#09 Nicole Oke - Empowering Kids Through Emotional Literacy

Simon Badrock and Leroy Slanzi explore the development of leadership skills from childhood, emphasizing emotional well-being and self-regulation. They discuss the impact of technology and how parenting and educational approaches have evolved. Leroy introduces the Play is the Way program, highlighting its principles and the importance of teacher emotional well-being. The conversation extends to the broader applications of emotional well-being programs across various industries and addresses the mental health crisis. They delve into integrating emotional intelligence in schools, behavior education, and tools for fostering emotional resilience.

Simon Badrock and Shane Jacob delve into Shane's transformative journey through personal challenges, including overcoming addiction with equine therapy. They discuss the importance of personal responsibility, belief systems, and self-worth in shaping behavior. The episode emphasizes mindset, positive self-talk, and self-reflection as crucial elements of personal growth. Shane introduces the Stable Living coaching program, highlighting its principles and the role of horses in developing emotional and social skills.

Simon Badrock and Carly Pepin explore mindset mastery, emphasizing gratitude and nurturing purpose. They discuss practical steps for parents to balance support while managing distractions. The conversation highlights turning life challenges into growth opportunities and fostering authenticity in children. Carly shares insights on navigating bullying and imparting valuable lessons, culminating in a key message for empowering future leaders.

Simon Badrock and Nicole Oke discuss the importance of emotional literacy in children's development. Nicole shares her journey to writing children's books, focusing on managing big emotions and the power of possibility. They delve into storytelling, the creative process, and offer practical steps for parents to create a safe emotional space and handle mistakes. The episode highlights the positive impacts of Nicole's books and her balance between motherhood and a writing career.

Simon Badrock and Malomir Logan explore reframing perspectives in leadership and decision-making's vital role. They differentiate between self-leadership and leading others, highlighting the impact on growth. The conversation covers creating psychological safety to nurture curiosity and offers practical steps for developing personal agency in children.

In this episode, Simon Badrock and guest Dave Albin delve into the transformative impact of firewalking on leadership and personal development. Dave shares his journey to sobriety and expertise in firewalking, highlighting its benefits for children and families. They discuss the psychological effects of firewalking, children's fear responses, and its influence on family dynamics and intergenerational change. The episode also covers Dave's initiatives, Operation Do No Harm and Fire Walk Academy, offering strategies for personal transformation and empowerment.

Simon Badrock and Brian Gorman explore the concept of personal change and the crucial role of imagination in children's development. They discuss how neuroscience supports fostering a healthy imagination and the impact of stories in setting children up for their hero's journey. The conversation emphasizes nurturing possibilities from a young age to empower future leaders.

In this episode, Simon Badrock and guest Jeremy Haselwood discuss shifting priorities after fatherhood, and identifying talents and passions in children. They share tips on eliminating distractions, self-care for parents, balancing influence and authenticity, managing stress, and effective communication.

Simon Badrock, Thierry de Beyssac, and Tavy Long discuss the inspiration and challenges behind the Conscious Kids initiative. They explore conscious leadership for youth and practical steps for teaching it. The episode covers key components for parents, emotional development tools, AI support, and reflections on learning from kids' experiences.

Simon Badrock and Blanka Falk discuss addressing challenges, fostering connections, and navigating power dynamics. They explore the importance of intuition, encouraging self-discovery, and lifelong learning in children.