The High Performance Podcast Get Into Teaching Special: The impact of teachers on our high performers
Mar 9, 2022
Delve into the profound impact teachers have on high achievers with remarkable stories from notable figures like Lee Child and Kelly Holmes. Discover how early mentorship nurtures potential and shapes identities, highlighting the transformative power of supportive educators. The podcast also emphasizes innovation in teaching and the critical role of empathy in unlocking students' unique strengths. Finally, listeners are encouraged to consider a teaching career and the lasting legacy they can create for future generations.
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Kelly Holmes' Teacher
- Dame Kelly Holmes' PE teacher, Debbie Page, told her she could be good at something.
- This gave Holmes an identity and the belief to pursue her Olympic dreams.
Golden Seed Moments
- Early interactions significantly shape how we engage with people in adulthood.
- Teachers can plant "golden seeds" of potential in students, fostering identity and future success.
Listen and Encourage
- Avoid telling someone their idea is bad or that they cannot achieve it.
- Simply listening and providing space for discussion can be enough to nurture their potential.