Feeling lost after school? You're not alone. Start exploring your future your way.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what comes next, university, work, apprenticeships, or something else entirely, this book is your guide to figuring it out with curiosity, confidence and clarity.

Whether you're a student facing these choices yourself or a parent looking to support someone through them, this book offers the tools and language to help navigate the journey together.

This practical, story-driven guide helps you navigate life after school through two powerful perspectives, the Octopus, who learns by doing, and the Chameleon, who learns by observing.

Whether you’re action-oriented or more reflective, this bite-sized book will help you uncover your strengths and take your next step with clarity and confidence.

Rooted in real advice and bite-sized tools, it’s perfect for anyone who’s standing at a crossroads and wondering, “What should I do next?”

You’ll Learn How To:

Discover your strengths, interests and personal decision-making style

Explore career, education and life options without the pressure to “get it right”

Stand out in applications and interviews, even without traditional experience

Find mentors, ask great questions and build meaningful connections

Build momentum through small steps, reflection and self-awareness

Why This Book Works:

Engaging animal metaphors that make the advice stick

Real-life tools like the “Tentacle Thinking” and “Colour Check” methods

Stories and reflection prompts that help you apply the lessons in your own way

Perfect for anyone finishing school, taking a gap year, or figuring out what’s next

Part of the Beast Mode: Life Lessons from the Animal Kingdom series

Each book uses animal instincts and metaphors to teach you powerful life skills, from leadership and confidence to risk taking, focus and decision making.

Your next chapter starts here. Are you ready to find your way after school your way?