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The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Hatty McCafferty, CEO and director of Real Menopause Talk.Here are some of the questions we asked Hatty:Can you start by explaining what ‘menopause' is in a nutshell?What are some of the symptoms women may experience during their perimenopause?What are some common misconceptions about menopause (and peri and post-menopause)?Could you speak a little more about other types of menopause: surgical, trans, early and premature?How can menopause impact on women in the workplace?What reasonable adjustments can employers make to support women who are going through the menopause?What are the foundations of taking care of yourself during this transitions? On a more personal note, what is it that makes you so passionate about educating on menopause?How can men be menopause allies? About our host:Kat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a 2023 Wee Tech Women #TechWomen100 award winner. She is also a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model.  Connect with Kat:Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/  About our guestHatty is a certified Menopause Consultant with a unique ability to unify people from C-suite to most junior with her energy, authenticity and humour. Having interviewed more than 100 people for her award-winning podcast, she supports all genders along the Perimenopause transition with a natural aptitude for including men in the conversation. Her strong background in TV and her global experience teaching in fitness, make her the perfect speaker and host - inspiring clear communication, meaningful connection and confidence. Hatty delivers simple strategies that support employees' wellbeing, boost productivity and unify them as a collective. Hatty has lived in Europe and the Caribbean and is well-versed in cultural differences. Her respectful, inclusive delivery ensures that everyone leaves uplifted.Connect with Hatty:Website - https://realmenopausetalk.com/ Podcast - https://realmenopausetalk.com/?nclp=1 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/realmenopausetalk/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@realmenopausetalk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hatty-mccafferty-17172a64/ 

Formerly Principal of an award-winning international school in the Middle East, and with a long and varied career in school leadership both in the UK and internationally, Matthew Savage now works closely with premium schools and school groups worldwide, helping them to use data wisely and well. In recent years, he has worked face-to-face or remotely with thousands of educators across hundreds of schools in more than 60 countries, exploring the intersection of wellbeing and DEIJ through the prism of triangulated, "warm" and "street" data. His keynotes and workshops have featured in educational conferences worldwide, including for COBIS, BSME, ECIS, TAISI, 21st Century Learning and Outstanding Schools. He writes regularly for numerous, international magazines and blogs, including for Wellbeing in International Schools Magazine, International School Leader, School Management Plus, International Teacher Magazine, SchoolRubric, the International Schools Network, Diverse Educators, Teach Middle East and CIS. He has been interviewed for numerous podcasts, including Teach Middle East, Flourishing at School, WISEducation, ISC Research, and Noonchi, for which he is a Thought Partner. He is also the host of The Data Conversation and Jack and Me podcasts himself. Matthew is proud to be an Associate Consultant for LSC Education, in which role he coaches senior leaders in the UK and internationally, and also leads governance training with international school boards. He is also fortunate to be one of the Editors of InterACT magazine, in which role he aims to be a lightning rod for the most valuable and least heard voices in the sector. In addition, for the past ten years, he has loved being a trainer for GL Education globally, both face-to-face and online, through which work he continues to make and build connections worldwide. Matthew is a passionate advocate for and ally of DEIJ worldwide, and member of ECIS' DEIJ team and the Global Equality Collective; a member of the Diverse Educators network, and contributor to their 2022 book. In this work, he helps schools both in the UK and around the world review their intersectional #DEIJ journey through the personal lenses of gender identity and disability. Social Links LinkedIn: @savageeducation Web: https://monalisaeffect.me/ Email: matthew@savageeducation.com

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Veronica Llorca-Smith, Leadership Consultant specialising in cultural agility.Here are some of the questions we asked Veronica:You speak 6 languages and have been learning languages since you were a child, could you talk more about this?Do you think because you started learning languages at a young age it made it easier to learn new languages as you got older?You have lived in 9 different countries – what has that experience been like and what draws you to continue living in different countries?As an advocate for cultural agility, could you please explain the terminology for anyone who is unsure?How can employers and employees develop cultural agility?What are the opportunities and challenges of managing a multi-cultural team?What are some of your top tips for managing a multi-cultural team effectively?How can managers ensure all of their team feel included?About our host:Kat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model.  Connect with Kat:Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/ About our guest:Veronica Llorca-Smith is a public speaker, leadership consultant and an author. She has lived in 9 countries and speaks 6 languages, and her area of expertise is cultural agility. She has published several books including the bestseller title ‘The Lemon Tree Mindset' and uses social media to advocate for diversity and inclusion. She's a mum of 2 and a triathlete. Connect with Veronica:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicallorcasmith/ Medium - https://medium.com/@verollorcasmith Newsletter – https://veronicallorcasmith.substack.com/ Book - https://www.amazon.com/Lemon-Tree-Mindset-reinvent-yourself/dp/B0C12227TV/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Virginia Mendez, Co-Founder of The Feminist Shop, a feminist ethical brand and hub.Here are some of the questions we asked Virginia:• When we talked about this recording you said you went on a journey from, “I'm not a   feminist,” to, “I'm a professional feminist” – could you talk a bit about that?• Why and how did you start The Feminist Shop?• What are some common misconceptions about feminism?• How can companies challenge gender inequalities in their workplaces?• How can you build a career alongside your values?• How can companies embed a values based workplace culture?• How can companies effectively share their values with staff and ensure all staff are on board?• Where can our listeners best get in touch with you and learn more?About our hostKat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model.  Connect with Kat:Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/ About our guestVirginia Mendez is a feminist author, trainer, public speaker and the co-founder of The Feminist Shop - a feminist ethical brand and hub. A mother of two, with a background in corporate, she decided to put her skills to work by creating a career that can make a real positive change. She loves public speaking and challenging kids and adults to unlearn constrictive stereotypes. She has published 2 children's books, one about gender stereotypes and another about consent, as well as a parenting book ‘childhood unlimited: parenting beyond the gender bias'. She has participated in debates, hosted events, moderated panels and delivered workshops in schools, communities and corporations and has now launched a Substack to explore all kind of topics through her feminist lens.Connect with Virginia:Website - https://www.virginiamendezm.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiamendez/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/virginiamendez.m/Substack - https://virginiamendez.substack.com/ 

