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Mentorship in Schools
For development of success in the new technology age, some of our workshops include things such as: theory, practice and role playing, and developing strategies for successful leadership for personal and public success.
Group Workshops
For exploring the role of mindfulness in schools and to learn how to introduce mindfulness skills to children and young people, we offer: mindfulness for educators, development teaching, creating visions, peacekeepers and student leadership.
Website Resources
Learn to be mindful and teach mindfully by creating an umbrella of opportunities for a safe and caring (mindful) school with resources and professional development. We offer many TEACHABLES to help mindfulness become important.
We Provide ...
Through the years of teaching, consulting and leadership, I have discovered many BEST PRACTICES for successful learning. Best practices such as solution focused thinking, mindfulness, developmental teaching, student leadership and role playing. As well as training and coaching opportunities which include: personal (one-on-one) mentorship, small group mentorship and large group training. LEADERSHIP TRAINING is for people who want to empower others in their personal lives, business and education. While MINDFULNESS involves acceptance ... meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them. Without believing, for instance, that there is a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in any given moment.
... for oneself, educators, parents, students and YES, even business owners.
... for people who want to empower others in their personal lives, business and education.
... WDWP (What - Do - Work - Plan).
... for people who want to be stronger and more confident in controlling one's life.
Meet Our Team ...!
RUTH HARGRAVE
ALAN HARGRAVE
CRYSTAL KORDALCHUK
Latest and Greatest Blog Posts ...
Things Outside & Inside My Control
Jon Gordon inspired me with his post on LinkedIn about what we do and do not have within our control. Things Outside My Control: – Other people’s Actions – Other people’s Opinions – Other people’s Feelings – Other people’s Mistakes Things I Can Control: – My Attitude – My Effort – My Behavior – My Read more about Things Outside & Inside My Control[…]
1st Secret for Success and Inner Peace
I’m reading Wayne Dyer’s book, 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace and am inspired by his first chapter, where Dyer says, “Have a mind set that is open to everything and attached to nothing. He quotes Rudi, “Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment.” A few points that resonate with me are: – No one Read more about 1st Secret for Success and Inner Peace[…]
7 Things You Can Control
We often try to control things or people when they are not what we want. However, we know from lots of research that you rarely can control others. Strati Georgopoulos reminded me of the following 7 things we can control: 1. Your beliefs 2. Your thoughts 3. Your efforts 4. What books you read 5. Read more about 7 Things You Can Control[…]
5 Things to Remember With Difficult Behaviors
Robert Hamilton gave the following suggestions for times when we work with challenging behaviors: 1. Don’t take it personally. It’s not about you. 2. The behaviour is challenging. The person is not. 3. De-escalate first. Problem solve later. 4. Sometimes we might not see it but there’s always a reason. 5. Have empathy. Just imagine Read more about 5 Things to Remember With Difficult Behaviors[…]
Every Journey has a Meaning
I am inspired by John Maxwell’s challenge of thinking about our experiences as meaningful life lessons. Maxwell says that “there is meaning in every journey that is unknown to the traveller.” We generally see adversity and difficulty as negative. Most of us fail to see the benefits and blessings when faced with challenges. It is Read more about Every Journey has a Meaning[…]
What is Empathy?
Vijay Shetty posted a diagram of what empathy is on LinkedIn. As he states, many people think empathy means to feel sorry for someone. That’s absolutely not true. Nobody likes others to feel sorry for them. It’s often demeaning and judgmental. Empathy actually is: 1. Sensing other people’s emotions. 2. Imaging how someone feels. 3. Read more about What is Empathy?[…]
Dr. Jody Carrington Advice
I am frequently inspired by Dr. Jody Carrington. The following advice rings home to me. 1. Education isn’t about literacy and numeracy. It’s about stories. Most people love a great story about something that they’re trying to learn. We can all remember lessons better when we are inspired by a story that makes it real. Read more about Dr. Jody Carrington Advice[…]
Love of Books
I love reading now! I didn’t always love reading. I struggled learning to read as a kid. However, I’ve been fortunate to have some inspiring educators and mentors who taught me how to enjoy books and learn about the pleasure and usefulness of books. As an educator, I’m always trying to find inspirational and fun Read more about Love of Books[…]
View Mistakes as Opportunities
Today I was reminded of how important mistakes are for all of us! Leadership First posted a quote on LinkedIn about mistakes and I totally agree! Mistakes are not a sign of weakness! Mistakes are opportunities to learn! There should be no shame in making mistakes! The disgrace is in failing to admit, correct and Read more about View Mistakes as Opportunities[…]
Characteristics of Resilient People
I have often pondered about what makes certain people have characteristics of resilience when others struggle to achieve? I read an article recently about the characteristics of resilient people which makes a lot of sense. Hailey Lewis, who is a behaviourist, wrote the following suggestions on the characteristics of resilient people: 1. They are more Read more about Characteristics of Resilient People[…]