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From Burnt Out to Fired Up

A Conversation with Morgane Michael

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In this episode

When you engage in acts of kindness and generosity, or even witness this in others, you get a physiological boost. Science proves it. This research inspires the work of Morgane Michael—educator, social-emotional learning expert, and author of From Burnt Out to Fired Up. “Together we can bust this culture of anxiety and stress by being kind to one another,” she says.

In this podcast, Prisma Lopez-Marin talks with Morgane about life as a kindergarten and first-grade teacher in British Columbia and how this intersects with her Small Act, Big Impact 21-day kindness challenge. Morgane launched the Small Act, Big Impact project grassroots style, going into schools and facilitating projects with students and teachers. Get to know more about Morgane and her revolutionary work of making a big impact, one small act at a time.

Tune in to:

  • Be inspired to build cultures of belonging and kindness in your own community
  • Get ideas of how to launch your own Small Act, Big Impact projects
  • Learn how to cultivate student empowerment
  • Discover what it takes to start a movement—from strength within to inspiration and support from others
  • Hear about the many different ways burnout manifests and how to self-assess well-being
  • Go behind the scenes of Morgane’s latest book, From Burnt Out to Fired Up

Featured in this episode

From Burnt Out to Fired Up

From Burnt Out to Fired Up

From Burnt Out to Fired Up

Overwhelmed teachers, this book is for you. The truth is that you can be remarkable without burning out. Drawing from the latest research and her own teaching experiences, author Morgane Michael delivers research-backed strategies to replenish your well-being and reignite your passion for your purpose.

Guest

Morgane Michael

Morgane Michael

Morgane Michael

Since 2008, Morgane Michael has been an elementary school educator with the Greater Victoria School District in British Columbia. She is a passionate advocate for social-emotional learning, kindness education, and educator well-being.