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
#kindnessninjas The October Challenge
Allie Apels and The Kindness Ninjas: I recently had the amazing Allie Apels of @joysofkinder on my podcast to discuss the transformative power of her brainchild "Kindness Ninjas" Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program in her kindergarten class (#kindnessninjas). Essentially, a few years ago, when Allie was faced with one of the most challenging groups of … Continue reading #kindnessninjas The October Challenge
No One Can Do – What You Do – Like You Do
When we embark on a new creative venture, what often begins as a feeling of excitement can quickly transform into overwhelm. Too often, when we express ourselves through art, take creative risks, or engage in work that challenges the status quo, self-destructive voices audibly whisper two of the following shame-fuelled messages: “You’re not good enough.” … Continue reading No One Can Do – What You Do – Like You Do
Ep. 71 Three Steps to Self-Compassion (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. In this episode, Lisa and I explore the three research-based components to self-care, the importance of getting intentional with your thoughts, and we complete the episode with the most delicious 6 minute mediation! Everyone … Continue reading Ep. 71 Three Steps to Self-Compassion (With Lisa Baylis)
How to Be a Rockstar Podcast Guest
How to Be a Stellar Podcast Guest Podcasting is the new frontier in marketing and business communication. Everyone seems to have one or want to be a guest on one. Now, it’s more important than ever to know how to hone your message so that it lands well with your desired audience. Sharing your ideas … Continue reading How to Be a Rockstar Podcast Guest
Byron Katie and Oprah’s Supersoul Conversations
I was recently listening to Oprah Winfrey's Supersoul Conversations Podcast (which is amazing, BTW) and stumbled upon a conversation with Byron Katie about a really fascinating way that we can elongate the space between stimulus and response (a Viktor Frankel reference about the way that we can have more ownership and agency over the way … Continue reading Byron Katie and Oprah’s Supersoul Conversations
The 7 Most Effective Work Questions (Gallup Poll)
Here is a list of the 7 most important questions that enable you to evaluate whether your work is a good fit for you. These questions can help you to determine your overall job satisfaction and fulfilment. These can also help a teacher to think empathetically through the eyes of her students, when we swap … Continue reading The 7 Most Effective Work Questions (Gallup Poll)
E 69 – Everything is Figure-Outable (With Dan Buchner)
Dan Buchner is an award winning designer, entrepreneur, educator, and leadership facilitator and the ceo of Praktikel. He designed and delivered custom Innovation Leadership programs for leading organizations such as Baxter Healthcare, Eaton Corporation, McDonalds, General Motors and Robert Woods Johnson Foundation. Dan is a sought-after international keynote speaker and facilitator on innovation practices and … Continue reading E 69 – Everything is Figure-Outable (With Dan Buchner)
Leadership Pitfalls: The Recognition Gap
Good leadership can be easy to spot, but deconstructing it can be so challenging. Over the course of the past year or so, through the interviews I've done with truly remarkable world-class educators and leaders, I've learned that so much of great leadership comes from trust and the deep, intentional practice of gratitude. Nothing makes … Continue reading Leadership Pitfalls: The Recognition Gap
E 68 – Self-Care through Visual Storytelling (With Deborah LeFrank)
Deborah Le Frank believes that inside every person – is a collection of stories and memories. Her job is to draw them out of her clients creating a visually engaging Visual Life Story that is deeply meaningful and creates a legacy and connection between generations. With the recent popularity of sketchnoting in schools, I wanted … Continue reading E 68 – Self-Care through Visual Storytelling (With Deborah LeFrank)
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