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Catrina Lowri, Founder of Neuroteachers. Here are some of the questions we asked Catrina:·         What is neurodiversity?·         You mentioned in recent talks you have given that a common question has been asked, ‘Should employers accept self-diagnosis for neurodiversity?', can we talk more about that?·         You have said before that there is a skills gap in recruitment that can be filled with neurodivergent minds, can we dive into that?·         What barriers are there in the recruitment process that employers need to break down for more inclusive hiring?·         How can employers ensure staff development is neuro-inclusive?·         How can you be a good ally at work?·         What are some of the key barriers for neuro-divergent minds are facing in the workplace and how do we overcome these? About our hostKat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model.  Connect with Kat:Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/  About our guestCatrina Lowri founded Neuroteachers to help educational settings work with their autistic and neurodivergent learners and colleagues to find simple solutions for inclusive practice. She and her team do this by providing training, information, mentoring and consultation on neuro-inclusion to nurseries, schools, colleges and businesses. Catrina is neurodivergent herself, having the dual diagnosis of dyslexia and bipolar disorder. She is a qualified special needs teacher and an experienced SENCO and advisory teacher. She also employs autistic and neurodivergent speakers and trainers to work as associates. This allows her to provide perspective as both and employee and an employer. Catrina believes passionately in true inclusion for all neuro types.Connect with Catrina:Website - https://www.neuroteachers.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrina-anne-lowri-32a7791b2/Instagram – www.instagram.com/neuroteachersuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/762451187641854Twitter –  www.twitter.com/neuroteachers Threads – www.threads.net/neuroteachersuk YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9_uWakdkdNem5mHBxk-Yg Pinterest – www.pinterest.com/neuroteachers 

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Charlotte Speak, Founder of Power of the Parent. Here are some of the questions we asked Charlotte:·         Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners?·         Where did your passion for supporting parents in the workplace stem from?·         What are some of the key barriers for parents in the workplace?·         How can companies start to break down some of these barriers?·         What are some common misconceptions about parental support strategies, and why do you think they occur?·         What kind of parental support strategies should we be seeing more in the workplace?·         Where can our listeners best get in touch with you and learn more? About our hostKat Cauchi is the Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport. She is also the Editor and Creative Lead of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Host of the Of Primary Importance Podcast. Kat is a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Global EdTech Author, an Innovate Her Ambassador and a Technocamps GiST Role Model.  Connect with Kat:Twitter – https://twitter.com/ReallyschoolK LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-cauchi-50572a66/  About our guestCharlotte Speak is a mum of two, change marker and coach for parents in the workplace. She set up Power of the Parent in 2018 after her own negative experiences of becoming a parent in the workplace. She works with businesses to help attract, retain and develop their brilliant team members who happen to be parents. As a Strengthscope Master practitioner, reconnecting people with what energises them and celebrating their unique value in the workplace is at the heart of everything she does. Power of the Parent' aim is to craft workplaces where parents and businesses can thrive. They collaborate with employers on everything from building a parental support strategy; to helping employees prepare for or return from parental leave; to navigating the impact of parent guilt, boundaries, burnout; and of course the all-important line manager support.Connect with Charlotte:Website - www.power-of-the-parent.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-speak-0a143228/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/power.of.the.parent Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/poweroftheparentchar Twitter –  https://twitter.com/PowerOfParent 

The Insights with NetSupport (corporate) podcast invites special guests to discuss a topic of their expertise, giving helpful insights to listeners. In this episode, Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Manager at NetSupport is joined by Tommy Hatto, founder of wellbeing and brand agency THO and men's health expert.Here are some of the questions we asked Tommy:Do you think your background in acting and modelling is what sparked your interest in men's mental health, particularly body image?What are some of the current key challenges you are seeing in men's health?Could you talk about some of the findings in your recent research paper with the Global Equality Collective on body image?Within the report what differences did you see (or not see) between different countries around perceptions of body image?You mentioned that organisation brand and culture should be linked rather than siloed – could you talk more about that?Has considering company culture when applying for jobs become more noticeable in recent years?How can organisations can better support men's health?About our guest:Tommy Hatto (he/him) is an award-winning coach, actor, model and founder of wellbeing and brand agency THO. With a combined social media following of over 120,000 – Tommy uses his platforms to promote gender equality such as men's health, body image within all and educating men about women's health issues like the menopause. He talks around his own lived experience with body image, eating disorders and low self-esteem. After leaving school, Tommy was thrust into the limelight by Dustin Hoffman and has carved out a career in movies such as Thor 2 as well as fronted global campaigns for Calvin Klein, GQ and Rayban.Connect with Tommy:Website: https://tommyhatto.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-hatto/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tommyhatto/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tommyhatto/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/tommyhatto/ 

