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In this episode, I redefine what it means to be 'regulated'. I talk about the misconception that staying calm is the goal of regulation. When children are having big feelings, big emotions, big behaviours in the classroom, our job is not always to stay calm.

True regulation is about connection and not just appearing cool, calm and collected. Children KNOW when we aren't being authentic.

What you'll learn: 

→ Why connection is more important than staying calm when it comes to supporting children and big emotions.

→ How understanding the real goal of regulation can change the way you handle big emotions

→ What you can do to genuinely connect with your emotions during challenging moments with children

→ Why it's important to embrace and process your emotions rather than suppressing them

→ How recognising what activates you can improve your ability to support children effectively

→ What practical steps you can take to ensure you're genuinely present and supportive, rather than just appearing calm

Emotional regulation is so important for effective teaching, parenting, and leading.  Learn how to connect with your emotions and those of children so that you can support the little people in your life.

Resources Mentioned:

If you're a parent, teacher, or leader and want to learn more about your emotional intelligence, how to support your children or your students in the classroom with their emotions, and how to really understand why you react the way you do, then this course is for you.
Join the waitlist here! (The waitlist is the only way to get access to $100 off when the course is ready for you!)

If you want more 1:1 personalised support - check out my coaching sessions HERE

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Website: emmagentle.com.au

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Welcome to EMpowered. The podcast for creating a new generation of emotionally intelligent humans.

In this episode, I am sharing my story into emotional intelligence and why I have rebranded from The Grad Guide to Emma Gentle.

Here's what you'll learn:

→ How my business started

→ Why mentorship and coaching have been so important for me in the last three years and why I wanted to become a coach.

→ How I went from teacher, to assistant principal to entrepreneur.

→ Why being uncomfortable in experiences really creates growth and personal development.

→ How emotional intelligence (EQ) is so important in supporting children

→ Why learning about emotions on a deeper level is the best investment you can make for yourself as a parent, leader, coach and teacher.

If you want some help learning how to support children's emotions I have a framework for you, you can FIND IT HERE

If you'd like to join the WAITLIST for my emotional intelligence course and receive $100 off when it launches, CLICK HERE 

Connect with Em

Website: emmagentle.com.au

Instagram: @em_gentle

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In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Maggie Dent.

She shares her extensive experience and the need for a shift in how we approach teaching and parenting. We explore the importance of creating safe, nurturing environments in schools, understanding the unique needs of all children, especially in their early years, and how this can dramatically improve both learning outcomes and teacher satisfaction.

It is such a passionate conversation and one that I really enjoyed having!

Here's what you are in for:

→ The importance of meeting the needs of everyone in the classroom.

→ The power of a flexible and engaging classroom environment.

→ The six things you need to become an exceptional educator.

→ How bias and assumptions can influence student performance

→ Effective strategies and communication techniques for managing classroom behaviour.

→ The critical role of relationships, connection, and play in education.

→ Specific strategies to help boys thrive in the school environment.

→ The importance of setting non-negotiable boundaries for your wellbeing.

This conversation is jam-packed and will no doubt empower you to reflect on how you teach, understand and support the children in your life.

Whether you're an educator or a parent, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:
Teachers Help on Maggie's Website

Connect with Maggie

Website: maggiedent.com

Instagram: @maggiedentauthor

Connect with Em

Website: thegradguide.com.au

Instagram: @em_gentle

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In this episode, I am talking about something I am so passionate about - emotional intelligence in education.

Emotional intelligence is often the overlooked cornerstone that can transform both teaching methods and student engagement.

But it's not given the attention it deserves within our curriculum for preparing educators.

Here's what you'll learn:

→ The impact of emotional intelligence on preventing teacher burnout, improving student relationships and workplace culture.

→ Techniques for building emotional resilience and self-regulation.

→ Strategies for developing self-awareness and understanding personal triggers in educational settings.

Educators with emotional intelligence are less prone to burnout, better at handling classroom challenges, and more effective at building a nurturing educational environment.

Want the full masterclass replay? DM me on Instagram and I will send it through to you.

Connect with Em

Website: thegradguide.com.au

Instagram: @em_gentle

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In this episode, I sit down with Gen Muir, the founder of Connected Parenting. She shares her journey into connected parenting and discusses how her personal experiences as a social worker and mother of four boys led her to this approach.

This episode dives into the importance of connection over compliance, how to set and hold boundaries with kindness, and the role of emotional intelligence in parenting and teaching. We also touch on supporting neurodivergent children and the significance of understanding sensory needs and natural consequences.

Here's what you're in for:

→ The foundational role of connection in parenting and teaching.

→ Practical examples of connecting with children to address behaviour.

→ The balance between kindness and firmness in discipline.

→ Strategies for setting boundaries that children understand and respect.

→ The concept of natural consequences versus punitive measures.

→ The impact of mislabeling behaviours and the importance of an empathetic approach.

→ The benefits of a non-punitive approach for neurodivergent children.

→ The role of self-awareness and regulation for effective parenting and teaching.

→ The importance of modelling emotional intelligence for children.

→ Strategies for teachers to manage stress and connect with students.

If you have little people in your life, in any capacity, you will get so much out of this one. I cannot WAIT to hear what you think. Send me a DM on Instagram and let me know how this one landed for you.

Until next time, legends.

