In this episode, Renee Metty explores how mindfulness and the power of pause can transform both personal lives and leadership roles. From dealing with stress to creating mindful educational environments, Renee shares insights and practical strategies for connecting with our true selves and making conscious choices.

Key Takeaways:

1. Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Mindfulness is all about being present and aware of our actions. Renee explains how it helps us navigate tough emotions and make thoughtful decisions.
2. Positive and Negative Energy: Our energy is contagious, and being mindful can help us manage how we affect ourselves and those around us.
3. Creating Mindful Learning Spaces: Renee's journey in building a mindfulness-based Montessori school offers valuable lessons on creating calm and engaging educational environments.

Guest:

Renee Metty; mindfulness consultant, equine gestaltist coach, and founder of a Montessori mindfulness-based school.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Renee Metty: LinkedIn and Facebook
2. With Pause: Website and Instagram
3. The Cove School: Website and Instagram
4. Trusting Equus: Website and Instagram
5. Kolbe Assessment

Quotes:

-"Mindfulness is about being okay with whatever is happening and having the space to navigate and choose a direction." – Renee Metty

-"Knowing oneself raises consciousness and impacts the world's consciousness." – Renee Metty

-"The key to managing human energy is understanding its contagious nature and being mindful of the energy we bring into every interaction." – Mark Wright

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