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School Talk
by gdeutmeyer
Greg serves as an Instructional Coach in the elementary setting and Jenny serves as a Principal of an elementary building. In this podcast they sit down and talk anything school related. From leadership to curriculum nothing is off the table.
Episodes
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Episode 142: Habits, Routines, and Winning
In this episode Greg and guest host Kelly Simon dive into habits, routines, and how they help us win the day. They also discuss the importance of keystone habits and the ripple effect they can have on our lives. www.schooltalkpodcast.com
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Episode 141: Take the Hit!
Doing something new comes with discomfort. Our first response is often to run away from this discomfort and get back to a place of safety and security. Join Greg and guest host Kelly Simon as they dive into what it means to take the hit.
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Episode 140: Permission to Be Great: Values
In the final episode of our Permission to Be Great Series Greg, Jenny, and Dan dive into one of the most important aspects of Dan's book - VALUES! Values play a huge role in what we do each day and allow us to see that the hard work we do is worth it. Listen to find out more.
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Episode 139: Permission to Be Great: Relationships
In this the 4th episode of our Permission to Be Great series Greg and Jenny again sit with author and friend Dan Butler as they reflect on his book 'Permission to Be Great.' In this episode they discuss the power of relationships. This is not a fluffy episode...enjoy!
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Episode 138: Permission to Be Great: ERA
In episode 3 of our Permission to Be Great series dives into the concepts of ERA. Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with author, principal, and friend of the show Dan Butler to talk about encouragement, recognition, and appreciation. People often leave jobs due to a lack of ERA in this episode...
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Episode 137: Permission to Be Great: Battling Workload
In this the second episode of our series on Dan Bulter's book 'Permission to Be Great' we dive into one of the leading causes of burnout, WORKLOAD. In this episode Dan gives several key pointers that can be done to handle the amount of things that we have on our to do lists.
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Episode 136: Permission to Be Great: What is Burnout?
In this the first of five episodes in the Permission to Be Great series Jenny and Greg sit down with Dan Butler to set the stage on what burnout is and the things that lead to it. Hint hint...there is more to burnout than simply having to much to do. Listen to find out more. In the coming…
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Episode 135: Greg and Jenny's 2021 Christmas Spectacular
Throw another log on the fire, grab a blanket, and snuggle up as you enjoy our annual Christmas special. One of our favorite episodes of the year! A lot of great Christmas trivia and jokes in this one. Enjoy and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
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Episode 134: A Message from Greg and Jenny: New Look...Same Great Conversations
A lot has changed in the last 5 years since we started this podcast. To better align our show with our brand we will be shifting from being the Instructional Coaching Corner to The School Talk Podcast. As Jenny states in this episode, "New look, same great conversation." We will continue to dive…
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Episode 133: Goals: Reflection # 3
In this final reflection episode Jenny and Greg sit down to discuss the last few episodes from Greg's solo series. Learn more about Burning the Ships, Choose Your Hard, and Motivation vs. Discipline.
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Episode 132: Jenny and Greg's Halloween Spooktacular
Join Jenny and Greg for the annual Halloween episode were they read a spooky story. This year's story was written by our very own Greg! Dim the lights and pull up the covers as you prepare to be scared.
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Episode 131: Your Actions...Your Responsibility...
Messing up is part of human nature. No one isn't going to mess up from time to time. However, when we do we have two choices. Excuses or owning our actions. Join Greg as he dives into this topic through a road side conversation with a polite police officer...www.iccpodcast.com
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Episode 130: Goals: Values, Rallying Cry, and Action
In this episode Greg invites on special guest Kelly Simon as they talk through three questions that must be answered as you set off on any goal journey. Join them as they dive from values to rallying cries to action. Listen to find out more!
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Episode 129: Goals: Alone But Not Alone
In this episode Greg discusses how when working toward a goal it is important to realize that when it comes to putting in the work only one person can achieve this. Yes, they can get support but at the end of the day the results will be determined by one person. Listen to find out more.
