(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
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 61 – Tumbling into Success through Kindness and Faith (with Ruban Rebalkin)
What do business and generosity have in common? How does someone grappling with their own mortality bounce forward stronger than ever, with a newfound understanding of what matters in life? How do we teach what truly matters to our own children through our honest modelling? In this very special episode, you’ll meet Ruban Rebalkin, a … Continue reading E 61 – Tumbling into Success through Kindness and Faith (with Ruban Rebalkin)
Three Steps to Resilience
The Three Keys to Resilience I’ve often wondered what the difference is between those who are able to bounce forward from adversity versus those who get bogged down by their challenges. I recently stumbled upon the work of Martin Seligman, the “grandfather” of positive psychology. He states that there are three keys to resilience (that … Continue reading Three Steps to Resilience
E 60: Supporting Students through Learning Challenges (With Delphine Rule)
Have you ever wondered what to do when a child in your class has a learning disability? How does one adequately ensure that the child maintains a strong sense of self, in spite of the fact that he or she may feel as though he/she is losing a race. What about parents? How do … Continue reading E 60: Supporting Students through Learning Challenges (With Delphine Rule)
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
Become a Connection Ninja
Become a Connection Ninja In this growing global world, it continues to be more and more important to create meaningful connections with those with whom we work, live and play. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing David Knapp-Fisher, who has been nicknamed the Connection Ninja. He shared 4 easy tips for making the most … Continue reading Become a Connection Ninja
Power of Moments
What makes for a powerful, memorable moment, in school or otherwise? Naturally, we all seek to be memorable. Nobody dreams of living an unremarkable life. We all want to be special to somebody. Some of us seek accolades from the masses, while others seek to be important to just a select few. That's part of … Continue reading Power of Moments
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