suite 235, Las Vegas  NV  89119 

AUSTRALIA (Gold Coast & Melbourne):  Office: (07) 3040-1964  |  (03) 9014-9710 

Suite 1621, Southport Business Centre  QLD  4215 

WEBSITE:  www.LeighStJohn.com  |  EMAIL:  leighstjohn@leighstjohn.com 

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