Classroom 5.0

For many, the term 'gifted' evokes an image of a privileged child, set for a life of success. As we explore in this week's episode, that assumption is far from reality. We explore the lived experience of four women (including our co-founder, Mariane) as they share their personal and professional understanding of the complex needs, vulnerabilities and strengths of these children, and discover the many ways we can identify and support their differences, to ensure they grow in confidence, and develop and share their potential in the world.

Creative unicorns like Lisa Messenger, vibrant Founder and CEO of The Messenger Group, and Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Collective Hub are a rare breed. As the world changes and the need for innovation increases, we'll need different skills and mindsets to succeed. In time for National Careers Week, Mariane and Lisa explore the secrets to success. They take a dive into the sciences of serendipity and synchronicity, and share practical interview and conversation tips that will help you stand out. Discover how you can leave a lasting impression on the people who can support your personal and professional journey, no matter what stage of your career you're at! Lisa has generously offered discounts on two of her amazing offerings for Classroom 5.0 listeners! To access your codes, and links to all the resources we share in this episode, visit https://www.theposifygroup.com.au/podcast/lisa-messenger

Graeme Cowan helps future-ready leaders build more caring and resilient teams, who enjoy growing together. He joins Mariane in conversation, to share how his lived experience of depression served as a catalyst for change within himself, and the development of an authentic purpose. Graeme loves being a professional speaker because he believes that sharing ideas can lead to conversations, and conversations can lead to action and change. As one of the founders of R U OK?, a charity he continues to contribute to as a Board Director, he's watched this simple idea lead to substantial impact.

Today, he shares his insights on how the most caring CEO's he's met are creating space for flourishing and optimising their personal development experiences for their people, and how we can reimagine the curation of youth based learning to achieve the same.

For links to tips and tools discussed, and your free copy of this episode's youth fun sheet to take into your learning spaces visit https://www.theposifygroup.com.au/podcast/

Today's guest, Dr Sandy Nicoll, took her own experience of teacher burnout and put it to meaningful use, by dedicating her academic and professional life to deeply understanding the role purpose plays in engaging, developing and retaining our educators. In this episode, she shares why we must put trust and the 'autonomy to act' back into teacher trainings, and shares her progressive professional development frameworks for pre-service teachers and schools. By putting people first, Dr Sandy helps us all imagine a more optimistic, inclusive and human centric approach to 21st Century learning.

For links to tips and tools discussed, and your free copy of this episode's youth fun sheet to take into your learning spaces visit https://www.theposifygroup.com.au/podcast/

Today, over 789 million people live and are trying to learn in regions experiencing energy poverty. Haven't heard of that term? You're not alone. Our guest today, Billie Murphy, talks about energy poverty and what it means for the millions of people living with energy poverty everyday. Billie is the general manager of Solar Buddy, an Australian charity working to improve equity in education, one solar light at a time. She and her team spend their waking hours educating schools, workplaces and communities about what energy poverty is, and equipping them with the means to become a part of the solution, by first creating and then sharing the gift of light. In conversation with Mariane, she shares both her personal and professional journey to paint a vivid picture of the joy and meaning afforded to those who work to uncover and deliver their unique potential and purpose to create change for good.

For links to tips and tools discussed, and your free copy of this episode's youth fun sheet to take into your learning spaces visit https://www.theposifygroup.com.au/podcast/

S2 Ep 4 Enhancing learner engagement with human-centric, education technology solutions.

Exponential technologies have the capacity to catapult and accelerate our learning and work experiences today and into the future. But to unleash their true potential, we'll need people from all backgrounds to work collaboratively, sharing collective knowledge and expertise to design with the human learner in mind. Lindsay Rattray, is a leader in education technology, with international experience in digital transformation, technology-powered education innovation, and EdTech startups. In his conversation with Mariane, co-founder of the Posify Group, he shares insights on how we can utilize tech to improve student engagement through the human principles of curiosity, creativity, connection and belonging.

For links to tips and tools discussed, and your free copy of our youth fun sheet PDF download to take into your learning spaces visit https://www.theposifygroup.com.au/podcast/

The next generation is going to blow your socks off. Just ask Anna Sheppard and the community of compassionate leaders she's growing through Bambuddha Group, a social enterprise she founded for existing and emerging leaders who see and are responding to a rising call for kindness in the future of work. In this episode, Anna shares pieces of her own childhood story and identity piece to explain how kindness served as a cure against feeling like the 'odd one out' as a neurodiverse, gay woman, who grew up in a caravan park. If diversity and inclusion, belonging, and future thinking is your jam, then listen up. In time for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Anna has some important lessons to share about how we can all create kinder homes, learning spaces and workplaces for a better world, together. For links to tips and tools discussed, and your free copy of our youth fun sheet PDF download to take into your learning spaces visit https://www.theposifygroup.com.au/podcast/anna-sheppard

The next generation is going to blow your socks off. Just ask Anna Sheppard and the community of compassionate leaders she’s growing through Bambuddha Group, a social enterprise she founded for existing and emerging leaders who see and are responding to a rising call for kindness in the future of work.  In this episode, Anna shares pieces of her own childhood story and identity piece to explain how kindness served as a cure against feeling like the ‘odd one out’ as a neurodiverse, gay woman, who grew up in a caravan park. If diversity and inclusion, belonging, and future thinking is your jam, then listen up. In time for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Anna has some important lessons to share about how we can all create kinder homes, learning spaces and workplaces for a better world, together. 

For links to tips and tools discussed, and your free copy of our youth fun sheet PDF download to take into your learning spaces visit https://www.theposifygroup.com.au/podcast/

Feeling a little heavy and weighed down by the world? Jeff Harry is here to help you tap back into wonder, amazement and happiness, so you can feel connected to your true self through the power of play. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into their day-to-day, so they can create innovative solutions that change the world. In this conversation, Jeff shares practical strategies and conversation starters that will help you bring more play and fun to your own life, and encourage curiosity and adventure in your kids, even when times are tough. For links to tips and tools discussed, and your free copy of this episode's youth fun sheet to take into your learning spaces visit https://www.theposifygroup.com.au/podcast/Jeff-Harry/

In a world that now understands the urgency of addressing mental health, and makes space for conscious conversations, why are so many young people, and adults, still slipping through the cracks? In this conversation, Michael Ellis (AKA Mikey), Head of People and Culture at Riparide, shares his own journey, alongside insights and practical strategies that can help you support your own healing and growth, and better develop social and emotional skills, positive identities and healthy relationships in your children.

For links to tips and tools discussed, and your free copy of our youth fun sheets to take into your learning spaces visit https://www.theposifygroup.com.au/podcast/michael-ellis/