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.
In this episode, Shelley Howard interviews Rob Heller, founder of The Boost Program and author of The Missing Course. Together, they explore why human skills are becoming one of the most important predictors of future success.
Rob shares the 26 skills he teaches students, including communication, confidence, empathy, resilience, character, and mindset. He explains how smartphones, social media, and AI are changing the way students interact and why parents and schools must intentionally help teens develop the people skills that technology cannot replace.
Topics discussed include:
• The 26 human skills every teen needs to thrive
• Why soft skills matter more than ever in an AI-driven world
• How technology is affecting communication and relationships
• The connection between character, confidence, and career success
• What parents can do to help teens become future-ready
• Why schools should prioritize life skills alongside academics
Guest: Rob Heller, Founder of The Boost Program and author of The Missing Course