Jagged Edge with Yogi Patel

What if the system is failing, not the students?

In this inspiring and unfiltered conversation, Andrew Faulstich joins Yogi Patel to explore why traditional education is collapsing and how Montessori offers a pathway to positive human development, not just academic outcomes. From adolescent independence to freedom within structure, this episode is a must-watch for educators, school leaders, and parents seeking lasting transformation.

We break down:

• Why content memorization misses the mark
• How Montessori prepares youth for life, not just college
• The developmental need for purpose and autonomy in adolescence
• Why positive development outperforms standardized metrics
• Transition Myths: When Is a Child Truly Ready?

 “The goal isn’t academics—identity, purpose, and contribution.”

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This conversation with Andrew Faulstich is honest, timely, and grounded in real practice. We talk about what education needs more of: trust, purpose, and human connection. Andrew shares what Montessori does differently and why it’s not just for a select few. It’s for everyone who wants to prepare kids (and adults) for life.

Whether you’re a school leader, educator, or parent, this is a chance to rethink how we define success in education.

🎙 Guest: Andrew Faulstich
📚 Blog/Podcast: www.BreakingTheParadigm.org
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🎙 Host: Yogi Patel
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How you welcome people matters. In this clip from Jagged Edge, Ricardo Cuellar explains how intentional onboarding reduces turnover, boosts belonging, and creates stronger retention. Every leader should hear this.

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Ricardo Cuellar challenges how we view HR. It’s not a reactive department—it’s a proactive culture builder. Learn what real partnership between HR and leadership looks like, and how it can elevate your team.

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Ricardo Cuellar discusses how avoiding conflict doesn’t protect culture, it weakens it. In this clip from Jagged Edge with Yogi Patel, learn why clear expectations, emotional safety, and consistent dialogue are the backbone of effective leadership.

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"The most powerful thing we can do for children is to calm ourselves first."

In this heartfelt clip from the Now What? Podcast: Paula Lillard Preschlack, an AMI-trained Montessori educator and author of The Montessori Potential, joins Yogi Patel, a fellow AMI-trained guide and founder of TTE and two Montessori schools, to explore one of the most overlooked yet transformational forms of modeling adults can offer: emotional regulation.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or leader, this conversation is for you.

What you’ll take away:

• Why children (and adults) learn more from how we respond than what we say

• How self-awareness creates connection, not control

• The neuroscience behind emotional safety and behavior

Both Paula and Yogi are Association Montessori Internationale trained and passionate advocates of education and leadership who respect human development across all stages.

 This podcast is for:

• Parents & caregivers navigating big emotions with children

• Educators creating emotionally safe classroom environments

• Leaders cultivating calm, collaborative workplaces

 Learn more about Paula’s work and book:

www.paulalillardpreschlack.com

www.themontessoripotential.com

Upcoming Trainings with Yogi Patel:

• Empowering People in the Workplace (EPW) – June 2025

• Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way (TP) – October 2025

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What happens when a team member walks away—and leadership never saw it coming? In this excerpt from Jagged Edge, Ricardo Cuellar shares a real-world story of a missed opportunity for culture repair and what leaders can do differently.

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What if your child woke up excited to go to school, not because of prizes or grades, but because the learning itself was a joyful experience?

In this thoughtful exchange from the Now What? Podcast, Paula Lillard Preschlack, AMI-trained educator and author of The Montessori Potential, joins Yogi Patel—fellow AMI-trained guide, founder of TTE, and founder of two Montessori schools—to share what true joy in learning looks like, and how that same sense of purpose can transform our workplaces and homes.

They discuss:
•How Montessori classrooms foster joy, purpose, and self-motivation
•Why joyful environments don’t happen by accident—they’re intentionally prepared
•What leaders and educators can do to build that same trust and connection in teams

Both Paula and Yogi are Association Montessori Internationale–trained guides and advocates for education that honors the whole human being.

This message is for:
•Parents seeking a better way to raise resilient, motivated children
•Educators committed to respectful, transformative classrooms
•Leaders looking to bring purpose, collaboration, and trust into their teams

Learn more about Paula’s work and book:
www.paulalillardpreschlack.com
www.themontessoripotential.com

Interested in applying these principles in your school or organization?
Yogi Patel’s Empowering People in the Workplace training opens this June, and Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way returns in October. Inquire about bringing a training to your school or company.

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What happens when we stop interrupting, stop grading, and start trusting?
In this compelling clip from the "Now What?" with Yogi Patel podcast, Montessori educator and author Paula Lillard Preschlack shares why authentic learning originates from within. She explains how children and adults thrive when they’re given trust, time, and the opportunity to explore deeply.

This message isn’t just for the classroom. It’s a powerful call to action for parents, caregivers, and leaders everywhere.

 Learn more about Paula’s book: https://www.themontessoripotential.com
The Montessori Potential helps you see how simple shifts in trust and structure can unlock lifelong motivation and growth.

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Explore Positive Discipline for leadership, parenting, and early childhood education.
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Hosted by Yogi Patel, certified Positive Discipline Trainer, school founder, and international speaker.

Now What? with Yogi Patel
A podcast for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking grounded, growth-based guidance for raising and supporting children—at home, at school, and in life.

Subscribe to "Now What? with Yogi Patel - Transformation Through Empowerment" for more insights on Positive Discipline, Traditional Early Childhood and Montessori Education, and Raising Teens.

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What if we embraced mistakes as essential to growth in parenting, education, and leadership?

In this clip from the Now What? with Yogi Patel podcast, renowned Montessori educator and author Paula Lillard Preschlack explains how children in Montessori environments are encouraged to make mistakes, self-correct, and build confidence through their own discovery process.

Instead of being corrected or graded, students learn to trust themselves, and it changes everything.

About the Guest:
Paula is the author of The Montessori Potential and a passionate advocate for respectful, child-centered education. Her work has helped thousands of families, educators, and school leaders embrace a more empowering approach to raising and guiding children.

 Full episode available on the Now What? podcast with Yogi Patel
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Learn more about Paula: https://paulalillardpreschlack.com.
Explore her book: https://themontessoripotential.com
Join the EPW Workshop – June 2025: https://yogipateltte.com

Subscribe to "Now What? with Yogi Patel - Transformation Through Empowerment" for more insights on Positive Discipline, Traditional Early Childhood and Montessori Education, and Raising Teens.

• Visit www.yogipateltte.com for additional resources and training for parents, teachers, and leaders
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