Mick is joined by actor, model and the man behind THO, Tommy Hatto. Tommy's teamed up with the Global Equality Collective to look into the issue of body image, and people's perceptions of themselves around the world. In this week's episode we explore Tommy's journey and how his experience inspired him to try and raise awareness off the issue in women AND in men. You can find out more about the Body Image report. Follow host Mick Coyle on X, Instagram and get video previews of each episode on the MHM Facebook Group page Full signposting is at the end of each episode. TOPICS: Body Image, body dysmorphia, anorexia, self-worth, self-esteem

After working in education for over 20 years as a teacher, school leader, trainer, and coach, Nic wanted to find an accessible means to make ordinary classrooms extraordinarily inclusive. Nic is passionate about creating a level playing field for everyone in education, but especially those from underserved groups. In 2017, Nic set up the Global Equality Collective (GEC) to address 'one of the biggest issues in education' - diversity and inclusion. The Global Equality Collective (GEC) – a global multi-award-winning grassroots movement of over 13,000 changemakers and a collective of 300-plus DEI subject matter experts. The GEC also created the world's first D&I platform for schools and educational organisations, which is a knowledge-based, benchmarking tool to audit and improve D&I progress. Following a leadership-led Self-Assessment process, ‘GEC Platform' members then access 360, academically tested surveys for both Staff and Students, capturing their unique perspectives and needs like never before. Analytical results are provided alongside QAed recommendations, for every question and statement, together with an action plan to drive improvement for their very own DE&I ecosystem. All data quality is assured by the Global Equality Collective. The GEC Platform recently won the 'DEI Platform of the Year' - Women in IT (UK) - where the judges were blown away by the simplicity and success of the DEI technology. The GEC Platform was also runner-up in the Global Edtech Startup Awards 2023.Nic is dedicated to transforming the lives of underrepresented young people and ‘usualising' difference. She is an experienced interviewee and speaker, a Doctorate Researcher #CEMPDOC, a Fellow of both the RSA and IESE for work in education and inclusion, Award-winning ed-tech leader with a demonstrated history both in the classroom and in the e-learning industry.Nic is also a Harvard-published author and a Director of EdtechUK as well as a Judge for UK EdTech50. Nic was headhunted to work on the DfE Edtech Demonstrator Programme onboarding 11k schools to get online during the pandemic lockdown. Nic has since been headhunted to lead on further Dfe projects based on edtech and inclusion, such as the Assistive Technology (AT) Pilot and Programme with nasen and Microlink. Nic is also Co-Deputy Head of Education, where she is leading the change in advancing AT training and professional development, as part of the transformative ‘Be ThAT Teacher' initiative). Back in 2005, Nic won a Pearson Teaching Award for ‘Outstanding New Teacher' Since this, Nic most recently has been recognised as one of Europe's top 50 women in tech through the #InspiringFiftyEurope2022 award, gained a Rising Star Award (Education and Academia) and was a finalist for BETT 2023 ‘Innovator of the Year'.Websitewww.thegec.educationSocial Media Information@GECCollect - Twitter | Instagram | FacebookLinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/gec-educationResources MentionedDame Stephanie Shirley CHwww.steveshirley.com/books/Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)Watch...

In this episode of Insights with NetSupport, we are joined by Nicole Ponsford , Founder of the Global Equality Collective (GEC) and Top50 Inspiring Women in Tech Europe.View the questions we covered about diversity and inclusion below...A big question, but can summarise the key challenges of diversity and inclusion in today's world?What is the impact of a lack of diversity and inclusion on young people?What are your top tips to building a truly diverse and inclusive classroom?Can you tell us about the work you do at Global Equality Collective?

Welcome back to Of Primary Importance!  In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight.  In this episode, I am joined by Tricia Fuglestad to talk about ‘Taking art into the world of AR.' Tricia is a K-5 art teacher, author, and artist from Illinois, who has a MATL in K-12 tech integration. She has successfully blended digital and physical art making with her ‘transdigital' lessons to expand the curriculum, give students an opportunity to explore new media and find transformative ways for students to demonstrate their learning dynamically.  Tricia's classroom is featured in educational publications and higher education textbooks. Her students' ‘Fugleflicks,' student-created videos have screened at international film festivals and won national awards. She has been recognized with many state and national awards for her innovation and dedication to art education.  She is currently working on writing, illustrating, and animating ‘PETER O'Meter', an augmented reality SEL (Social Emotional Learning) book about a robot who becomes emotional when his buttons are pushed.  Here are some of the questions I asked Tricia:   Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners? We're going to be talking a lot about augmented reality today (AR), so before we dive in, can you give our listeners a simple definition of what AR is? What are some of the benefits of using AR in the classroom? What do you think educators should know before using AR with pupils? Can you share an example of an AR project your students completed and what the outcomes were? How did creating those AR projects support student's communication skills? Your 'emotional robots' have been a key component in using AR to support students' social and emotional learning and now are becoming a book! Can you tell us more about that please? Where can schools get support and how can they best contact you?   You can connect with Tricia on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Check out her YouTube channel and website for information and free resources.   You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK  Check out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content and see all our previous episodes here. If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM on Twitter or email contact@reallyschool.com !    Kat Cauchi is NetSupport's Community Engagement Manager, the Editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Product Manager of ReallySchool. She is also a former Primary School Teacher, Member of the Global Equality Collective, a Technocamps GiST Role Model, an innovate   role model and a Global EdTech Author.  

