connection - Steve Barkley

Podcast: Building Your Coaching Impact – Confidence, Communication, Connections

Leadership coach for educators and business leaders, Julie Schniers, shares her insights around coaching others to create opportunities for growth, self- discovery, increased confidence, and a focus to accomplish their goals. She focusses on the importance of communication, connections, and confidence. Coaching curiosity is a key. Visit Julie’s website and connect here. Subscribe to the […]

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Podcast: A District’s Focus on Inspiring and Creating Joyful Experiences

What happens when a school system makes four promises as their mission: joy, connection, growth, and success and consider joy as the lead to the others happening? “If we want people to be present, engaged, and thriving, joy can’t be an afterthought. It must be a priority.” (George Philhower, Superintendent Eastern Hancock Schools in Indiana) […]

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Podcast for Teachers: Teachers Building Purposeful Connections

The author of “Purposeful Educator Connections,” Marcela Andrés, explores strategies to deepen relationships with students, stay connected to your educator purpose, and improve classroom culture. She provides 5 Key Principles that empower teachers to build trust, inspire learning, and transform classroom environments. Find Marcela’s book, “Purposeful Educator Connection” here. Visit the designEDegagement website here. Subscribe […]

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Podcast: Classrooms Built on Dignity, Authenticity, and Connection

Angie Freese, author of Meant for More: Real Talk About Classrooms Built on Dignity, Authenticity, and Connection, explores her belief in educators’ potential. She supports educators to create classrooms where students can be brave, assured, and confident in their learning pathway. In this podcast she highlights authenticity, connection, curiosity, voice, resilience, and grace. Find Angie’s […]

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Leadership and Rapport

Rapport refers to a harmonious and empathetic relationship or connection between people. It involves mutual understanding, trust, and a feeling of ease or comfort in interactions. Rapport is characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and a shared understanding of each other’s perspectives and emotions. “Knowing” each other is critical. Google’s study, “Project Aristotle” sought to understand […]

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Podcast for Teachers – Food for Thought: Gratitude-Based Curiosity Conversations

What might your students discover by entering into conversations over holiday meals that are gratitude-based and curious? Hear Adam Fishman describe his experiences exploring sustainability with teachers, students, and communities. Discover why gratitude is a door opener to curiosity and connection.  Gain resources to explore the possibilities with your students. Visit the Onora website here. […]

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