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The Classical Academies Partnering With ParentsThe Hidden Dangers of Social Media on Your Child’s DevelopmentCo-Founder, President, and Chief Guide of YouSchool Scott Schimmel discusses the growing concerns around social media and its impact on children’s development. He provides essential resources to help parents guide their children to become self-aware, responsible, and self-driven adults with meaningful lives. Drawing on Jonathon Haidt’s research, he breaks down the four foundational harms of social media on children: social and sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, and addiction. He stresses the importance of teaching children to manage their lives by building healthy habits and understanding the role technology plays in them.
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2024-09-1018 min
Between10: Building Confident KidsIn this episode, we sit down with Scott Schimmel, President of The YouSchool, as he shares invaluable insights on how to maximize the time you have with your kids to help them build meaningful lives. Scott opens up about his personal experience preparing to send his son off to college drawing practical advice drawn from his 20 years of experience and his work with transitioning veterans and young adults. We also discuss his latest book, Critical Foundations: The Thirty Questions Everyone Must Answer to Build A Meaningful Life, now available on Amazon. Enjoy!
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2024-08-1239 min
The YouSchool PodcastSocial Reintegration Series with Katrina WaidelichKatrina Waidelich (she/her) has worked in education for 14 years as a teacher, curriculum designer, and trainer. Katrina has dedicated her career to developing authentic, relationship based experiences in conjunction with high academic standards. She centers her classroom on empathy and understanding, challenging students and educators to be open to hearing new stories, and sharing their own. Katrina supports educators in the integration of technology, development of student centered practices, integration of social-emotional learning, and cross-curricular planning. Katrina serves as an education ally to marginalized populations by serving on her district’s Equity and Inclusion Committee, adopting restorative justice pr...
2021-12-3018 minThe YouSchool PodcastSocial Reintegration Series with Joe ErpeldingFor more than the past year, we've told kids that being close to each other is dangerous- literally.
Now, it's time to start reintegrating back to school, sports, and other activities, but it's not as smooth or as seamless as you might think.
There's a lot going on.
On top of that, kids today are growing up in a world of ubiquitous cellphone usage and screens- face to face socialization has been on a decline for years.
There's a lot for concern.
The primary way teenagers grow is through healthy peer relationships. Th...
2021-06-0717 minThe YouSchool PodcastSocial Reintegration Series with Travis SevillaTravis Sevilla is an artist and educator working for Canyon Crest Academy. Travis began teaching in San Diego at High Tech High North County as a multimedia/STEAM teacher. He moved to San Diego with his wife and two sons from Los Angeles for the opportunity to enjoy all that San Diego has to offer in the outdoors and to have an opportunity to work in a project-based learning environment with HTHNC. He has now made the move to Canyon Crest Academy in an effort to integrate some of the project-based and real-world learning into the dynamic environment CCA...
2021-06-0119 minThe YouSchool PodcastSocial Reintegration Series with Principal Jerry JonesFor more than the past year, we've told kids that being close to each other is dangerous- literally. Now, it's time to start reintegrating back to school, sports, and other activities, but it's not as smooth or as seamless as you might think.
There's a lot going on.
On top of that, kids today are growing up in a world of ubiquitous cellphone usage and screens- face to face socialization has been on a decline for years. There's a lot for concern. The primary way teenagers grow is through healthy peer relationships. They learn about...
2021-05-2419 minThe YouSchool PodcastSocial Reintegration Series with Alani StaplesFor more than the past year, we've told kids that being close to each other is dangerous- literally. Now, it's time to start reintegrating back to school, sports, and other activities, but it's not as smooth or as seamless as you might think. There's a lot going on.
On top of that, kids today are growing up in a world of ubiquitous cellphone usage and screens- face to face socialization has been on a decline for years. There's a lot for concern. The primary way teenagers grow is through healthy peer relationships. They learn about themselves and...
2021-05-1719 min
The YouSchool Podcast223 Designing a School for Wellness -- An Interview with Brett Killeen from Canyon Crest AcademyRecently (before the shutdown), Scott Schimmel and Brad Lichtman from the YouSchool's School Impact Team had the opportunity to sit down with Brett Killeen, a gifted leader and Principal at Canyon Crest Academy High School in Carmel Valley, San Diego. This conversation is gold if you're a school leader or a leader in training and care about designing a culture for student wellness.
Highlights from the conversation:
5:00 How a Principal secures buy-in for a vision and how to deploy 'reverent power'
8:45 Why reflection is so important for effective leadership
11:30 How vulnerability is a strength
17:10 Why the...
2020-03-2438 min
The YouSchool Podcast222 For the Sake of Kids - Modeling & DemonstratingWHAT IF ALL TEACHERS WERE EMPOWERED & EQUIPPED TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT FOR EVERY STUDENT?
Teachers are responsible for SO much. They’re overworked and underpaid. Whether a 2nd-grade teacher with a full room of littles, or a high school biology teacher with five sections- it can be an overwhelming load. But they also have tremendous opportunity to shape the lives of so many students.
No matter the reason why a teacher went into the business, we believe every teacher has an opportunity and a responsibility to make a personal impact on every student. Sure, no one ca...
2020-03-2406 min
The YouSchool Podcast221 For the Sake of Kids - Care through CoachingWHAT IF ALL TEACHERS WERE EMPOWERED & EQUIPPED TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT FOR EVERY STUDENT?