In this episode, I am joined by Kimberley Evans to talk about ‘Giving your staff a voice.'Kimberley Evans set up Nourish the Workplace in 20128 to make a difference to the profession that she loves. She is an experienced teacher and after seeing many people leave education due to unhappiness and workload, she made a commitment to show schools how easy it is to improve staff wellbeing.  Nourish the Workplace gives schools the tools it needs to prioritise and celebrate staff wellbeing. The survey gives every member of staff a voice and helps the school recognise their staff and their particular needs. She has worked with every type of school; primary, secondary, private, PRU and International, giving her a unique view of staff wellbeing from the ground. This provides a bespoke service to enable schools to improve the way staff feel about the school and improve retention and recruitment.Here are some of the questions I asked Kimberley: 1.  Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners? 2.  Can you talk a little bit about Nourish the Workplace and why you set it up? 3.  Why do you think sometimes leaders will make decisions to ‘try this' or ‘try that' to make an improvement without asking staff their thoughts? 4.  How can school leaders give opportunities for staff voice? 5.  How can they let staff know that they hear them? 6.  Why is it so important for leaders to listen to staff voice? 7.  What are some of the benefits you have seen in schools that have used your surveys?8.  Is there a difference between surveys and meetings for how comfortable staff feel about giving feedback, and if so, do you think this differs the kind of feedback given?9.   How can schools use staff feedback as part of their school development plan?10.  Where can educators get further support and how can they best get in touch with you?    You can connect with Kimberley on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. You can also check out her website. You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK. Check out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content and see all our previous episodes here. If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM on Twitter or email contact@reallyschool.com !   Kat Cauchi is NetSupport's Community Engagement Manager, the Editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Product Manager of ReallySchool. She is also a former Primary School Teacher, Member of the Global Equality Collective, a Technocamps GiST Role Model, an innovate   role model and a Global EdTech Author.  

Welcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight.  In this episode, I am joined by Gemma Drinkall to talk about ‘Putting teaching back into its job box.'Gemma is an educational wellbeing coach and trainer who also hosts the ‘Teachers with Boundaries Podcast'. Her ambition is to transform middle leaders' lives to benefit themselves, their students and team. With 8 years' experience in education including middle leadership, Gemma understands the challenges that middle leaders face just to survive. After experiencing panic attacks, low mood and anxiety, Gemma burnt out, leaving her teaching career behind. She openly speaks about her experiences, making it her mission to help other middle leaders avoid the same fate and create clear boundaries so that they can switch off from teaching and switch on in their lives.Here are some of the questions I asked Gemma: ·         Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners?·         Today we're going to be talking a lot about work-life balance in the education sector. So first off, can you tell me why you are passionate about this particular topic?·         You wanted to discuss setting healthy boundaries, so let's talk about why this is significant and how staff can go about this.·         Why can the separation of work and life be particularly difficult for those working in education?·         Do you think part of the issue is that unhealthy work culture can be normalised in education?·         How can staff prioritise their own needs and why does this actually benefit everyone?·         How can staff harness the ‘power of saying no' professionally?·         How can organisations support their staff in establishing and maintaining a healthy work-life balance?·         What are your top tips for putting teaching back into its ‘job box?'·         Where can educators get support and how can they best contact you?You can connect with Gemma on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.You can also join her ‘Teachers with boundaries' Facebook group and check out her website You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK. Check out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content and see all our previous episodes here. If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM on Twitter or email contact@reallyschool.com !    Kat Cauchi is NetSupport's Community Engagement Manager, the Editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Product Manager of ReallySchool. She is also a former Primary School Teacher, Member of the Global Equality Collective, a Technocamps GiST Role Model, an &l

elcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight.  In this episode, I am joined by Ian Timbrell to talk about the importance of Relationships and Sex education (RSE) and how schools can communicate effectively with parents about RSE. Ian is an LGBT+ and RSE consultant, supporting schools become more inclusive for all pupils. Ian has taught for 15 years and been a deputy head teacher for 5 years. He hosts the Staffroom Soapbox podcast and regularly blogs and writes articles on his website www.timbrelleducation.com.  Ian is also a grammar geek and loves to nerd out on the history of languages.Here are some of the questions I asked Ian: Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners?What are the statutory requirements for schools in providing Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)?RSE can get a lot of backlash- why is that and how can we mitigate that?Have you had many examples of parents requesting to withdraw their child and citing ‘religious reasons' and how can schools best respond to this?What are some common complaints you have had from parents about RSE and how have you best combatted those?How can schools best manage withdrawal requests?Is it more common for parents to be worried about RSE teaching for primary pupils than secondary?What would be your top tips for having conversations with parents about RSE?Why are you so passionate about RSE?Where can listeners get support and how can they best contact you?    You can connect with Ian on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. You can also check out his website. You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK Check out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content and see all our previous episodes here. If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM on Twitter or email contact@reallyschool.com !     Kat Cauchi is NetSupport's Community Engagement Manager, the Editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Product Manager of ReallySchool. She is also a former Primary School Teacher, Member of the Global Equality Collective,  a Technocamps  GiST Role Model, an innovate   role model and a Global EdTech Author.

