Dave Fazzuoli Leads with Empower

Our next guest on the Lead with Empower Podcast is Dave Fazzuoli. Dave is a physical education teachers at North Haven High School whose primary course is "Project Adventure" - a sophomore physical education elective. After spending 2 years at Ridge Road Elementary School (2003-2005), Dave took over the Project Adventure PE curriculum at North Haven High School. Since 2005, Dave has helped students develop as leaders through a very intentionally designed adventure program. Here are the show notes from Dave Fazzuoli Leads with Empower: 00:00 - Episode Opening Dave shares his journey from NHHS Student to NHHS Teacher - crediting the impact his Project Adventure experience had on his time at NHHS and his career path 21:25 - The Project Adventure PE Program at North Haven High School We learn about the curricular design of Dave's Project Adventure program and the importance of relationship and trust development in leadership 32:25 - The Benefit of Setting High Expectations for Students "If you want to get to the next level, surround yourself with the right people and trust yourself and those around you. You can accomplish a lot more than you think." Dave also dishes on the importance of goal setting, celebrating successes, being resilient in moments of adversity - all leading to more comfortable and confident students 34:45 - Leadership During Uncertain/Challenge/Adverse Times Dave discusses the importance of "taking what it gives you and trying to make the best out of it" We also discuss the importance of flexibility and adaptability in leadership 50:30 - The Importance of Experiential Adventure Education Relationship and trust development plus strategically designed experiences set up a dynamic in which students develop 60:55 - A True Leadership Field Experience - the Student Facilitators Dave shares the leadership skills he values in his student facilitators (Juniors and Seniors). The student facilitators help Dave deliver the Project Adventure curriculum to the sophomore students 01:26:03 - Episode Closure Dave discusses his favorite "on the ground" and "aerial" adventures, memorable groups he's worked with at Empower Leadership, his definition of leadership, and shares an inspirational message for students and teachers. Musical Credit to Matt Jaskot https://soundcloud.com/matt-jaskot