Talia Kovacs: Beyond Bold- Growing with Resilience and Courage

Send us Fan MailAbout This EpisodeWhen faced with challenges that seemed insurmountable, Talia Kovacs turned her academic struggles into a springboard for success, becoming an expert in resilience and founding CalmConnected, an organization devoted to supporting parents in raising resilient kids. This episode serves as a reminder that resilience is not an innate trait but a skill that can be developed and honed over time. This episode is a blend of personal stories, expert insights, and strategies that resonate with anyone looking to empower themselves or the children in their lives. Talia discusses the importance of breaking down daunting goals into everyday tasks and how parents can recognize and nurture their child's self-trust by spotting avoidance behaviors and understanding the powerful impact of reframing failures as learning experiences, including her five-step strategy designed to enhance problem-solving abilities. This is a must-listen for all who wish to embrace the courage to grow and live a resilient life. About Talia KovacsTalia Kovacs is the founder of CalmConnected, supporting parents in raising resilient kids. Her work on building resilience in kids, and the connection between social-emotional learning and literacy, has been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Today, Scholastic, and many other news outlets. Talia serves on the Board of Directors for LitLife and The Brooklyn Book Bodega. She has previously served as a classroom teacher, a graduate-level education professor, and as the CEO of LitLife, an international literacy consulting firm. Talia's greatest mission is equipping parents with tools to foster a deep well of inner resilience in their kids, so that the whole family can live in calm, connected households where children thrive. Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.taliakovacs.comLinkedIn: @TaliaKovacsAdditional Resources: TaliaKovacs.com/gift-chores-survey        TaliaKovacs.com/giftSupport the show--------Stay Connected www.leighburgess.comWatch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgessFollow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgessSign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter