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 

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.

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.

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!

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 we talk about ways to address that.  Find out more about Dan by going to his website: www.danpbutler.com 

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. 

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 episodes we will tackle how we can address these areas of burnout.  You can learn more about Dan by checking out his website www.danpbutler.com 

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!

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 in and discuss all things school related!

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. 

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

When we set out to begin a goal we will be bombarded with a lot of decisions. Each one of these will take us either closer or further away from our goal. Making better bad decisions is a way to stay on track but also live a little too.

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.

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.