In this episode, we speak with Mick Donahue, a long-time educator currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, about the launch of his new global platform, The Elite Mentor Program. Mick argues that while students today are academically brilliant, they often lack the "soft skills" and emotional intelligence (EQ) necessary to navigate life's challenges. The traditional school system, he believes, was not designed to teach these essential skills, leaving a critical gap in personal development. Contact and Launch Information• Organization: The Elite Mentor Program• Website: www.elitementors.vipAbout The Elite Mentor Program...The Elite Mentor Program is a new online platform created to provide young people with an authentic sense of connection while learning crucial life management skills. The program is intentionally designed to be separate from academics, offering a space where students can focus on personal growth and well-being.• Core Philosophy: The program's top priority is the deep connection between mentor and student. Success is not measured by grades or test scores but by noticeable, positive changes in how students carry themselves, feel about themselves, and speak about life. As Mick states, "If you're not happy in your life, none of that matters anyways".• High-Impact Mentors: The program is built around a small, intentionally selected team of mentors who have a proven, profound impact on young people. The team includes a decorated paramedic who teaches leadership in high-stress situations, a world-renowned sports psychologist, Dr. John Pates, who has coached Olympians and Ryder Cup golfers like Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy, and other beloved educators.• Unique Courses: The weekly online courses are designed to appeal to a wide range of students, from the shy to the outspoken. Offerings include: ◦ Command the Room: Building confidence and skills in public speaking and interpersonal communication. ◦ Wired to Win: Learning the peak performance habits and mindset used by champions. ◦ Quiet Power: A creative mindfulness class for finding inner calm. ◦ Cooperative Intelligence: Using AI creatively as a collaborative tool.• Program Details: The platform is launching with a few hundred available seats to ensure a high-quality, impactful experience. The weekly courses are held on weekends and are accessible to students globally, with mentors based in the US, UK, and East Asia. The cost is approximately $40 USD per hour.The program's ultimate goal is to create a lasting, positive impact that ripples outward, empowering students to one day become mentors themselves.