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Episode 128: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - Motivation vs. Discipline
Is it better to be motivated or disciplined? There is a big difference between the two. Listen as Greg dives into the difference between motivation and discipline.
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Episode 127: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - Choose Your Hard
We have all been told a lie - we often believe that our choices are the easy or the hard path. The truth is our decisions typically involve a hard choice and another hard choice. The good news is we get to choose that hard. Listen to find out more.
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Episode 126: 20-21 School Year Wrap Up
Kick off your shoes because we made it! Who would have thought at the beginning of the year we would have but here we are. Join Greg and Jenny as the reflect on one the most unique and challenging school years we will most likely ever face.
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Episode 125: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - The Work and Time Relationship
Doing something once wont do much for you as you work toward your goal, however, doing it again and again over time will. Join Greg has he discusses an equation for meeting your goals.
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Episode 124: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - Burn the Ships
As you work toward your goals you will begin to realize there are aspects and things in your life that no longer fit the new you. What do you do with these things? Simple...BURN THE SHIPS!
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Episode 123: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - Reflection # 2
Jenny is back as we sit down and discuss the past three goals principles: If you think you can, our dark passengers, and making better bad decisions.
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Episode 121: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - Our Dark Passengers
Sometimes as we work toward a goal we get in our own way. We are often unwilling or unaware of our internal struggles and conflicts that have caused us to fail in the past. In this episode Greg dives into naming and calling out these aspects of our lives.
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Episode 120: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - If You Think You Can...
Our mindset and self-talk are what will determine the achievement of our goals. Henry Ford said it simply, "If you think you can or cant you're right." Join Greg as he shares the number one change in his journey.
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Episode 119: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - Reflection Episode #1
Join Greg and Jenny as they discuss the first three principles in our goals series.
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Episode 118: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - Now the Struggle...
It wont be long into your goal process that you realize you are going to have struggles. How we deal with these struggles is crucial in meeting our goals. Join Greg as he talks about what we often want to do during struggle and what we should instead force ourselves to do.
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Episode 117: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - Your Last Best Chance...
In episode two Greg dives into the struggles we face simply to get started when we set a goal. It is also one of the most pivotal times as we can often get stuck in the 'I will start this on Monday cycle.' Join Greg as continues to share learnings from his personal wellness goal.
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Episode 116: Goals: Living Beyond Hope - If You Want What You Have Never Had
Working toward a goal is challenging to say the least. I have been on a lifestyle change and have learned a lot about what it means to work hard toward a goal. Through this series I will be sharing those learnings. Yes, I will use my weight loss goal as an example along with many others, but…
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Episode 115: Making Teams Work: Focus on Results
In our final episode on team work we dive into the idea of focusing on the right things for success. It is important to know what your team is trying to do and how to measure it. If it sounds like knowing your teams goal that would be correct!
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Episode 114: Making Teams Work: Hold Each Other Able
On a team we rely on the other members. So, what happens when that breaks down? Do we just ignore it or do we have the conversation?
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Episode 113: Failure: A Single Moment in Time
In this Motivational Monday short Greg talks about the failure. It is crucial to remember that failure does not define our actions!
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Episode 112: Greg and Jenny's 2020 Christmas Extravaganza
2020 has been something else. Light the yule log, plug the Christmas tree in, and cozy up as you listen to our annual Christmas special. Merry Christmas everyone!
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Episode 111: Making Teams Work: Getting Rid of Consensus and Building Certainty
Join Greg and Jenny as they continue their dive into effective teams. Building commitment in teams is crucial for success. However, in order to do that we must avoid the desire to simply build consensus and the lack of clarity.
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Episode 110: Start Right Now!
In this Motivational Monday episode Greg and Jenny discuss a proverb of planting trees. Often times the best time to do something has past...which means the next best time to do it is NOW!
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Episode 109: Making Teams Work: Conflict...It's a Good Thing
Join Greg and Jenny as they dive into another strategy to support healthy teams. Yes, you read the title right - CONFLICT. Believe it or not healthy conflict is crucial in the function of a team. Listen to find out more.