Teachers are responsible for SO much. They’re overworked and underpaid. Whether a 2nd-grade teacher with a full room of littles, or a high school biology teacher with five sections- it can be an overwhelming load. But they also have tremendous opportunity to shape the lives of so many students.
No matter the reason why a teacher went into the business, we believe every teacher has an opportunity and a responsibility to make a personal impact on every student. Sure, no one ca...
2020-03-1107 min
The YouSchool Podcast220 For the Sake of Kids - StorytellingWHAT IF ALL TEACHERS WERE EMPOWERED & EQUIPPED TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT FOR EVERY STUDENT?
Teachers are responsible for SO much. They’re overworked and underpaid. Whether a 2nd-grade teacher with a full room of littles, or a high school biology teacher with five sections- it can be an overwhelming load. But they also have tremendous opportunity to shape the lives of so many students.
No matter the reason why a teacher went into the business, we believe every teacher has an opportunity and a responsibility to make a personal impact on every student. Sure, no one ca...
2020-03-0406 min
The YouSchool Podcast219 For the Sake of Kids - ValidationWHAT IF ALL TEACHERS WERE EMPOWERED & EQUIPPED TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT FOR EVERY STUDENT?
Teachers are responsible for SO much. They’re overworked and underpaid. Whether a 2nd-grade teacher with a full room of littles, or a high school biology teacher with five sections- it can be an overwhelming load. But they also have tremendous opportunity to shape the lives of so many students.
No matter the reason why a teacher went into the business, we believe every teacher has an opportunity and a responsibility to make a personal impact on every student. Sure, no one ca...
2020-02-2507 min
The YouSchool Podcast218 For the Sake of Kids - Seeking to UnderstandWHAT IF ALL TEACHERS WERE EMPOWERED & EQUIPPED TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT FOR EVERY STUDENT?
Teachers are responsible for SO much. They’re overworked and underpaid. Whether a 2nd-grade teacher with a full room of littles, or a high school biology teacher with five sections- it can be an overwhelming load. But they also have tremendous opportunity to shape the lives of so many students.
No matter the reason why a teacher went into the business, we believe every teacher has an opportunity and a responsibility to make a personal impact on every student. Sure, no one ca...
2020-02-1907 min
The YouSchool Podcast217 For the Sake of Kids - Challenge & NurtureWHAT IF ALL TEACHERS WERE EMPOWERED & EQUIPPED TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT FOR EVERY STUDENT?
Teachers are responsible for SO much. They’re overworked and underpaid. Whether a 2nd-grade teacher with a full room of littles, or a high school biology teacher with five sections- it can be an overwhelming load.
No matter the reason why a teacher went into the business, we believe every teacher has an opportunity and a responsibility to make a personal impact on every student. Sure, no one can reach them all, and there will be some students who are easy to co...
2020-02-1207 min
The YouSchool Podcast216 For the Sake of Kids - Breaking the PlaneWHAT IF ALL TEACHERS WERE EMPOWERED & EQUIPPED TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT FOR EVERY STUDENT?
Teachers are responsible for SO much. They’re overworked and underpaid. Whether a 2nd-grade teacher with a full room of littles, or a high school biology teacher with five sections- it can be an overwhelming load.
No matter the reason why a teacher went into the business, we believe every teacher has an opportunity and a responsibility to make a personal impact on every student. Sure, no one can reach them all, and there will be some students who are easy to co...
2020-02-0507 min
The YouSchool Podcast215 Matt Bishop LMFT -- Engaging Student Anxiety EffectivelyThere's no question- students are suffering from anxiety at an alarming and unprecedented level. What do we do, as adults who care for them? How can we respond? And, in what ways are we the ones contributing to their anxiety?
This episode is an important one. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to construct a meaningful life for themselves, but we know that they will be severely undercut if they can't thrive throughout their teenage years and get lost in the fog of anxiety. We invited Matt Bishop, LMFT, on the podcast this week to share...
2020-01-2328 min
The YouSchool Podcast214 Uncommon Assemblies for Culture Change with Donte AllenAs an Author and Speaker, Donte focuses on building healthy relationships in our digital culture. While working in both urban and rural environments, Donte has helped many improve their self-esteem and build healthy relationships with others. Donte continues to use his writing and speaking platform to help others discover their purpose and teach them how to navigate through our digital age.
Learn more about Donte's speaking topics
We know it takes a lot for you to trust a new speaker, the last thing you want to do is break trust with your students and staff. So...
2020-01-1512 min
The YouSchool Podcast213 Clearly Seeing Your School CultureYour school culture has multiple dimensions, is constantly evolving, and is complex. You can’t possibly see everything at once, or by yourself. This is the start of a process to understand your current reality, and it requires humility, a willingness to see and understand, and patience. The best leaders who shape cultures to thrive are ones who look, listen, seek to understand, and invite other people to share- often and often and often.
FLOURISHING SCHOOL CULTURES ARE CREATED AND CULTIVATED BY UNCOMMON LEADERS LEADING UNCOMMON TEAMS, DEDICATED TO AND CONSISTENTLY FOCUSED ON FUNDAMENTAL VALUES AND VISION....
2020-01-1413 min
The YouSchool Podcast212 Cultural Architecture for Flourishing Schools with Brad LichtmanWhat is education for? What is school for?
On this brand new episode of 2020, we sit down with Brad Lichtman and have an in-depth conversation about leadership, culture, and how to create an environment where the natural result is human flourishing.
Brad’s deep experience as a school administrator (High School Assistant Principal, High School Principal, and Assistant Superintendent) is matched by his stellar reputation as a leader of character and class.
