De Facto Leaders
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsOn the De Facto Leaders podcast, host Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan helps pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids with diverse learning needs, Dr. Karen shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences and guest interviews designed to help clinicians, teachers, and aspiring school leaders feel more confident in the way they serve their students and clients. She’ll cover a range of topics designed to help you support students' emotional and academic growth and set kids up for success in adulthood, including how to support language, literacy, executive functioning, and how to help IEP teams working together to support kids across the day. Whether you want to learn more effective strategies for your therapy session or classroom, be a more influential leader on your team, or find creative ways to use your skills to advance in your career, Dr. Karen has you covered.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
What do administrators need from school therapists and teachers? (featuring Eric Makelky, Jalita Johnson, and Jethro Jones)
July 10, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBAlmost every school leader that I know has said they didn’t realize what they were getting themselves into when they started their first administrative position. In this episode, I wanted to share clips from past “De Facto Leaders” guests to showcase some of the challenges faced by school administrators (or those hoping to move into an administrative role). You’ll hear discussions on: ✅Qualities of a good principal: Protecting staff and removing barriers ✅Navigating ambiguity ...
What do administrators need from school therapists and teachers?
July 10, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBAlmost every school leader that I know has said they didn’t realize what they were getting themselves into when they started their first administrative position. In this episode, I wanted to share clips from past “De Facto Leaders” guests to showcase some of the challenges faced by school administrators (or those hoping to move into an administrative role). You’ll hear discussions on: ✅Qualities of a good principal: Protecting staff and removing barriers ✅Navigating ambiguity ...
A framework for executive functioning intervention: Three shifts for school teams
July 03, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBAs a professional field, we’re getting stuck in old ways of thinking when it comes to designing services for students experiencing executive dysfunction. When we think of “therapy” the first thing that comes to mind is a clinician sitting in a chair saying things like, “And how does that make you feel?” or a clinician doing exercises in a 1:1 or group setting. When we think of “planning for therapy”, we think of what materials or activities we’re going to do in our direct therap...
The role of syntax in supporting language processing and executive functioning
June 26, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBLanguage and executive functioning have a bidirectional relationship (Baron & Arbel, 2022; Larson, et al., 2019). This means that building language skills can impact executive functioning, and vice versa. A significant amount of executive functioning skills are required to comprehend language-based academic tasks like reading and writing. Yet strategic thinking (which is part of executive functioning) requires a significant amount of internal dialogue; which is very difficult to...
Turning litigious situations in to reading reform initiatives (with Mary Saghafi and Shannon Betts)
June 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBTeacher preparation programs should equip reading teachers with the knowledge they need to provide explicit intervention for students who have dyslexia or other disabilities. But what if they don’t? Unfortunately, this situation is quite common. That’s why I invited Mary Saghafi and Shannon Betts from the Reading Teachers’ Lounge Podcast to episode 165 of the De Facto Leaders podcast to talk about how reading specialists and other service providers can emerge as literacy leade...
The content + strategy + retrieval trifecta for language and executive functioning (with Katy Wyatt)
June 12, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIs it functional to work on parts of speech? Is sentence diagramming useful? How do we improve word-retrieval in kids with developmental disabilities, and is it similar to what we’d do for an adult with a brain injury? How can we make therapy academically relevant and functional beyond just getting a good score on a standardized test? I invited speech-language pathologist and Language Therapy Advance Foundations student Katy Wyatt to the show to share answers to these question...
Experiential learning and cultivating a passion for the outdoors (with Greg Morrissey)
June 05, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBPreparing young people for adulthood is all about providing them with the right blend of experiences; both in and outside of school. Building literacy, numeracy, and content knowledge will give students a foundation for success; but we need to pair that with real-world experiences where they can apply that knowledge in real time. When we think about “real-world” experiences; we often think of internships, “on the job” skills, or daily tasks and other things we’d categorize as “adul...
