The college years are a period of growth and self-discovery for many students, but they can also be a time of difficulty. Academic expectations and social stresses, combined with the new responsibilities of embarking on the rest of their lives, leave many students feeling uncertain. For more than twenty years, Dr. Colleen Georges has devoted her professional life to helping students and working people navigate those dilemmas. She is an expert college success coach, TEDx speaker, author, and university professor who brings to life practical wisdom and strategies to equip students to overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful success.
Her success is not based on shortcuts or privileges, but rather on dedication, hard work, and perseverance. Dr. Colleen Georges started her career as a teenage camp counselor, and today she is the founder of RESCRIPT Your Story LLC. This company is established to help people disrupt negative stories, find confidence, and create purposeful futures. She possesses the most sought-after striking combination of scholarly training and coaching skills. This empathetic human response makes her not only a coach but a mentor, instructor, and a change agent.
Discovering the Power of Mentorship
When Dr. Colleen Georges was 14, she took her first job as a camp counselor. What might have been a typical teenage summer job was a formative experience. Inspiring children, directing their talents, and being a role model have cultivated in her a deep, born aspiration for mentorship.
That initial spark evolved throughout her college studies in psychology. It was no coincidence that she had chosen to study the human mind; it was a calling. She earned master’s and doctoral degrees in counseling psychology to make her ambition not just a dream, but one based on science. While in college, she also gained experience in roles that gave her even more real-world experience, including working as a Therapeutic Assistant for teens in foster care and later holding multiple positions in Career Services, Residence Life, and Learfzning Centers within higher education. Post her doctoral degree, she has also worked with educational access programs like EOF and TRIO.
Every role deepened her understanding of the academic, emotional, and social challenges faced by students. And most importantly, these experiences solidified her belief that it was her mission in life to help people rewrite their stories.
The Birth of RESCRIPT Your Story LLC
Dr. Colleen Georges started a small side venture in 2008 of writing resumes for students and professionals. What started as resume writing soon expanded into life and career coaching, as clients sought more than just polished documents; they sought clarity, confidence, and direction.
By 2010, after the birth of her son, she did something bold, and it was time to leave behind her career in higher-education administration and fully commit to her vision. So, RESCRIPT Your Story LLC was created.
The name itself encapsulates her philosophy that each person holds the pen to their life story, and with the right tools, they can re-script limiting narratives into empowering ones.
Today, RESCRIPT Your Story is a space where transformation shines, by offering coaching for students, professionals, and leaders that integrates psychology with practical frameworks for lasting growth.
The Compass of Her Work
At the heart of Dr. Colleen’s practice are five guiding values:
- Empathy: Meeting every client with compassion and deep listening.
- Authenticity: Encouraging individuals to live and lead as their true selves.
- Gratitude: Cultivating appreciation for both successes and struggles.
- Purpose: Helping others connect to their “why.”
- Hope: Inspiring belief in possibility even in moments of doubt.
These values are not abstract ideals; they manifest in every coaching session, classroom lecture, and speaking engagement she delivers. For her students, this translates into a safe, judgment-free space to express fears, explore passions, and take bold steps toward self-discovery.
The RESCRIPT Framework
One of Dr. Colleen’s most influential contributions is her RESCRIPT Framework, a model designed to help individuals challenge self-defeating thoughts and adopt empowering perspectives.
Through this framework, students learn to:
- Reframe negative self-talk
- Identify and celebrate strengths
- Set meaningful academic and personal goals
- Overcome perfectionism and fatal thinking
- Develop resilience and adaptability
By practicing these skills, undergraduate students are prepared for academic success and to live life beyond the classroom, where resilience and adaptability are essential.
A Balance of Roles
Balancing a multifaceted career requires intention, and Dr. Colleen Georges exemplifies just that. She is a:
- University Lecturer at Rutgers, teaching women’s leadership.
- Coach, conducting 15 – 20 one-on-one sessions weekly.
- Author & TEDx Speaker, sharing insights on mindset, resilience, and growth.
- Volunteer, contributing to food pantries, mentoring programs, and community initiatives.
- Mother, who intentionally shaped her professional life to remain present for her son.