Read more about Brad's background and his work on our School Impact Team.
2020-01-0750 min
The YouSchool Podcast211 Tracy Yates -- Cultivating Gratitude is Not That HardTracy Yates is a founding staff member at Canyon Crest Academy, a high-achieving, large public high school in Carmel Valley San Diego. She's an English, Dance, and Health teacher, certified Wellness Coach, mother to five children, and has been through intense grief in losing her first husband but has chosen gratitude as a life practice- not just in her personal life and with her family, but also in the classroom.
We put together a simple worksheet you can use in your family at the dinner table, in the car on a road trip, or in your classroom...
2019-11-2017 min
The YouSchool Podcast210 Shannon Alberts & Corrie Myers -- The Genius in Every StudentInside of every student is the potential and desire to construct a meaningful life. But so many face significant challenges in discovering that meaningful life and most schools don't have deliberate plans to guide students to figure that out.
What can a school do to come alongside students in that very pursuit, to redesign the student experience and provide the resources and guidance for students to flourish?
Mrs. Alberts and Mrs. Myers, co-chairs of the English Department at Sage Creek High School helped launch the Genius Project several years ago, and are redesigning what students...
2019-11-1329 min
The YouSchool Podcast209 Leigh Cambra -- Guiding Students to Purpose Through ServiceMiddle and High School is a time ripe with self-expression and self-discovery. Students are searching for identity, purpose, and connection. Those dynamics don't just happen, students need to be guided through experiences, reflection, and conversations to find clarity. Community service is a tremendous opportunity to provide all three, and our guest this week, Leigh Cambra, health teachers, Link Crew teacher and former ASB Director helped students launch This Club Saves Lives, and she's seeing students discovering who they are and what they're made for.
Bio
High school health education teacher Leigh Cambra, Carmel Teachers Association...
2019-10-3128 min
The YouSchool Podcast208 Dr. Kim Jones -- Going Upstream to Help Kids Find Meaning and PurposeDr. Kim Jones of Palo Alto had a thriving practice as a pediatrician until she noticed a shift- more and more kids were coming in with anxiety and depression. Over time she realized she wanted to do more to support students upstream, not just in crisis intervention but to guide kids to discover meaning and purpose in their lives. Listen in on an important conversation between Scott Schimmel and Dr. Kim Jones.
Also video available: https://vimeo.com/369211340
2019-10-2825 min
The YouSchool Podcast207 Principal Jesse Schuveiller -- Home Court Advantage for Every StudentBefore coming to Sage Creek, Schuveiller worked at a multitude of schools, including La Costa Canyon, Fallbrook High School, Del Norte High School and Park City High School. Not only has he held the role of assistant principal three times, but he has also been an English teacher, AVID teacher, varsity baseball coach and an English Department Chair. In the 2013-2014 school year, Schuveiller was named Fallbrook Union High School District’s teacher of the year and the following year was a San Diego County Teacher of the Year finalist. Read more about Jesse...
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2019-10-1622 min
The YouSchool Podcast206 Dr. Bryan Brockett -- Nurture + ChallengeWhat can a principal do to create a culture where the adults on a campus both care and nurture the social-emotional lives of their students AND challenge them to succeed academically? Dr. Bryan Brockett is the Principal of Carlsbad High School and a cultural architect who's designing an upside down world of high school where all students flourish.
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Scott Schimmel: Alright, Hey, everybody, this is the YouSchool podcast. I'm your host, Scott Schimmel, and I'm here with a friend of mine. That's also a colleague for the past couple of years...
2019-10-0827 minThe YouSchool Podcast205 Principal Dana Moen -- Adults Connecting With KidsA little about our guest this week, Dana Moen:
My name is Dana Moen, principal of Classical Academy High School (CAHS). I have the great honor of serving as principal of this distinguished high school. CAHS is passionate about partnering with parents to provide the best education possible so that students become successful thinkers, communicators, and achievers. We provide a rigorous and flexible academic program that meets the University of California A-G requirements. As a Distinguished, award-winning, California public charter school, CAHS offers a nurturing environment teaching students to: work hard, live pure, lead with courage, and...
2019-10-0225 minThe YouSchool Podcast204 Kevin Kirk -- Former Navy SEAL Making a Wave of Kindness
Who is Kevin Kirk?
Kevin Kirk graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 2005 with a major in Sociology and minor in Criminal Justice. Soon after graduation, Kevin entered the United States Military, where he had both the honor and privilege to serve as a Navy SEAL. Kevin speaks fluent French and enjoys skydiving, scuba diving and developing his combat skills in his free time. After his brother passed away on December 2013, Kevin became inspired to help others and has since lived with that as his purpose. He is a proudly certified hospice volunteer.
WHAT IS MAKE A WAVE?
We ar...
2019-09-2424 min
The YouSchool Podcast203 Dr. Ben Churchill -- Preparing Kids For LifeDr. Churchill is a highly respected educator who is proud to serve in his fourth year as Superintendent of Carlsbad Unified School District.
He is passionate about all aspects of teaching and learning, and is especially interested in classroom technology integration, early learning and kindergarten readiness, workforce development, and career pathways for all students. He previously served as an assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, high school principal, associate principal of curriculum and instruction, and a high school English teacher. He began his 24-year career in education teaching English for six years in China.
Dr. Churchill...
