James Cameron: Why Changing Direction Could Be The Best Decision You Make

About this episode

James Cameron discusses the importance of changing direction in education and personal growth.

This is a TITANIC episode. (See what we did there?). Have you ever started down a path because it seemed like the “right” choice… only to realise it didn’t quite fit? Maybe you chose certain subjects because they sounded impressive, began a university degree because it felt safe, or you’re quietly wondering whether your child’s current pathway actually suits who they are. (Or even your own!). In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with James Cameron, a teacher, adventurer, mentor and outdoor education specialist who understands what it means to change direction. James began university on one course and realised it wasn’t aligned. He made the decision to shift. Not because he couldn’t cope, but because he was paying attention to who he was becoming. Now working within the education system as a teacher, James sees first-hand how quickly young people tie their identity to subjects, scores and labels. But he has also discovered something powerful: his greatest strengths were never just academic. They were relational. Building trust, creating belonging, leading through outdoor education. Helping young people grow through challenge, not just content or "typical" learning…

People in this episode

Hosts: Laura Pitt, Dan Steele

Guest: James Cameron

Topics covered

• education
• personal growth
• career change
• parenting
• identity

Keywords

• career change
• education
• parenting
• identity
• personal growth

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