Nicole Ponsford, co-founder and chief executive officer of the Global Equality Collective, joined us on this edition of Insights. The latest addition to the GEC app, a student module, was the subject of Nicole's discussion with Al Kingsley, Group CEO at NetSupport, and Kat Cauchi, Community Engagement Lead at NetSupport.   The GEC has gathered a sizable amount of data from their extensive research on youth, which has been incorporated into their new student module.  Ponsford, Kingsley, and Cauchi explore the significance of utilising data responsibly in schools with the goal of assisting young people in understanding not only what happens to their data once they add it into a survey system, as is frequently the case in schools, but what actions are subsequently taken. In this case, the app's data is used to give leaders actionable insights to improve equality, diversity, and intersectionality. The GEC team's goal is to better acknowledge and ground our differences through intersectionality awareness.   Nicole's Twitter handle is @NicolePonsford (https://twitter.com/@NicolePonsford) For more Insights and many more useful videos, please subscribe to the NetSupport channel. 

Welcome back to Of Primary Importance!  In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight.  In this episode, I am joined by Cat Allott to talk about empowering teaching assistants (TAs) and helping them feel a valued member of their school community. Cat is a Segment Assistant at Twinkl Teaching Assistants. Her role involves creating TA-specific resources, publishing blogs and running our @TwinklTA Twitter account and TA Facebook groups she has a keen interest in all things pastoral and enjoys networking with other education professionals to raise the profile of TAs, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs). Cat if a former KS2 Teacher and TA, who qualified in Speech & Language Therapy before becoming a Teaching Assistant to gain some experience in schools before her PGCE. She was a KS2 Class Teacher for 5 years before transitioning away from the classroom to Twinkl Teaching Assistants.   Here are some of the questions I asked Cat: Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners? What prompted you to leave the classroom? How have you found the transition from teaching to working at Twinkl? What attracted you to being part of the Teaching Assistant Segment there in particular? What are some of the key challenges TAs are currently facing and how can we overcome these? Do teaching assistants feel valued enough? What are some things schools can do to help TAs feel more valued? What CPF opportunities would you want TAs to have access to? How can class teachers develop good working relationships with their TA? What advice would you give to someone considering becoming a TA? What are some ways that Twinkl TA Digest can support TAs? Where can listeners get support and how can they best contact you? You can connect with Cat on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also check out the Twinkl TA website and YouTube channel.  You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK Check out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content and see all our previous episodes here. If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM on Twitter or email contact@reallyschool.com!   Kat Cauchi is NetSupport's Community Engagement Manager, the Editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Product Manager of ReallySchool. She is also a former Primary School Teacher, Member of the Global Equality Collective, a Technocamps GiST Role Model, an InnovateHer role model and a Global EdTech Author.

Welcome back to Of Primary Importance!  In this episode, I am joined by Lynn How to talk about ‘Creating mentally healthy workplaces from the top to the bottom and the bottom to the top.' Lynn has 20 years of primary teaching and SLT experience; she has been an Assistant Head, Lead Mentor for ITT and a SENCO. She loves to write and as well having her own blog, she has written for organisations including Education Support, Nexus and SEN Magazine. She is also the editor of Teacher Toolkit. Lynn has two books being published with Hinton House this year on the topics of SENCO survival and SEMH in EYFS and KS1. Here are some of the questions I asked Lynn:  Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners? Could you tell us more about your Positive Young Minds Facebook group? From your experience what are some of the main pressure points school staff are experiencing? Are there any particular groups in education you feel are particularly pressured and groups that are getting less support than others and how do we improve that? Mental health issues are quite prevalent in education and have been for a long time- is this improving at all? We've discussed some of the challenges for schools in supporting good mental health, what are some more of the key challenges? How can a school underpin mental health to be within their culture and values? What are some common misconceptions for improving wellbeing and mental health? How does the mental happiness of staff impact on pupils? How does a mentally healthy school impact on retention? What are some examples of good practice in schools in the UK or internationally that we can look to? Where can schools go for resources and support with wellbeing and mental health and how can they best get in contact with you? You can connect with Lynn on Twitter on LinkedIn at LinkedIn and on Facebook at both coachingforteacherwellbeing   and PositiveYoungMind. You can also check out her website and YouTube Channel  You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK  Check out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content and see all our previous episodes here. If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM on Twitter or email contact@reallyschool.com !  Kat Cauchi is NetSupport's Community Engagement Manager, the Editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine and the Product Manager of ReallySchool. She is also a former Primary School Teacher, Member of the Global Equality Collective, a Technocamps GiST Role Model, an innovate   role model and a Global EdTech Author.

Episode 21 - Developing mental fitness in younger students Welcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight.  In this episode, I am joined by Jez Belas to talk about ‘Developing mental fitness in younger students.' Jez is a former Director of Sport and PE teacher turned Co-founder and Engagement Director of wellbeing company youHQ . He is passionate about mental and physical fitness and would like to see more time and resource dedicated to this in schools. Here are some of the questions I asked Jez: • Could you please introduce yourself to our listeners?• Can you give an overview of youHQ and what you do?• How would you define ‘mental fitness?'• What factors do you think have caused the increase in demand for social and emotional support for primary pupils?• Why do you think it will have a big impact to have mental fitness training for younger pupils (before secondary school)?• How can schools develop the mental fitness of young pupils?• What are the challenges for schools in supporting mental fitness?• Can you talk more about the link between physical and mental fitness and how schools can utilise that link?• Where can schools go to get in touch with you and to access support and resources?    You can follow youHQ on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube . You can also check out their website    and connect with Jez Belas on LinkedIn. You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK Check out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content.  If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM!     Kat Cauchi is the Product Manager of ReallySchool and the Editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine. She is also a former Primary School Teacher, Member of the Global Equality Collective,  Technocamps  GiST Role Model, and Global EdTech Author.  

