Feb 2025
Stretching Our Learning Edges with Jennifer Abrams
What does it mean to be your best adult self at work? Abril connects with Jennifer Abrams, a communications consultant who supports educators, health care personnel, and others on new employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conver ... Show More
19m 17s
Feb 2023
43. Dealing with Difficult Parents: Tips for Effective Communication for New Teachers
In this episode, we dive into tips for effective parent communication for new teachers, with a focus on dealing with difficult parents. We discuss common types of difficult parents, strategies for maintaining professionalism and boundaries, and effective communication strategies ... Show More
15m 58s
Jan 2023
Episode 53: The Empowered Educator with Jen Rafferty
Jen Rafferty is an educator, author, and international public speaker, who started as a middle school music teacher for 15 years in Central New York. She is known for bringing her energy, humor and expertise in her presentations while inspiring educators to stay connected to thei ... Show More
46m 27s
Aug 2025
222. Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost.You want a more successful career, a more fulfilling relationship, a more meaningful life? What if all that’s standing in your way — are the conversations that you’re avoiding?“Most things that we want in l ... Show More
21m 18s
May 2023
When Emotions Run High: How to Handle Them in Difficult Conversations - with Jeanine Carroll M.Ed and Helen Rapp Esq
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In this episode, Jeanine Carroll M.Ed, and Helen Rapp Esq, discuss how to manage others' emotions in difficult conversations.
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29m 40s
Nov 2022
Difficult Conversations and How to Discuss What Matters Most | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
"Hey, we need to talk..." -- if these words scare you, trust that you're not alone! Whether we’re dealing with an underperforming employee, upset with our spouse, or facing issues with a difficult client, we attempt to avoid difficult conversations every day. Healthy relationship ... Show More
50m 45s
Have a question for the show? Text us here! It's time to CELEBRATE!!!! Today is the day my book, The Empowered Educator, launches! I talk about how identity bias fuels burnout, a personal reset that forced me to ask who I am beyond my roles, and one micro shift you can try today to bring back joy. Once you have your book in your hands, or maybe you're list ... Show More
