Hey educators! This episode of "Let's Get Schooled" introduces a tool for emotional and nervous system regulation -  EFT Tapping with the amazing Lauren Brittain.

Lauren is a leading Australian Wellness Expert, Intuitive Transformational Business Coach and Clinical EFT Practitioner who combines evidence-based and energy psychology practices with her 12 years of business experience to deliver peak performance and wellbeing programs to people worldwide.

What's in this episode:

• The science behind EFT and its proven benefits for improving classroom dynamics.
• How EFT tapping can be seamlessly integrated into your daily classroom routine.
• How EFT tapping can support students to develop self awareness around their emotions
• How your energy and emotions have an affect on your students and classroom environment.
• The science and research backing EFT tapping as a modern stress management tool.

Connect with Lauren:

• Instagram: @laurenbrittain.eft
• Website: intuitivetappingacademy
• Website: laurenbrittain.com

Connect with Em:

• Instagram: @em_gentle
• Website: thegradguide.com.au

I’m here to support your journey in education, offering tools to guide students without punitive measures and challenge outdated mindsets. Let's transform schools from the inside out, together.

Stay tuned, stay schooled, and remember, you're exactly where you need to be. Catch you in the next episode!

In this episode, I get the privilege of sitting down to talk with Dr. Billy Garvey, a renowned developmental paediatrician who works for the Royal Children's Hospital. Billy shares invaluable insights on the critical role educators play in supporting children and how to create classrooms full of trust and emotional safety.

We explore how emotional intelligence, understanding, and connection can transform the classroom for vulnerable children. We talk about the significance of nurturing secure attachments, the role of resilience in learning, and the power of meeting kids where they are.

What You'll Learn:

• The importance of safety and trust and strategies for creating a supportive classroom environment.
• How to be curious and responsive to children’s behaviours so that you can truly understand social and emotional development.
• Why punitive measures fail and what to do instead.
• How teachers can lead by example in self-awareness and emotional regulation to model emotional intelligence.
• Why there needs to be a balance in educator well-being and student support and how schools are getting it wrong.
• The power of genuine connections between teachers and students and practical advice for handling trauma, building resilience, and setting developmentally appropriate expectations.

Join us for a conversation that will to enlighten, inspire, and empower educators to make a lasting difference.

Resources:

• Journal Article: Better support for children with additional health and developmental needs in school settings: Perspectives of education experts
• Want more guidance around how to support your students behaviour? Download the free guide

Connect with Dr. Billy Garvey

• Website: www.billygarvey.com
• Instagram: @drbillygarvey
• Instagram: @popcultureparenting

Connect with Em

• Website: thegradguide.com.au
• Instagram: @thegradguide_
• LinkedIn

Hello, Beautiful People! Welcome back to Let's Get School! Today's episode might stir some emotions, but stick around as we delve into a topic that's crucial for new teachers.

Have you ever felt like you're not cut out for teaching? That nagging feeling of inadequacy creeping in? Well, let's talk about it.

Imposter Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud" despite evidence of their competence. Interestingly, new teachers often experience a different set of challenges rather than classical Imposter Syndrome.

Lack of Previous Success: Imposter Syndrome often stems from a history of achievement and success. However, for new teachers, entering the field with limited experience can mean they haven't had the opportunity to establish a track record of accomplishments to doubt.

Unequipped Preparation: Many new teachers find themselves feeling inept not because they doubt their abilities but because they were ill-prepared by their university education. The feeling of being unequipped or unprepared for the job can overshadow feelings of being a "fraud."

So rather than having Imposter Syndrome, you are most likely feeling like a fraud and doubting yourself because you have been ill-prepared for your new role as a teacher!

This is the reason we have The Grad Guide Mentorship, our membership for teachers in their first 3 years. Join the WAITLIST

What resonated with you from today's episode? Share your feedback and reflections; your voice matters!

Until next time, legends! Keep shining bright and remember, you're exactly where you need to be. Catch you next week! 🌟

Today Em delves into 3 areas you need to focus on when adopting a holistic approach to classroom management. 

We look at:

• Building relationships
• The learning environment
• Routines and expectations.

If you want to learn how to do this using a step-by-step guide/blueprint so you can start the year strong DM me YES PLEASE on Instagram and I will send you something to help you!

Em x

Connect with Em

• Website: emmagentle.com.au
• Instagram: @em_gentle
• LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Em speaks about how leaders can delegate and manage their time better so they can become more organised.

She discusses the importance of determining your glass and plastic balls so that you can prioritise the things that are most important to you in life.

She also speaks about using time and task management apps so that you can feel more organised in your life and lead from a place of clarity

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• Leave Em a rating and/or review and screenshot these and send them to her on socials
• Screenshot the episode you’re listening to, pop it on stories on your socials and tag @em.gentle or @thegradguide_

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In today's episode, Em provides valuable tips on organising your teaching life for success, focusing on three key areas: Classroom Environment and Physical Space, Lesson Planning, and general organisation outside of school.

Tune in to the full episode for a wealth of actionable tips and insights to organise your teaching life effectively.