2019-09-2422 minThe YouSchool Podcast202 Jorge Espinoza -- Belief Changes StudentsIt seems like only the rare few find work that completely matches and fulfills their unique purpose in this life, and Jorge Espinoza is one of them. An experienced school administrator with a background in school counseling, Mr. Espinoza currently serves as the principal for alternative education in Carlsbad Unified School District just north of San Diego, at Carlsbad Village Academy and Seaside Academy.
Mr. Espinoza is deeply passionate about caring for students and is notorious for doing whatever it takes to demonstrate love and care for students who are struggling to succeed academically.
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2019-09-1625 minThe YouSchool Podcast201 Laura Spencer -- Design Thinking and School Culture ChangeDr. Laura Spencer is a leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and learning. She has served as a classroom teacher, an edtech director, and most recently as a district administrator who led transformational classroom change through design thinking and industry connections so that all students have learning experiences that value their unique strengths and passions.
Laura speaks across the United States at various conferences to teachers, administrators, and industry on topics ranging from effective leadership, sustainable edtech integration, and building an innovative culture for transformational learning. She is known for her engaging hands-on design t...
2019-09-0921 min
The YouSchool Podcast047 Paula Intravaia -- Day Dreaming for Wellness
We're all about rethinking education, and so is Paula Intravaia.
Influenced by innovative childhood home and school experiences, informed by future-focused educational thinkers and organizations around the globe, with interests in blockchain and XR technology, Paula Intravaia has aspired to bring joyful and meaningful learning to students as a teacher of Art, Kindergarten, 4th Grade, and currently as a TOSA/Design Engineer in San Diego, California.
Follow Paula @CDMdreamers and get in touch with her via LinkedIn.
2019-06-0726 min
The YouSchool Podcast046 -- Laura Spencer Design Thinking & Innovation on CampusLaura, a former middle and high school teacher, has focused her educational career on leading transformational change through Design Thinking and real-world connections so that all students have extraordinary learning experiences. She has overseen the implementation of technology-integrated instructional programs, the development of professional development to ensure the ongoing implementation of high standards of instructional practice, and the technical infrastructure to make sure those programs are a success. She’s been recognized as an Innovative Educator, Administrator of the Year, and San Diego County Top Tech Exec, as well as recently winning CUE’s Gold Disk award and the CFF...
2019-05-2429 minThe YouSchool Podcast045 -- Marisa Thompson on Student Driven InquiryMarisa Thompson is an educator living and working in Southern California and considers herself the luckiest person. She has a family she adores, friends who are family, and a life of variety, fun, and joy.
Marisa has an M.A. in Teacher Education and more than a dozen years of classroom experience teaching various levels of English including AP, Honors, College Prep, Remedial English, and Transitional English for English Learners. As a member of her district's Modern Learning Spaces, OER, Digital Portfolios, and ELA vertical teams, she helps assess success and develop curriculum and environmental goals for t...
2019-05-1537 minThe YouSchool Podcast044 -- Math Teachers Care About KidsWe're thrilled to welcome a math teacher from a comprehensive public high school to the show, John Wilkes. John has been teaching for 18 years and rumor has it, he really cares about kids. In fact, he has a math equation: more care = better test scores.
2019-05-1019 min
The YouSchool Podcast043 -- Scott Schimmel on Teachers Telling StoriesThere's nothing that wakes someone up like a well-told story. Even more, stories that are vulnerable and relevant. But what stories can you share?
We often hear teachers and leaders tell us: I just don't have any interesting stories. Not true! You just haven't spent the time yet to reflect on the stories from your life, categorize them, or allegorize them. That's where we come in. We have a free giveaway for you called: Your Story Library. It's a simple tool designed to help you to think back in your life to recall stories that can be u...
2019-04-2409 minThe YouSchool Podcast042 Brittany Maschal -- College Admissions needs a better storyBrittany and her small team of essay experts serve clients locally throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and seamlessly across the country and around the globe via email, phone, and video chat.
Until 2012, Brittany spent her professional career working in higher education, and held positions in admissions and student services at the University of Pennsylvania at Penn Law and The Wharton School; Princeton University (undergraduate) and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs; and the Johns Hopkins University-Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She has also served on admissions committees with...
2019-04-1231 minThe YouSchool Podcast041 Joe Beckman -- Stories Always ConnectIf you don't know Joe yet, you should, and you will.
JOE'S SIMPLE MISSION; RECLAIM HUMAN CONNECTION
Over the last 15 years he's spoken in educational settings all over the world with one simple mission… to reclaim human connection.
Whether it’s a Middle School in Minneapolis, a Professional Development workshop in Montana, or an International Conference in Malaysia…people are craving connection.
It’s only when we stop and slow down, separate from our screens, and truly listen to each other’s stories, that we can course correct, and give our youth the b...
2019-04-0937 min
Spiritual Life and Leadership30. Your Life is a Story, with Scott Schimmel, President of The You SchoolScott Schimmel started The You School several years ago to help kids make the transition into adulthood. He and his team help students, families, and others who are in times of transition work through five key questions:What do you believe in?Who are you becoming?What’s your mission?How are you going to contribute?Who do you belong to?This is a process of identity formation, which, when it comes down to it, is also a process of spiritual formation.In this episode, Scott Schimmel shares about how The YouSchool is helping not on...
2019-04-0131 minThe YouSchool Podcast040 -- Tracy Wilson on SEL TrendsTracy Wilson is the Counseling Coordinator for the San Diego County Office of Education. She supports all counselors across every school in town. In other words- she's a big deal. From her experiences in the juvenile detention system, a school counselor, Assistant Principal and a mom herself, she has a unique perspective on the trends of social-emotional learning throughout the county.
This month we also have a giveaway for you called YOUR STORY LIBRARY, a simple tool designed for anyone working with students to become a better storyteller.
To get in touch with Tracy, go to...
2019-03-3035 min
The YouSchool Podcast039 Addressing the Inner World of StudentsSo much of school is managing the externals: lesson plans, worksheets, assignments, papers, tests, projects, etc. The student experience is largely about the external world, but their internal world is where all the action is happening.
If you want to lead students to more meaningful moments, moments of insight, connection, self-discovery and empathy, then you need to learn how to address their inner worlds.
In this episode we mention the new mindfulness meditation videos available for you to use in your classroom (3 min or 6 min, no cost). Just shoot us an email info@theyouschool.com an...
2019-03-1415 minThe YouSchool Podcast038 Tracy Yates -- Designing Moments in the ClassroomHow can a teacher be more thoughtful about cultivating moments in the classroom?
Tracy Yates joins us (again!) with some gold nuggets in this episode. We have an e-book for download this month- more info inside the episode.
More about Tracy
I'm a proud founding staff member at Canyon Crest Academy and began teaching full time in the fall of 1999 at La Costa Canyon High School before opening CCA in the fall of 2004. Creating both Envision Dance and Cinema Conservatories in CCA's second year, I went on to be Envision Director af...
2019-03-1127 minThe YouSchool Podcast037 Dan Horgan -- Designing Effective Mentor MomentsDaniel Horgan is the Senior Director of Corporate Engagement for MENTOR. In this role, he is responsible for building and managing corporate partnerships that help close the youth mentoring gap in America while meeting business goals. A volunteer role with a YMCA summer camp at the age of 12 sparked Daniel’s passion for service. At the age of 18, Daniel pioneered the first youth-led Community of Promise in Pittsburgh under Retired General Colin Powell’s national America’s Promise movement, landing him a seat on the national board of directors and recognition from President George W. Bush. Daniel has over 18 years...
2019-03-0227 min
The YouSchool Podcast036 -- Travis Sevilla on the Quickest Way to Wake Students UpTravis Sevilla is an artist and educator working for Canyon Crest Academy. Travis began teaching in San Diego at High Tech High North County as a multimedia/STEAM teacher. He moved to San Diego with his wife and two sons from Los Angeles for the opportunity to enjoy all that San Diego has to offer in the outdoors and to have an opportunity to work in a project-based learning environment with HTHNC. He has now made the move to Canyon Crest Academy in an effort to integrate some of the project based and real-world learning into the dynamic environment CCA...
2019-02-1816 minThe YouSchool Podcast035 Dr. Cara Miller -- Asking More Powerful Questions to Wake Up to Better ChangeDr. Miller is an author, professor, coach, and consultant in the fields of leadership formation, organizational change, the psychology of adult development and learning. She received an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary and a PhD from the University of San Diego. Since 2013, Cara has been affiliated with Harvard University as a Teaching Fellow in the Extension School and an Instructor in Harvard’s Programs in Professional Education. She draws on developmental psychology to coach senior leaders in many contexts (individuals, partnerships, teams, boards). She utilizes adaptive leadership theory to consult to organizations from diverse industries engaging in change efforts (mi...
2019-02-1140 minThe YouSchool Podcast034 Bob Goff -- Leaning Forward but Staying PresentBob Goff is the New York Times Best-Selling Author of Love Does, as well as an attorney who founded Love Does, a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Iraq and Somalia. Bob is a sought after speaker, inspiring current and future influencers to get to the "do" part of life. Choosing to live audaciously, Bob connects to audiences in a powerfully inspirational, yet down to earth manner. Love Does has now been translated into ten languages!
Bob has pioneered the vision of Love Does (formerly Restore International) to fight for freedom and human rights...
2019-02-0432 min
The YouSchool Podcast033 Michael Dauphinee -- How to Change the Culture of a School (or any organization)MICHAEL IS A SOUGHT-AFTER EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT AND COACH.
For more than 12 years, Dauphinee has had an insatiable interest in understanding the worlds most effective leaders and mapping the key elements to their success. He organized these ideas into the simple concept of a compass. “The Identity Compass,” is based on the four core values a leader needs to balance to amplify their influence and clarity.
Dauphinee’s nontraditional approach to business and leadership have earned him invitations to meet with an array of leaders and organizations, including: Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Shinola, The Detroi...
2019-01-2838 minThe YouSchool Podcast032 Danny Kim -- Know How You ChangeDANNY KIMM CATALYZES INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PERFORM AT THEIR BEST.
Danny is experienced in helping individuals design their personal and professional callings. He asks insightful questions at pivotal moments to help leaders make critical decisions that have long-term implications. As a storyteller and keynote speaker, Danny inspires movement and momentum. He is a gifted facilitator who creates psychologically safe environments for individual thinking and group collaboration.
Danny is a Senior Consultant at Centauric working with individuals and organizations of all sizes creating compelling experiences to help individuals and teams maximize their potential. He is an...
2019-01-1840 minThe YouSchool Podcast031 Sarah Hernholm -- Change Yourself FirstWe are thrilled to have Sarah Hernholm join us in the YouSchool 'studio'. In 2009, Sarah Hernholm left her elementary school teaching days and launched WIT - Whatever It Takes. Convinced that a company could be built to provide youth with the tools and skills needed to become social entrepreneurs and leaders, she began her journey.
Six years later, WIT is the only college-credit social entrepreneur and leadership course for high school teens in the country. As Founder/President of WIT, Sarah helps launch WIT sites all over the country, and motivates teens to launch enterprises designed to chang...
2019-01-1246 minThe YouSchool Podcast030 Brian Tustin -- Changing the Office and the Retail Experience to be More HumanBrian is currently the GM of Hospitality for Moniker Group. Over the last 16 years of his work experience, he has become an expert in client relations and is quickly developing his skills in sales, marketing, and business. Working in places such as full-service marinas, high volume restaurants, golf courses, landscape companies, churches, and grocery/retail stores; he has developed into a top-tier employee providing exemplary service and support to each and every patron, guest, and customer that he encounters. Being focused, dedicated, passionate, forward thinking, team oriented, and hands-on, allows him to stand out amongst other co-workers.
2019-01-0600 min
The YouSchool Podcast029 Parent Episode -- Growing Deep Trees, Family BackstoryHey Parents!
Raising healthy kids who become thriving adults is kind of the thing we're all trying to do, right? In today's episode, we have a very compelling exercise you can do (perhaps over the holidays) that will help your kids become resilient and be able to handle the complexities and stress of life.
If you'd like, you can download this worksheet we designed to start drafting your own family backstory, then sit down with their kids and add some visual aids like home movies and photo albums to make your family backstory come alive.
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2018-12-1717 min
The YouSchool Podcast028 Thane Marcus -- growing from failure after professional sports
Thane Marcus Ringler is a former pro golfer turned writer, speaker, collaborator, and entrepreneur living in Los Angeles, CA. After competing for nearly four years as a professional, he transitioned out of the world of golf into his new endeavors.
In his current work, Thane is coming alongside freelancers, business owners, and entrepreneurs to help them by taking the professional athlete’s mindset to everyday people in everyday life. He is passionate about speaking to the journey from the journey, and wants to empower this generation to take ownership of their lives and never settle for less than they are cap...
2018-11-2936 minThe YouSchool Podcast027 Crafting Gratitude in your FamilyIn this episode, YouSchool President Scott Schimmel shares key thoughts on intentionally practicing giving thanks to cultivating a life of gratitude. We have an exercise you can download and use for your family to craft a Thanksgiving conversation. Download the family exercise here.
2018-11-1712 min
The YouSchool Podcast026 Real Life Teenagers -- What's it like to be you?In this episode, we take a real-life look inside the life of three teenagers at a local high school. We talk about some of the hot topics students are facing, like:
-- What's it like to be a high school student these days?
-- What's different, do you think, since your parents were in high school?
-- What's the top concern of high school students?
-- What's something teachers or parents don't understand about teenagers?
-- What's something you wish parents or teachers knew about you?
-- What do you think about academic pressure and stress? How do yo...
2018-11-1046 minThe YouSchool Podcast025 Stephanie Kowack -- the experience of raising three teenagersWhat's it like to be the parent of three teens? What happens when noisy, smelly, eye-rolling and hormones meet warmth, patience, and engagement? That's what happens at the Kowack home. Stephanie is a very involved parent in her kid's schools, a huge proponent of social-emotional wellness programming, a leader in her community, and a great friend to the YouSchool. Some conversation highlights:
How to build trust with kids so they share openly with you
Crafting an environment of play in your home where teenagers want to spend time
Advice for parents who have a communication breakdown with their k...
2018-11-0542 minThe YouSchool Podcast024 Drake Fages on Being Cooler Than You in High SchoolAbout the Episode This episode is a must-listen for athletes and parents of athletes. Drake dives into his experiences in high school and college being the BMOC (big man on campus), how the confidence he gained through being a praised athlete translated into his life after competition, and what he's learned about being more reflective in his life. He also explores how he intends to apply the lessons he's learned from his own life so he can be a dad who doesn't go crazy when his kids play sports.
About Drake Drake Fages is an innovative mentor who...
2018-10-2647 minThe YouSchool Podcast023 Joe Lara and the experience of a Special Operations veteran thriving through transitionThis month we're diving into personal profile stories of fascinating people in the YouSchool world, and in this episode, you'll get to learn a lot about Joe Lara's life and his transition from Navy Special Operations to the non-profit sector.
Learn more about Joe Lara and connect with him on LinkedIn.
2018-10-2236 minThe YouSchool Podcast022 Scott Schimmel on the Experience of Being YOUThis month at the YouSchool we’re exploring the theme: THE EXPERIENCE OF YOU. We’re curious about what it’s like to be your unique self, an experience that no one else can share or genuinely understand but which makes up who you are in this world.
We want to encourage people to reflect on the experience they have in life, to grow more deeply in awareness of what it’s like to be alive in their skin, their personality, their family, their memories, their reactions, and their story. The punchline is to encourage people to embrace t...
2018-10-1516 minThe YouSchool PodcastParent Episode -- Deal With Parent AnxietyThe most critical project a parent undertakes is the raising of kids to become healthy, happy, and wise. In this short episode, we discuss a crucial step for parents to help their kids expand boundaries and responsibly earn more freedom in life. Download this accompanying worksheet, and feel free to share this episode or contact us (info@theyouschool.com) to explore hosting workshops for your school or organization.
2018-10-1216 min
The YouSchool Podcast021 Ryan Bethea on Building Professional FriendshipsRyan graduated with college with a unique idea that most people told him would never work: to build a career out of being an intentional, engaged friend to as many people as he could. With uncommon sense tips and whimsy, Ryan shares his invaluable wisdom from his life experiences of collecting meaningful friendships and the power that comes from a real network of support.