Pinky and Cat Wildman co-founder and CEO of Global Equality Collective, one of our netwomen partners, talk about being a woman in a man's world. How things need to change in organisations to create equality, what needs to happen and why it's so important for a sustainable future. And why do all ladies' public toilet doors open inwards? Seriously who designed them? If you can give us a real reason please email us and tell us why hello@netwomen.co

Welcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight.  In this episode, I am joined by Ellise Hayward to talk about ‘Empowering students with physical disabilities.' Ellise is a motivational speaker, AAC mentor, and an advocate for SEND and Inclusion. She is currently studying Health & Social Care at College. Ellise has cerebral palsy and is passionate about sharing her experiences to raise awareness and empower others with physical disabilities. “My name is Ellise and I happen to have cerebral palsy. I've always been very accepting of my disability, always try to look on the positive side, and always try my best in everything. I'm a strong-minded person and do anything I want to do. My disability isn't a barrier, I'll always find a way, I'm forever pushing myself to be the best version of myself. Even though it might take me longer, I get there eventually. I'm a motivational speaker and an AAC mentor. I speak to schools, colleges and universities about my life and my own personal experiences. I'm very passionate about spreading awareness of cerebral palsy and inclusive behaviours. In the last year, I have spoken to University of London and University of Plymouth students who are training to be Speech and Language Therapists and SENDCos. I was also a guest speaker at the Somerset SENCo conference in 2019. I have given whole school staff online CPD sessions.”Here are some of the questions I asked Ellise: You have had quite an amazing communication journey, could you tell us about that? What were your experiences like at school?How did your family feel about your education?You are at college now, how does your education experience differ now?What have been some of your challenges growing up and how have you overcome them?You are very passionate about speaking about your cerebral palsycould you tell us why you are so passionate about this and who you work with on this?Ellise, you are so inspirational and have achieved so much- what have been some of your highlights? You have always been determined to not let anything stop you, so I'm wondering what are your ambitions and what is next for you? What are your top tips for someone working with a student with a physical disability?What would you want someone with a physical disability to hear right now?    You can follow Ellise on Twitter at @Ellise_Hayward_ and on LinkedIn at  Ellise Hayward.  You can also check out her flow page for more ways to get in touch and to see her motivational videos. You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK Check out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content.  If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM!   Kat Cauchi is the Product Manager of ReallySchool and the Editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine. She is also a former Primary School Teacher, Member of the Global Equality Collective,Technocamps GiST Role Model, and Global Ed

Welcome back to Of Primary Importance!In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, we are joined by Hari Neocleous. Hari is a Chess Teacher and Primary Maths Intervention Specialist. She regularly writes for Cherubs Magazine and is currently studying dyscalculia at university. In this episode we discussed ‘The Charm of Chess'Here are some of the questions I asked Hari:You are really passionate about chess, where does this passion come from and how did it start for you?Is there still a gender gap in chess?Chess is steeped in history, could you tell us a bit more about that?There are lots of ways chess can be linked to the curriculum, can you give some examples of how you have linked it in?You mentioned before you had lots of interesting discussions happen while exploring chess with pupils, can you give us some examples of those kind of conversations?What impact has the COVID pandemic had on chess?How can schools go about introducing chess?What exciting things have been happening in the chess world?How can schools support staff with teaching chess? Would you recommend involving parents and if so, how would you include them?How would you recommend people get in touch with you and where would you recommend they access resources?You can follow Hari on Twitter at @hari_neo21 and on Instagram at @the_maths_nutsYou can also check out Chess in Schools and Communities for free lessons and resources!  You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolKCheck out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM!   Kat Cauchi is the product manager of ReallySchool and the editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine.She is also a former primary school teacher, member of the Global Equality Collective,  Technocamps  GiST role model, and Global EdTech author.   

Welcome back to Of Primary Importance!In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, we are joined by Liz Rumsey. Liz qualified as a teacher 11 years ago. Before that, she was a training manager for a large banking organisation. She moved from mainstream primary schools 6 years ago to join Tute and develop alternative provision for primary students. Her role has since developed and, in conjunction with developing and teaching lessons for students, she also has the responsibility of SEND lead teacher across all 5 Key Stages. This role enables me to work collaboratively with students, parents, schools and Local Education Authorities (LEAs) to ensure that all individual requirements are met.In this episode we discussed ‘The role of tutoring in filling gaps in education.'Here are some of the questions I asked Liz:Why did you choose to work at Tute and how did you make that move?What can you tell us about the pupils that use Tute?Is it more common for pupils with SEND or SEMH to access the provision? If so why do you think that is?You mentioned previously that Tute can be used as an alternative provision for any primary student, can you explain how that works?How does the Tute programme work and what is the pupil experience like?What are the benefits of pupils using Tute and are there any additional benefits specific to pupils with SEND or SEMH?Tute's lessons are online, how do you feel this impacts on pupils learning and engagement?What are the challenges with lessons being online?What are your favourite lessons to teach? You can follow Tute education on Twitter at @tuteeducation on Instagram at @tute_education_limited on Facebook at tute.education.limited/.You can also check out their YouTube Channel and website. You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolKCheck out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM!   Kat Cauchi is the product manager of ReallySchool and the editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine.She is also a former primary school teacher, member of the Global Equality Collective,  Technocamps  GiST role model, and Global EdTech author.   

