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Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
"Your purpose is often what you’re most longing for."
Naomi Ward has over 14 years experience in the classroom and leadership and is the founder of Purposeful Educators.
In this insightful, practical, and at times very moving episode, Naomi shares:
- Her definition of 'purpose', and how to help us find clarity around the two aspects of it;
- The three 'levels of purpose', and her simple advice on how to find which level you're at and how to deepen your sense of purpose;
- The magic that comes from living purposefully;
- The beautiful story of Danni, a teacher feeling lost after coming back from maternity leave who rediscovers her purpose;
- 'Possiping' - the affirming group practice that brings people back to themselves;
- The importance of having a clear and transparent purpose for your school;
- Simple practices you can do moment to moment;
- Dealing with guilt;
- How to be part of a 'purpose revolution' in schools across the UK and internationally;
- And much more.
You can connect with Naomi
On Twitter @purposeful_ed
On LinkedIn Naomi Ward
On Instagram: @purposeful_educators
Her website is www.purposefuleducators.com
Other people and things mentioned in the podcast:
The Heart Aroused by David Whyte. The poem is an extract from La Poesia by Pablo Neruda.
The Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher Project [MTPT] www.mtpt.org.uk #MTPTproject
The Compassionate Teacher by Andy Sammons
Kristen Neff self-compassion.org
Tara Brach www.tarabrach.com
Connect with Maria
On Twitter @Mariabrosnan
On LinkedIn Maria Brosnan
On Instagram @pursuitwellbeing
Find out more about our 5-step Wellbeing Action Plan for teachers online course.
And Maria's book, The Pursuit of Sleep for teachers, is available now.
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Wonderful sharings! Was so taken by the story of the boy singing and his class backing him ⭐️❤️🌷 great questions and inspiration
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