Ryan's two book recommendations:
Harvey MacKay's Dig Your Well Before Your Thirsty
Keith Ferrazi's Never Eat Alone
Connect with Ryan, the man, the myth, and the legend, o...
2018-10-0627 minThe YouSchool Podcast020 JJ Selvig -- Veteran Perspective on the Crucial Need for Close Friendships for Healthy TransitionIn this episode, buckle up for candor. JJ shares the powerful story of his transition from the marines to civilian life, discussing his experience with combat, PTSD, his other than honorable discharge, his friend's death from suicide, and struggles with alcohol. JJ now helps lead the Clay Hunt Fellowship program for Team Rubicon USA.
JJ's advice for veteran transition:
1. Reach out to people in your unit
2. Find a local veteran group
3. Build a new tribe for yourself with people you can trust
READ: I'm Living With PTSD But Will N...
2018-09-2828 minThe YouSchool Podcast019 Charlie Ruce MFT -- 3 Critical Aspects of Healthy FriendshipsShow Notes // 3 Critical Aspects of Healthy Friendships:
1) A commitment to a rhythm of connection: get-togethers, coffees, golf, meals, etc
2) Honesty as a foundation for intimacy - no honesty = no intimacy, and for men, shared vulnerability and weakness is especially hard so being honest in these areas is important. This also includes honesty about what’s hard in the relationships. So, honesty about the internal life, honesty about weakness, honesty about issues happening in the relationship.
3) Attunement/support/listening well - we have to learn how to show up AND how to receive the oth...
2018-09-2335 minThe YouSchool Podcast018 Melissa McCormick -- Relationships Genius & Therapist on Building Your SquadThis episode is pure gold if you're someone who values relationships and wants to grow better ones. We talk a lot about how parents, teachers, and youth workers can encourage their students to find and build authentic friendships.
About Melissa:
I am passionate about supporting people facing the messiness of life — its difficulties and its joys — with actionable tools and approaches that can provide sustained change. It is inspiring providing space so people can take risks and bravely learn to respect their whole story — on their own terms. Working with clients in a therapeutic setting is a gr...
2018-09-1531 min
The YouSchool Podcast017 Tracey Gee -- Strengths Finder Coach and College Student Thought LeaderTo be honest, this is the conversation where I couldn't stop taking notes! Tracey's a longtime friend and former colleague who now has a deep passion for helping people discover and activate their strengths. Here's a recap of the episode that I'm sure you'll want to listen to a couple times and share with friends:
Two great questions for listeners to reflect on their own StrengthsFinder 2.0 results:
Where does that strength come alive in you?
What's a challenge you have where you can apply your strength?
For Parents (or coaches, teachers, youth workers)-- top...
2018-09-0739 min
The YouSchool Podcast016 Scott Schimmel -- How to Find More Meaning in the MundaneResearch has proven that if your work directly affects the lives or wellbeing of others, you will enjoy your work more. Scott shares two important insights that can help you find more meaning in the work that you're doing, whether you're a student, a parent, an employee, or an athlete.
2018-08-3113 minThe YouSchool Podcast015 Kyle Buckett -- Navy SEAL and One More Wave CEO - It's NOT About KyleToday's episode is all about the YouSchool's good friend Kyle("Buck") Buckett. Exploding with woo, the conversation hits on Kyle's entrepreneurship beginnings, his path into the SEAL teams, what's wrong (and right) with millennials these days and his critical work as CEO of One More Wave.
Please check out One More Wave and get involved as a supporter by donating to cover the costs of custom surf gear for injured veterans, buying their schwag (my favorite t-shirt in my closet), and hosting or attending one of their many creative events. Also, after listening to this episode please t...
2018-08-2446 min
Craft of CharismaClarity, Vision, and Mentorship - with Scott SchimmelGuest Introduction:
Scott Schimmel is the President & Chief Guide at YouSchool, a business dedicated to helping people discover themselves and build a plan for their future. YouSchool has developed developed a reputation for helping people to find, define, and unleash their true selves.
Interview Summary:
In this interview, Scott begins by revealing the common themes that he's found among today's young adults, and why this inspired him to start YouSchool. We ask Scott how we can recognize if our life is out of alignment. He walks us through the six life questions that all YouSchool students address when they start...
2018-08-201h 04The YouSchool Podcast014 Brad Lichtman -- How to change campus culture, former Principal and Asst SuperintendentIf you're a school leader and you don't know Brad, then we're thrilled to introduce him to you. Listen in on a powerful conversation between Scott Schimmel and Brad Lichtman about teen suicide, school shootings, high academic standards and nurturing the hearts of students.
2018-08-1750 min
The YouSchool Podcast013 Charlie Ruce on Going Deeper on a Transformation Inner JourneyCharlie Ruce is one of the YouSchool's favorite partners. As Clinical Director of the Soul Care House, a group of licensed counselors and marriage and family therapists, we've appreciated being able to send YouSchool students, veterans and athletes over the years to their capable hands. Get to know Charlie and his team at the Soul Care House at their website.
2018-08-1117 min
The YouSchool Podcast012 Scott Schimmel -- Why You Don't Need Purpose In Your LifeIf this episode piques your interest, check out this article and many others like it this month during our theme: PICK A FIGHT!
