E74. Prioritizing Resonance in Schools - with Roni Habib, Speaker & Founder of EQ Schools

Taking Off The Mask

English - February 02, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB
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“It turns out the fastest way to experience resonance is through laughter… One of the things that I show in my workshops with teachers is let’s invest in moments of resonance, invest in moments of play… These games put us in a mindful state right away, in a state where we’re aware of the other person. And so right away it’s an entry point into joy, positive emotions, and awareness - and attunement with other people.” - Roni Habib

Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Roni Habib. As the founder of EQ Schools, Roni is an expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, and more playful. This expertise was jumpstarted after, early in his career, Roni struggled with the high stresses and demands of teaching, and he then discovered the power of integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and positive psychology into his own life as well as in his classroom. We’re excited for you to learn about Roni’s mask, how he works with schools, and how he continues to work on himself.

(1:30) Ashanti's introduction.

(8:30) Roni introduces himself. He shares how he and his company seek to bring mindfulness to schools around the world. Then, he tells the story of a tragedy that took place at the high school he taught at.

(16:10) Ashanti and Roni reflect on the importance of adults and teachers that are truly aware - that truly build relationships with students. Then, Roni shares his RAMP model.

(24:40) Then, they discuss what can be done to transition out of the global pandemic, and they discuss the evolution of the student experience.

(32:40) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - funny, serious, passion - and how it shows up as an educator and as an operator in the world of education.

(36:40) Roni shares the front of his mask - my ability to give and receive love, my playful side, my fun side.

(40:40) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - worry, doubt, aging - and goes into why he wrote “aging” for the first time.

(43:20) Roni shares the back of his mask - financial worry, fear of being alone, my physical limitations - and, among many things, an epiphany he had during the Santa Cruz fires.

(49:55) Ashanti relates to Roni's story by reflecting on what he was going through when the whole world shut down in March.

(55:40) Ashanti and Roni share closing thoughts, and Roni shares how you can get in touch with him.

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Connect with Roni Habib:

Twitter: twitter.com/Roni_Habib

Website: eqschools.com

Facebook: facebook.com/eqschools

Instagram: instagram.com/roni_habib81

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