When emotions run high, it’s easy to fall into control mode—raising your voice, laying down rules, or shutting down.

But what if the real power in conflict isn’t control… it’s connection?

In this coaching episode, you’ll learn the SHIFT Framework—a practical, step-by-step tool to help you:

✅ Settle your own anxiety

✅ Stop fuelling toxic reactions

✅ Respond with calm, clarity, and compassion

✅ Create safety in your home, classroom, or team

This episode is for parents, teachers, and leaders who want to transform conflict into connection—without judgment, shame, or disconnection.

✨ Listen in and discover how to calm the room without losing yourself.

In a world focused on efficiency and outcomes, it's easy to slip into transactional relationships—at home, in classrooms, or in our communities. But when we lead with connection instead of control, we create spaces where trust, empathy, and belonging can grow.In this week's podcast, let's explore the difference between transactional and relational mindsets, and why it matters for parents, teachers, and leaders who want to build meaningful, lasting relationships.✨ Let’s shift from keeping score to truly showing up for each other.Want the quiz: are you relational or transactional? Email me at [email protected] and I'll send it to you.#RelationalLeadership #ParentingTools #ConnectedClassrooms #EmotionalSafety

These brave women open up about loneliness, burnout, and the challenge of helping others while trying to care for themselves.

From single motherhood to creative renewal and peer support dreams, this conversation is full of real talk, heartfelt moments, and reminders that you are not alone.

Whether you're a parent, a helper, or someone at a crossroads, their stories will inspire you to reconnect with yourself and find the courage to reach out.

✨ Featuring real stories, honest struggles, and practical encouragement

💬 Let's break the silence around loneliness and remind each other that it's okay to ask for help

🔔 Subscribe for more brave conversations that matter

All these women just completed 13 weeks of the Dream Academy

#Loneliness #Motherhood #MentalHealth #RealTalk #BraveConversations #SelfCare #PeerSupport #ConnectionMatters

What does it mean to truly belong?

In this episode of the Bravely Connected podcast, I explore the powerful lessons from Brené Brown’s Braving the Wilderness and my own journey of finding belonging—not by fitting in, but by standing firm in who I am.

💡 How do we build connection in a divided world?

💡 Why is it so hard to belong without changing who we are?

💡 How can we balance courage and kindness in challenging situations?

Join me as I unpack the four elements of true belonging and share real-life stories of stepping into the wilderness, facing criticism, and fostering meaningful connection. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, this episode is for you.

✨ Keep being brave, my friends.

🎧 Listen now and let’s walk this journey together!

#BravingTheWilderness #TrueBelonging #BravelyConnected #BreneBrown #Courage #connection

It was in the early 90's when Iceland was experiencing over 85% of their youth struggling with addiction, bullying, and at risk behaviours. The community and parents decided to rally together to DO SOMETHING about it and 10 years later, the number when lower than 10%. Read that again, and let that sink in. The community rallied together, made a plan, and solved an enormous social problem we are all seeking to solve right now in our neighbourhoods. Iceland reminds us that there is NO SOCIAL ISSUE community cannot solve. So my friends, it's on US to come together to figure this out. That's what has got me excited about this week's podcast/blog with my special guest, Karen Young, CEO of Calgary United Way.Listen in to hear what we are creating to bring change! Want to be a part of it? Email me [email protected]

This week's episode can be applied to ANY relationship you have. Learn that you are not a victim, but a powerful person who can make powerful choices for yourself. But this will require continuous effort, connection, and intentional relationships. In this week's episode, we explore how to maintain momentum, foster unity without uniformity, and hold our end of the rope in relationships. We speak specifically to school culture, but this is human relationships 101. Want to go deeper? Check out Loving Your Students on Purpose and access free resources at www.godwinconsulting.com.auand follow Bernii @godwin_consultingLet’s stay bravely connected!

re you constantly giving to others—whether as a teacher, parent, or community builder—while feeling exhausted and stretched thin?

In this episode of Bravely Connected, I get personal about the emotional and financial toll of living your purpose. I share hard-earned lessons on burnout, the vulnerability of hope, and the power of self-care.

These 4 strategies are helping me, I know they can help you.If you're feeling drained, this episode is for you.

Hit subscribe and let’s stay bravely connected! 💛

In this powerful conversation, we explore the true impact of building connections and fostering belonging.

My guest, Ken Lima-Coelho shares inspiring insights on how small acts of kindness and community engagement create resilience—not just for individuals, but for society as a whole.

From volunteering to simply checking in on a neighbor, every action matters. Discover how you can make a difference, why belonging is essential for human growth, and how to step into your role as a changemaker.

👉 Listen now and start building the kind of community we all need!

Join me for a special interview with Alexandra Velosa, Marketing Manager of Southcentre Mall. I am blown away by how she thinks, and how's she has turned a mall into a place of community.Community isn’t just where we live—it’s how we show up. In this episode of Bravely Connected, we explore the power of small actions that create big change. From transforming a mall rooftop into a thriving garden to uniting artists for a cause, these stories prove that impact starts with connection. In these special interviews, I uncover how everyday people are turning ordinary spaces into extraordinary solutions. Community can be created anywhere.Alexandra reminds me of this.

This episode is a passionate call to action against the rising epidemic of disconnection. It highlights the power of community in combating anxiety and depression, sharing real stories of transformation through simple acts of gathering—whether through dance, art, or shared meals.

This episode challenges parents, teachers, and students to step up and create spaces of belonging, offering practical steps to foster genuine connection. If you’re ready to fight loneliness with the “sword of connection,” this episode will inspire you to take action.

#connection #community #youth #parents #teachers #anxiety