Inspired Together Teachers

In this episode we're continuing our popular Enneagram for Educators series. In today’s episode, we’ll bring your knowledge and understanding full circle so that you can access the best of the Enneagram and use it for both personal development and to improve relationships with your family, friends and even your students. Ramp up your knowledge and learn more about how to apply the Enneagram in you...

If you want to learn more about the Enneagram and how Enneagram patterns play out in your life and in the lives of others around you, stay tuned! This is part four of our Enneagram series. Today we are going to talk about the head types- five, six and seven. What does it mean to be a head type and how does that show up in you or in your family, friends, and students? Let’s find out! Full show note...

We are back again today with an encore episode to help you understand the Enneagram and how Enneagram patterns play out in your life and work. This is part three of our Enneagram series. We shared an overview of the Enneagram in episode 101, and discussed types 8, 9 and 1 in episode 102.  Today we are talking about the heart types. You might be one or you certainly will know one. What do...

Are you curious about the Enneagram types and how behavior, thinking, and motivation patterns affect you and those around you? In part two of this Enneagram series you will learn more about the Enneagram and the patterns of types 8, 9, and 1. What does it mean to be an instinctive type andhow does that show up in you or in your family, friends, and students? This episode will help you determine if...

Have you have ever struggled with motivation in your life or classroom? If so, today's episode is for you! In this episode, you'll learn more about to the tool of the Enneagram, which has great potential for educators. The Enneagram will help you understand people’s thinking and behavior patterns and how they are motivated, helping you to work with others in powerful ways. As certified Enneagram t...

Welcome to our 100th episode! Whether you have been with us from the beginning, or whether you are new to Inspired Together Teachers, we’re glad you're here. 100 episodes is an achievement, and we’ve loved having weekly conversations with each other and with you. You don’t get to 100 episodes without learning a few things along the way. In preparing for and sharing these episodes we've resear...

Do you ever say that you are going to do something when you get around to it? How often does that actually happen?  Getting around to it is a way of delaying something again and again, planning to deal with it later, and more often than not, later never comes. You already know the power of setting goals and writing down your to-do items. You likely use some sort of calendar or planner and kee...

When was the last time you dreamed? In today’s episode we are going to take a look at dreaming. Dreaming is probably something you think of that happens when you’re sleeping, but we have a different context here. We’re talking about dreams for your life. When was the last time you actually spent time dreaming about what you want in your life and how you want your life to play out? Do you have a cl...

Are you ready for 2025? We want you to elevate your life and teaching so you are living your best teacher life! This year, we want to be intentional about what we do- and how we live. This is an ongoing goal, and the purpose of this podcast- to help you live your best work life and home life so you can live your best life. We are going to start the year by challenging you to examine what you do an...

Happy holidays!  If you are listening on or near the day this drops, we hope you and your families are enjoying some well deserved relaxation. We’re spending the day with our families, and we are getting ready for 2025 in a big way!  Join us for this short episode to find out what’s in store when we turn the calendar over to 2025! You're going to want to get ready for our free virtual wo...

We’re flipping the script today. Instead of talking about the things we want, or things we should do, we’re talking about what we DON’T want. These are things to avoid- things that will rob you of joy and happiness and life satisfaction. Stay tuned and listen up so you don’t fall into the trap of any of these 5 dreaded “D’s”. Full show notes /website: inspiredtogetherteachers.com Download our FREE...

Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions and it all seems purposeless? You work hard, but does it even matter? You might be missing an important aspect of happiness and life satisfaction- you’re not filling your contribution bucket. You might be missing out on the feeling that your life makes sense and that your contributions matter both to yourself and to others. It’s also know...

Do you want to feel more alive? If so, you need to find your people. Having the right kinds of relationships can not only make you feel more alive, they can expand you and help you grow. In this episode, we are talking about the power of meaningful connections. If we want to create our best life, we need to be intentional about the types of relationships we have. Join us as we discuss the kinds of...

Do you have a zest for life? Are you energetic in body, mind and spirit? Are you enthusiastic? Do you want to be?   Today we are talking about how to create your best life by paying attention to one of three important buckets, the buckets you need in order to create your best life, your vitality bucket. What exactly is vitality and how do you get it? Vitality is key to living a purp...

Have you ever felt like you’re living on autopilot? You get the essentials done and have good intentions for doing some things you’d love to do, but somehow you never get around to it?  Has the day-to-day routine taken over the person you used to be, and sometimes you wonder whatever happened to the person you once were? Maybe you have goals and dreams and plans and you’re yearning for a life...

For the last 20+ years, there is no denying that the world has been radically shaped by social media influencers. Whether directly or indirectly, how we dress, decorate, or spend our money has been shaped by online influencers. There are also motivational and inspirational leaders who have used the social media available to them to share their positive and insightful messages with the world. They...

Do you ever feel like you have so many thoughts running through your head that you can’t really get a grasp on any of them? Do you feel like all of these thoughts keep you from thinking the happy and peaceful thoughts you want to think? We certainly do. In this episode we explore how we can take 5 simple, common, home-decluttering strategies and apply them to decluttering our thoughts. Declutterin...

As this episode drops, it is just before the presidential election and our country, and the world in general seems extremely divisive. People are pitted against each other and anger and hurt are escalated. We are constantly surrounded by news and social media that allows fear and worry and shame to enter our daily thoughts.  People are hurting, and as a society we are recognizing the need to...

Who are you when you're teaching at your best? Today’s episode is an exploration of who we are as teachers, and what this means for our lives in and out of the classroom. Together we will complete an activity that is inspired by an exercise from the book, The Courage to Teach, by one of our favorite educators of all time, Parker Palmer. We're sharing a fun and reflective activity what will get you...

Do you ever feel bored? We often think of boredom as affecting students in the classroom, or our children who complain that there is nothing to do or that everything is boring. Boredom isn’t just for kids, it also affects us! While a slow day can be relaxing and refreshing, boredom can kill our energy and motivation. It can dullen our senses and take the joy out of life. Living a bored life is the...

Today we are diving into positive territory with a topic that we think will grab your attention- How to Be Brilliant, Gorgeous, Talented and Fabulous! We didn’t make up that description, it comes from author, teacher and political activist Marianne Williamson. If it seems like a tall order, or an impossible achievement, stick around as we share how you can not only be brilliant, gorgeous, talented...

We know teachers love strategies. Today we’ve got a strategy that will help you in all areas of your life, so that you are living with intention and finding fulfillment and success in ways that matter to you. Stick around and learn how three words have the power to help you be the best version of the person you want to be and live the life you want to live. Full show notes /website: inspiredtogeth...

What does it look like to be successful? How do others see success? How do you view success? In education, you know and use data to help you measure achievement. In this episode we explore a different kind of data as we look at what it means to be successful. How do YOU measure success in your life and work?  Join us today as we share an easy and effective tool to help you discover your measu...

Have you ever had a moment when you truly felt seen and heard…when you realized your thoughts and feelings were recognized as worthwhile? That validation, when we give it or receive it from others can be life-changing. The validation we give ourselves can be just as important as the validation we receive from others. In this episode we explore why validation matters and how you can increase the va...

Have you ever wished that you had better relationships in your work or home life? Or do you wish that you felt a better sense of community with others? As people, we are naturally social animals. We are constantly in relationship with others and, unless we are hermits, are participating in multiple communities at a time. In this episode we explore how to build better relationships and to cultivate...