In one of my most memorable conversations I speak to Clair Graham, from Birmingham Children's Trust. We talk about the importance of community, what contextual safeguarding really looks like in practice and the power of parents as partners in safeguarding. I can't wait for you to listen. You can find Claire on linkedin: Clair Graham To get in touch with ... Show More
Jan 16
One Thing at a Time: plans, pressure, and practice
January doesn’t need to be a fresh start on the 1st and social work doesn’t get easier when we set ourselves (and families) impossible expectations.In this episode, I’m sharing my phrase for the year - one thing at a time - and why it matters for attention, overwhelm, and realist ... Show More
44m 48s
Oct 2023
Try It On: A Confidence Building Sentence Stem: Episode 183
In this Try it On Challenge mini-episode, Elena is sharing one of her favorite questions to ask a coachee. You’ll hear her model it, share how you might modify it, and be prepared to try it on in your coaching practice. Mentioned on this episode:Attend The Art of Coaching worksho ... Show More
9m 34s
Oct 2023
Try It On: Less Talking, More Impact: Episode 182
In this episode of our current mini-series, the Try It On Challenge, Elena shares what you need to know to reduce the talk time you’re taking up as a coach in your conversations. She also provides a few key sentence stems you’ll want to make sure to keep handy to help your coache ... Show More
10m 13s
Dec 2022
235 - interview with Tanner Campbell of Practical Stoicism
A cross post of a chat with Tanner Campbell of the Practical Stoicism podcast. Tanner is warm, smart, and interesting, with a great podcast. If you enjoy my work then you'll probably enjoy his podcast as well.You can find the Practical Stoicism podcast here: https://stoicismpod.c ... Show More
50m 6s
Aug 2021
Ep. 338: If You’re Under Pressure, Give Yourself Less Time, an Easy Hack for Listening to Podcasts, and an Interview with Ramit Sethi about Money and Couples.
We talk about why, when under pressure, you might consider giving yourself less time, we suggest a hack that makes podcast-listening more convenient, and Ramit Sethi discusses his new podcast about the role that money can play in our romantic relationships.Get in touch: @gretchen ... Show More
28m 50s
Jul 2021
Ep. 336: Allow Others to Share Your Enthusiasm, the Props Listeners Use to Manage Anxiety, a Deep Dive into Listeners’ One-Word Themes—Plus a Hack for Asking Tough Questions
We discuss why it’s a good idea to allow others to share your enthusiasm, we review the props used by listeners to help manage anxiety, take a look at listeners’ one-word themes for 2021, and share a hack for asking a tough question.
Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft ... Show More
31m 29s