In this episode of the Lead Teach Parent podcast, Gopi Gita Schomaker engages in a profound conversation with Claire Marie about the essence of leadership, particularly in educational settings. They discuss embodied leadership, navigating anxiety and grief, and the power of vulnerability in creating safe learning spaces. They share their healing journeys and how embracing their children and student’s emotions, including anger, deepen understanding of grief. The conversation highlights self-awareness, connection, and acceptance as transformative forces in leadership, parenting and education.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Connection
08:19 Embodied Leadership: The Heart of Teaching
17:13 Navigating Anxiety in Leadership and Parenting
23:16 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Leadership
34:46 Confronting Grief and Its Role in Leadership
36:14 Navigating Grief and Love
43:43 The Portal of Death
49:51 Anger as a Pathway to Grief
56:38 Embracing Change in Parenting
01:01:39 Finding Delight in the Journey