The summer slide: Real phenomenon or invented by tutoring companies? (with David Schipper)
May 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBMy heart sinks when I see how polarizing topics in education have become, as well as the tendency for people to have “all or nothing” thinking. I’ve seen an increasing amount of activities pitted against each other as if doing one means we can’t ALSO do the other: 👉Standardized testing vs. real-world observations/stakeholder interviews. 👉Year-round school vs. traditional summer break. 👉Critical thinking skills vs. foundational skills. 👉Play vs. academics during non-school time ...
Why aren’t they participating? Rethinking family engagement in special education (with Dr. Kristin Vogel-Campbell)
May 22, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBHelping families feel involved in their children’s education goes beyond checking the boxes to make sure you’re following legal guidelines. That’s why I invited Dr. Kristin Vogel-Campbell to De Facto Leaders to talk about how school teams can make the IEP process more welcoming to families, especially those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Dr. Kristin Vogel-Campbell (she/her/hers) is a veteran Special Educator with over 20 years in the field. She has served...
BONUS: The Authority: Executive Functions for Every Classroom with Mitch Weathers
May 15, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBAbout The Authority Podcast: Hosted by leadership coach, storytelling strategist, and edtech advisor Ross Romano, The Authority provides education leaders with proven ideas to increase your influence, hire and develop an excellent staff, build a stronger culture, lead meaningful change, form a strong foundation for teaching and learning success, and more. The show features interviews with the authors you already admire, up-and-coming voices, and experts from the worlds of busines...
Turning disagreements in to alliances in K-12 education (with Dr. Barb Flowers)
May 08, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThere’s a lot of "us vs. them" thinking happening relating to what’s going on in the school systems. Parents feeling like teachers don't want to accommodate students with diverse learning needs. Teachers feeling like administrators don't understand because they aren't in classrooms anymore. Therapists feeling like teachers don't want to reinforce strategies in their classrooms, or that administrators don't value their expertise. It’s easy to default to thinking the worst of th...
Comorbidities and Differential Diagnosis (ADHD, DLD, Dyslexia)
May 01, 2024 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWhen kids need support with language, reading/writing, and executive functioning, they often have multiple diagnoses. This makes both treatment planning, diagnosis, and determining eligibility for educational programming complicated; especially when it comes to legal guidelines as well as state and local policies. That’s why in episode 159 of De Facto Leaders, I’m sharing a Q & A session I did about comorbidities in my Language Therapy Advance Foundations member’s group. In thi...
Literacy and background knowledge: Essential skills for life (with Dr. Pamela Snow)
April 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThe most effective reading instructional practices aren’t always the ones that gain traction. It’s the ones with the most successful marketing campaigns. The best marketer wins; but this certainly isn’t a win for the students who go without effective instruction or the school staff struggling to support them. That’s why I was so excited to talk with Dr. Pamela Snow about the growing body of research relating to literacy and its impact on life outcomes; as well as how we can imp...
Unpacking the early literacy debate and building a foundation in PreK (with Jane Gebers)
April 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThe literacy space has become increasingly polarizing since the reading wars began. There are a number of debates and questions that continue, including: Will kids learn to read “naturally”? What did the whole language approach get right, if anything? Is explicit phonics instruction just a pendulum swing (and is focusing on phonics enough)? Are we teaching kids to read too early? When we talk about “early literacy” instruction, what are we actually recommending and how does th...
Using AI to write IEP goals and manage service plans (with Sean Klamm)
April 10, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBNo one working in special ed has ever said, “I chose this career so I could do paperwork all evening and weekend.” Yet many realize after getting into the field that administrative demands can take away from time spent with students or collaborating with colleagues. That’s why I was so excited to connect with Sean Klamm, special educator and founder of Playground IEP (Link here: https://www.playgroundiep.com/) in episode 156 of “De Facto Leaders”. After starting his career as a...
Becoming a literacy leader and advocating for the right to read (with Brianna Guild)
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBRelated service providers are often considered subject matter experts. Our role is to support other members of multidisciplinary teams like teachers, parents and administrators. But many clinicians I’ve talked to started their careers feeling like a “jack of all trades, master of none”. Some feel that graduate school was all theory and no practice. Others feel it was “drinking water through a firehose”, with way too broad of a scope to feel confident in any specific area. That’...
