Take Notes with Jen Rafferty
Are you caught in the whirlwind of overwhelming responsibilities, forgetting the fiery passion that once fueled your teaching journey? Do Sundays fill you with dread, and does the very thought of Monday morning send chills down your spine?
It’s time to toss those feelings out the window!
Welcome to Season 3 of the Take Notes podcast, where you get to give yourself a permission slip to disrupt the status quo, reclaim your agency, and step into a world where you get to make yourself the priority in order to show up as your best-self.
I’m your host Jen Rafferty - a former music teacher, Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, mom of 2, and founder of Empowered Educator, and I’ve been where you are.
In this season, we’re not just talking about surviving; we’re diving deep into thriving!
We’re rewriting the educator’s narrative and tearing down the walls of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and that crippling guilt that has held you captive. It’s time to liberate yourself from the chains of conventional education and step into a world of empowerment and freedom.
This is a space where your well-being is the core curriculum, where taking care of yourself isn’t just encouraged – it’s a requirement. Where your empowerment translates into the transformation of lives, creating a ripple effect that shapes future generations.
In these electrifying episodes, we’re moving from mere inspiration to tangible integration. Each conversation is a stepping stone to transform your practices, breathe life into your passion, and ignite the change to live a healthier, happier, and more balanced life. We’re about taking action and turning those “how’s” into now’s!
The transformation begins HERE and NOW. Say goodbye to the mundane, and hello to a world where you are unstoppable. Buckle up and get ready to explore territories unknown because, in this space, we are unearthing the extraordinary in every educator.
Are you ready to take the lead in your life? To not just be an educator, but a revolutionary and make transformational generational change?
Let’s do this!
Take Notes with Jen Rafferty
Transforming Education: Authentic Leadership and Systemic Change with Sarah Johnson
Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to be a great leader, especially in the challenging world of education?
Join us in today’s episode as we explore simple, yet powerful insights into authentic leadership with our guest, Sarah Johnson, an English teacher and school principal turned renowned author, speaker, leadership coach, and podcaster.
You’ll discover how to overcome imposter syndrome, trust your intuition, and understand why staying true to yourself is crucial in education leadership, as well as foundational leadership practices.
We also discussed the challenges educators face today, including how to fit into organizational norms and the importance of personal growth, not just for yourself but for the benefit of your students.
Plus, Sarah offers her unique perspective on how individual changes can create systemic transformation in education. This episode is more than just a guide to coping in the educational sphere; it's a roadmap to thriving in it, underlined by Sarah's expert insights and practical advice.
Stay empowered,
Jen
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About Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson is a former English teacher and school principal, turned author, speaker, leadership coach, and podcaster. She is passionate about assisting others in seeking greater satisfaction in all areas of their full lives by helping them go beyond work-life balance as well as develop strong leadership foundations. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Science in Educational Administration, a Certificate for Women in Leadership from Cornell University, and she is working on her PhD in Global Leadership and Change. She hosts the weekly In AWE Podcast where she is proud to amplify women’s stories to empower a community. Sarah is co-author of Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator and author of Lead with Faith: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well.
Sarah lives the balance message in her life by pursuing passions such as running, writing, focusing on family with her two daughters and teacher husband, while also honing her leadership skills through networking, teaching, and learning.
Website: sarahsajohnson.com
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