Human Skills Every Teen Needs for College, Careers & an AI Future with Rob Heller

Human Skills Every Teen Needs for College, Careers & an AI Future with Rob Heller

June 18, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 146

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Shellee Howard discusses essential human skills for teens with Rob Heller, emphasizing their importance in an AI-driven future.

What if the skills that matter most for your teen's future aren't being taught in school? In this episode, Shelley Howard sits down with Rob Heller, founder of The Boost Program and author of The Missing Course, to discuss the human skills that help students succeed in college, careers, and life. Learn why communication, resilience, character, and relationship-building are becoming even more valuable in an AI-driven world and how parents can help their teens develop these critical skills before graduation.

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Host: Shellee Howard

Guest: Rob Heller

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Organizations: The Boost Program

Books & works: The Missing Course

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