For more inspiration and resources, follow Em on Instagram @thegradguide_ and @em.gentle or visit www.thegradguide.com.au. Don't miss out on upcoming episodes by clicking the follow button!

In this episode, Em delves into the fundamental aspects of nurturing wellbeing for teachers and leaders, focusing on setting boundaries, embracing self-care, and fostering a growth mindset in the realm of education.

Setting Boundaries:

• Em introduces the seven types of boundaries, highlighting their significance in maintaining balance and preserving personal and professional space.
• She explores mental, emotional, material, internal, conversational, physical, and time boundaries, emphasising their application in real-life contexts.
• Acknowledging the discomfort around setting boundaries, Em delves into the underlying reasons and the need for inner work to reinforce them effectively.

Self-Care Beyond Surface Level:

• Em unpacks the depth of self-care, advocating for its deeper significance beyond surface-level treatments like massages or indulgences.
• She underscores the importance of prioritising mindfulness, engaging in physical activities, nurturing hobbies, and seeking social connections for holistic wellbeing.
• Emphasising intentional rest, she discusses sleep hygiene and the impact of rest on emotional regulation and overall mental health.

Mindset and Self-Awareness:

• Em highlights the influence of mindset on educators' wellbeing, advocating for a growth mindset and the importance of self-awareness in navigating challenges.
• She addresses the negativity bias and the significance of rewiring the brain to focus on the positive aspects of teaching and learning.
• Reflecting on burnout as an illness, Em urges educators to maintain a positive perception of education and embrace a growth-oriented mindset to prevent burnout.
• Lastly, she discusses the role of self-awareness as a recurring theme in fostering wellbeing, urging educators to reflect and take stock of their daily experiences.

Join Em on this journey of nurturing holistic wellbeing in the education space, empowering educators to prioritise self-care, set boundaries, and cultivate a growth-oriented mindset for a fulfilling career.

Listen to the full episode for actionable tips and insights.

Follow Em @thegradguide_ and @em.gentle on Instagram for more inspiration and resources. Visit www.thegradguide.com.au for additional content and updates.

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Today's podcast episode delves deep into the core essence of achieving your 2024 goals, targeting new teachers and leaders. It emphasises James Clear's insights from "Atomic Habits," stressing the pivotal role of identity over mere goal-setting or system implementation.

The focus shifts from 'how' to 'who,' highlighting that sustained change stems from aligning your identity with the desired habits and outcomes. Clear's three layers of behaviour change—outcomes, processes, and identity—are explored, spotlighting the transformative power of reshaping beliefs and self-image to become the person who naturally embodies those aspirations.

The episode intricately explores how behaviours mirror identity and the impact of self-narratives on goal attainment. It underscores the importance of rewriting limiting stories to empower oneself, especially for those aiming to embody traits conflicting with their current self-perception.

The culmination lies in not just cultivating daily habits but in reshaping one's belief systems to seamlessly step into the identity required for 2024 success.

 If you're seeking guidance in mapping out your identity journey for the new year, DM me or email me and I'll send some prompts your way.

Em

NEW TEACHER TOOLKIT Free Guide

BUILDING YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Free Guide for NEW LEADERS

Dr. Lori Desautels has been an Assistant Professor at Butler University since 2016, teaching undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. She was also an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis for 8 years where she founded the Educational Neuroscience Symposium. Currently, the Symposium is in its 10th year and is sponsored by Butler University College of Education. Through these conferences and symposiums, educators, parents and the community learn how adversity, trauma and resiliency impact the developing nervous system, helping our students feel a sense of autonomy and purpose along with social, emotional and cognitive well-being. 

What we discussed:

• Lori’s inspiration to write her book- Intentional Neuroplasticity: Moving our Nervous Systems and Educational System Toward Post-Traumatic Growth

• What Educators need to know about neuroplasticity

• The repercussions of Covid on student and adult behaviour and nervous systems 

• The polyvagal theory and its importance to educators

• How Educators can teach neuroception to their students

• How Restorative Practice fits into nervous system regulation

• The responsibility of leadership teams in moving towards this new paradigm

Connect with Lori Desautels the IG https://www.instagram.com/lori.desautels/  and 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lori.l.desautels/ 

Find her work and book here: https://revelationsineducation.com/the-book/intentional-neuroplasticity-book/?v=4096ee8eef7d  

Find Em:  www.thegradguide.com.au

IG: thegradguide_

FB: The Grad Guide

LinkedIn: Emma Gentle

2023 for me at The Grad Guide has been filled with special moments, memories, and highlights:

🎉 Launched TGGM and added a new tier for aspiring and new leaders supporting over 250 people

🎉 Delivered online and in person workshops for schools, conducting my first ever whole school professional development day

🎉 Delivered two presentations at a National Conference only 6 months into my business when public speaking *was my worst fear

🎉 Started a podcast and hit 15k downloads

🎉 Started a coaching course to become a qualified coach and to continue to prioritise my own inner work and nervous system regulation

🎉 Continually pushed myself out of my comfort zone to do things differently whilst committing to being a present mum to Raffi

My 3 biggest lessons:

1. Relationships are everything
2. self trust and confidence proceeds courage
3. Emotional intelligence is a core pillar of fulfillment

Enjoy! Em x