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Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the ProcessJay Bacrania: Skills for Sailing thru High SchoolIn today’s insightful episode, I sit down with Jay Bacrania, who explores the role of desire in building a meaningful life. Jay discusses how desire fuels motivation, helps students overcome obstacles, and provides practical advice for addressing challenges like learning disabilities and mental health issues. Tune in to discover how to harness the power of desire for personal and academic success.BioJay has taken a broad academic path that encompasses both the sciences and the humanities. Jay is values-driven in his approach to both tutoring and running Signet. He believes that education and career ar...2024-08-2232 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet PodcastRevisited - Buying Your Way Into School with Jay Bacrania and Sheila AkbarJay Bacrania, CEO and Co-Founder of Signet Education LLC, and Sheila Akbar, Signet's President and COO, are guests on this week’s revisited episode. Signet helps students and parents develop skills they will need to overcome challenges and empower students to make successful decisions in college. Jay and Sheila explain how parents can navigate engagement with their child who has difficulty with executive functioning challenges. In addition, they discuss the importance of having healthy boundaries during the college admissions process. Tune in as Jay and Sheila give their thoughts on the challenges of working with affluent families and the ma...2023-10-1135 min
Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the ProcessJay Bacrania: Skills for High School SuccessToday, I welcome Jay Bacrania, CEO and co-founder of Signet Education, onto the podcast. Jay’s passion is enabling and supporting personal growth - in himself, his colleagues, and his students. We discuss the foundations of Signet’s academic coaching program, through which we help students develop and pursue an inspiring vision for their lives. Our Five Keys framework can support a wide variety of learners, from students with executive function deficits and learning differences to high performing students who want to reach a new level of reflection and growth. Tune in for a deep dive on vision, mindset, and...2023-05-0324 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet PodcastRevisited - Buying Your Way Into School With Jay Bacrania and Sheila AkbarIn this week’s revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, we are joined by Jay Bacrania, CEO and Co-Founder of Signet Education LLC, and Sheila Akbar, Signet's President and COO. Signet helps students and parents develop skills they will need to overcome challenges and empower students to make successful decisions in college. Jay and Sheila explain how parents can navigate engagement with their child who has difficulty with executive functioning challenges. In addition, they discuss the importance of having healthy boundaries during the college admissions process. Tune in as Jay and Sheila give their thoughts on the challenges of...2022-11-2335 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet PodcastBuying Your Way Into School With Jay Bacrania and Sheila AkbarJay Bacrania, CEO and Co-Founder of Signet Education LLC, and Sheila Akbar, Signet's President and COO, are guests on this week’s episode. Signet helps students and parents develop skills they will need to overcome challenges and empower students to make successful decisions in college. Jay and Sheila explain how parents can navigate engagement with their child who has difficulty with executive functioning challenges. In addition, they discuss the importance of having healthy boundaries during the college admissions process. Tune in as Jay and Sheila give their thoughts on the challenges of working with affluent families and the massive ne...2021-08-1135 min