Lead Teach Parent Podcast with MGG

In this episode of the Lead Teach Parent podcast, Gopi Gita Schomaker engages in a profound conversation with Claire Marie about the essence of leadership, particularly in educational settings. They discuss embodied leadership, navigating anxiety and grief, and the power of vulnerability in creating safe learning spaces. They share their healing journeys and how embracing their children and student’s emotions, including anger, deepen understanding of grief. The conversation highlights self-awareness, connection, and acceptance as transformative forces in leadership, parenting and education.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Connection08:19 Embodied Leadership: The Heart of Teaching17:13 Navigating Anxiety in Leadership and Parenting23:16 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Leadership34:46 Confronting Grief and Its Role in Leadership36:14 Navigating Grief and Love43:43 The Portal of Death49:51 Anger as a Pathway to Grief56:38 Embracing Change in Parenting01:01:39 Finding Delight in the Journey leadteachparent.com |  Please share.

Dr. Ken Nelson, esteemed founder and mentor authentically models transparent leadership. He has guided thousands of leaders in mind-body transformations though workshops and with his best selling book, Designing & Leading Life-Changing Workshops. Co-founders are Lesli Lang and David Ronka. Take a look at his work at: https://kennelsonphd.com and https://life-changingworkshops.com I’ll never forget singing mantra together with him, Lesli and David as we kickstarted one of their workshops. It happened to be the 30th anniversary of my lifelong commitment to mantra meditation, and was an incredible experience.  Summary In this episode, we discuss the importance of group wisdom, the power of vulnerability, and the necessity of self-awareness in both leadership and parenting. Dr. Ken Nelson models how to embrace imperfection by sharing personal moments of his parenting. His authenticity inspires me to share my own imperfections as a parent! The dialogue culminates in a discussion on how spirituality can enhance leadership practices and parenting approaches, ultimately guiding individuals towards a more authentic and fulfilling life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Transformation10:07 The Power of Group Wisdom20:10 Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership29:53 Parenting Through Imperfection40:04 Spirituality in Leadership and Parenting leadteachparent.com |  Please share.

Summary In this episode, we explore the coaching journey of executive coach and CTI leader David Darst. We discuss how he connected with students despite language barriers, his personal loss and leadership responsibilities at a young age and his experience in organizational leadership. The conversation evolves into spiritual explorations: deeper internal relationships and understanding spiritual practices that increase one’s love.  Chapters02:10 Journey to Coaching05:58 The Essence of Process Coaching10:06 The Power of Mantra Connection13:14 Transformative Experiences19:12 Navigating Loss24:24 Connecting Energetically30:36 Exploring Organizational Systems34:20 Spiritual Relationships39:03 Understanding the Inner Self49:02 Love and Non-violence52:52 Integrating Spiritual Practices into Daily Life leadteachparent.com |  Please share.

Harvard Master’s graduate “Happy Jack” Boken and Mother Gopi Gita discuss the new international best seller Leadership Teaching. See Happy Jack’s website here.  Download your free copy of Leadership Teaching here or purchase on Amazon here.  SummaryIn this conversation, Mother Gopi Gita and Jack Boken, Masters of Divinity at Harvard introduce the new International Amazon Best Seller Leadership Teaching: Innovative Secrets for a classroom revolution. They discuss the importance of balancing material and spiritual needs in education, the framework of Leadership Teaching, and the transformative results it can yield for both students and teachers. Gopi shares personal stories of adversity and her own growth as an educator, introducing the four phases of Leadership Teaching: Identity, Connection, Agency and Leadership.  The conversation concludes with a call to action for educators to embrace these principles and make a positive impact in their communities. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bhakti and Leadership Teaching02:51 The Essence of Bhakti: Inspired Action and Devotional Service05:46 Balancing Material and Spiritual Needs in Education09:10 The Framework of Leadership Teaching12:05 Identity: Understanding Purpose and Core Needs14:52 Connection: Building Empathy and Engagement18:09 Agency: Empowering Students to Take Charge20:56 Leadership: Guiding Students to Become Leaders23:46 Transformative Results of Leadership Teaching27:13 Personal Stories of Adversity and Growth30:07 Conclusion and Call to Action leadteachparent.com |  Please share.

Management consultant Bill Dunnington moments from his childhood meals that gave him conflict resolution skills. Dunnington Consulting SummaryIn this conversation, Bill shares his extensive experience in leadership and consulting, emphasizing the importance of being other directed and serving the needs of others. He discusses the challenges and successes he has faced in his career, the significance of empathy in leadership, and the lessons learned from parenting and team sports. Bill also highlights the role of spirituality and personal growth in effective leadership, and how teaching and guiding others is a natural progression in his journey. Chapters02:37 Bill Dunnington’s Consulting Journey04:31 The Concept of Being Other Directed06:18 Navigating Leadership Challenges and Successes09:14 Transitions in Leadership and Ownership11:43 The Importance of Change in Leadership12:17 Parenting Lessons from Leadership14:42 The Role of Empathy in Parenting17:14 Constructive Disagreement in Families19:13 The Natural Act of Empathy20:56 Teaching and Guiding Through Change23:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts leadteachparent.com |  Please share.

Presidential appointee Jeff Nelligan shares how he empowered his sons’ resilience when he lost his job.  www.nelliganbooks.com SummaryIn this conversation, Jeff Nelligan shares how he parented three military officers, preparing them for wins and losses in a variety of challenging, yet fun, tests. He shares dramatic experiences from his political career, emphasizing the need for children to face obstacles and learn from failures. The discussion highlights the significance of satisfaction over fleeting happiness, the role of accountability, and the importance of building relationships with the world around us. The conversation concludes with a reflection on spirituality and the essence of bhakti in parenting. Chapters03:26 Navigating Leadership and Parenting Challenges06:05 The Importance of Resilience in Children07:57 Satisfaction vs. Happiness10:38 Modeling Resilience Through Personal Experiences13:12 Building Resilience Through Tests and Challenges15:58 The Role of Humility in Leadership and Parenting18:21 Teaching Children to Navigate the World19:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Parenting leadteachparent.com |  Please share.