We all have those moments, real life crashes that provide us with an opportunity to choose fear or choose to rise above the adversity and find a way to move forward. What does it take to be a real hero? How can we learn to rise above our circumstances, teaching our students to do the … Continue reading E 66 – Choose to Rise (With Janelle Morrison)
Shame vs. Humiliation vs. Guilt vs. Embarrassment (Brené Brown)
Have you ever wondered what the difference between shame, guilt, humiliation, and embarrassment are? Often we use these words interchangeably, but Dr. Brené Brown has so beautifully described the difference between the 4 terms: Shame is “I am bad” Shame is a focus on self. Imagine you've worked really hard to prepare a presentation with … Continue reading Shame vs. Humiliation vs. Guilt vs. Embarrassment (Brené Brown)
E 64 – The Keys to Resilience (With Dr. Jacqueline McAdam)
How do we become resilient? Why is it that people who have endured generations of hardship, famine, and war (in places like Kenya, Nairobi, and Rwanda) are more psychologically resilient than many individuals living in the developed world? Join me as we uncover the secrets of resilience during this special conversation with Dr. Jacqueline McAdam. … Continue reading E 64 – The Keys to Resilience (With Dr. Jacqueline McAdam)
Anxiety vs. Presence
(Picture Courtesy of Amber Rae @heyamberrae on Instagram) So, it's that time of year, again. Frenetic pace. Anticipation of summer. Deadlines and due dates. All pistons are firing. The banality of lunch-making has reached epic proportions. I would rather barter 3 weeks of delivering our garbage to the curb, than pack another blessed lunch kit! … Continue reading Anxiety vs. Presence
E 63 – Inspiring a BE KIND Culture (With Roman Nowak)
Ever wonder what the key to engagement for your students can be? How can connection be the key to achievement for our students? How do we tear down the incorrect beliefs we have that other teachers are perfect? Roman Nowak is a highschool teacher in Rockland, Ontario, Canada. A veritable kind of kindness, he hosted … Continue reading E 63 – Inspiring a BE KIND Culture (With Roman Nowak)
How to Build Trust in Hostile Environments
Building Trust in Hostile Environments A friend of mine, who works in a factory-type workplace, took it upon herself to be a little innovative. She realized that the 2-component job she was doing was inefficient. Everytime she attached the fabric to the frame of a piece of furniture she was making, she was losing time … Continue reading How to Build Trust in Hostile Environments
E 62 How to Build Award Winning School Culture (With Hans Appel)
How do you build a culture at school that truly reflects values rooted in belonging, kindness, and celebrating the innovative capabilities and individualism of each student? In this episode, we talk about going beyond the limits of the 21-century model of education to create school cultures that value the individual and celebrate kindness. You’ll learn … Continue reading E 62 How to Build Award Winning School Culture (With Hans Appel)
How to Recalibrate After a Crash
How to Recalibrate After a Crash. What do you do when you’ve hit rock bottom? Everyone goes through transformative, life-altering events that have the power to change the trajectory of your life forever. How you respond to the hardships is what determines your character. Whether you’ve suffered a loss, received a devastating diagnosis, experienced … Continue reading How to Recalibrate After a Crash
E 59 – Trauma, Meat Trays, and Bottom Hands Only
If you want to make a big impact on those around you, to truly make positive change in your school, workplace, and community, check out this game-changing episode with the one and only, Dr. Jody Carrington! In this episode, we talk about trauma, ways to connect with the kids in our lives, and some of … Continue reading E 59 – Trauma, Meat Trays, and Bottom Hands Only
When You Lose Your Work…
I’d like to wager that every. single. person. has likely experienced the bone-chill that accompanies the realization that the one thing into which you’ve been diligently pouring your blood, sweat, and tears…has vanished. Forever. Sometimes, all it takes is a single, fateful moment to undo hours, days, weeks, months, or even years of work, to … Continue reading When You Lose Your Work…
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