Resolute Advisers began at Harvard University when Trevor Hall and Vicki Kennedy, were Co-head Teaching Fellows for the beloved child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles’ course, A Literature of Social Reflection. This course was rooted in the creative story arts, and was often referred to as one that would “change your life.” Most of the students in this course were seniors at the college and used this class to reflect on their personal values, and reflect on the life they would create after college. It was this experience that inspired our approach to helping individuals and organizations learn how to shape their personal or collective narratives to create the outcomes they desire, and to make the most out of life’s major transitions. 

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We have now worked with hundreds of clients from around world during their transition to college, to grad school, and through career changes, as well as organizations and companies during times of transition. In each case, we begin with a narrative approach to understanding where they have been, who they are today, and where they want to go in the future. We then facilitate a process that helps them zero in on their highest held beliefs and values. From there, we collaborate to craft a plan of action and to present their most authentic and compelling story to produced their intended outcome.

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Specific to high school students, we believe the necessity of the college essay writing process provides a wonderful unique life moment, where students can reflect on who they are, and then put forward their most authentic and compelling personal stories to maximize their chances of admissions into the best college for that individual's life goals. It is moment to declare their own direction and make a healthy leap to college, and beyond

 

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