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Send us Fan Mail Some days may be dim.  You may go through challenges. And COVID may be relentless but with certainty I can say, every day you wake up, you are a survivor.  You have overcome 100% of your worst days.   In this episode, we interview Nancy Kouba, Director of School Quality (DSQ) for National Heritage Academies.  Nancy attributes her success to being surrounded by great people.  She i...

Send us Fan Mail The Power of Positivity (Ep 79)  In this episode we receive insights from author and Confidence Coach Thomas Brown.  He is a certified Extreme Execution coach by  #1 Motivational Speaker Dr. Eric Thomas, aka ET the Hip Hop Preacher.  Tommy shares with us powerful knowledge about handling emotions, self-awareness, having language to use to express yourself, and his books, Motivatio...

Send us Fan Mail Willed Wednesday: The Radiant Healing Smile (Ep 78)  We are so uniquely designed that we have an incredible tool to fight against stress.  And it's within us. It's our smile.  Here are four things to remember about the importance of smiling: 1. You attract people with your smile. 2. Smiling is contagious. 3. Your smile is a source of positivity. 4. Smiling can reduce str...

Send us Fan Mail How are you building relationships in the middle of the pandemic?  In this episode we interview the dynamic Maria C. Green, Academic Assistant Principal of David Ellis Academy - West in Redford, MI.  With encouraging, enthusiastic, and uplifting energy, Maria gives us six strategic tips to embrace as we pivot in these times. 1. Show GRACE 2. Encourage others 3. Sympathize  - keep ...

Send us Fan Mail It's Willed Wednesday! I've Got the Power (Ep 76)  It may be hectic and things may be heavy but YOU GOT THE POWER! When we listen to the lyrics of The Power by SNAP we are encouraged that we have the power.  It doesn't matter about what is going on around us, we control our thoughts, emotions and behavior.  Never and I mean never give your power away.  You possess t...

Send us Fan Mail Figure It Out (Ep 75)   How are you doing?  On the previous podcast we checked in with you.  In this episode,  we not only check in but we try to help you overcome the chatter in your head.  We discuss stress and erroneous thoughts and give you a practical solution to try to help you improve your authentic self.  It is called the "Exposing the Lies" technique that my men...

Send us Fan Mail It's Willed Wednesday! Don't Sit On the Track (Ep 74)  How many of you have incredible visions and you know you are on the right track?  I admonish you to lean in and analyze your productivity toward your purpose.   In this episode, we illuminate this point with a quote by Will Roger: "Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you sit there.&qu...

Send us Fan Mail You Got This (Ep 73)   Let me check in with you.  How are you doing?  In this episode,  we share four tips to help you if you are experiencing stress, burnout, or overload.  However, this is good if you are okay but just need to remind yourself of the fact that, "YOU GOT THIS!"  After all, you are incredible and wonderful.  Some things you will walk away with include: 1....

Send us Fan Mail Amazing Possibilities (Ep 72) In the book The One Thing , Gary Keller says I learned that success cones down to being appropriate in the moments of your life.  If you can honestly say, " This is where I'm meant to be right now, doing exactly what I'm doing," then all the amazing possibilities for your life become possible. I believe this.  In this episode we en...

Send us Fan Mail Positioned To Win (Ep 71)   In this episode, educators are given insights from fellow educator, author, serial entrepreneur, and Extreme Execution Coach Jacob Crane.  He shares valuable nuggets on stress relief.  Listen in and take notes, you will be blessed for sure! Some things you will walk away with include: 1. Take care of your health 2. Feed your mind 3. Get a game plan 4. B...

Send us Fan Mail Willed Wednesday: Overcoming Self Limiting Thoughts You are ordained or decreed to do what you do.  Don't let your self limiting thoughts overpower the GREAT one inside you.  Stop being afraid of taking risks and go for it.  There is a cause and effect to everything but the Law of Magnetism is real.  You can attract what you want.  In this episode we briefly share how Ray Kro...

Send us Fan Mail Finish Strong (Ep 69) Happy Administrative Appreciation Month to all all of the school leaders - we value your service!  In this episode administrators and teachers alike get insights from elementary principal and Extreme Execution Transervational Coach Dr. Jason McGhee.  He shares valuable strategies about how to finish strong as we conclude the last quarter of 2020.  His school...

