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Kim Strobel is a renowned motivational speaker and author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, sought after by schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. With her powerful message about the impact of happiness on well-being and the pursuit of fulfillment, she traverses the globe, sharing her insights. Kim specializes in empowering educators and professionals, equipping them with the necessary tools and strategies to shift their mindsets, reclaim their happiness, reignite their passion, and lead with purpose.

 

Drawing from her extensive background as a teacher and curriculum director, Kim’s ultimate aim is to inspire her audience. Through her engaging talks, she presents captivating research, heartwarming anecdotes, and practical steps for achieving life-altering results.

 

In addition to her professional pursuits, Kim is a devoted animal rescuer, having rescued 187 dogs. She is also an avid runner and has an unwavering love for life.

In this episode, we discuss:


Kim’s incredible story about how she found her passion for serving educators from a dark space in her own life and how she began her own business, 


Her passion for positive psychology and the content she provides in her recently published book, Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy,


And you’ll gain some very specific strategies for boosting your own joy right here on the podcast with a happiness habit! 



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Twitter: @strobeledKim’s Book: Teach Happy

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Throughout his 25 year career, Jim has demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering collective efficacy within each school he has served. Having grown up in poverty and even experiencing homelessness, Jim is acutely aware of the challenges that students and educators face every day. His innovative and dedicated approach, focused on "Respecting, Supporting, and Valuing," has led to ongoing improvements for students, staff, parents, and systems. As the former principal of a middle school serving 1100 students, Jim left an indelible mark on the institution, "shaking the world as he went by."
In addition to his exemplary work as an education administrator, Jim has also established himself as a highly sought-after speaker and leadership coach, with engagements across the country. His expertise in organizational culture and employer/employee relationships has been instrumental in transforming school cultures and improving educational outcomes. Jim's commitment to education is evident in his service as Iowa's NASSP State Coordinator for four years, where he worked with elected officials to advance education policies.
Jim and his wife, Amy, who is also a lifelong educator, have three children. Together, they form a family dedicated to supporting education and improving outcomes for all students.
In this episode, we discuss:

Jim’s passion for supporting leaders at all levels in educational organizations,

His influences from female leaders in his own life that have helped shape his philosophies and leadership style,

And we hear Jim’s energy for growth, learning, and supporting female leaders as he grew along his own journey to understanding the unique challenges females face in the profession.


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Sarah shares insight around how we can live our own history and the legacy we want through imperfect consistency. Leaning away from the idea of striving for perfection and moving toward self development in increments boosts our own sense of satisfaction and success.



Maybe this is the jolt you need right now to begin living your own legacy with imperfect consistency.




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Michele Webb has over 27 years of experience in education to include: teaching, administration and division-wide leadership experience. Having a business and marketing background, Michele has extensive experience in various industries including athletics, private education and K-12 public education spanning across four large school divisions. She has multiple credentials in facilitating workshops, keynote presentations, and coaching individuals to maximize their purpose. Her certifications include Maxwell presenter/coach; Gallup Strengths coach; Fierce Conversations and Covey facilitator. Michele has a passion to support individuals maximize their full potential. She has pioneered school and divisionwide initiatives that have resulted in sustained impact. 



Currently, Michele leads the leadership development program in Prince William County Public Schools. She continues to be an advocate to educate our children in order to make a difference in our society. She strives to develop leadership by instilling life skills, resiliency and how to be goal-driven and reflective.



 Overall, Michele strives to inspire individuals to realize and achieve their ultimate purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:


Michele’s journey from business and marketing into the classroom and what has led her to leadership development work


Her insightful thoughts about keeping current in leadership topics and what it takes to lead today,


And her dynamic upbringing helped inform her purposed leadership beyond the scope of her leadership titles. 






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Let's celebrate International Women's Day 2024! Sarah provides a brief history of International Women's Day as well as Women's History Month in the US. You may be intrigued by the timeline and we hope you are inspired by the call to action!



Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day/background






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Ten minutes with Ted, and you will be energized by his optimism and passion for leadership. You will also have an understanding of why the people who know him the best say that he is "contagiously energetic, insanely curious, service-oriented, and passionate about the young people of our world."

Chief Executive Officer and Agency Administrator for CESA 6, Ted is a motivational keynote speaker who has presented to thousands of educators around the country. He demonstrates the power every individual carries to influence other people through optimism and cognizant leadership. Ted has been a teacher, principal, and superintendent. Ted is also the host and creator of "The Smart Thinking" podcast which is dedicated to supporting leadership in the classroom, the boardroom, and in life by sparking reflection, action, collaboration, and empathy.

In this episode, we discuss:


Ted’s focus on family and his most important influences throughout his journey in education


His sponsorship of female leaders through the Women Leading Wisconsin conference through CESA 6 as well as his desire to grow a more equitable leadership landscape for female leaders


And we hear wonderful insights into Ted’s passion for education, service, and roots of his podcast as well as several powerfully reflective moments 



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