The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders

Dr. Carey Borkoski, Associate Professor and Research Fellow in the School of Education at Loyola University - Maryland, is our guest on this episode. We chat about her book Dancing with Discomfort: A framework for noticing, naming, and navigating our in-between moments. Carey and Ross discuss: What inspired Carey to write the book The importance of transitions in creating an interesting, fulfilling life How to navigate unanticipated personal or professional transitions Navigating the transition into an administrator role Addressing the discomfort of giving or receiving feedback Getting over imposter syndrome Dancing with Discomfort is published by John Catt Educational. Find it HERE. Subscribe to The Authority to get more deep-dive interviews with education authors. It’s available wherever you get your podcasts. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network for educators. About today’s guest Dr. Carey Borkoski is an Associate Professor and Research Fellow in the School of Education at Loyola University - Maryland, and a Lead Coach in the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Her research focuses on the role of building community and cultivating belonging in student and faculty successes. She also writes and speaks on strategies and technology tools that contribute to building a sense of community in our learning spaces.  About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K–12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano