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Continue reading →: Why We Ghost – How to deal with the Ditching
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re talking with someone—maybe a friend, a colleague, or a collaborator—and suddenly, they disappear? You’ve been ghosted. You message them, but they don’t get back to you. You try to reach out, but they’re nowhere to be found. It’s frustrating, right? And…
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Continue reading →: Overcoming the Feeling of Loneliness
It’s a strange reality that you can be surrounded by a ton of people and still feel completely alone. This feeling can strike anywhere—individually, in a room full of people, in our marriages, as parents, and in classrooms. In this post, I want to explore how we can bring people…
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Continue reading →: Celebrating 25 Years of Marriage: Our Lessons in Relational Wellness Pt 1
This month marks a significant milestone in my life: my 25th wedding anniversary. As I reflect on this journey, I’m struck by the miracle of love and the wisdom we’ve gained. Today, I want to share some of the principles that have guided us, not just in marriage, but in…
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Continue reading →: How to have Tough Conversations
Have you found yourself avoiding hard conversations? It’s human nature to steer clear of tough conversations. Fear of being punished or feeling shame can drive us to avoid these difficult moments instead of bravely facing them head-on. Yet, there are times when it’s essential to confront issues, especially when someone…
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Continue reading →: Building a Culture of Joy, Responsibility, and Connection in Schools
Part 1: The Powerful Teacher If you’ve noticed a dip in enthusiasm among teachers and students at your school, you’re not alone. Recent years have seen a marked decrease in connection within educational environments—between teachers and parents, teachers and students, and even among staff members. It seems we’re in the…
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Continue reading →: 4 Energy Management Tools I’m using for Spring
As I enter May, I’m finding it’s vital for me to reflect on how I’ve been managing my energy since the year began. Many of us started January with a burst of enthusiasm and dedication, pouring our whole selves into our responsibilities. However, our bodies and minds are not designed…
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Continue reading →: What this school did!
This week I had the pleasure of visiting the town of Carstairs, just outside of the city I live in. A school council, an incredible administration and teachers were brave to take a school that was in trouble and turn it around and move school culture. There was communication breakdown,…
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Continue reading →: How to Get Past Shame: 8 strategies for shame resilience
If you’re a human, you’ve experienced shame. We often have other words or phrases for it such as, “Nothing will ever change.” “If only I could ________” “No one wants to hear my opinion.” “Who am I to do that?” “My children would be doing better if I was a…
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Continue reading →: My Top 10 Ways To Get Over Your Fears
The hardest parts of our lives take bravery. It takes our willingness to find our inner grit. I talk a lot about being a brave leader, but I’ve noticed people who usually don’t see themselves as leaders. People like parents, (even though you’re only raising the next generation), or teachers…
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