Therapy session structure, narrative language, and commentary on gestalt language processing
March 27, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode, I share a special Q & A session I did with the members of Language Therapy Advance Foundations; my program that provides service providers with a research-based framework for language therapy. I get a lot of questions about how to make the transition between preschool to school-age, what language therapy activities are appropriate for younger children, and when to start direct intervention on linguistic skills like syntax. While there is not a scripted protocol or...
Debriefing, de-escalation, and relationship repair (with Crissy Mombela)
March 20, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBOur thoughts, feelings, and behaviors don’t have to define us. This is an important thing to remember for adults dealing with professional burnout and compassion fatigue; and it’s also important to model for kids. When school discipline focuses on punitive measures alone, we miss out on opportunities to teach kids how to manage emotions or repair mistakes. That’s why I’m so excited to share this second half of my conversation with Crissy Mombela in “De Facto Leaders” episode 15...
The cost of caring: Compassion fatigue in education and healthcare (with Crissy Mombela)
March 13, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBPeople working in school or medical settings are in a position to be caring for others in their professional lives; which makes it difficult to leave work at work. When you combine that with relationships outside of work, family responsibilities or having a child with a disability, there’s a high risk of burnout. I invited Crissy Mombela to episode 152 of “De Facto Leaders” to discuss this topic because she’s had lived experience as a teacher, a school administrator, and as a par...
Does your SYSTEM support your policy and your curriculum? (with Jalita Johnson)
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIf we try to make schools in the US more like schools in other countries, will that result in more effective practices? Why do policies work in some districts, but not others? Many ideas sound good on paper; but the people working with students or leading schools are telling a different story. That’s why I invited reading specialist Jalita Johnson to episode 151 to share her expertise on these topics. Jalita Johnson is a reading specialist in the Northern Virginia area and is...
BONUS: SEEing to Lead: Seeing the whole staircase (with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan)
February 28, 2024 13:00 - 58 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week, I’m sharing an interview I did with another host on the BE podcast network because I think it’s something you’ll really enjoy. The episode is going live in the De Facto Leaders podcast feed. Dr. Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years. His experience in the classroom ranged from 8th - 11th grade working in an urban setting. A portion of this was spent opening a high school division for an expanding charter school. He has just finished his 14th yea...
Am I influencing or trying to control? Reframing advocacy and clinical leadership (with Candice Noss)
February 21, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes - 35.7 MBThere’s a difference between influence and control. Whether we’re making suggestions to a coworker, asking a supervisor for support, setting expectations with kids, or interacting with someone in an online forum…we’re all attempting to create behavioral change. In “helping people” professions, it’s easy to get emotionally involved with our work. This makes it difficult to identify if there are actionable steps we can take to impact bigger, systemic issues vs. when we should put...
Audiobooks, homework research, and the "read for 20 minutes" rule
February 14, 2024 13:00 - 32 minutes - 34.2 MBIf the schools are devoting time and money to improving reading instruction, how should the rest of the day look for kids as it pertains to literacy? Should parents be working with kids at home? If so, how much? What about reading? Can we use apps to help build language skills? How about audiobooks? A common recommendation is that we should read 20 minutes a day, several times a week. I had a hard time nailing down a specific study that “proved” that this is an ideal amount, so...
Unlocking success through sensory processing and team collaboration (with Maude Le Roux)
February 07, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWhen I first learned about the field of occupational therapy, I had a very superficial understanding of what it entailed. In the school systems, it seemed like referrals often focused on fine-motor skills related to school, like pencil grip. When I learned about sensory processing, I discovered that it’s so much more than that; and I realized how important it is for other members of both school and clinical teams to understand how each discipline can support each other. That’s w...
