Dr. Benjamin N. Powers is the executive director of The Southport School, an independent day school for neurodiverse children in grades 2-8 who have language-based learning differences and/or ADHD. He is also the founder and executive director of The Southport CoLAB, Director of the Global Literacy Hub at the Yale Child Study Center, a senior scientist with Haskins Laboratories, and President of The Dyslexia Foundation.

 In this episode we discuss why do some students thrive while others struggle? The answer often lies in Executive Function – the mental processes that help us plan, focus and adapt.

 We’ll discuss why Executive Function skills are essential for academic and personal success and why they’re often overlooked in education. Dr. Powers will share insights from The Southport CoLAB’s new book, “Executive Function Blueprint: A Practical Framework for the Classroom,” which offers research-backed, actionable strategies for educators and families.

 What EF is and why it matters for all students, not just those with learning differences.

 How teachers can seamlessly integrate EF strategies into any curriculum without adding more to their plate.

 The connection between EF and long-term success – from the K-12 classroom to college to the workplace. 

#ExecutiveFunction #K12Teaching #TeacherResources #StudentSuccess #TheSouthportCoLAB #EFSkills #StructuredLiteracy #TeacherTraining #ExecutiveFunctionAwareness #SocialEmotionalLearning #Neurodivergent #Neurotypical

https://www.southportcolab.org/

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Paul Zohav, M.Ed., brings a wealth of experience to Marriage and Communication. With a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Virginia, Paul is academically skilled, professionally experienced, and compassionate. Today, with well over thirty years of professional experience as a chaplain and domestic violence counselor, he devotes himself to supporting couples and families through Marriage and Communication coaching in Tucson, Arizona. Beyond his professional achievements, Paul's expertise is enriched by his 25-year marriage to his beloved wife, Rita. 

He has recently published is book Marriage and Communication: Recipes for Life! Available on Amazon at https://a.co/d/7FKga0E

 https://marriageandcommunication.com/

#MarriageandCommunication #Parentsandteenagerrelationships #Interpersonalrelationshipskills #workplaceinterpersonalrelationshipsandcommunicationskills #Infidelityandcheating #Divorce

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Ricki Light talks about what to look for when hiring an educational advocate and discuses the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP. 

BIO: Ricki Light, (Light Educational Advocacy Services LLC) has been an Educational Advocate and Strategist for the past twenty-four years. She holds master’s degrees in School Administration and Educational Counseling as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education with an emphasis on Special Education. Ricki’s additional twenty years of public-school experience in Toronto and Los Angeles as a Classroom Teacher, Inclusion Facilitator, Behavior Specialist, Transition Teacher, and Program Specialist, have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of children’s diverse strengths and needs. 

Ricki’s child-centered approach enables her to work collaboratively with parents, therapists, medical professionals, and school personnel to develop individual educational support plans that consider her clients' unique set of learning, social communication, emotional, behavioral, sensory, attention, and executive functioning needs.

Ricki also consults with school teams providing practical suggestions, training, and strategies that can be implemented to assist children with diverse needs in school. She has presented at conferences, locally, nationally, and internationally on topics to support children with diverse needs by empowering parents and school personnel to work collaboratively in the development of unique individualized educational support plans.

Ricki’s years of experience in Special Education have provided the skills required to help successfully guide families through the often confusing and complex special education support process.

https://RickiLightAdvocacy.com

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Alice Kanaka, a mystery novelist in El Paso, Texas, has recently published her seventh book, “Pious Assassin”. Join us as we talk about Alice’s books and projects, along with the inspiration behind them.

#AliceKanaka

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Josiah Grimes is an Arizona-based entrepreneur and investor. He is the CEO of MovableType.Ai, a software company focused on freeing the author in everyone. He is the co-founder and Chairman of KeyGlee, one of the world’s largest real estate wholesalers with over 100 locations in the United States. Josiah is Co-Founder and Chairman of New Reach Education, an online education platform that publishes well-known brands such as Subto, AstroFlipping, and Credit Stacking. Josiah serves as the Director for Purpose Founder, a 501c3 focused on Christian Evangelism through digital media. Josiah is an investor in other industries including Ai, data, title, education, and e-commerce.

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#movabletype.ai

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Connect with Chelsea Liz Greer

A few of Chelsea's tips on becoming a Social Media Content Creator/Influencer
1. Make sure you tag the company when posting about a product.
2. Reach out to brands directly. 
3. Reach out to those that follow you. 
4. And write reviews. 

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Geraldine Mair discusses the importance of self-belief in life, relationships, and business and how it underpins everything that we set out to do and goals that we aim to attain.

Geraldine Mair (Nicol) is a dynamic freelance writer and accomplished author known for her expertise in self-help, personal development, and how-to reference manuals. With a portfolio boasting six self-published books, including a bestselling title on Amazon Kindle, she continues to inspire readers globally. Recently, her contribution of Rise Like A Phoenix her latest in a trilogy of self-help books, further solidified her reputation as a beacon of inspiration in the literary world.

In addition to her literary achievements, Geraldine brings a wealth of experience from the wellness industry. With certifications in Complementary and Holistic therapy and distinguished diplomas in Counselling and Psychology, she has guided countless clients toward personal triumph. Her influence extends worldwide through compelling articles published in the Far East, USA, and prominent Magazines in the UK insightful interviews resonating in Africa and the UK, and featured appearances on prominent podcasts in both the USA and the UK.

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Minimalism...is it for me? Learn what minimalism is all about and how you can incorporate it into your life. 

After years spent voluntarily helping friends, neighbors and relatives organize their homes and offices, Betsy determined that the growing demand for organizing services, combined with her background in human resources, sales, and management, made her an ideal candidate to start a professional organizing business.

Betsy believes strongly in education and professional development, and is active in several organizations, including the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the International Association of Professional Organizers (IAPO). She’s become a well known expert on professional organizing, appearing on several radio and television programs, and authoring many articles. 

#Betsy fein #Clutterbusters #cluttercontrol #gettingorganized #clutter

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Patti Hulet is a coach, author, and educator. In her 35 years in elementary classrooms, she designed curriculum and effectively taught the full range of learning styles. Most of all, she listened to the truth behind children’s learning challenges. Now, as an intuitive coach she helps individuals tune inside to connect with their authentic self. Her “playshops” encourage self-care and awareness to regain a sense of joy and wonder. Participants learn a variety of tools to find inner peace to overcome the daily challenges of life.

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#beinginJOY

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