In this episode of the Lead Teach Parent podcast, Gopi Gita Schomaker engages in a profound conversation with Claire Marie about the essence of leadership, particularly in educational settings. They discuss embodied leadership, navigating anxiety and grief, and the power of vulnerability in creating safe learning spaces. They share their healing journeys and how embracing their children and student’s emotions, including anger, deepen understanding of grief. The conversation highlights self-awareness, connection, and acceptance as transformative forces in leadership, parenting and education. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Connection
08:19 Embodied Leadership: The Heart of Teaching
17:13 Navigating Anxiety in Leadership and Parenting
23:16 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Leadership
34:46 Confronting Grief and Its Role in Leadership
36:14 Navigating Grief and Love
43:43 The Portal of Death
49:51 Anger as a Pathway to Grief
56:38 Embracing Change in Parenting
01:01:39 Finding Delight in the Journey

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Dr. Ken Nelson, esteemed founder and mentor authentically models transparent leadership. He has guided thousands of leaders in mind-body transformations though workshops and with his best selling book, Designing & Leading Life-Changing Workshops. Co-founders are Lesli Lang and David Ronka. Take a look at his work at: https://kennelsonphd.com and https://life-changingworkshops.com

I’ll never forget singing mantra together with him, Lesli and David as we kickstarted one of their workshops. It happened to be the 30th anniversary of my lifelong commitment to mantra meditation, and was an incredible experience. 

Summary

In this episode, we discuss the importance of group wisdom, the power of vulnerability, and the necessity of self-awareness in both leadership and parenting. Dr. Ken Nelson models how to embrace imperfection by sharing personal moments of his parenting. His authenticity inspires me to share my own imperfections as a parent! The dialogue culminates in a discussion on how spirituality can enhance leadership practices and parenting approaches, ultimately guiding individuals towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Transformation
10:07 The Power of Group Wisdom
20:10 Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership
29:53 Parenting Through Imperfection
40:04 Spirituality in Leadership and Parenting

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In this episode, we explore the coaching journey of executive coach and CTI leader David Darst. We discuss how he connected with students despite language barriers, his personal loss and leadership responsibilities at a young age and his experience in organizational leadership. The conversation evolves into spiritual explorations: deeper internal relationships and understanding spiritual practices that increase one’s love. 

Chapters
02:10 Journey to Coaching
05:58 The Essence of Process Coaching
10:06 The Power of Mantra Connection
13:14 Transformative Experiences
19:12 Navigating Loss
24:24 Connecting Energetically
30:36 Exploring Organizational Systems
34:20 Spiritual Relationships
39:03 Understanding the Inner Self
49:02 Love and Non-violence
52:52 Integrating Spiritual Practices into Daily Life

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Harvard Master’s graduate “Happy Jack” Boken and Mother Gopi Gita discuss the new international best seller Leadership Teaching. See Happy Jack’s website here.  Download your free copy of Leadership Teaching here or purchase on Amazon here. 

Summary
In this conversation, Mother Gopi Gita and Jack Boken, Masters of Divinity at Harvard introduce the new International Amazon Best Seller Leadership Teaching: Innovative Secrets for a classroom revolution. They discuss the importance of balancing material and spiritual needs in education, the framework of Leadership Teaching, and the transformative results it can yield for both students and teachers. Gopi shares personal stories of adversity and her own growth as an educator, introducing the four phases of Leadership Teaching: Identity, Connection, Agency and Leadership.  The conversation concludes with a call to action for educators to embrace these principles and make a positive impact in their communities.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bhakti and Leadership Teaching
02:51 The Essence of Bhakti: Inspired Action and Devotional Service
05:46 Balancing Material and Spiritual Needs in Education
09:10 The Framework of Leadership Teaching
12:05 Identity: Understanding Purpose and Core Needs
14:52 Connection: Building Empathy and Engagement
18:09 Agency: Empowering Students to Take Charge
20:56 Leadership: Guiding Students to Become Leaders
23:46 Transformative Results of Leadership Teaching
27:13 Personal Stories of Adversity and Growth
30:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Management consultant Bill Dunnington moments from his childhood meals that gave him conflict resolution skills. Dunnington Consulting

Summary
In this conversation, Bill shares his extensive experience in leadership and consulting, emphasizing the importance of being other directed and serving the needs of others. He discusses the challenges and successes he has faced in his career, the significance of empathy in leadership, and the lessons learned from parenting and team sports. Bill also highlights the role of spirituality and personal growth in effective leadership, and how teaching and guiding others is a natural progression in his journey.

Chapters
02:37 Bill Dunnington’s Consulting Journey
04:31 The Concept of Being Other Directed
06:18 Navigating Leadership Challenges and Successes
09:14 Transitions in Leadership and Ownership
11:43 The Importance of Change in Leadership
12:17 Parenting Lessons from Leadership
14:42 The Role of Empathy in Parenting
17:14 Constructive Disagreement in Families
19:13 The Natural Act of Empathy
20:56 Teaching and Guiding Through Change
23:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Presidential appointee Jeff Nelligan shares how he empowered his sons’ resilience when he lost his job.  www.nelliganbooks.com

Summary
In this conversation, Jeff Nelligan shares how he parented three military officers, preparing them for wins and losses in a variety of challenging, yet fun, tests. He shares dramatic experiences from his political career, emphasizing the need for children to face obstacles and learn from failures. The discussion highlights the significance of satisfaction over fleeting happiness, the role of accountability, and the importance of building relationships with the world around us. The conversation concludes with a reflection on spirituality and the essence of bhakti in parenting.

Chapters
03:26 Navigating Leadership and Parenting Challenges
06:05 The Importance of Resilience in Children
07:57 Satisfaction vs. Happiness
10:38 Modeling Resilience Through Personal Experiences
13:12 Building Resilience Through Tests and Challenges
15:58 The Role of Humility in Leadership and Parenting
18:21 Teaching Children to Navigate the World
19:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Parenting

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