Child psychologist, Dr. Shimi Kang (author of The Tech Solution and The Dolphin Parent) explains how to navigate this uncertain times during the Covid-19 pandemic. We cover a lot of ground and here are a few ideas she shares with us: -the three mindsets to avoid in order to ward off post-traumatic-stress disorder - learning … Continue reading Healthy Heartfelt Habits for the Covid Crisis (With Dr.Shimi Kang)
Distance Learning Through Inquiry (with Trevor Mackenzie)
In this unprecedented time of distance learning due to Covid-19, Trevor Mackenzie takes us through how to plan for your students remotely. He shares: -the most important things to keep in mind before planning even begins -his favourite platforms that really work for asynchronous and real-time instruction -the one trick you need to keep in … Continue reading Distance Learning Through Inquiry (with Trevor Mackenzie)
Ep. 82/83 The Power of Visuals, Child Honouring, and the Gratitude Jar (With Kristin Wiens)
Have you ever wondered which small shifts in your classroom practice could make the most impact? In Part One of my interview with Inclusion Coach, Kristin Wiens, we discuss the transformative and creative use of visuals in the classroom including specific tips and tricks for amping up your effectiveness in the classroom. We talk … Continue reading Ep. 82/83 The Power of Visuals, Child Honouring, and the Gratitude Jar (With Kristin Wiens)
Ep. 82: The More We Get Together (With Raffi)
Millions know Raffi for his work as a children’s entertainer whose string of gold and platinum-selling recordings in North America includes his classic “Baby Beluga” song with its beloved melody and lyrics. But a very interesting piece of Raffi’s story is not as well known: Raffi’s pioneering commitment to honouring his young fans changed … Continue reading Ep. 82: The More We Get Together (With Raffi)
Ep. 81: A Self-Compassion Break (With Lisa Baylis)
We talk about self-care non-stop these days, but certainly, there has to be more to it than bubble baths and pedicures. This is the most delicious 6 minute mediation! Everyone needs this episode! #kindsight 101 #smallactbigimpact #podcast Lisa Baylis has been sharing wellbeing strategies for the last 20 years. A natural born connector with an … Continue reading Ep. 81: A Self-Compassion Break (With Lisa Baylis)
Ep. 80 Truly Human Leadership (With Bob Chapman)
In our conversation, we discuss the one tweak we can all make to transform our educational learning spaces and businesses, the responsibilities every leader has in an organization, how to rethink antiquated approaches to leadership, and how to measure true success in terms of the positive impact you have on others. Mr. Chapman cares … Continue reading Ep. 80 Truly Human Leadership (With Bob Chapman)
Ep 79: The Secret to Health and Happiness (With Gail Markin)
Have you ever wondered what the number one predictor for high-achieving teams was? What about optimizing the brain’s most basic neurochemicals to live a happier life? Did you know that there are three main ingredients to create belonging in the work place, and anyone, irrespective of title can contribute to doing so? In our episode … Continue reading Ep 79: The Secret to Health and Happiness (With Gail Markin)
Ep. 75 Teach Like a Pirate (With Dave Burgess)
Have you ever wanted to know the secret to truly achieving success? How to create rapport in less than one minute? What about rethinking your personal brand-everyone has one (you can either be intentional about it or let someone else create it for you)? What about how to guard against the destructive nature of perfectionism? … Continue reading Ep. 75 Teach Like a Pirate (With Dave Burgess)
A Rant about Joker
So, this is a personal rant about the movie, Joker. While I know this is just a movie, I challenge the long-term implications to our culture of "normal." I also question the 14 A rating as we know from The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, that copy-cat trends in crimes start with an antecedent example. Last night, … Continue reading A Rant about Joker
Belonging Starts with a Smile
Belonging It turns out that belonging is a greater predictor of life-expectancy, well-being, happiness, and fulfillment than heart health, poverty, smoking, or obesity. We can all affect the environments in which we live through our actions, because of the contagiousness of our behaviour. Due to our nature as community-seeking beings, we were wired to seek … Continue reading Belonging Starts with a Smile