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Empowering Future Leaders#19 Eddy Smitt - The Power of Humor and AuthenticitySimon Badrock and Eddie Smits explore the intersection of clowning and leadership, emphasizing the importance of embracing mistakes for personal growth. Eddie shares his transition from clowning to leadership, highlighting authentic communication's impact and the value of connecting with children on their level. They discuss enhancing parent-child connections through clowning and the leadership insights gained from these experiences. The conversation delves into the role of failure, play, and humor in leadership, alongside building emotional intelligence and resilience. They discuss creativity and imagination, inspiring children to follow their dreams, and leading by example.
(0:00) Introduction to Empowering Future Leaders and Embracing Mistakes...
2025-02-1049 minEmpowering Future Leaders#18 Dr. Meghan Waldron on Writing, Critical Thinking, and LeadershipSimon Badrock and Dr. Megan Waldron explore the evolving landscape of education in the post-pandemic world. Dr. Waldron shares her journey into education and addresses the decline in academic performance, highlighting technology's role. They discuss the importance of rebuilding social and soft skills in children, emphasizing writing as a tool for developing leadership and empathy. The conversation provides strategies for parents and educators to enhance learning, focusing on experiential learning and the value of childhood experiences. They also tackle overcoming reluctance in student writing, stressing individual support and growth challenges.
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2025-02-0334 minEmpowering Future Leaders#17 Jen Aks on The Power of Gesture: Unlocking Emotional IntelligenceSimon Badrock is joined by Jen Aks to delve into the world of emotional intelligence and its impact on personal growth. They discuss Jen's background and explore various forms of intelligence, emphasizing the power of gestures and music as tools for empowerment. Jen shares practical tools for fostering children's emotional growth and self-empowerment, addressing self-doubt in business. The conversation highlights the role of meditation and self-belief in personal development, with inspiring stories of transformation. They conclude by embracing the diversity of intelligence and overcoming challenges, offering insights for nurturing future leaders.
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2025-01-2745 minEmpowering Future Leaders#16 Overcoming Addiction to Unlock Leadership: Nathan Buttigieg’s Path to Personal FreedomSimon Badrock welcomes Nathan Buttigieg to discuss his transformative journey from addiction to self-improvement. Nathan shares insights into the root causes of addiction and how he embarked on a self-guided recovery journey. The conversation delves into the importance of setting nonnegotiable tasks as a means to build self-esteem and facilitate recovery. They explore how these strategies can be applied to empower future leaders, providing valuable lessons for parents, mentors, and educators in nurturing resilience and self-improvement in children.
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2025-01-2024 minEmpowering Future Leaders#15 Scott Allen: Leadership Begins at HomeSimon Badrock is joined by Scott J. Allen, PhD, to delve into the attributes and characteristics that define a great leader. Scott shares his personal journey and the development of his leadership identity, exploring how leadership principles can be effectively applied within family settings. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the zone of proximal development and building resilience and influence in teenagers. They discuss methods to foster leadership skills in children and guide them in discovering their passions.
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Website: https://www.scottjallen.net/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-j-allen/
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2025-01-1343 minEmpowering Future Leaders#14 Rahz Slaughter - From Labels to Leadership: Empowering Teens to Overcome ObstaclesSimon Badrock is joined by Rahz Slaughter to explore his journey and early influences that shaped his focus on empowerment and resilience for teens. They discuss Rahz's book, "Student Success Secrets," and its impact on addressing modern challenges faced by teenagers. The conversation highlights strategies for building self-image and self-esteem, managing difficult behaviors, and fostering a growth mindset. Rahz shares inspiring stories of overcoming adversity, offering key takeaways for nurturing future leaders.
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Website: https://unstoppableteenager.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/unstoppableteenagers
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2024-12-2335 minEmpowering Future Leaders#13 From Uncertainty to Purpose - Shashikanth KS on Helping Students Find Their WaySimon Badrock and Shashikanth explore early childhood engagement and the importance of seeking help for struggling children. Shashi shares his personal journey and insights on youth empowerment, addressing the unique challenges faced by high-achieving students. They discuss economic and communication barriers in education and offer strategies for overcoming obstacles. Shashi introduces his five-step process for goal achievement, emphasizing the role of AI in introspection and goal setting. The episode also touches on balancing business sustainability with personal fulfillment.
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Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/shashikanthks
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/claritywithshashi/
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2024-12-1641 minEmpowering Future Leaders#12 Leroy Slanzi - Building Emotional Resilience: A Blueprint for Future LeadersSimon 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.
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2024-12-0950 minEmpowering Future Leaders#11 Shane Jacob - From Struggle to Strength: Empowering Teens Through Stable LivingSimon 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.
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Website: https://www.thehorsemanshipjourney.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/horsemanshipjourney/
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2024-12-0248 minEmpowering Future Leaders#10 Carly Pepin - The Power of Purpose: Raising Confident LeadersSimon 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.
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Website: https://www.carlypepin.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/carly.pepin.consulting
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlypepin/
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2024-11-2539 minEmpowering Future Leaders#09 Nicole Oke - Empowering Kids Through Emotional LiteracySimon 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.
(0:00) Introduction by Simon Badrock and Guest Nicole Oke
(1:16) Nicole Oke's background, emotional literacy, and journey to writing children's books
(4:17) Emotional intelligence and managing big emotions in children
(8:17) Core...
2024-11-1135 minEmpowering Future Leaders#08 Malumir Logan - Inspiring Leadership in YouthSimon 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.
