KindSight 101

David Jay aka The Dope Educator is a fifth grade educator-rockstar from Memphis Tennessee. The 32 year old started gaining the attention of the masses including Access Hollywood, good morning America, and top podcasts for his groundbreaking approaches to creating relationship with his students, most notably by memorizing each and every one of the secret handshakes created by his 75 students. A rel...

Live the life you want to be living by stepping into the 4 Cs: Chill and Recharge, Connect, Compass, and Create. I take you through the step-by-step exercises and journalling prompts that will help you lead a more balanced life as an educator, service provider, and leader. Book me for your next education professional development! smallctbigimpact.com

Practice some of the KindSight 101 strategies, meditations, and tactics to help you be more self-compassionate, more altruistic and generous in your assumptions about others, and to truly step into the life you hope to have by bouncing back from adversity and challenges using these bi-weekly strategies. #smallactbigimpact #kindsight101

Dr. Jody Carrington (child psychologist and author of Kids These Days) talks to me about the Corona Virus pandemic and what we can do to get a grip during this uncertain rollercoaster ride. Listen as she outlines how we can: -navigate the topsy turvy disruption in routine and the world as we know it -create the illusion of proximity through remote connection (since we're all wired and hungry for i...

Child psychologist, Dr. Shimi Kang (author of The Tech Solution and The Dolphin Parent) explains how to navigate this uncertain times during the Covid-19 pandemic. We cover a lot of ground and here are a few ideas she shares with us: -the three mindsets to avoid in order to ward off post-traumatic-stress disorder - learning how to bring out contribution in those around you and how kindness is a ps...

In this unprecedented time of distance learning due to Covid-19, Trevor Mackenzie takes us through how to plan for your students remotely. He shares: -the most important things to keep in mind before planning even begins -his favourite platforms that really work for asynchronous and real-time instruction -the one trick you need to keep in mind as you're planning in order to keep things simple for...

Sharon and I discuss how to overcome perfectionism, how to set realistic goals, how to overcome the tough stuff in your life, and how to support those going through difficult challenges. Plus, she gives you the three main steps you need to rebuild your life after hardship, including some powerful questions you can use with students to reprogram their limiting beliefs. Hope you enjoy!

Tables are turned when I get interviewed by Teresa Quinlan and Rhys Thomas on the TNT ESQ Leadership Podcast. Here, I talk about: -The origin of the Small Act Big Impact Kindness challenge -The small ways we can take steps to making a big impact, overcoming perfectionism and stepping into our potential -How we connect with others by starting with a generous assumption -How to create a sensory pict...

Scott Perry is the ceo of Creative on Purpose, which helps people like you see and step into possibility in endeavors that make a difference. I met him as a coach on Seth Godin’s Akimbo workshops and was struck by his generosity, work ethic, and ability to connect authentically. Scott believes that making things better requires leaning into challenges with curiosity, commitment, courage, and colla...

In this episode, Dr. Rick Capaldi and I explore some of the main concepts in his new book, 21st Century Parenting: A Guide to Raising Emotionally Resilient Children in an Unstable World. We talk about: -Developing a parenting GPS -The Three R's of Parenting -The 6 domains of core developmental competency

Monique Gray Smith is a mixed heritage woman of Cree, Lakota and Scottish ancestry and a proud Mom of fifteen year old twins. She is an award-winning, best-selling author and sought after consultant. Some of her books include: Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience, Speaking our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation, You Hold Me Up, What Fills My Heart with happiness, and Tilly and the Crazy Eights. H...

This is part two of my interview with Kristin Wiens. Today, we focus on her work with activist and musician, Raffi, talking about the 9 principles of child-honouring, exploring her collaborative online course with him, and highlighting her beautiful book, The Gratitude Jar. Kristin is the Special Education Inclusion Coach at School District 62 in Victoria, B.C. Canada. Passionate about Inclusion,...

Have you ever wondered which small shifts in your classroom practice could make the most impact? In Part One of my interview with Inclusion Coach, Kristin Wiens, we discuss the transformative and creative use of visuals in the classroom including specific tips and tricks for amping up your effectiveness in the classroom. We talk about what an inclusion coach’s role involves and what educators need...

We discuss how the concept of child-honouring came to Raffi in a dream, how his earliest memories as a child in Egypt then as an immigrant to Canada framed his passion for inclusion and diversity, how important it is to care for those in our culture who suffer with mental health struggles, and the 9 principals of child honouring. He encourages parents, teachers, and EA’s to explore the course he c...

Are you feeling stressed? Have you beat up on yourself lately? Take a self-compassion break with my friend, Lisa Baylis. I guarantee you'll be feeling restored and rejuvenated after this.

In our conversation, we discuss the one tweak we can all make to transform our educational learning spaces and businesses, the responsibilities every leader has in an organization, how to rethink antiquated approaches to leadership, and how to measure true success in terms of the positive impact you have on others. Mr. Chapman cares deeply about the mental health of the workforce and believes that...

Practice some of the KindSight 101 strategies, meditations, and tactics to help you be more self-compassionate, more altruistic and generous in your assumptions about others, and to truly step into the life you hope to have by bouncing back from adversity and challenges using these bi-weekly strategies. #smallactbigimpact #kindsight101

Have you ever wondered what the number one predictor for high-achieving teams was? What about optimizing the brain’s most basic neurochemicals to live a happier life? Did you know that there are three main ingredients to create belonging in the work place, and anyone, irrespective of title can contribute to doing so? In our episode with Gail Markin, we’ll be answering these questions and more. I w...

Practice some of the KindSight 101 strategies, meditations, and tactics to help you be more self-compassionate, more altruistic and generous in your assumptions about others, and to truly step into the life you hope to have by bouncing back from adversity and challenges using these bi-weekly strategies. #smallactbigimpact #kindsight101

Raphael Vincent a Haitian-born artist and activist based out of Victoria, British Columbia, who celebrates the concept of strength through unity in order to bring a sense of belonging and identity to school-aged students through the creation of collaborative mandalas made from a common household item. Raphael hopes to create a healing symbol for those involved in the system and bringing students t...

Practice some of the KindSight 101 strategies, meditations, and tactics to help you be more self-compassionate, more altruistic and generous in your assumptions about others, and to truly step into the life you hope to have by bouncing back from adversity and challenges using these bi-weekly strategies. #smallactbigimpact #kindsight101

Have you ever dreamed of a doing extraordinary things with your life but haven’t known where to start? Amy Perkins, an educator and teacher coach turned entrepreneur and influencer, walked away from a 25 year career and an overwhelming sense of imposter syndrome to embrace her true purpose by unlocking the key to courage. In this interview, she shares her specific three-step process for manifestin...

Practice some of the KindSight 101 strategies, meditations, and tactics to help you be more self-compassionate, more altruistic and generous in your assumptions about others, and to truly step into the life you hope to have by bouncing back from adversity and challenges using these bi-weekly strategies. #smallactbigimpact #kindsight101