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Have you ever been working with a young singer and then as they start to go outside of their comfort zone, they stop and say “I can’t”? And then maybe you’ve even thought…”I can’t teach someone who says I can’t”! 

Here today is a guest that will help both teachers and students get unstuck from this kind of thinking and share useful tools that transform and bring out our best. Today we welcome to our show the founder of Teaching Positivity, Peggy Rakas, talking about growth mindset, optimism, and power of "yet".

Show Notes:

• 00:00 - Introduction to founder of Teaching Positivity, Peggy Rakas 
• 03:12 - Peggy talks about her musical teaching story 
• 04:40 - Peggy speaks about her journey as a music student and how it influences her teaching 
• 05:53 - Peggy speaks about overcoming her stage fright through therapy, alexander technique, and experience
• 07:50 - Peggy speaks about her shift from educator to positive psychology 
• 13:45 - Peggy speaks about the impact of teacher expectations of students, growth mindset, and the power of “yet”
• 18:56 - Peggy discusses application of tools through support with an “I can’t” student - time, patience, and intelligent work
• 23:55 - Peggy talks about the value of celebrating success in the studio - the positive feedback loop
• 27:32 - Peggy discusses helping students replace negative self-talk - connect to your own north star
• 35:03 - Peggy discusses measuring student success 
• 37:46 - Peggy gives advice to new teachers - sleep! 
• 42:37 - Peggy talks about what makes an award winning teacher - connect, dream, and prepare - with students, colleagues, and workspace
• 45:24 - Peggy answers rapid fire questions 

 RESOURCES

Harry Chapin Practice-a-thon

The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

The Learner Lab Website (The Pygmalion Effect) 

Connect with Peggy:

• Peggy's Website
• Peggy on Facebook
• Email: PeggyRakas@gmail.com

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Graphic Design by Jeff Yas
Podcast Music by Andrew Markus