High school language therapy: Do we still have time to make an impact? (with Tiffany Shahoumian-Ruiz)
January 31, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes - 38.9 MBLanguage therapy often focuses on early intervention; but what happens if students continue to struggle with language in the high school years? Many SLPs are pressured to drop students from their caseloads or move to a consult-only model when students transition to secondary school. Yet that often means many students enter adulthood lacking skills that have a significant impact on their ability to access advanced education or job opportunities. If students don’t have a solid g...
The six stages of financial independence for therapists and educators (with Ben Hockema)
January 24, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this conversation, Ben Hockema and I discuss how to create a solid financial plan in your career so you can focus your time and energy on the impact you can make. We discuss all kinds of possibilities; whether you want to stay in your current position as a therapist and/or teacher, whether you want to add an additional income stream, or whether you know for certain you want to start a business full time. We even talk about ways to explore opportunities if you have lots of ide...
Building financial literacy from elementary school through adulthood (with Ben Hockema)
January 17, 2024 13:00 - 55 minutes - 40.7 MBExecutive functioning and financial literacy go hand-in-hand; which is why money management should be a part of any K-12 curriculum. Much of this has to do with self-evaluation, the ability to think into the future, and the understanding of quantitative and temporal concepts. There are endless digital tools designed to help people manage their finances, but these tools won’t be useful for people who don’t have a solid sense of the quantity or the value of money. That’s why I in...
Becoming a school founder and empowering students through project-based learning (with Tanya Sheckley)
January 10, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBMany people working in K-12 education have ambitions to start their own company where they have the ability to redesign the way student learning happens. The motivation often comes from wanting to create a scenario where they feel less constrained, more innovative, and more impactful. When I ventured into self-employment, I found that many of the “how to start your business” programs focused on simple business models that allowed people without a business background to become prof...
Developing a cultural competemility mindset for educators and clinicians (with Melanie Evans)
January 03, 2024 13:00 - 55 minutes - 37.6 MBMany clinicians are trained to focus on checklists and evaluations so we can walk in to work confident; knowing exactly what our protocols are. And while systems and processes are extremely important, we have to know how to use them flexibly. When we think about this in relation to cultural competency; we often think of eliminating biases in our evaluations and materials; but it goes so much deeper than that. We also need to think about how we interact with coworkers, how polici...
Are we being too child-focused in our therapy planning?
December 27, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 42.7 MBPeople working in the schools are often expected to make everything a priority all the time, without consideration of how they might be able to manage the backlog of projects. They have to say “No” to people who need help in the interest of saying “Yes” to others. They have to see the faces of the people their decisions are impacting. While there is an understanding that prioritization is part of the methodology in other industries and agencies, it's viewed with much more skepti...
No, kids do not learn to read and write naturally (with Melanie Brethour)
December 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBSkeptics of the Science of Reading claim that the current push for evidence-based reading instruction is just another pendulum swing. Yet if you look at the research, we haven’t so much been “swinging” as much as we’ve been building, evolving, and expanding on what we know about how we learn to read. Even though the Science of Reading is “trending” as I write this, there are still many kids without access to quality instruction. Part of that has to do with teacher preparation p...
Creating an intentional career and life with alter egos (with Meg Niman)
December 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBMany leadership initiatives in education need to come from the top… But change can happen when direct service providers emerge as leaders on their teams without waiting for permission from someone else. School administrators and other people making decisions at the district and policy level are constantly pulled in different directions. The further up the chain you go and the more people you’re managing, the longer it takes to make things happen. Good leaders WANT their teachers...
Cell phones, 1:1 device initiatives, and homework policies in K-12 education (with Dr. John Burkey)
December 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBLearners in K-12 settings have changed over the past 25 years, and what were considered best practices in the 1990s may no longer work for learners in the 2020s. Much of this is due to technology, the invention of the Iphone, and the skills young adults need when entering the workforce. There’s a large amount of debate on how to address these evolving needs effectively, and that’s why I wanted to invite Dr. John Burkey to the “De Facto Leaders” podcast to talk about his experience...
