Podcasts
The Counter Narrative Podcast
January 3, 2025
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams engages in a deep conversation with Jennifer Abrams about the significance of having hard conversations in educational settings. They explore the challenges of professional development, the necessity of adult development in schools, and the importance of emotional hygiene during professional learning. Jennifer shares her insights on how to navigate time constraints in PD sessions and emphasizes the need for intentionality in designing effective professional development experiences. The discussion also highlights the hunger for connection and meaningful learning among educators, and the resources available to support their growth.
Podcast: The Community Connection
September 20, 2024
In this podcast with Nathaniel Provencio, Jennifer talks about how the skills and mindsets she talks about in her book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work, can help team members in PLCs and on any team.
Podcast: Space to Think
July 18, 2024
Jennifer joined Sarah Philip, UK psychologist and coach, on her Space to Think podcast to explore the ideas from her book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work
Podcast: Take Notes with Jen Rafferty
January 11, 2024
In this podcast, Jennifer speaks with Jen Rafferty about empowering educators through effective communication and dealing with hard conversations.
Podcast: Principal Matters
January 3, 2024
Listen to Jennifer on Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast talk with William Parker about her books Having Hard Conversations and Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.
Podcast: All Things Pilates with Darien Gold
November 7, 2023
Teachers - Have you ever had a disruptive student? If so, how did you handle this situation? And if you’re a student, have you ever had a teacher you wanted to 'divorce'? Having Hard Conversations by Jennifer Abrams is our guest today and I’ve asked her to talk about how to navigate uncomfortable conversations in our studios. Jennifer is a communications expert, keynote speaker, facilitator and author.
Podcast: MS.UNDERSTOOD
October 4, 2023
Listen to Jennifer on the MS.UNDERSTOOD Podcast where they discuss a variety of communication-related skills to help develop an authentic voice to engage in courageous and empowered health-supporting conversations. They also explore research regarding the impact of healthy and unhealthy conflict and have the opportunity to engage in a relationship audit to explore our communication opportunities in different relationships.
Podcast: Better Leaders Better Schools – Growing Up At Work
August 16, 2023
Listen to Jennifer on an episode of the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast where she talks with Danny Bauer about "Growing Up At Work."
Podcast: Changing Conversations
May 19, 2023
Listen to Jennifer on an episode of the Changing Conversations podcast. This episode dives into 'hard conversations' – a conversation of insights and reflections as well as practical ideas to consider.
Podcast: The Schoolhouse 302
April 25, 2023
Jennifer joins Joe and TJ on The Schoolhouse 302 Podcast to discuss Stretching Your Learning Edges, Growing (Up) at Work, and more.
