EMpowered

Building your emotional intelligence will be the best thing that you ever do.

Today we cover:

• What is self awareness
• Why it's important for teachers and leaders
• How to start practising self awareness 

If you'd like to go more in depth and start building your EQ, I have a fabulous Masterclass called 'EQ for Educators'. In this Masterclass we look at how to unpack your stories and limiting beliefs and how you can start to build your EQ. Access this Masterclass HERE

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This is such a crucial part of teaching. We only have a limited amount of energy to give and when we focus on what we can't control all of the time, we give our power and energy away.

I know that this episode will help you reflect on where your energy is currently going. 

Em x

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This week I speak about the components of Emotional Intelligence and why we need a high EQ as teachers and leaders.

Self awareness and self regulation are two very important aspects that are often not spoken about in education. When I began building upon these skills my whole life changed, including that of the classroom. 

If you are interested in learning more about how you can improve your EQ, I have a masterclass available called EQ for Educators. You can purchase it HERE

If you're an aspiring leader or a current teacher mentor or middle leader and you'd like to learn more about EQ and the role it plays in leading yourself before you can lead others, attend my free Masterclass 'Lead From Within' you can REGISTER HERE 

The 'overwhelm' trap can be a common one to fall into when becoming a teacher. The reality is teaching can be mentally and emotionally draining and each year more and more admin falls into our laps. Student behaviour can be challenging to work with you if you don't understand how to support your children. I get it! It can be a lot! 

This episode will help you pinpoint where your overwhelm might stem from, so you can identify what's going on for you and determine how you can move forward.

Some of the themes I cover:

• Executive functioning
• Mindset
• Gratitude
• Utilising your planning time
• Asking for help
• Doing a life audit
• What are you choosing?
• The work of wellbeing

If you'd like to join the FREE MASTERCLASS mentioned in this episode click HERE

If you're a NEW TEACHER and you're looking for a free Teacher Toolkit Guide click HERE

If you're a PRE SERVICE TEACHER and you need some help preparing for placement click HERE

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or head to www.thegradguide.com.au to find out how to work with Em

Chloe is an early years teacher, mentor and literacy leader located in rural Queensland. After a tumultuous first year of teaching, she has worked hard to find joy and fulfilment in her role again, which has ignited her passion for helping other new teachers do the same.

What we discussed:

• Chloe's background into teaching
• Chloe's challenging first year experience
• What Chloe needed in her first year of teaching that she didn't receive
• How Chloe overcame her challenging teaching experience
• How Chloe used her experience to start thriving as a teacher
• Our thoughts on #teachergram
• Chloe's early encounter with leadership and how she's going in this position
• Why mentorship is so important, especially in teaching
• Chloe's top tips for new teachers.

You can catch Chloe on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/hellomisschlo_/

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Jess is raisingresilience_mornington on Instagram.  She's on a mission to give children and young people the skills to develop resilience and emotional intelligence to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence.   

We talked about:

• Get to know Jess

• The connection between emotions and resilience

• How to address emotions that come up with trauma

• Helping parents and teachers understand emotions

• The link between emotions and interoception

• Emotional regulation and what modelling that looks like in the classroom

• Mindfulness in the classroom 

If you'd like to work with Jess and to know more about her offerings at the moment you can visit this link:   https://www.raisingresiliencemp.com.au/

You can find Jess on IG:  raisingresilience_mornington

Find Em:  www.thegradguide.com.au  Check out my new EQ for Educators Masterclass

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Dr. Emily King is a Child Psychologist and former School Psychologist who has worked with neurodivergent children and teens for the last 20 years. She received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Emily is also the founder of Learn with Dr. Emily™ where she shares online resources related to raising and educating neurodivergent youth. Dr. Emily is passionate about empowering parents and teachers to take care of themselves so they can grow into the adult that every neurodivergent child needs in their life. 

What we discussed:

• Get to know Dr. Emily - Her passion for learning

• Dr. Emily explains neurodivergence

• Dr. Emily's thoughts on neurodivergent diagnosis becoming 'trendy'

• How to talk to parents about their child potentially being neurodivergent

• How do we ensure that our IEPs are neuroaffirming?

• Is Whole Body Listening still applicable?

• If there was one thing that you would want teachers to understand about supporting neurodivergent children in the classroom, what would that one thing be?

• Top tips for new teachers who are wanting to become more neuro affirming

Find Dr. Emily by reading her blog on Substack https://learnwithdremily.substack.com or listening to her podcast https://pod.link/1639929216

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Mel is the founder of Hiive Society and Inspire Happy Humans and a former primary school teacher. Mel's passion and expertise lie in Positive Psychology and the neuroscience behind manifestation, which she currently teaches within her Hiive Society membership platform for women in business.  Prior to Hiive Society, she aimed to get Positive Psychology interventions into as many classrooms as possible, by creating and selling downloadable teaching resources. This experience is what has brought her to the podcast today. 

Mel and I discuss:

• Mel's teaching background and journey

• The in's and out's of Positive Psychology, in particular, the neuroscience behind manifestation and the steps you can undertake to manifest and visualise your goals and dreams and turn them into reality
• How Positive Psychology can contribute to becoming a confident and empowered teacher
• The four (4) steps to manifest: Ask, Believe, Act, and Receive.
• Character strengths and how to apply them in the classroom for both teachers and students
• Our passion for personal development 
• How you can work with Mel 

Find Em: www.thegradguide.com.au

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Find Mel: Www.hiivesociety.com

Www.hiivesociety.mn.co (membership platform) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Inspire-Happy-Humans Instagram.com/hiivesociety

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So many people want to see the education system change, but teachers feel hopeless and disempowered. People are ready for change but they don't know where to start.

I want to remind you that teaching CAN be fun! Teaching is what you make it.

What I speak about:

• Teaching can be fun and fulfilling for you if you want it to be!
• How I'm going against the grain and what I think is important in education
• Why we need to change schools from the inside out: Foster safe, inclusive classrooms that support ALL learners. It starts with us! We create the change
• Why we need to support new teachers and see them as innovators and change makers
• How The Grad Guide is supporting and empowering new teachers and teachers in training

If you'd like to join our FREE Masterclass for New Teachers: Connected Classroom Management, July 13th, join here:  https://www.thegradguide.com.au/pl/2147692187

If you are interested in joining The Grad Guide Mentorship, head over to Instagram @thegradguide_  

When you have effective classroom transitions, your classroom runs a whole lot smoother! Trust me! 

Join me in this episode for my top 3 tips for effective classroom transitions.

If you're a pre-service teacher or a new teacher in your first 3 years and you want to learn how to improve your classroom management, join us in The Grad Guide Mentorship, our online membership. Support, education and community in one place. You don't need to feel stressed, overwhelmed or alone on your teaching journey. If you want to feel empowered, inspired and confident in the classroom, join us in TGGM.

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