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malumir-r-logan/
Connect and follow host, Simon Badrock. In addition to hosting the Empowering Future Leaders podcast, Simon is a Certified Elite Mentorship Trainer, Speaker, and Kids Life Coach. Through his work at EmpowermentCoach.org he helps Kids and Parents reach...
2024-11-0442 minEmpowering Future Leaders#07 Dave Albin - Firewalk AdventuresIn 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.
(0:00) Introduction to firewalking and its impact on leadership
(1:16) Guest introduction: Dave Albin
(2:32) Dave Albin's journey to sobriety and firewalking expertise
(5:26) The transformational...
2024-10-2840 minEmpowering Future Leaders#06 Brian Goreman - Nurturing Imagination: Unlocking Your Child's PotentialSimon 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.
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Website: https://transforminglives.coach/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TransformingLives.Coach
X: https://twitter.com/TransfrmngCoach
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangorman07030/
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2024-10-2135 minEmpowering Future Leaders#05 Jeremy Haselwood - Finding your EDGE and Discovering Your PurposeIn 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.
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Website: https://www.jeremyhaselwood.com/
Link to Jeremy´s Best-Selling book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-EDGE-Unlock-Purpose/dp/B0BW32LXTP
"Finding Your EDGE: How to Unlock Your Talent & Purpose"
Connect and follow host, Simon Badrock. In addition to hosting the Empowering Future Leaders podcast, Simon is a Certified Elite Mentorship Trainer, Speaker, a...
2024-10-1448 minEmpowering Future Leaders#04 THIERRY DE BEYSSAC & TAVY LONG - CONSCIOUS KIDS PROGRAMSimon 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.
Connect with guests: Thierry de Beyssac & Tavy Long
Website: https://www.conscious.kids/
Email: Tavy@conscious.kids
Connect and follow host, Simon Badrock. In addition to hosting the Empowering Future Leaders podcast, Simon is a Certified Elite Mentorship Trainer, Speaker, and Kids Life Coach. Through his work at...
2024-10-0736 minEmpowering Future Leaders#03 Blanka Falk - Guiding the Next GenerationSimon 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.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilfe_ichwerdemutter/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/blanka-falk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073041971440
Email: info@motherhoodphoenix.com
Connect and follow host, Simon Badrock. In addition to hosting the Empowering Future Leaders podcast, Simon is a Certified Elite Mentorship Trainer, Speaker, and Kids Life Coach. Through his work at EmpowermentCoach.org he helps Kids and...
2024-09-2329 minEmpowering Future Leaders#02 Marcus Higgs - Guiding Preteens Through Life’s ChallengesSimon Badrock and Marcus Aurelius Higgs discuss nurturing future leaders by exploring parental involvement, communication, and the impact of expectations. They delve into stress management, building routines, and cultivating virtues in children, while highlighting the importance of human connection.
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Website: https://marcushiggs.com/
Connect and follow host, Simon Badrock. In addition to hosting the Empowering Future Leaders podcast, Simon is a Certified Elite Mentorship Trainer, Speaker, and Kids Life Coach. Through his work at EmpowermentCoach.org he helps Kids and Parents reach their truest potential and find direction, meaning and...
2024-09-1642 minEmpowering Future Leaders#01 Martin Lopez Ramirez - From Gifts to GreatnessSimon interviews guest Martin Lopez Ramirez, who discusses the importance of self-esteem in today's youth. Martin shares his mission, inspired by his special needs son and mentor, Mario, helping kids find their G.I.F.T. He also gives practical steps for parents to help children identify their unique gifts and purpose.
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Connect and follow host, Simon Badrock. In addition to hosting the Empowering Future Leaders podcast, Simon is a Certified Elite Mentorship Trainer, Speaker, and Kids Life Coach. Through his work at EmpowermentCoach.org...
2024-09-0935 minEmpowering Future LeadersINTROThis episode delves into the significance of empowering children, discussing the roles parents and educators play in leadership development. The episode also previews upcoming topics.
(0:00) Introduction and mission statement
(1:30) Importance of empowering children
(3:15) Role of parents in leadership development
(5:00) Mentorship and its impact on young leaders
(7:45) Educators as role models
(10:30) Strategies for inspiring children
(13:00) Creating a brighter future
(15:45) Empoweringcoach.org's initiatives
(18:00) Closing remarks and upcoming episodes
(20:00) Sponsor acknowledgment: Empoweringcoach.org
2024-06-0600 min
Renew motherhoodEmpowerment for kidsBlanka Falk talks with Simon Badrock, a kids empowerment coach who specializes in empowering kids and teens to grow through their challenges and thrive both emotionally and socially. Focusing on building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, he helps children tap into their greatest potential and become leaders of their own lives.
They discuss advice for concerned parents, shifting from victimhood to seeking support, and critiquing the schooling system.
Simon shares insights on his coaching program, the blend of science with self-understanding, and the role of fun in learning. The episode concludes with a vision for raising resilient, confident children.
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2024-06-0242 min
Renew motherhoodEmpowerment for kidsBlanka Falk talks with Simon Badrock, a kids empowerment coach who specializes in empowering kids and teens to grow through their challenges and thrive both emotionally and socially. Focusing on building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, he helps children tap into their greatest potential and become leaders of their own lives.
They discuss advice for concerned parents, shifting from victimhood to seeking support, and critiquing the schooling system.
Simon shares insights on his coaching program, the blend of science with self-understanding, and the role of fun in learning. The episode concludes with a vision for raising resilient, confident children.
Website...
2024-06-0242 min