E74: Guiding the Next Generation—and Yourself: A Blueprint for Sustainable Leadership

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Erin Anderson Williams for a powerful conversation about what it truly takes to support and engage youth in a rapidly changing world. Dr. Williams breaks down how workforce leaders can meet young people where they are—through fun, relevance, co-creation, and authentic connection—while also confronting the "superhero complex" that so often leads to exhaustion and burnout in our field. She invites us to pause, reflect, and reset, reminding leaders that caring for themselves is essential to doing meaningful, sustainable work. From the accelerating pace of innovation to shrinking resources, Dr. Williams offers wisdom, practical strategies, and a refreshing mindset shift for anyone committed to helping the next generation thrive without sacrificing their own wellbeing.

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E74: Guiding the Next Generation—and Yourself: A Blueprint for Sustainable Leadership is an episode from Searching in San Diego by San Diego Metro Career Centers.

This episode is 18:13 long.

This episode was published on Dec 2, 2025.

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