This Results Day Special episode comes to you mid-August, just as young people across the UK are preparing to open those all-important A-level and GCSE results envelopes.Drawing on 25 years of supporting thousands of students and families through exam seasons, Cathy offers essential perspective and reassurance: whatever happens on results day, these outcomes are far from the be-all and end-all of any young person's future.This episode explores:why exam results don't define who you are or who you'll becomethe transferable skills that matter most in the 21st century workplacethe fruit tree analogy - why not everyone ripens at the same timehow to reframe disappointment and find different paths to successwhy the cyclical nature of life means there are always new opportunities aheadThe episode features a special retrospective of wisdom from previous Futures Project guests, including:Jas Schembri-Stothart (co-founder of Luna) on building supportive networksDr Deborah Woodman & Dr Mike Farquhar on managing overwhelm and recognising your worthEven Briar (singer, actor, content creator) on staying presentDr Fran Harris (founder of 4GOOD) on maintaining optimism about the futureDr Cathy Rogers (TV presenter, academic and author of Future Vision) on the bright future young people can createGenelle Aldred (journalist, host and founder of Repeat That Again Please podcast & author of "Communicate for Change") on the power of communityLouis Hatchwell (Beast On A Bike) on focusing on the presentLaura Jane Silverman (Head of LSE Generate) on channelling worry into positive actionFor more information about Cathy's work in education, futures and coaching, visit cathywalkerconsulting.ukFollow Cathy on Instagram @educathyAnd if you've enjoyed this episode, please like, share and subscribe to help us reach more people who might benefit from these conversations.Sponsor Message:This episode is brought to you by Eximus Education, an award-winning UK social enterprise on a mission to make high-impact tutoring affordable, accessible, and reliable for everyone – not just those who can afford it. At Eximus Education, they believe exam confidence starts long before results day. It's built through personalised, expert-led tutoring that helps pupils master their subjects and believe in their abilities. Whether you're preparing for GCSEs, A-levels, or simply looking to boost confidence, Eximus's highly selective tutors work one-to-one and in small groups to unlock potential – backed by a 97% customer satisfaction rating.Visit EximusEducation.com to book your free 30-minute trial lesson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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