She also contributes to the Band Parent Association at her son’s high school, a role that reflects her dedication to supporting both family and community life. Her philosophy of balance is not limited to doing everything, but also about prioritizing values and creating structures that sustain both productivity and well-being.
A Modern Perspective
Having supported thousands of college students, Dr. Colleen Georges deeply understands the struggles they face:
- Homesickness and social isolation
- Academic pressures and test anxiety
- Self-doubt and imposter syndrome
- Navigating independence for the first time
Her teaching gives students the confidence to tackle issues head-on. Whether it’s establishing study habits, reducing their stress levels, or discovering their life’s passion through a meaningful extracurricular, she helps them see obstacles as opportunities to grow.
Leadership Philosophy
Beyond academics, Dr. Colleen Georges sees leadership as a vital aspect of student growth. Her approach emphasizes that leadership is not about holding a title but about living one’s values. She recalls students who found their voices and confidence in different ways, such as once-quiet students who began attending events to connect with others, those who overcame self-doubt to step into activism on and off campus, and students who struggled academically until discovering a major that aligned with their strengths and transformed their sense of purpose.
She encourages students to engage confidently with professors, peers, and employers, exercising leadership in everyday interactions. Whether they join a club, serve as peer mentors, or influence peers quietly, her students discover that real leadership starts with the self and knowing who you are.
For Dr. Colleen Georges, leadership is not about titles; it’s about pure purpose. According to her, leadership begins with –
- Self-awareness: Understanding one’s values and strengths.
- Self-advocacy: Using one’s voice in meaningful ways.
- Authenticity: Leading with integrity, not imitation.
- Service: Uplifting others and contributing to the community.
Through her teaching and coaching, she encourages students to embrace leadership opportunities on campus and beyond, reminding them that true leadership begins with knowing their ‘why’ and living it with authenticity.
Beyond Grades and Titles
Success, in Dr. Colleen’s vision, is not confined to traditional metrics. It is found in moments of transformation, when a student who once doubted their abilities begins to recognize and embrace their strengths. Examples include:
- Speaking up in class for the first time
- Choosing a major aligned with passion
- Landing a first internship
- Or simply believing, “I can do this.”
These milestones, though often invisible on resumes, are what truly define her coaching impact.
Accomplishments and Recognition
Rooted in humility, Dr. Colleen’s journey is nonetheless filled with remarkable achievements:
- Delivering an inspiring TEDx Talk
- Publishing books that empower individuals to reshape their narratives
- Helping students and professionals secure scholarships, internships, and leadership roles
- Creating a business that aligns with both her values and her family life.
Yet, she often returns to one accomplishment that matters most, and this involves being present for her son while living her passion.
Growth Through Authenticity
Unlike many leaders chasing external accolades, Dr. Colleen Georges focuses on sustainable impact. Her aspirations include:
- Continuing to grow RESCRIPT Your Story LLC organically
- Possibly writing more books when inspiration calls
- Expanding into training programs for aspiring coaches
- Deepening her role in teaching and mentoring at Rutgers
Her guiding purpose remains clear, i.e., to create spaces for transformation and help individuals live stories that reflect their true potential.
Dr. Colleen’s Vision
In the future, Dr. Colleen Georges envisions expanding her impact by reaching even more students, both within the classroom and beyond it. She is committed to fostering environments where students can discover their strengths, build confidence, and find purpose in ways that extend far past academics. Whether through teaching, mentoring, or training the next generation of educators and coaches, she seeks to empower students to thrive not just in school, but in life.
Her aim remains simple yet profound: to continue showing up for her students and clients, walking beside them as they redefine success, not through grades or titles, but through joy, purpose, and resilience.
A Legacy of Empowerment
Dr. Colleen Georges has a remarkable story of love, authenticity, and fortitude. Having started as a camp counselor and evolved to a thought leader in student success and personal development, she has devoted her life to helping others rewrite their stories.
In a world often driven by comparison and external validation, Dr. Colleen Georges offers a refreshing perspective that success lies not in perfection, but in purpose, self-belief, and the courage to author your own story.
As a coach, educator, and human being, she doesn’t just teach strategies; she embodies transformation. For each student, colleague, or community member that she encounters, she does more than mentor; she is a guide to possibility, confidence, and fulfillment.
