The Buzz: A practical confidence builder for teenagers - Softcover

The Buzz gets students to think of themselves, their skills and their outlook in a whole new way. The students get the opportunity to self-assess through engaging tasks and activities, to learn how to get the most out of opportunities and their future. Students from all backgrounds and geographical locations can relate and respond to the book. The Buzz is a wonderful positive influence on students and we love to use it. --Lorna Bowling, Student Recruitment and Admissions, The University of York

The Buzz has been a fun and accessible way for our students to relate their personality type to their preferred learning styles and identify areas for skills development that will allow them to achieve success. --Tanya Harrison, Assistant Project Manager, Realising Opportunities

Generally, I`ve been impressed with The Buzz because it distils the highly (and, in my opinion, usually needlessly) complex process of determining personality type into its most salient elements. Not only that, but The Buzz then links these concepts to specific next steps that are applicable to teens. I`ve watched David Hodgson present several times and it never fails to engage the audience because he makes what he s saying relevant to the lives of the students with whom he s working. David is a natural at talking to teens in their own language and on their own terms. Everyone can take away the concepts David presents and find meaningful application for their own lives. --Dr William Rupp, Learning and Development Adviser, The University of Warwick

Young people consistently say they want the same three things from life; to be happy, confident and successful. The Buzz shows them how to achieve all of these through a fantastic and illuminating journey of self-discovery. Complex theories and approaches are clearly presented in an easy to understand form. David Hodgson presents a unique and highly effective method of realising potential and making the best choices for those considering higher education or wondering what future career would suit them. The brain is an amazing thing. It is the most complicated known thing in the universe. Sometimes it helps make people believe they can do amazing things great inventions, acts of incredible bravery when they are at their best. It is better for people to understand how the brain works and control it for the life they really want, rather than stick to habits that hinder them. Most people use about 10 per cent of their potential. With The Buzz, they can access the other 90 per cent. How much of it will they dare use? The Buzz has been developed with and used by thousands of young people. It works. They have been surprised at how easy it can be to start living a great life, discover new strengths and skills, dream dreams, plan to make them happen and enjoy feeling great while moving in a positive direction that feels right. We can build a great life around our strengths, the things we enjoy and are good at. The Buzz also shows us simple ways in which we can alter our behaviour to succeed in the different situations and challenges we face. Advice includes tips on: how to get out of an argument, the power of laughter, talking to people you fancy, improving your sports performance, how to relax and reduce stress, building self-esteem, employability skills, learning and thinking better, choosing a course or career and understanding your personality.For 16 - 19 year-olds and the professionals working with them.