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Greg and Jenny's 2020 Halloween Spooktacular
Its late October which could only mean it is time for our annual spooky story. Dim the lights, lock the doors, and enjoy a bit of short horror fiction on us. This year's story 'The Petting Zoo' is written by Peter de Niverville who also gave us permission to share it. Enjoy!
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Making Teams Work: Trust
Teams often fall apart and fail to strive due to lack of trust within the team itself. The best way to build trust is to get vulnerable...
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Making Teams Work: Introduction
Teams are an essential part of our schools and really any organization. Truth is though we often don't function as teams as well as we would like. In this series we try to give tips and pointers to building strong and functioning teams.
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Isaac the Defender: Walking into Fear
2020 has left us with so many unknowns. A lot of this leads to fear and anxiety. Join Greg has he shares a story from his six year old son as he walks into fear and overcomes it.
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That Wasn't Good Enough: Can We Actually Say That?
The first step to improvement or growth is often acknowledging that we need to improve and grow. At some point you have to say "That wasn't good enough" join Greg and Jenny as they dive into this often tough but beneficial statement.
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Self-care...It's Important...So Do It!
Self-care...the word can often bring an eye roll or gripe. However, if we aren't careful especially in these times we are going to find ourselves burnt out running on the hamster wheel of life. Join Greg and Jenny as they take a simple dive into self-care...
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They're All Our Students: Especially Now!
Join Greg and Jenny as they dive into a bit of person first language when it comes to students as well as the importance of us being there for all the students within our building.
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Reflection 19-20: Wow...What a Year!
The 19-20 school year has certainly been the strangest one in our lives. We met with students for 73% of the year while the other 27% was spend in shutdown due to Covid-19. Join Jenny and Greg as they discuss some reflections from the year.
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Busy: Is it the right word?
Have you ever been asked how your weekend was and responded that it was busy? No worries we do all the time as well. In this episode Jenny and Greg dive into additional phrases and words that we can use in place of busy.
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Meetings: Not Boring at All
The word meeting doesn't typically have the best vibe. It is a word that often brings boredom and dread, but it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, it shouldn't as meetings are one of the most important things a coach does. Listen to hear Greg and Jenny's thoughts on meetings. Resource: Death…
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Falling Up Through Covid-19
We are in the midst of a global pandemic and lives are both being lost and turned upside down. Through all the dread though there are things we can learn to lead us to a better normal. Listen to hear Jenny and Greg's thoughts on getting to a new normal.
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Is Sorry Always the Response...?
We apologize a lot out of respect for people's time. Have you heard, "Hey sorry to bother you?" Nothing really to apologize for. Join Greg and Jenny as they dig into this idea. Sit back and enjoy this minicast.
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Resiliency and Connecting with Students Covid-19 Closure
As many schools across the country close for social distancing efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19 educators are still finding ways to connect with their students. Listen to hear how some connection is still taking place and how we can be resilient when we finally have students back in school.
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Bonus: Home Activities During School Closure
During the Covid-19 shutdown of 2020 parents, teachers, and students have all found themselves at home. Join Greg, Jenny, and some special little guests as they give you an update on what they have been up to during these unprecedented times.
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Quantity vs Quality Time
In today's fast pace world time is tighter than ever for many families. Join Greg and Jenny as the dive into one of Greg's thoughts that quality time is byproduct of quantity time together. Enjoy!
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Traits of a Positive Team
Join Greg and Jenny as they kick back and dig into some concepts from one of Jon Gordon's books ‘The Power of a Positive Team' We have all been on teams and we know when we are on a good team and when we are not. Join us as we talk about what makes a positive team.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Greg serves as an Instructional Coach in the elementary setting and Jenny serves as a Principal of an elementary building. In this podcast they sit down and talk anything school related. From leadership to curriculum nothing is off the table.
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gdeutmeyer
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Greg serves as an Instructional Coach in the elementary setting and Jenny serves as a Principal of an elementary building. In this podcast they sit down and talk anything school related. From leadership to curriculum nothing is off the table.
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