Increasing access to instructional programs in rural districts (with Chris Dodge)
November 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIf you’re providing therapy or tutoring services, contracting with schools, or offering professional development to K-12 professionals, you won’t want to miss this episode. As someone who has explored the possibility of school contracts, I’m always looking to learn more about how school leaders make decisions regarding budgets and staffing. I grew up in the Chicago area; which meant I lived in a community with an abundance of organizations, transportation systems, and districts w...
Why aren’t my students generalizing? (social skills groups, organizing tools)
November 22, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 24.6 MBSocial skills groups have been widely criticized recently. They’re often labeled as ableist and not neurodiversity-affirming. I also take issue with the way social skills interventions are often delivered, but for a different reason. When social skills intervention is done, it’s often delivered via 1:1 therapy, in a “pull-out” model; where the child receives intervention in therapy or small class setting. I get regular emails from readers who tell me they see poor generalization...
BONUS: Accessible career exploration in K-12 education (with Matthew Chaussee)
November 15, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 36.2 MBMost of us still don’t know what we want to be when we grow up, but at least we know more than we did when we wanted to be pro athletes or “movie stars” (the old people version of influencers). As we have conversations with kids and think about how to prepare them for adulthood, helping kids explore their passions and interests becomes challenging. Not all communities have access to the resources to be able to provide “real-life” career experiences to students. Transporting ki...
Time blindness, anxiety, and behavior management
November 09, 2023 01:00 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBWhen kids have a poor sense of time, the common response is to give them a planner or some kind of a timer. While these tools may be a part of your strategy, they don't address time-blindness. That's why in episode 136 of De Facto Leaders, I’m answering the question: "Why don't timers improve my students' time-management skills? Time-blindness is a hallmark characteristic of executive functioning issues, and most timers don't facilitate these skills. In this episode, I explain...
How to read the room, speak with confidence, and sell your ideas (with Roberta Ndlela)
November 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIf you want to learn how to present information to school boards, administration, or other leadership or land more speaking engagements, you won’t want to miss this episode! Reading the room is an essential life skill, whether we’re talking about a child navigating recess, or an adult trying to navigate the workplace. For kids, this skill will impact their ability to succeed academically and make friends. For an adult, it not only impacts their relationships, but their ability to...
How to help teens get comfortable with discomfort and pursue meaningful work (with Joey Mascio)
October 25, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 40.6 MBTeen’s brains are wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. On top of that their prefrontal cortex isn’t fully developed yet, which means they don’t always make decisions that are in their best interest. They’re learning so much about how to navigate relationships and manage their day-to-day lives. Things like: 👉Handling setbacks, like not making the sports team or getting the job 👉Learning to be comfortable with how they look/sound/act 👉Figuring out how to make ...
Is K-12 education preparing kids for the workforce? (with The Fabulous Learning Nerds)
October 18, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 40.4 MBThe whole point of school is to prepare kids for adult life, but many people worry we aren’t giving kids what they need. Whether kids go right into the workforce after high school or plan to attend college or trade school, they need certain skills to succeed at work. That’s why I wanted to have a discussion about the ins and outs of employee training and onboarding with experts in the learning and development field. In episode 133, I invited Scott Schuette, Zeta Gardner, and Da...
Perspective-taking for therapists, educators, and school leaders (with Lynn Hardin)
October 11, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 40.6 MBIn some of the work we do with students, we may have to help them interpret the actions of others or help them understand how they’re coming across. Within the context of executive functioning, this is known as perspective-taking. This is an essential life skill in both our professional and personal lives; which is why we need to keep developing this skill through adulthood. With the life coaching industry growing, this has triggered discussions about “mindset”. It can include ...
What are tech and curriculum companies doing for K-12 education? (with Meg Hearn)
October 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBIn K-12 education, there’s been a recent push to go digital, and many educators are wondering if people creating the products have the kids’ best interest in mind; especially in the for-profit space. That’s why I invited Meg Hearn to episode 131 of the De Facto Leaders podcast to get a behind-the-scenes perspective of curriculum and tech products for kids. Meg is an educator with over 20 years of experience. She currently leads a highly collaborative and growing team of curriculu...
