Harnessing the inner Captain and Poet in everyone in the school community ignites engagement, connection, well-being and leadership on every level. Our Professional Development offerings ignite change from within to counter the challenges in education today and create the kinds of schools we all want to see.
“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."
Operations Coordinator, Center on Disability Studies at The University of Hawaii.
"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."
Hawaii Department of Education
"Compassion Fatigue is a really important topic for teachers right now, not just in Nunavut but across Canada. The Captains and Poets session helped showcase what Compassion Fatigue could look like and reflect on how we can see it in ourselves and others around us. The activities, handouts and suggestions on self care were helpful and easy to integrate into our day. I really love the self check-in sheet and the worksheet to create boundaries. These two tools help to solidify what I need for myself to not become overwhelmed and burn out. The suggestions and actionable items will help both me and my students daily."
Taking it Global - Connected North - Nunavut Teachers Association
"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."
Niagara Teachers College
"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."
Change Management Practitioner, MindCamp Workshop
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!