Teach the Skills AI Can't Replace
Finally. Ready-to-Use Soft Skills Curriculum That Does the Heavy Lifting for You.
Pinpoint™ was developed by Mako Mindfulness to give educators a complete, scenario-based learning system for teaching workplace readiness. No curriculum development required. With authentic workplace scenarios, expert-designed discussion guides, and full facilitator support, you get everything you need to build the soft skills 92% of employers prioritize.
YOU KNOW SOFT SKILLS MATTER.
NOW YOU NEED THE RESOURCES TO TEACH THEM.
46% of new hires fail within 18 months, and 89% of the time, it's because they lack essential soft skills.
You see the gap. Employers see the gap. But building curriculum from scratch to address it? That's not realistic with everything else on your plate
The Gap Employers Keep Telling You About
Whether you're teaching students or placing them in roles, you're hearing the same feedback from employers: 75% say recent graduates lack the soft skills needed to succeed. They want graduates who can navigate difficult conversations, handle feedback professionally, and collaborate effectively.
The challenge?
Most institutions don't have dedicated curriculum or resources for teaching these skills and your team doesn't have time to build them from scratch.
You know what's waiting for your students on the other side of graduation:
• A coworker sends a passive-aggressive email
• Their manager delivers harsh feedback in front of the team
• A teammate isn't pulling their weight
• Office politics create an uncomfortable dynamic
• They make a mistake and don't know how to address it
And without preparation, THEY FREEZE.
You see it coming. Now you need the tools to prepare them for it.
THE STAKES ARE HIGH. FOR YOUR STUDENTS & YOUR INSTITUTION.
When graduates struggle in the workplace, it reflects on everyone. Employer partnerships weaken. Placement outcomes decline. Alumni falter in early careers. And ultimately, your reputation, accreditation data, and future enrollment feel the impact.
You need graduates who can:
• Communicate professionally in difficult situations
• Navigate conflict without creating drama
• Accept feedback and adapt
• Build productive working relationships
• Show up with emotional intelligence and self-awareness
The skills that determine career success aren't being taught. Not because you don't value them, but because you haven't had the resources to teach them effectively.
You don't need another initiative.
You need a solution that's ready to go.
GO.
Career counselors are overwhelmed. Faculty have full course loads.
You don't have time to build something new from scratch.
You need workforce readiness programming that works without requiring your team to:
• Become workplace experts overnight
• Spend hundreds of hours developing curriculum from scratch
• Constantly update content to reflect changing workplace dynamics
• Take precious time away from core academic or career services responsibilities
That's exactly what Pinpoint™ delivers. A complete, ready-to-implement system so you can start teaching soft skills immediately, not someday.
So, Picture This
You're beginning to have a conversation with your students about hurdles they may face in the workplace such as juggling responsibilities, meeting expectations, and managing stress.
And to bring the conversation to life, you press play.
Within minutes, your students are engaged in a real scenario, not a textbook case study, but the kind of situation they'll face within weeks of starting their careers.
Now the conversation starts naturally. Students see themselves in the scenario. They explore how they'd respond. They learn from each other.
And you didn't have to build any of it.
From Theory to Practice - Without the Prep Work
Engage students in discussion about the soft skills at play in the workplace. A scenario like Jordan's can spark discussions about:
Time Management
Communication
Emotional Regulation
Workload Management
Pinpoint™ moves students beyond memorizing concepts. They witness real workplace discomfort, explore their own responses, and develop strategies that actually work, all through guided discussions you can facilitate with confidence.
Every scenario comes with everything you need: discussion guides, facilitator notes, and supplemental resources. No curriculum development. No guesswork. Just powerful learning experiences ready to deliver.
What is Pinpoint™?
Pinpoint™ is a complete, ready-to-implement soft skills curriculum designed for educators who need powerful resources without the development time.
We built it to solve the #1 problem employers report, graduates who lack essential workplace soft skills, so you can address it without adding to your workload.
The platform includes everything you need: ✓ Authentic workplace scenarios addressing real challenges ✓ Expert-designed discussion guides that facilitate powerful conversations ✓ Complete facilitator training and ongoing support ✓ Proven methodology that requires zero curriculum development
With Pinpoint™, you can:
✓ Integrate scenario-based learning seamlessly into existing curriculum or workshops.
✓ Deliver high-impact sessions with confidence even without prior soft-skills training experience
✓ Equip future leaders with tools to create psychologically safe, high-performing teams.
✓ Strengthen placement outcomes and employer relationships.
The workforce isn’t waiting. Schedule your consultation today.
What's Included in Pinpoint™?
Everything you need to deliver high-impact soft skills training.
Ready to use from day one.
A growing collection of authentic workplace scenarios covering communication breakdowns, feedback challenges, team dynamics, and more. Each one designed to spark real conversation and reflection.
A comprehensive guide to best practices for facilitating scenario-based learning. You’ll know how to set up discussions, engage students, navigate difficult conversations, and create psychological safety in the room — no prior facilitation training required.