Send us Fan Mail Willed Wednesday: Hey Educator, We Need You! Burn out is really real but so is your WHY.  In fact, your why is GREATER.  Sometimes we just lose sight and we have to refocus.  That is one of the reasons we say Willed Wednesday instead of hump day.  We are not just trying to get over the hump, we are IMPACTING! Don't ever loose sight of that. And the best thing of all, remember...

Send us Fan Mail I Don't Just Think, I Do (Ep 67) In this episode we continue talking about action and doing versus just knowing or thinking.  We have to be "do leaders." Our listeners are encouraged to step up during this time of uncertainty and be a do leader for yourself first then others.  Coach, challenge and believe in your authentic self.  You got this! You are ordained for t...

Send us Fan Mail Willed Wednesday: Clarity in Muddy Water Have you ever heard the song lyric, "I can see clearly now the rain is gone."  One would agree that it is difficult to see clearly in muddy water, RIGHT?  I definitely agree EXCEPT I only agree in certain instances.  In the midst of this madness that our world is experiencing, you are able to see clearly using something in your to...

Send us Fan Mail Have You Ever Known (Ep 65) Knowing versus doing is not the same.  In this episode we drill down and talk about how doing is so valuable to your success. Thanks for listening! Please provide us with feedback and show ideas.  You can reach Brigitte Jackson via email or online at: Email: ordainededucator@gmail.com or https://brigittebrownjackson.com/ To listen to Season 1 episodes:...

Send us Fan Mail The Voice of Truth is powerful.  Are you listening? This episode is designed to spark you into action.  Enjoy! And always remember, Coach me and I learn, Challenge me and I grow, Believe in me and I win! You are a winner!  Your Partner in Education, Brigitte  Thanks for listening! Please provide us with feedback and show ideas.  You can reach Brigitte Jackson via email or online a...

Send us Fan Mail Provoke Your Thoughts  Listen in. Today's episode helps you see the value of self-awareness and provoking your thinking that will lead to change and transformation.  You will walk away with three tips: 1. know yourself  2. lead yourself 3. celebrate yourself  Thanks for listening! Please provide us with feedback and show ideas.  You can reach Brigitte Jackson via email or onl...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership Lesson I learned From a Snake   Successful educators are leaders at some point, whether you actually lead a group or teach in a classroom.  We can learn from facts how to execute and be better at what we do.  Listen to this podcast as we share three facts about snakes to teach you a valuable lesson. Snakes are one of the most reviled animals on the planet.  According to...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 begins Sept 6th until then enjoy this soundbite from our May 24th episode.  One hundred years from now, what will be your legacy?  The poem 100 Years from Now goes like this:  “A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 resumes September 6, 2020.  In the meantime enjoy some of our favorite episode soundbites that we will share until then.  This one discusses the value of risk taking.   And always remember, Coach me and I learn, Challenge me and I grow, Believe in me and I win! You are a winner!  Your Partner in Education, Brigitte  Thanks for listening! Please provide us with feedback an...

Send us Fan Mail Willed Wednesday Replay of Full Versus Empty   Season 2 begins Sept 6th until then enjoy some of our favorite episodes.   We have upward of 30,00-80,000 thoughts per day and 80-85% of them being negative, so reprogram yourself.  On this episode from April 1, 2020, we discuss the concept of full versus empty.  It does not matter what goes on in life, but how we look at things make...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 resumes September 6, 2020.  In the meantime enjoy some of our favorite episode soundbites that we will share until then.   And always remember, Coach me and I learn, Challenge me and I grow, Believe in me and I win! You are a winner!  Your Partner in Education, Brigitte  Thanks for listening! Please provide us with feedback and show ideas.  You can reach Brigitte Jackson...

Send us Fan Mail GET READY Season 2 is coming! It starts September 6th and we have a great lineup of interviews from people around the country.  While you wait, tell me what was your favorite Season 1 episode. ordainededucator@gmail.com  Invite a friend to join you this upcoming season.   Write a REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordained-educator/id1493213688 And always remember, Coac...

Send us Fan Mail Willed Wednesday: In this episode we talk about having the opportunity to FLEX.  Don't spend your valuable time wishing things were easier, just stand up in your power and be STRONG! And always remember, Coach me and I learn, Challenge me and I grow, Believe in me and I win! You are a winner!  Your Partner in Education, Brigitte  Thanks for listening! Please provide us with f...