Success is Subjective: Helping parents of college students accept that dropping out is okay

Episode 128 - Committing to Your Own Progress —Annie Gillis

April 26, 2022 Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC Season 2 Episode 128
Success is Subjective: Helping parents of college students accept that dropping out is okay
Episode 128 - Committing to Your Own Progress —Annie Gillis
Show Notes

Finding your path doesn’t require having everything figured out. In fact, you don’t have to be anywhere near having everything figured out. Finding your own path simply requires being open and committed to your progress, allowing yourself to shift and pivot along the way. When you’ve committed to your own progress and sense of purpose, and no one else’s, that’s when you can be certain that you’re on the right track.

As the youngest of 2 siblings, with a brother who is five years older, Annie Gillis found herself comparing her academic and career journey to her brother’s from a young age, and carried this habit with her into college. It wasn’t until she realized that following the herd was getting her nowhere, when she decided to lean more into her own sense of purpose. Through much discomfort and a lot of faith, Annie was able to find a career that not only suits her and her purpose, but has also allowed her to grow even deeper within herself. Today, Annie finds herself at Redpoint Seattle, where she provides coaching services for young adults.

In this episode of Success is Subjective, Annie joins Joanna to share her journey from majorly struggling in high school and college, to coaching young adults through their own journeys’ through adulthood. She went from not knowing if she’d be able to make it through school, to leading other young adults through their own academic challenges. Listen in to gain insight on how Annie managed to find her purpose even through many academic challenges, by learning to commit to her own progress and unique journey.

What You Will Learn

Annie’s difficult high school experience 

Growing up with a brother who is 5 years older

The challenging college transition that Annie experienced 

College campus resources for students

When Annie decided to step away from school

Following your own sense of purpose rather than just following the herd

What the transition outside of college looked like for Annie

How Annie became apart of Redpoint Seattle

The growth that Annie has personally experienced through working with her clients at Redpoint

Connect with Annie Gillis

Redpoint Seattle

Schedule a 15 minute Discovery Call with Redpoint 

Email annie@redpointseattle.com 

Connect with Joanna Lilley  

Lilley Consulting

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