Step 2: Define Your Audience Every successful trainer knows who they’re serving. Try this: - Imagine ONE officer you’ve trained who “got it.” - Write down their rank, years on, and biggest struggle. - That person is your first audience avatar. Example: “Rookie officer, 2 years on, struggling with courtroom testimony, nervous on the stand.” Now every post, video, or training you create should feel like you’re talking directly to that person.

Beyond the Classroom shares the moments where our learners take the lead and tell the story in their own voice. Led by our Art & Design teacher Rachana Vaja and Head of Communications Candice Henry, this trip took our Art students inside the V&A Storehouse, the latest addition from the Victoria and Albert Museum, to explore one of the world’s most inspiring collections. But the learning didn’t stop there, by creating this vlog, students also developed real-world skills in communication, collaboration, and storytelling. It’s all part of our employer-led approach: preparing young people not only with subject knowledge, but with the confidence and professional skills to thrive in the workplace. ✨ This is a teaser from the first episode in our Beyond the Classroom vlog series. Watch this space to hear more from Fahim, Zoe and their classmates!

✨ A new way I’m helping my students rehearse for oral presentations ✨ Instead of practicing at their desks, I’ve designed a rehearsal routine that makes speaking active, dynamic, and memorable: 1️⃣ Students first create their posters, so they already know their content. 2️⃣ Once posters are finished, they leave them in class and step outside. 3️⃣ Individually, they walk up and down the hallway, rehearsing in their heads or out loud. 4️⃣ When ready, another student joins and does the same. 5️⃣ They then pair up and present to each other while walking. 6️⃣ This takes them out of their comfort zone. 7️⃣ Because they’re walking and talking, they can’t just memorize—they have to truly know their material. 8️⃣ Desk rehearsals often lead to memorization and regurgitation; this breaks that cycle. 9️⃣ Feedback is immediate, as partners give comments right after walking together. J. Rafael Angel Kegan Rinard Sally Shafi Elizabeth Solomon Kate Beatty @all my colleagues Why this way? 1. Because I believe learning should be dynamic, memorable, and just a little unconventional. 🚶♀️🚶♂️✨ 2. Because, every once in a while, it's good to shake it up a little.

Sometimes the best pitch isn’t polished, it’s just clear (and maybe a bit cheeky). In yesterday’s workshop, Kim shared her seven-word pitch for Go Ginger Learning Solutions: 👉 “I fix people’s problems with training stuff.” By her own admission it’s “the shittest pitch you’ll ever hear”… but it works. Because people always ask follow-up questions: 👉What kind of problems? 👉What training stuff? 👉How would you do that? And that’s the point. A hook isn’t about explaining everything, it’s about reeling someone in and sparking dialogue. 🎥 The full recording for Free Spirit members to catch up on, and the workbook will be available next week. 👉 If you had less than 10 words to hook a client, what would you say?

Here’s my 3-step process to a great strategic workshop design: 1. Download to your 🧠 all of the key info about the session (scope, participants, key questions, desired outputs). 2. Go for a long, brisk walk (preferably with your doggo, preferably long enough to get to some grazing animals). 3. Go back to your desk and sketch things out. Be visual. Digital or analogue, I don’t care. Only then you can start to write the agenda to consult with the owners of the process. Good luck and enjoy!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? Michelle Parry-Slater, author of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬, explores the power of social learning and how it connects directly to culture. 🎧 Tune in to our latest 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘴 episode for practical ways to embed learning organically into everyday work: https://lnkd.in/d5M9prm6 

20 people in the same workshop. All attentive. All engaged. All learning. And yet… when they walk out, each takes away something different. Why? Because learning isn’t just about the content—it’s shaped by the perspectives and experiences you walk in with. The same goes for books. Two people can read the same chapter, but walk away with completely different insights. That’s why where you start matters. The first things you learn often shape how you see everything that comes after. In a world overflowing with information, it’s not only what you choose to consume, but also the order in which you consume it, that makes all the difference.

✨ From Wood to Resource ✨ What started as a simple classroom project became an eye-opening journey into creativity, teamwork, and sustainability. We explored how wood waste can be turned into useful products and even though challenges came our way, we still transformed off-cuts into tables and money boxes. To Cornelius B. Bavoh you have really stressed us to bring the best out of us but it was really worth the stress and we want to say a big Thank you to you It was a very nice experience . I hope you enjoy the video Here’s a short video of our experience 👇

Episode 49 of Building Come Home Collective is Out Now! This week, I’m sharing about the SEL Implementation conversations happening across North Carolina. At Come Home, our work is centered on one thing: effective implementation. Across schools, districts, and states, leaders are on a journey to embed social and emotional skills into the foundation of classrooms, culture, and instruction. What I’ve learned again and again is how powerful it is to come together in conversation around this journey: ✅ Where are we now? ✅ What’s working? ✅ What barriers are we running into? ✅ What strategies will help us move forward—effectively and sustainably? Whether you’re a school leader or a district leader here in NC, I’d love to have you join these conversations. They’re designed to meet you where you are, offer insights from peers, and share research-based strategies you can apply in your context. 📺 https://lnkd.in/ePEm6ufR If you’re interested in attending—or can’t make it but want to learn more—reach out! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ef2-CDaf 💬 As always, I invite you to comment, ask questions, and share your thoughts as I continue telling Come Home’s story and the work we’re committed to doing.

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐟𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭! 𝐖𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫! In this session, we explore Treasure Boxes—a simple yet powerful way to invite children into open-ended play, storytelling, and creative exploration using everyday materials. You’ll see practical tips for creating your own Treasure Boxes at home or in the classroom, and how they connect to children’s natural patterns of play. This is just the beginning of our series on loose parts, curiosity, and creativity—perfect for educators and caregivers looking to inspire wonder every day. Watch the full video on The Beautiful Stuff Project website [https://lnkd.in/em2Y22xb] and discover how Treasure Boxes can spark imagination, self-expression, and learning through play. #LoosePartsPlay #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TreasureBoxes #ReggioInspired #TheBeautifulStuffProject