Struggle To Strength with Kip Shubert

You are not alone. You are not done. You are being set up for something greater than what you have lost. 

Most people think GRIT is some dramatic Rocky Themed Movie scene, but that's not what GRIT really looks like. Listen in and find out what GRIT really is and how to develop it more in your own personal and professional life.

We are back and ready to help you show up for yourself and turn your mess into your mission. Lots of new and exciting things coming so let's get started. 

The first part of your Blueprint To Breakthrough is being able to answer the question, Who Am I Really? To do that we have to uncover your real core values and beliefs. Listen in to find out how to do exactly that. 

So many of us have put on layer upon layer, mask upon mask, to be who we thought we needed to be. But how do we unbecome and find who we were created to be in the first place. 

Hear how one simple phrase from his PE teacher inspired Casey Hallgrath to overcome the trauma of his youth, begin to see the best things that could happen, and finally become an educator in a rural district with big dreams. You won't want to miss this episode to hear another amazing story of struggle to strength. 

Dr. Brandi Kelly believes that relationships are incredibly important to the learning process. In this episode she shares how the trauma she experienced as a teenager propelled her to never lose sight of HOPE and how that hope empowers her to bring her magic, that secret sauce, the the ones she now serves. Listen in to this incredible story and discover her vision of, "Lead With Hope - A System of...

Jeff Kubiak was on track to become a member of the US Olympic Swim Team. His downward spiral began when he did not make the team. Excessive agitation and anger became all consuming in his life and alcoholism would become his fate. Jeff, a 25 year educator and administrator in Elk Grove, CA, shares in this episode how he found recovery and learned to turn his struggles to strength. Jeff is also an...

Your attitude is everything. In this episode, former college, NFL, CFL football player, and member of the world renowned POWER TEAM, Ken Zachary shares his powerful story of struggle to strength and how life taught him to attack each day with one important saying.....listen in to find out his secret sauce.

Educator's are finding themselves in an identity crisis. A behavior and mindset coach, Lindsay Titus has devoted herself to helping others find out, who they really are. In this episode Lindsay dives into some simple tools in defining who we are and our awareness we need for clarity. 

Personally and professionally we all face struggles. Some seem like ones that we will never overcome. But it is in those struggles we can find our strength. In this episode we discuss just how our adversity becomes our advantages as educators and as human beings that leave a legacy.  Check out my new book at www.kipshubert.com  

There is no doubt that many of us are feeling tired, exhausted, disheartened, and burnt out. Those feelings are real, yet, how do we break through and move forward. Listen in to find the answer and encouragement for breaking through the burn out cycle and finding that passion again for what we do. 

Join us for an inspiring episode of our podcast, as we sit down with the incredible Steve Woolf, an award-winning educator who has devoted his life to seeing, hearing, and loving staffulty and students. Steve has won just about every award education has to offer, but he has also experienced a hard fall after personal tragedy. In this episode, Steve shares his powerful story, and how his experience...

Sometimes it the littlest of gestures that can change the life of one of our staff or students. In this episode, Josh Tovar, Principal at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland, TX, sits down with me as we share moments of adversity that have empowered us to be relationship builders. Listen in to see how you can build better relationships with others and with yourself.  Follow Josh Tovar: Instagram:...

Join me in celebrating a major milestone - 9 years of sobriety! Through my battle and recovery from alcoholism, I've discovered that even in the darkest moments, there are opportunities for growth and self-discovery. In fact, it was during those times that I found my secret sauce. In this episode, I share the lesson I learned that kept me moving forward, even in the toughest of times. And right no...

In this episode Eddie Wright, the Athletic Director for Oklahoma City Public Schools, shares how he never loses. He either wins or learns. Eddie understands what it is like to grow up without all the advantages many have. His mother and grandmother modeled grit and determination that instilled in him an unparalleled work ethic. I coached Eddie as a youth soccer player and he became an assistant co...

From the glitz and glam of Hollywood to a 28 day stay in a rehab facility, Mark Goodson was led to his true calling, teaching. Listen in to hear him describe how he continues to find joy as an educator through the miracle of the mundane.

In this episode Jamie Brown shares his passion and vision around leadership and how he empowers student voice to leave a legacy. Check out Jamie Brown and Accept University. 

In this episode I share how as educators, we are way more than, "just a teacher"!

We are not immune to fear but we can work through it. It becomes what propels us to great things. This episode provides some tips on how to do just that, to just be BRAVE.

An educator's story on learning resilience through the athletics and how they have taught that same trait in their classrooms.

Relationships and the little things are what really matters. Why does it take a tragedy or a holiday to really see that. Why can't we see, hear, and love one another 365 days a year?

One of the best relationship building activities that can be used in the classroom, locker room, and with staff. If you want to begin to cultivate real authentic relationships then listen in and try this amazing and emotional activity. 

Since 2020 the world has changed, education has changed, and as educators we all may need to step back and take a look at our profession. I believe, It's time we change our perspective. 

As we start a new school year, most of us, are fired up to make a difference. But education is tough and it is easy to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. This episode gives 5 key points to use to have a great burn out defense. Need your fire lit or want to stay on fire for students and staff then this episode is for you.