This is a TITANIC episode. (See what we did there?). Have you ever started down a path because it seemed like the \u201cright\u201d choice\u2026 only to realise it didn\u2019t quite fit? Maybe you chose certain subjects because they sounded impressive, began a university degree because it felt safe, or you\u2019re quietly wondering whether your child\u2019s current pathway actually suits who they are. (Or even your own!). In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with James Cameron, a teacher, adventurer, mentor and outdoor education specialist who understands what it means to change direction. James began university on one course and realised it wasn\u2019t aligned. He made the decision to shift. Not because he couldn\u2019t cope, but because he was paying attention to who he was becoming. Now working within the education system as a teacher, James sees first-hand how quickly young people tie their identity to subjects, scores and labels. But he has also discovered something powerful: his greatest strengths were never just academic. They were relational. Building trust, creating belonging, leading through outdoor education. Helping young people grow through challenge, not just content or “typical” learning. This is a grounded and honest conversation about choosing growth over comfort, backing yourself when something doesn\u2019t fit, and redefining success beyond a single decision. If you are a parent navigating subject selection or university pressure with your young person, or questioning whether it is \u201ctoo late\u201d to change direction, this episode will make an impact and give you perspective. And if you work in education, James offers insights from inside the system about what truly shapes confidence and capability that affect us long after we leave school. What You\u2019ll Hear in This Episode \u2022 What it really feels like to change course at university \u2022 Why changing direction is often growth, not failure \u2022 How early labels shape our identity \u2022 What school did well for James and what he needed more of \u2022 How working inside schools reshapes our view of success \u2022 Why relationship-building is a skill that outlasts any exam result \u2022 The impact of outdoor education and adventures on resilience and confidence \u2022 What he has had unlearn after school and university \u2022 Ways you navigate uncertainty Sometimes the most important step forward is having the courage to adjust course. \ud83d\udd17 Discover more about Rise Outdoors here: https:\/\/riseoutdoors.com.au\/ Check out James on Loz’s previous podcast episode on Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/3aaJzeQdawQyZQ5KdWbUoC?si=ft0n-dFSQzecew_4dnch-A<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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