School leaders and teachers have really been through it the last few years. Remaining optimistic can be quite a challenge under such circumstances. Enter Debbie Silver—speaker, author, humorist—to shed light on how to stay positive in 2023 and beyond. She shares four strategies from her new edition of Deliberate Optimism including getting accurate data and r ... Show More
May 2025
From Compliance to Courage: Reimagining Classrooms with Shane Safir & Sawsan Jaber
What does it take to turn classrooms into spaces of healing, empowerment, and belonging? What if education prioritized love, courage, and community over compliance? Educators and authors Shane Safir and Sawsan Jaber join Leaders Coaching Leaders to explore these questions in an e ... Show More
42m 57s
Jun 2021
Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth
With unprecedented levels of stress and depression amongst young people, I wanted to know what we, as an older generation can do to help. So I talked to psychologist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Grit , Angela Duckworth. This is… A Bit of Optimism. If ... Show More
30m 8s
Aug 2024
69 | HOW to Speak Confidently During CLASS Presentations
Hey, Sis! The school year has started back up and that can bring along excitement and anticipation for what the year holds ahead, but it can also bring with it anxiety over meeting new classmates, teachers/professors, and having to give presentations in front of your classes. 🫠 ... Show More
8m 2s
Aug 2023
EP283 Rooted in joy: Creating a classroom culture of equity, belonging, and care (with Dr. Deonna Smith)
<p>If you need an uplifting conversation to get you energized for the new school year, this episode is a can't-miss!</p> <p>I'm talking with Dr. Deonna Smith about the ideas behind her new book, Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care."</p> <p>L ... Show More
37m 49s