The Path of the Mindful Teacher with Danielle Nuhfer
Danielle Nuhfer is a former public school teacher turned coach who has spent the last 20+ years navigating the ebbs and flows of the current school system, while helping her clients prioritize their own well-being. She focuses on helping teachers to be their best inside and outside their classrooms and schools.
In this episode, we talk about the advice in her book, The Path of the Mindful Teacher.
We discuss:
- How Danielle defines work-life balance
- The basics of mindfulness practice — and how teacher mindfulness changes schools
- Intentional decisions: Calm over Chaos; Serenity over Stress
- Chaos and Stress are things we choose?
- The contagion of stress
- Burnout prevention, recovery, and alleviation/management
- How teacher wellness corresponds to student wellness
- Listen to the related episode, Hacking Teacher Burnout with Amber Harper: https://bit.ly/3WtM8BR
Learn more about The Path of the Mindful Teacher at https://teachingwell.life/book
About today’s guest
Danielle Nuhfer is a former public school teacher turned coach, author of The Path of the Mindful Teacher and founder of Teaching Well. She's spent the last 20+ years navigating the ebbs and flows of the current school system, while helping her clients prioritize their own well-being so that they can be their best inside and outside their classrooms and schools.
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and 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 or https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossromano
I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt
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Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Guest
Danielle Nuhfer
Helping teachers manage burnout and improve well-being for thriving school communities.