Seamlessly integrate Pinpoint™ into your curriculum with step-by-step guides designed for educators. These walkthroughs help you effortlessly weave Scenario-Based Learning™ into your lessons, You’ll know exactly how to introduce it, what questions to ask, and how to guide the discussion — no guesswork, no extra prep.
Deepen the learning experience with curated video content and additional resources on psychological safety, leadership, and workplace readiness. Use them to enhance conversations, spark self-reflection, or provide extended learning opportunities beyond the scenario discussions.
We don’t just hand you the materials, we show you how to use them. You’ll receive training on best practices for implementation and facilitation.
Regular opportunities to troubleshoot challenges, refine your approach, and share insights with other facilitators.
...The Pinpoint scenarios kept students actively engaged and transformed what could have been a routine orientation presentation into an interactive, thought-provoking experience... this created a space where reflection felt natural.
The feedback from students was overwhelmingly positive.
University of North Texas - Dallas
Graduate School
Why Pinpoint™?
You already know soft skills matter.
Here's the data that backs up what you're seeing every day:
Traditional coursework teaches concepts and technical skills, but students often graduate without real-world experience navigating workplace dynamics. Pinpoint™ bridges this gap by bringing Scenario-Based Learning™ into the classroom, helping students build critical soft skills before they enter the workforce.
85% of Career Success is driven by soft skills (Harvard Business Review)
75% of recent grads are lacking in essential soft skills (NACE Study)
Only 31% of employers felt entry-level candidates had satisfactory soft skills (Wonderlic)
91% of employers say critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills are more important than a candidate's major (AAC&U)
Soft skills gaps cost businesses over $400 billion annually in lost productivity, miscommunication, and poor teamwork (Deloitte Insights)
Students who engage in real-world, scenario-based learning are 2x more likely to feel confident navigating workplace challenges (McKinsey & Co., Future Work Report)
Pinpoint™ gives you the resources to act on what the research makes clear without building curriculum from scratch or becoming a workplace dynamics expert overnight.
Pinpoint™ FAQ's
Pinpoint™ is a ready-to-use soft skills curriculum for educators. It includes scenario-based videos, facilitator guides, discussion prompts, and supplemental resources — everything you need to teach workplace readiness without developing content from scratch.
Yes. The library includes 15 research-backed scenarios ready to use immediately. Custom scenario packages are available as a premium add-on if you want content tailored to your specific student population or industry partnerships.
Pinpoint™ is designed as a flexible curriculum enhancer. Use scenarios as standalone lessons, discussion starters, or structured modules within career readiness courses, leadership programs, or professional development workshops.
No. Every facilitator receives training, best practices, and ongoing Q&A support. Pinpoint™ is designed to be easy to implement — even if you’ve never used scenario-based learning before.
Most career prep focuses on resumes and interviews. Pinpoint™ addresses what happens after they get hired — conflict resolution, communication breakdowns, stress management, and team dynamics. It’s the preparation most graduates never receive.
Yes. We continuously refine scenarios based on the latest research in soft skills and psychological safety.
The Pinpoint™ platform is available for the duration of your license term. It is also available for renewal.
After purchase, facilitators will:
Receive training on how to implement Pinpoint Gain access to their Facilitator Handbook and resources Get set up with individual logins for platform access
Any educator preparing students for the workforce: business schools, career readiness programs, leadership development courses, internship coordinators, and professional skill-building programs.
"I never really thought about compassion fatigue before, but after our scenario session, it makes so much sense. I’ve always known I wanted to be a teacher, but I didn’t realize how easy it is to burn out if you’re not taking care of yourself.
Hearing how other students set boundaries and manage their time and stress was super helpful. I picked up some ideas on how to balance my time and not take on too much."
Georgia Tech Student (STSU)
Ready to Solve the Soft Skills Gap Without Adding to your Workload?
Pinpoint™ gives you everything you need to deliver high-impact workplace readiness training: scenario library, facilitator guides, training, and ongoing support. No curriculum development. No guesswork. Just results.
Schedule your consultation today and see how Pinpoint™ can work for your institution!
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Amanda Muhammad is an International Mindfulness-Based Stress Management & Psychological Safety Consultant based in Dallas, TX. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Business Psychology, holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Leadership. Amanda is a certified Mindfulness Trainer, Compassion Fatigue Trainer, and Yoga Instructor.
Amanda is the founder of Mako Mindfulness, a boutique professional development company supporting schools and organizations globally. Through innovative training programs and resources, Mako Mindfulness equips employees with the tools and strategies needed to better manage stress and foster psychological safety in the workplace.
As an experienced and highly sought-after facilitator, Amanda designs and delivers engaging workshops that empower individuals to take care of themselves and each other. Amanda’s expertise lies in teaching practical, evidence-based skills and developing frameworks that change the way people process and respond to stressful situations.
