How does where you grow up determine your future career prospects?

And what happens when you're in the top sets at school, but aren't encouraged to pursue higher education?

Pete Wallis is Co-Founder of True North Development, a training consultancy that specialises in Gallup Strengths and links its corporate work to providing free coaching to people from less advantaged backgrounds.

In our conversation, Pete shares:

• How growing up on a council estate limited his view of possible careers at an early age
• What the British Army has to offer young people in terms of education, trade and career opportunities
• The power of the Open University in making degree-level education more accessible and affordable
• How identifying your strengths and spending time in outdoor spaces can help people embrace their talents and overcome personal challenges
• Why soft skills training is so powerful in helping people from less advantaged backgrounds to be successful

Find out more at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truenorthdevelopment/

Connect with Pete: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petewallis/

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