KindSight 101

"Excellent Advice for Living" is a book by Kevin Kelly that provides practical and philosophical guidance for living a fulfilling life. The book is a collection of essays, each exploring a different aspect of what it means to live a good life. Some of the key pieces of advice in the book include: Embrace uncertainty: Kelly encourages readers to embrace uncertainty and to recognize that life is inh...

Introducing our latest episode of the podcast, featuring a thought-provoking conversation with none other than Kevin Kelly - the acclaimed futurist and co-founder of Wired magazine. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of AI and explore its potential to transform every aspect of our lives. From the rise of intelligent machines to the ethical implications of AI, Kevin Kelly shares h...

Chip Baker is an inspiration, author, speaker, podcaster, and educator. He speaks truth around resilience, imagining the impossible, how to WIN big every day, and how to become the best version of yourself through easy to understand step-by-step approaches. You don't want to miss this one! Listen as he spits truth about the following HUGE topics: -We are the sum total of our environment, experienc...

Captains & Poets is a groundbreaking Kindergarten – Grade 12 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that students will take with them their entire lives. Our research-based program has been built by a passionate team of educators, parents, SEL and equity consultants to help young people reach their full potential. The premise of the program is that there is a unique Captain and Poet in each of us...

Tina H. Boogren, PhD, is a fierce advocate for educators, particularly for their well-being. She is the author of numerous books centered around her passion areas of quality instruction, coaching, mentoring, and wellness and is codirector of Solution Tree’s Wellness Solutions for Educators™ with Dr. Timothy D. Kanold. She also hosts the weekly podcast Self-Care for Educators with Dr. Tina H. Boogr...

In this episode, we discuss how to navigate and develop habits around the four dimensions of educator wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, and social. What a great way to start the year off!   Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, an award-winning educator and author, is former superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a Model PLC at Work® district in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Dr. Jody is a psychologist, best-selling author, and public speaker with an affinity for helping teams and organizations overcome their most complex, human-centred problems. Her glowing energy and incomparable ability to connect with audiences result in compelling keynotes and life-changing workshops. The message is simple: we are wired to do the hard things, but we are so much braver together. Jo...

In Part One of our conversation, Dr. Tim Kanold and I discuss the power of smart brevity, the concept that brevity in communication is confidence and that length communicates fear and avoidance. He discusses some of the essential elements for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart Brevity—the concept borne by Jim Vandehei.   Dr. Timothy D. Kanold is a mathematics educator and author...

Today's episode discusses new fitness goals within the context of society's pressures and ageism. We explore wellness in the social media era with Sara Gross. Sara Gross is the founder and CEO of Feisty Media. Sara Gross believes that through storytelling, education and community building we can shift the dial to a more inclusive culture for female athletes and active women and girls. After defend...

Gail Markin is a counsellor, teacher, author and speaker who is committed to promoting well-being in the education workplace. Gail began her career as a social worker, a family counsellor and a parent educator. After becoming a teacher, Gail worked as a school counsellor in many different schools before moving to a district role supporting health and well-being for students and staff. She now work...

Want to beat burnout? I can share this seminar that helps you do just that in six, simple to implement strategies that you can put into practice starting today! If you're an educator, paraprofessional, or someone who works in a high-stress environment, this is worth the listen!

It turns out, writer's block isn't really a thing. It's just fear. 

Sometimes, there can be immense pressure to show up real time, with your hair done and your face ready. I challenge the whole concept and urge us to step back into the 1980's to embrace [gasp] the audio call. Do you know what? There are some significant health benefits to doing so, believe it or not!

When it's time to say, "bye-bye" to your goals without feeling guilty or like you've failed!

The three simple questions to amplify, simplify, and better your life!

Jill Payne is a former national level rugby player, a dedicated yogi and a proud single mama living and practicing Energy Management each and every day. Jill has lived in many places from the beaches in Costa Rica, to the concrete jungle of New York City and is currently residing on Vancouver Island.10 years of life and academic research and an MA in workplace wellness allowed her the insights and...

I've just read the book, Balance, by Andrew Hallam and it asks this very important question to help you get real about your finances! #balance #fromburntouttofiredup

Dr. Jody Carrington is a child psychologist, author, and all-around amazing human fixing to change this world for the better, one educator, one child, one first responder at-a-time! She's a force and if you don't know her yet, you'll be wanting to get your hands on all things "Jody Carrington" by the time you're done! We talk teacher-ing in the age of Corona, parenting when we feel less-than-perfe...

Barbara Gruener is an author, school counsellor, and educator who has been in education for over 30 years. She has just written a book called Mr. Quigley’s Keys which has won several awards and is highly acclaimed throughout the education community for it’s beautiful approach to inclusion and kindness. In our conversation, we discuss the power of serendipity, creativity, and our ability as human b...

Dr. Kristin Neff is an author, a professor at the university of texas at Austin, and is one of the foremost experts in self-compassion in the world. She and I talked about the self-compassion inventory, the difference between self-indulgence and self-compassion, the fact that self-compassion can be fierce, radical act, rooted in healthy boundary setting. I learned a lot about the importance of bei...

Laurie McIntosh is an amazing change-making educator in Alberta who goes by @mrsmacskinders on the socials. She has made waves on the podcast with her previous appearances, discussing her unique and magical approaches to creating a sense of community and kindness within the classroom. She has just written a book with Dr. Jody Carrington called Teachers These Days, which focuses on the importance o...

Dr. Michele Borba is a psychologist, educator, and the author of several books geared at promoting thriving and well-being in children. She blew my socks off during our interview with the number of the strategies she offered, her charismatic way, and her overall sense of optimism when it comes to setting our students up for resilient success. Check out her books Unselfie and Thrivers, anywhere you...

It’s tough to feel things slipping. Being positive doesn’t mean you deny yourself authentic feelings of anger, frustration, exhaustion, and apathy. Being positive isn’t about faking your way through the day. When things are tough, positivity is about wrapping your fingers around the hope that things will be easier and better, despite what they look like right now. Not forever, but for now. 

Life cannot be lived in one dimension. We have to accept (and even embrace) the beautiful paradox that presents itself in every circumstance:  For there to be joy, there must be room for pain.  For there to be happiness, there must be space for sorrow.  Life is a series of peaks and valleys… good, bad or ugly. Accepting our reality helps us to grow forward. 

Although it might seem scary at first, don’t let fear stop you from living life differently that you’re used to. Sometimes, shaking things up can be the best gift to yourself. At the very least, you’ll learn something.