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home. This week, Dr Holly Powell-Jones, an expert on media law, talks to Clare about staying safe online and, in particular, when using social media. Holly is the founder of Online Media Law UK, specialising in research, training and consultancy on media law and ethics for the digital age. She's a former broadcast journalist with a PhD from City University on youth understandings of risk & responsibility on social media. Holly has designed and delivered large scale education projects, teaching thousands of children in schools about online law, and contributed to research projects related to social media, youth, crime, law, human rights, and online safety. Holly is the Online Law Leader for the Global Equality Collective and won a Violent Crime Prevention Board award for her work in 2020. You can find Holly on her website, OnlineMediaLaw.co.uk, and on Twitter: @OnlineMediaLaw Holly recommends the book, Online and Social Media Law, by Cleland Thom and David Porter If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

I am so excited to share this exciting & powerful episode!Meet Cat Wildman who is the Co Founder of The Global Equality Collective.  The first Global Diversity & Inclusion app for Business, Education & Home.Cat is a mother of 3, an award-winning Product person with a degree in Biomedical and Physiological Sciences.From there she went into Technology and found her home.  Making her way to the top of her industry.   Named Telegraph Woman of The Year 2018, one of The 100 Most Influential Leaders in Diversity and Inclusion at World HR Congress in 2020 and BIMA 100 2020, Cat writes and speaks at events on her favourite topics; digital product, start-ups, working parents and of course all things DEI.  It was when she became an employer that Cat realised the sheer scale of the problem of lack of diversity in tech, but it was when she became a mother that she realised that she had a personal responsibility to dedicate the rest of her career to changing things.  Cat fully embodies what it means to be a pioneer!GEC website: https://thegec.org/GEC Rebels: https://thegec.org/gender-equality-at-homeIG: https://www.instagram.com/geccollect/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geccollect/Resources:https://thegec.org/homelearningI am a pioneer worksheet:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a50ee10b7411ce973fde475/t/5ff6353b3c80dd41339063ff/1609971007199/I%E2%80%99M+A+PIONEER%21+WORKSHEET.pdfWith over 136,000 students across 200 schools reached since launching in late 2021, the GEC's mission is to change the world one conversation at a time.

Welcome back to Of Primary Importance!In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, we are joined by Evo Hannan. Evo is passionate about design and innovation in education. Innately driven by his desire to create positive change, Evo has utilised his 20 years of teaching experience to channel into projects which have made an impact across the globe, including The Agency project and Ed Talks Live-a live YouTube talk show which engages in hot education topics with guests from around the globe. This inspired him to take a step out of the classroom in July 2021 and start his own education venture called Innovation X, a big thinking company created to help inspire new ideas to move education forward. He recently launched Innovation X's first service called Vertigo, a social media agency for schools and education partners, that offers a modern streamlined approach to community engagement, growth and communication.In this episode we discussed:  Are schools preparing pupils to be ‘future ready?'Here are some of the questions I asked Evo:·       What has it been like going from teaching to having your own business?·       What do you think are the key skills that pupils need to be future ready?·       You feel the opportunity for pupils to be creative and independent isn't really being explored and that schools aren't catching up with the innovation. Why do you think that might be?·       What do you think about the way that pupils are assessed, and do you think that is a fair judgement of success?·       What have you seen working well in schools?·       Are there any training or resources you would recommend and how can people get in touch with you?·       What 5 things would you want pupils to learn for them to be future ready?   You can follow Evo on Twitter at @EvoHannan , on Instagram at  @evohannan and on LinkedIn You can also check out his website and  YouTube channel  You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolKCheck out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM!   Kat Cauchi is the product manager of ReallySchool and the editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine.She is also a former primary school teacher, member of the Global Equality Collective,  Technocamps  GiST role model, and Global EdTech author.   

In this episode, Toria talks to R.I.S.E. Magazine editor, ReallySchool product manager and Of Primary Importance podcast host Kat Cauchi about how everyone has something to share. She discusses how through her work, particularly R.I.S.E., she has been able to support and empower different voices across the education sector and why she is so passionate about creating these kinds of opportunities for shared learning. You can subscribe to R.I.S.E. Magazine here completely free.Kat is also a proud member of the Global Equality Collective, a Technocamps Girls in STEM role model and a Global EdTech author. Formerly a primary school teacher, Kat is passionate about education and as a woman in tech is passionate about closing gaps particularly gender gaps in STEM roles. You can follow her on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK.

In this brilliant episode of EdTech Shared, Kat Cauchi talks about her journey as Editor of RISE magazine, creating a platform and voice for educators, what she learnt, how she fostered the community voice and opportunities for you to get involved too.  Kat Cauchi works at NetSupport as the product manager of ReallySchool, editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine and host of the "Of Primary Importance" Podcast. She is a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Technocamps GiST role model and a Global EdTech author. Formerly a year 2 primary school teacher, Kat is very passionate about education as well as diversity inclusion, closing gaps, and spreading kindness.  Kat is proud of how R.I.S.E. magazine  empowers many educators by giving them the opportunity to have their voice heard. You can follow her on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK … but be warned you may find lots of posts about cute animals! You can subscribe to R.I.S.E. Magazine free here. You can find Al at www.AlKingsley.com and Linda at www.digilinlearning.com 

#antismalltalk interview with Really School UK product manager - Kat Cauchi (@ReallyschoolK). Kat is a former primary school teacher with a wealth of experience in the classroom. Kat speaks to #antismalltalk about the growing EdTech industry, her work as editor for RISE Education Magazine and the Global Equality Collective. We also get to hear about her passions for teacher wellbeing and how we can support others with their mental health.

