Working Genius for High School Students: Connecting Strengths to Career Paths
High school students often struggle to see how their natural strengths connect to future careers. In this engaging and practical session, Suzanne Ryerson helps students discover their Working Genius types and apply that understanding to explore meaningful college and career pathways.
Drawing from classroom experience and real-world examples, Suzanne empowers students to recognize that success doesn’t come from being good at everything—it comes from knowing where they naturally thrive. By identifying their geniuses of Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity, students gain clarity, confidence, and direction as they plan for the future.
Key Takeaways:
- How the Six Types of Working Genius apply to learning and career exploration
- Why schools often overvalue Tenacity and how to balance all six geniuses
- Practical strategies to help students connect strengths to real-world opportunities
Working Genius for Educators: Keeping Students Engaged and Progressing
Student engagement and motivation are deeply tied to whether learners get to operate in their areas of genius. This session translates The Six Types of Working Genius framework into actionable strategies for teachers, counselors, and school leaders.
Suzanne Ryerson shows how understanding and applying each of the six geniuses can transform classroom culture, strengthen collaboration, and make learning more meaningful. Educators will leave with practical ideas to help every student experience success by working within their natural strengths.
Key Takeaways:
- How to identify and activate each student’s Working Genius in the classroom
- Ways to design lessons that engage all six geniuses
- Tools for building teacher collaboration and professional alignment
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About Suzanne Ryerson
Suzanne Ryerson is an educator and career development professional passionate about helping students and educators uncover their natural strengths through The Six Types of Working Genius framework. With experience in both secondary and post-secondary education, Suzanne has guided a wide range of students in connecting their learning, purpose, and career goals.
As someone whose own Working Geniuses are Wonder and Galvanizing, Suzanne thrives on asking thoughtful questions, imagining possibilities, and inspiring others to take meaningful action. Drawing on her diverse background in business, marketing, and education, and her firsthand understanding of student engagement, Suzanne brings an energetic, practical, and compassionate approach to every presentation.