EPISODE · Apr 3, 2025 · 57 MIN
Ep. 102: Successfully navigating hard conversations, with Jennifer Abrams
from Schurtz and Ties: A podcast about education and culture · host Schurtz&Ties
Jennifer Abrams is an "international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits," and in this episode, she brings profound wisdom, tangible strategies, and deep insight into how we can have hard conversations better. - Have you had a clarifying conversation?- Are you using power over another, or for another?- Do you want to be right? Or effective?- Are you suspending your certainty? - Do you have a SCARF mindset?- Are you clenching your butt cheeks?You can find out more on Jen Abram's website or read her work, here. Show Sponsors: Schurtz and Ties is a proud partner with TeachBetter.com: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom."Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic:X: @SchurtzandTiesGmail: [email protected]#DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking
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Jennifer Abrams is an "international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits," and in this episode, she brings profound wisdom, tangible strategies, and deep insight into how we can have hard conversations better. - Have you had a clarifying conversation?- Are you using power over another, or for another?- Do you want to be right? Or effective?- Are you suspending your certainty? - Do you have a SCARF mindset?- Are you clenching your butt cheeks?You can find out more on Jen Abram's website or read her work, here. Show Sponsors: Schurtz and Ties is a proud partner with TeachBetter.com: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom."Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic:X: @SchurtzandTiesGmail: [email protected]#DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking
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