Using private practice to offer accessible services and advocate for your profession (with Ebony Green)
September 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 39 MBMost people involved in K-12 education aren’t in it for the money, but with high caseloads and low pay; a lot of people are considering a career transition. For people in therapy roles, private practice is a common option on the table; but many come from a “helping people” mindset and struggle with the idea of focusing on business and revenue. That’s why I invited Ebony Green to episode 130 of the De Facto Leaders podcast to talk about how scaling her private practice has helped h...
Professional learning communities and curriculum reform in public and private education (with Tom Conroy)
September 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBMany of my listeners don’t know this, but I went to a private Catholic school until 8th grade before transitioning to a public high school. I had what I like to call “Catholic school RtI”, where I got extra reading help with Sister Marie (and it paid off!). I’ve focused a lot of my content on issues impacting the public schools, so when I connected with Tom Conroy, a Catholic school principal, I thought he’d bring an interesting perspective to the show; especially because I know that man...
Using K-12 education to create opportunities and find your calling (with Dr. Joseph Williams III)
September 13, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 31.2 MBIf kids haven’t developed certain academic skills by a certain age, their ability to advance in their education diminishes. This means the opportunities they have in adulthood decreases. As I’ve been talking with different curriculum experts and school leaders, many of them have shared that closing academic skill gaps is an important part of addressing equity issues. Kids need to learn the skills that will enable them to advance in their education because it can substantially expa...
Should I get my doctorate? (with Dr. Christy Borders)
September 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBI’m excited to share episode 127 of De Facto Leaders about a common debate for therapists and teachers: “Is it worth it to get a doctorate?” In this wide-ranging conversation with my colleague Dr. Christy Borders, we discuss ways to build language skills in students with hearing loss, as well as how to decide if it's time to take the leap and get your doctorate. The backstory of this conversation is that I recorded it back when I didn’t have a podcast thinking, “Maybe one day I’...
Behind the scenes of a K-12 staffing company (with Ryan Cleaveland)
August 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBMany clinicians start their careers feeling unprepared to navigate the job market. In a lot of professional groups, I’ve noticed a skepticism towards contract companies, recruiters, and staffing agencies simply because many people working in school settings don’t know who they can trust. If you’ve ever had a recruiter awkwardly slide into your DMs or advertise in your online group without permission, you might be feeling some of that skepticism yourself. There is an art and a s...
The Authority: Baruti Kafele on The Equity & Social Justice Education 50
August 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBThis week, I’m sharing an interview from another host on the BE podcast network because I think it’s something you’ll really enjoy. The episode is going live in the De Facto Leaders podcast feed. I’m pleased to bring you a conversation from The Authority Podcast here on the Be Podcast Network. You’ll hear from Principal Baruti Kafele, author of seven best-selling books, including The Equity & Social Justice Education 50. About Baruti Kafele One of the most sought-after school le...
Time perception, anxiety, and future pacing
August 16, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 42.7 MBWhen I was younger I was fixated on clocks and the passage of time. It’s accurate to say it was an obsession of mine, to the point that it caused me large amounts of anxiety. It got difficult for me to tell when I was future-planning or when I was catastrophizing. On top of that, I had a constant need for sensory input. There are multiple childhood videos of me sitting on the floor, rocking back and forth. Then it was the rocking horse. Then the swing set. Then the end of my bed ...
Meditation for educators and the art of giving 85% (with Danny Bauer)
August 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBI have a love/hate relationship with meditation and mindfulness. I know I should do it. I even talk about why it’s beneficial. But I never want to do it…even though I feel better if I do. If that sounds familiar, you won’t want to miss episode 124 of the “De Facto Leaders” podcast. That’s why I invited Danny Bauer to talk about the impact mindfulness has had on him as a teacher, leader, and thought leader in the field of education. You’ll also appreciate this conversation if yo...