Resources & Other Amazing People Mentioned

→ Lael Stone: Aware Parenting: @laelstone

→ Maggie Dent: @maggiedentuthor

→ Podcast Episode: Secure Attachments & Student Wellbeing with Dr Billy Garvey

→ Mona Delahooke: @monadelahooke

Connect with Gen:

Instagram: @connectedparentingau

Website: connectedparenting.com.au

Check out her book: Little People, Big Feelings.

Connect with Em

Website: thegradguide.com.au

Instagram: @em_gentle

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Today, I'm diving into mastering your teaching style and why adopting an authoritative approach is my go-to recommendation. This is a replay of my most recent masterclass for new teachers.  

This episode is perfect for you if you're trying to balance developing positive relationships with students and effective boundary setting in your classroom.

In this episode, you'll will learn

→ The different teaching styles, their advantages, and drawbacks, and why the authoritative approach could be the most beneficial for you.

→ What some common myths about teaching styles and how to implement an authoritative approach in your classroom.

→ How to hold space for student feelings while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations to create a respectful and supportive classroom environment.

I share my journey from a teacher's aide to an assistant principal, and why I started my business to support the development of emotionally intelligent educators.

Resources Mentioned:

TGM - The Grade Guide Membership. If doors are closed, and this is something that interests you, DM me on Instagram. This is the last time TGM will be offered as a coaching mentorship and I want to make sure that you have the support you need in your teaching career.

Connect with Em

Website: thegradguide.com.au

Instagram: @em_gentle

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In this episode, I'm talking about the challenges of perfectionism that many teachers and leaders face and strategies you can use to show up how you want to both at home and at school.

In this episode, you'll learn:

→ Why aiming for perfection can be detrimental, not only to your professional life but also to your mental health.

→ The importance of embracing imperfections and focusing on progress rather than perfection.

→ Practical strategies to reduce the pressure of perfectionism in your role as a teacher or leader.

→ How to embody self-compassion and set realistic goals to prevent burnout.

Listen in to learn how to balance high expectations with personal well-being, so that you can be the best educator you can be, without compromising your health.

I'm hosting a FREE masterclass on How To Craft Your Teaching Style & Adopt An Authoritative Approach.

The details: Monday, June 3, 2024 7:00 PM AEST Replays will be available but you must be registered to get access.

Learn more and sign up here!

Connect with Em

Website: thegradguide.com.au

Instagram: @em_gentle

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Welcome back to Let's Get Schooled, beautiful people!

In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of mindset and how a simple shift can significantly impact your teaching and classroom dynamics. This discussion was inspired by a recent mentoring session where one of my grads experienced noticeable improvements in her teaching environment simply by changing her mindset.

Embracing a growth mindset allows you to view challenges as opportunities for growth. Instead of seeing children's behaviour as annoying or disruptive, understand it as a form of communication and approach it with curiosity rather than judgment.

The doors to TGGM, our Mentorship for new teachers and teachers in training, open for the last time this year on June 3rd. If you are not on the VIP list, jump on it

so you don't miss out on your opportunity to get a FREE month.   Download your

  Join our FREE masterclass for new teachers and teachers in training

We will cover: crafting your teaching style and we will look at how you can adopt an authoritative approach (fair, kind and firm) in the classroom.    

Connect with Em

Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.emmagentle.com.au⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@em_gentle⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Emma Gentle⁠

In this episode, I'm speaking with my beautiful friend, Danica See from Little Bloom Consultancy.

Danica and I unpack the recent buzz and share our opinions around the potential implementation of a 'Behaviour Curriculum'.

Here's what we discuss:

→ The media's sensationalism of a behaviour curriculum and its potential harm to effective education.

→ The implications of a behaviour curriculum and what it really means for teachers and students.

→ The importance of holistic child development and proactive teaching methods

→ The need for a shift towards relationship-based approaches in education that challenge punitive disciplinary measures

→ Strategies for effectively supporting children's emotional and behavioural development without resorting to outdated punitive measures.

There is so much noise around this at the moment. This is something I am so passionate about and it's such an important to talk about. So dive in, share it with your teacher friends because this conversation needs to happen.

We would both LOVE to hear how things have landed with this one so please reach out to us with your takeaways from this one!

Connect with Danica

Website: littlebloomconsultancy.com.au/

Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Connect with Em

Website: thegradguide.com.au

Instagram: @em_gentle

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This episode revisits a masterclass on handling those small but disruptive behaviours in the classroom. Because the truth is, every classroom has low level behaviours and it is so important that we normalise this, and learn how to manage these effectively, without punishment or rewards based systems.

In this episode, you'll learn:

→ Why rewards and consequences often fail to solve the real issues behind small disruptions.

→ How to uncover and tackle the root causes of these behaviours.

→ How simple solutions and adjusting your language, can make a huge difference in the classroom when dealing with these behaviours.

Tune in to refine your approach to classroom management and ensure you no longer get annnoyed at those small classroom disruptions.

Teaching strategies don't have to be complicated. Learn how to really simplify management low level behaviour and classroom disruptions.

The doors to TGGM open for the last time this year on June 3. If you are not on the VIP list, jump on it, so that you don't miss out on your opportunity to get a free month.

Want the whole masterclass? DM me here (@em_gentle)

Connect with Em

Website: thegradguide.com.au

Instagram: @em_gentle

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