Judith Norton is now a successful career woman who has accomplished many of her lifelong dreams.

The reason for her success is one conversation that she had many years ago with one of her college professors, Roger Van Hook.

Judith struggled through school. As a result of this struggling, she never believed that she could go to university.

When Judith entered community college, Mr. Van Hook was one of her teachers.

One day, Judith had to hand Mr. Van Hook a grade check card because she was on academic probation.

Mr. Van Hook was surprised and told Judith that she could do this. This was the first time that any student had told Judith that she could succeed.

Over the next 18 months, Judith put great effort into her academic studies. She became a successful student and made the dean's list.

More importantly, she won acceptance to a university. Judith still remembers the day that she told Mr. Van Hook about her university acceptance.

Throughout our lives, we meet several people who are to have a profound influence on our lives. In many cases, they come in the form of teachers. Which powerful conversations have shaped your life the most?