Ask just anyone who has designed, delivered, or attended a professional development and learning event what their hopes and desired outcomes are, and the answer will be the same. They want to see a change in practice! … [Read more...]
A Spin on Self-Talk for Those Who Desire Self-Growth
As a part of the human experience, we all fail, learn, grow, and evolve. For many of us, this experience includes an effort to become more mindful, more aware, and more connected. The human life is, in essence, a journey toward wholeness. … [Read more...]
The ABCs Of Feeling Words
As we provide instruction, professional development, and learning to early childhood educators, we need to first and foremost be sure that we have done the inner work to then help others "use their words." … [Read more...]
Is Your Ethical Intelligence High Enough?
If I can't do anything useful, at least I would like to do as little harm as possible." From Jon Kabat-Zinn's "Wherever You Go There You Are". We used to talk about the importance of IQ, then emotional quotient (EQ), but what about ethical intelligence? … [Read more...]
A “Make and Take” Even I Can Do!
I’m a professional development provider by choice, by training, and by trade. And over the years, my experiences and research has lead me to several evidence-based conclusions about adult learners. In this blog I explore three truths about adult learners and a "make'n take" that won't make you … [Read more...]