2018-08-0420 minThe YouSchool Podcast011 Dani Gilbert -- Veteran turned ESPY Star on transitions and asking simple questionsWe have a great guest on this episode, Danielle (Dani) Gilbert, former Army intelligence now Team Rubicon USA ambassador and Clay Hunt Fellow-- not to mention a full-fledged YouSchool Guide. Every veteran has her/his own story, and Dani's story is unique.
2018-07-2243 minThe YouSchool Podcast010 Greg Camarillo -- Former NFL Wide Receiver on Athletes Transitioning WellTo get to know our guest for this episode, just watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l66kO4xVqps
2018-07-2044 minThe YouSchool Podcast009 Mike O'Dowd -- Veterans Rediscovering Mission and Purpose After Transition, with Navy VeteranMike's a good friend of the YouSchool and one of the first veterans to go through our LifeScript program a few years ago. His insights and perspective have been invaluable in shaping how we come alongside and serve veterans as they go through their transition. Mike cares deeply about helping veterans find the mental and emotional support they need in order to thrive through an extremely disorienting time in their lives.
He's also launching a new project, Operation School Shield, whose mission is to create safer schools, protect children and give veterans purpose through service to their com...
2018-07-1232 minThe YouSchool Podcast008 Kathy Pham -- Impacting Inner City Students with from UrbanLifeIn this episode, we interview Kathy Pham, long time YouSchool Guide and full-time Director of Youth Development with UrbanLife in City Heights, an inner city neighborhood in San Diego. Kathy shares her own journey to transitioning from climbing the corporate ladder to dedicating her time and energy to being a role model, mentor, and friend to hundreds of inner-city high school students.
She brings up a lot of interesting topics, including urban farming, the Enneagram personality tool, Strengths Finder, an epidemic of fatherlessness amongst today's inner city youth, and a study on the increase of middle-aged men d...
2018-07-0545 minThe YouSchool Podcast007 Craig Buchanan -- Transitioning From College to Career: An engaging interview with a real life studentThe YouSchool Guides Tim Parlier and Scott Schimmel interview Craig Buchanan, a University of Washington fraternity student as he processes the transition from college to career. Listen in as they guide Craig to think through his identity, purpose, and belonging to find clarity and next steps.
2018-06-3039 min
Moms in Prayer PodcastEpisode 3 - Transition Ahead: Helping Our Kids Become Healthy AdultsOur kids will walk through many seasons of transition on their way to adulthood. Today’s guest, Scott Schimmel is on a mission to help people uncover their identity, purpose, and place of belonging. Lee and Scott cover asking good questions, awkward kids, and helping our kids find an Advisory Board. You aren’t going to want to miss a minute. About Our Guest: Scott Schimmel is the President and Chief Guide of YouSchool, an organization committed to helping students (and adults) navigate seasons of transition. They’ve mentored, coached and helped people get unstuck for years...
2018-06-1850 minThe YouSchool Podcast006 Michael Davidson -- Veteran Transition: Team Rubicon Clay Hunt Fellows ProgramWe want to introduce you to our favorite partner in the Veteran community, Michael Davidson. Michael is a certified YouSchool Guide who works with transitioning veterans, and more importantly, he runs the Clay Hunt Fellow Program for Team Rubicon USA. Michael is a guide to many- his easy-going nature, thoughtful questions, and sage advice makes Michael a treasured friend and mentor. Get to know him and the work he leads at www.teamrubiconusa.org/clay-hunt-fellowship/
2018-06-1846 minThe YouSchool Podcast005 Anthony Moore -- Finding a Life Vision, Stuff Grads LikeOn this episode the President of the YouSchool Scott Schimmel has a conversation with Anthony Moore author and CEO of StuffGradsLike.com. Anthony is a top writer on Medium and has made a career writing about self-improvement and personal growth.
2018-06-0828 min
The YouSchool Podcast004 Drake Fages -- Athlete Transition: finding identity and core beliefsIn this episode, YouSchool Guides Scott Schimmel and Drake Fages discuss how athletes have firm beliefs about themselves, about competing, and how those beliefs can be translated to be useful in other areas of life.
Check out our website, TheYouSchool.com to find more free, relevant resources for the athletes you work with, and to sign up for our flagship program, the LifeScript Program, an interactive journey to guide you to write a compelling story with your life.
2018-04-1026 minThe YouSchool Podcast003 Tim Parlier / Scott Schimmel -- Parents shape the beliefs of their kids Part IIIn this episode, YouSchool Guides Scott Schimmel and Tim Parlier talk about how beliefs take shape inside of us.
Go to our website, TheYouSchool.com to find more free, relevant resources and to sign up for our flagship program, the LifeScript Program, an interactive journey to guide you to write a compelling story with your life.
2018-04-1025 minThe YouSchool Podcast002 Tim Parlier / Scott Schimmel -- Parents shape the beliefs of their kids Part IIn this episode, YouSchool Guides Tim Parlier and Scott Schimmel share thoughts on where beliefs get formed.
Check out our website, TheYouSchool.com for articles and other resources.
2018-04-1013 minThe YouSchool Podcast001 The New YouSchool Podcast: finding your identity in your core beliefsWelcome to the new YouSchool podcast! Each month we'll drill down into one of our key questions and principles for finding, defining, and unleashing a great story in your life. With rotating hosts, guests, and formats, these short episodes are designed to help you reflect on who you are, where you're headed, and how to live a great story.
Go to our website, TheYouSchool.com to find more free, relevant resources and to sign up for our flagship program, the LifeScript Program, an interactive journey to guide you to write a compelling story with your li...
2018-04-1021 min