Self-Awareness. Connection. Agency. Leading from Within.
When you ignite the Captain and Poet in teachers, you heighten engagement and connection in classrooms to create the kinds of schools we all want to see.
"I appreciate the sincere manner in which you engage and empower people as leaders!"
"Captains and Poets helps build teachers to be better humans to create a better future for themselves and their students. When we become more in tune with who we are, we are better able to see who our students are. Knowing this is like "armour” preparing us to work with others to tackle obstacles, and promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills all in a kind, compassionate manner."
"The Captains & Poets Teacher Workshop was well organized and facilitators were knowledgeable. In a relatively short period of time, they built up my knowledge of the power of resilience and how to support it in student development."
"The P.D. Workshop was highly informative, expertly facilitated, and allowed for a balance of participation and reflection. I loved exploring the many facets of my Captain and Poet and will have them top of mind going forward, both professionally and personally. Participants left the workshop empowered to embrace the fabric and wide expanse of our true authentic selves."
“The Captains and Poets Coaching Session enabled me to reevaluate myself as an educator, a professional, and human being, and rediscover the values in me that influence my passion for the work I do. It helped me to ground my thoughts resulting in feelings of progression, inspiration, and intentionality.”
"Thank you very much for a very informative session. Let's become fearless!"
"Succinct but a very powerful concept. Wow!!"
"An eye-opener presentation."
"I loved exploring the many facets of my Captain and Poet and will have them top of mind going forward, both professionally and personally."
"Captains & Poets helped students and adults to think differently about the concept of identity. It was inspiring to see the light bulbs come on as each participant began to better understand their true nature, their innate drivers, and what enables them to thrive."
"The Teacher Workshop was well organized and facilitators were knowledgeable. In a relatively short period of time, they built up my knowledge of the power of resilience and how to support it in student development."
"Captains & Poets is a wonderful tool for self-reflection that both educators and children alike can use to identify their unique strengths. They provided simple, relatable concepts that help with recognizing and celebrating our diverse strengths."
"It was life changing"
"I was thinking ‘how am I going to get my Captain to show up for this situation?’ As it turns out, she’s been there all along and she’s not going anywhere."
"I want to express how happy I am that I attended the Captains & Poets sessions. "
"I learned a lot about myself as a leader in our four short sessions and excellent homework assignments!"
"One thing I am truly enjoying is the use of the CHATBOT. I was on it this evening for over an hour and a half and it helped with a major issue I am facing in my role."
"Thank you for such a wonderful masterclass!"
"Honestly, it was the best leadership-focused PD I've done."
"I loved the progression and the fact it was built around a concept that you can continue to explore to impact your leadership."
"I find myself speaking internally to my captain and poet all the time now."
"This masterclass has helped me make decisions more effectively."
"Thank you for the provocative inquiry into self in leadership"
"This isn't a program. This is a movement."
"The P.D. session was a transformative experience filled with laughter, insightful reflection, and meaningful connections. It strengthened our Advisor team and emphasized the importance of authenticity and well-being. Teachers valued the opportunity to focus deeply on these areas, recognizing their pivotal role in education."
"The impacts of learning my Captain and Poet are lasting and present with me…"
"I’ve been reflecting on my eloquent, dreamer of a Poet and my determined and disciplined Captain. It is helping me to articulate my ideas in a more clear, concise manner and to use delegation as a way of creating momentum with my team."
"Defining my "Determined Dreamer" Leader Within is motivating me to establish and execute a future vision for my organization."
What would your school be like if every teacher was empowered to ignite their own unique expression of leadership? Explore your inner Captain and Poet and how their partnership has the potential to help you identify the intrinsic value you bring to your role and your team. Learn to uncover untapped resources in yourself and others and see that the secret to being the best leader you can be is by showing up as your authentic self!
The journey of learning to work with others never ends and the power of a team approach is more important than ever. Explore your inner Captain & Poet and discover simple strategies for aligning your unique strengths and gifts with those around you. Learn to identify the dysfunctions that get in the way of teams, harness your collective talents to collaborate and face challenges together, and be the best team you can be!
We are all at risk of feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, and disconnected at times. We forget sometimes that both our identity and our well-being are directly correlated with having a sense of purpose in the world. Learn about your inner Captain and Poet and how they can help you reconnect with what matters most to you, reignite a sense of well-being and motivation – and find a renewed sense of purpose in all that you do!
Motivation is sometimes hard to find when we feel overwhelmed and without a clear sense of direction and purpose. Learn the science of motivation and how you can harness this limitless resource to reignite your own, while elevating the engagement of your colleagues or class. Take this opportunity to rediscover what energizes you and uncover your inner compass to take your best self into the future!
Resilience is a hot topic these days but we often treat it superficially and expect teachers to simply know how to nurture their own resilience and that of their students. Learn how to tap into this innate “superpower” and understand the combining factors that contribute to an individual being truly resilient. Identify strategies for fuelling your own resilience, and that of your students to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for everyone.
At the heart of education is a service of deep care. If we do not know how to properly engage our heart and mind in response to the demands of teaching, we can be left feeling overwhelmed, disengaged, and disconnected. Compassion for others should not come at the cost of our own well-being. Learn how to recalibrate and refuel using practical strategies that help keep your inner flame bright while serving others.
We spend our careers coaching students and colleagues and yet sometimes fall short on facilitating the breakthroughs we know are possible. Fast-paced school routines make it easy to drift from best practices of meaningful feedback that ensure your coachee is receptive and feels empowered to act. Learn intuitive strategies for coaching the “whole person” to remove communication barriers, strengthen connection, deliver optimal results and empower people around you to be their best selves.
Is there a specific topic you are interested in exploring on a deeper level? We love to collaborate and design custom programming based on the needs and interests of participants. And chances are if you want it, someone else does too so please reach out!
Whether you’re looking to strengthen connection, build capacity, develop confident leaders or create a more positive culture, we’ll work with you to create an experience that enables your students, team, organization, or community to discover and activate the Leader Within.