On today's show, Alistair brings us back to his school days where he endured some ‘not so pleasant’ experiences. With teachers who treated Alistair like there was something wrong with him, the ‘misunderstood’ teenage Alistair Dale felt lost in a system that truly was lost! Alistair explains how his unfortunate past as a teenager has created a passion and motivation to help students today who are also misunderstood. In his compelling story, Allistair tells us about his counselling role at Deira International School, Dubai,  and describes the key strategies he uses to help young people in a very competitive and challenging society teenagers find themselves in.  Don’t be fooled by what you see on the outside, because Alistair shows us that the inside can paint a very different story!   To find out more about Alister Dale please see his LinkedIn. Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen.   You can support the podcast in lots of ways! Subscribe to make sure you get the latest episodes first Tell your friends Purchase Ciarán's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/LISTEN-Teenagers-their-challenging-stories/dp/191637364X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1091JL1B22GI5&keywords=listen+mcbreen&qid=1653666092&sprefix=%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1 Purchase the online version of the Student Wellbeing Warrior Programme: https://payhip.com/b/GFlyq Have a discovery call with Ciáran for one-2-one coaching:https://www.cmbcoachingandtraining.com/say-hello