Welcome back to Of Primary Importance!In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, we are joined by John Magee. John's life mission and purpose to Cultivate Kindness in the Classroom by being a positive role model and sharing with everyone the many psychological and emotional benefits from practising daily kindness. He has helped transform over 10,000 children's lives and 1000's of teachers lives who have taken part in his Kindness Matters 30 Day Challenge and he looks forward to doing the same for anyone listening to this episode. In this episode we discussed The Respect Model John developed and how this helps reduce confrontations and encourages pupils to be more respectful of school staff. Here are some of the questions I asked  John:Please can you tell our listeners a little about who you are, what you do and your  background in education? What inspired you to become the Kindness Coach and how and when did that all start?I know you do a lot of work with schools, could you tell us some of the ways you support  educators?One of the aspects you mentioned was the RESPECT model, please can you explain what that is and how it came about?How do educators go about implementing the model?What has the impact been like for the schools that have implemented this?What other advice would you give to educators to encourage good choices in behaviour and learning?What are some of the pitfalls educators may unintentionally fall in to when it comes to behaviour management?How can staff create a culture of kindness in their classrooms and likewise how can senior leaders create this across the whole school?Where can schools get more information, support and resources?What's going on right now in the world of the Kindness coach and what's next? You can follow John on Twitter at @KindnessCoach_.You can also check out his YouTube channel. You can follow me (Kat Cauchi) on Twitter at @ReallyschoolKCheck out #OPIP and #OfPrimaryImportance for more content If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM! Kat Cauchi is the product manager of ReallySchool and the editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine.She is also a former primary school teacher, member of the Global Equality Collective,  Technocamps  GiST role model, and Global EdTech author.   

With the New Year fast approaching we have a slightly shorter show! Two guests; Indiana Gregg, CEO of Wedo and Cat Wildman, co-founder of the Global Equality Collective. https://getwedo.today/ https://thegec.org/ From everyone at the Harvey Nash Group, Happy New Year

This month, the DINT team was joined by Joanne Monck OBE and Chris Angel Murphy as we discussed why allyship is important and how to be a good ally.Joanne Monck OBE is a global LGBTQ+ Advocate. She received an OBE for services to Transgender Equality 2021 New Year Honours list. In addition, she serves as the Director of Global Education and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for BelieveGlobalCIC/The Believe Foundation. She acts as an ambassador for the Miranda Brawn Diversity in Leadership Foundation, and an ambassador and consultant for both the Global Equality Collective and the Includabilty/EllisKnight International Recruitment.Chris Angel (they/them) Murphy is a queer, trans, and nonbinary educator + community organizer who grew up in Los Angeles, CA and now lives in Denver, CO. They hold an MSW from the USC School of Social Work. Chris Angel started LGBTQ+ organizing as a youth in 2001 and has been speaking and presenting on various topics ever since they graduated high school. In 2009, they had the privilege of being the Outstanding Youth Leadership Honoree for LA Pride. They own a small business selling pride items, consulting for and training companies on LGBTQ+ topics, and running a podcast on intersectional allyship.DINT Podcast

Kat Cauchi is joined by Kate Sturdy who discusses how she uses pupil voice in her planning and how this has been embedded across the school.Kate is a Key Stage 2 Curriculum Lead in North Wales and Year 5 (soon to be Year 6) teacher with over 14 years teaching experience. She has presented for GwE about her journey to SLT, lectured for Bangor, Chester, and Leeds Beckett University about the new curriculum in Wales, and is currently working on assessment with the Welsh government. Kate is passionate about using creativity, pupil voice, and technology in the classroom.You can follow Kate Sturdy on Twitter at @k8KES8 You can follow Kat Cauchi on Twitter at @ReallyschoolK - If you are interested on coming on the show or have a topic suggestion, send me a DM to Kat! Kat Cauchi is the Product Manager of ReallySchool - a solution for early years and primary from NetSupport . She is also a former primary school teacher, member of the Global Equality Collective   Technocamps  GiST role model, and Global EdTech author.

We have been joined by Nic Ponsford and Cat Wildman, co-founders of The Global Equality Collective (GEC).The Global Equality Collective, an app that gives leaders all the data, information and education they need to break their own new ground in gender equality and inclusion.We discussed:How a business came out of a twitter accountBuilding a platform, launching and piloting in lockdownHow to balance high energy problem solver people with more grounded influencesGender equality in educationSign up for the MindStyling Newsletter: https://mindstyling.group/sign-up/About MindStylingInstagram: www.instagram.com/mindstylingpodcast Twitter:   www.twitter.com/mindstylingpod Facebook:  www.facebook.com/mindstylingpodcast Website: mindstyling.groupHost Amy Armstrong: Website: https://amyarmstrongcoaching.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/amyarmstrongcoaching Host: Dr Becky SageInstagram:  www.instagram.com/drbeckysage Twitter:  www.twitter.com/becky_sage Website:  www.beckysage.com About The GEC:www.TheGEC.org | @GECcollect (twitter and Instagram)