Episode 126: The Positive Growth Lounge with Phil Januszewski

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Phil Januszewski swings by the show to take on educator burnout! Phil shares stories and pushes each of us to reconnect with the things that light up our personal lives. You don’t want to miss this high energy episode with one awesome educator! That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 122: Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

John R Miles, host of the #1 Alternative Health Podcast in the world, Passion Struck, joins Darrin on the show to talk about reinventing ourselves, living a life of purpose, and being intentional with behavior and mindset changes. John shares with us the 12 principles of living a Passion Struck life. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE … Read More

Real Talk: How to Be a Great Teacher Without Losing Yourself 

Holly BlackBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Being a great teacher doesn’t mean you have to completely lose yourself in the process. We can sort through what things aren’t serving us and curate a meaningful workplace for ourselves. Learn 9 quick tips for how to be a great teacher without losing yourself. For some reason, the idea of “good” teaching seems to equal a run-down, tired, … Read More

Moving From Self-Care to Collective Care

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Manage Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: While self-care is important, it has become a way of shifting the responsibility, whilst putting more work on the shoulders of already overwhelmed educators. Mutual aid is collective coordination to meet each other’s needs. Collective care removes the responsibility from the shoulders of individual teachers and shifts the onus to the school, district, and educators as a collective group. … Read More

STRONG: 10 Ways to Flourish & Reduce Stress This School Year

Pamela HallBlog, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: STRONG is an acronym to help you stay focused on your big rocks, like your health, family, and students’ wellbeing. Flourish by taking a day trip, enjoying a sunset, scheduling time with family and friends, journal your thoughts, and more. STRONG: 10 Ways to Flourish & Reduce Stress This School Year You start the school year fresh and feel … Read More