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Leanne Simpson
“The simple art of connection is the key to community wellness”In this podcast we look at the positive affects connection has on our overall heath and wellbeing.We chat with community leaders about – Why is for themselves and the different organisations they represent to connect. we ask them to provide a takeaway item for us to use and share with our own tribes.We ponder our own Self Talk. Is about being your own best friend, laughing with, encouraging, praising and sometimes even giving yourself a little swift kick in the butt when required, but remembering by helping yourself, you also help others?Leanne is joined by Beyond the Classroom Australia’s Peta Jeppesen as we take on a mindset to Wake Up WellLet's do it together...
Let's have some quiet-time by Welcoming Jing. In this episode our story teller Leanne Simpson will read from the Time Out Tai Chi - Welcoming Jing book and finish with some relaxing mindful breathing and body scanning.
You may choose to follow along with your own copy of our book.
Here is a brief synopsis of this section of the story:
- Jing the panda arrives at the zoo: Jing is a new and mysterious animal who practices Tai Chi in his pen.
- Rose and Vinny are curious: The possum and the platypus are friends who want to learn more about Jing and his posture of infinity.
- They try to imitate Jing: They copy Jing’s stance and feel the benefits of good posture and relaxation.
Author: Leanne Simpson
Illustrated by Bonnie Hazel Simpson.
Please visit our website for more information and to get a copy of the Time Out Tai Chi Welcoming Jing illustrated children's book.
www.BalanceMinder.com.au
Enjoy this music written by Jamiesen Simpson as you explore your Time Out Tai Chi Form.
For information. www.timeouttaichi.com
Season 4 - exploring mindfulness through movement.
The word "balance" is out there everywhere. What does it mean to you? Why to you need to connect to your actions? Leanne and Peta asks us all to Wake Up Well with new and innovative ways to reset your mindset.
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
We all know OUR health is important, so why do be put looking after it down the "to do" list? It is time to take ACTION. A healthy you makes everything you do BETTER.
Leanne and Peta asks us all to Wake Up Well with new and innovative ways to reset your mindset.
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
What is your Responsibility level? How mush do you need to take on? When is it OK to step back?
Leanne and Peta asks us all to Wake Up Well with new and innovative ways to reset your mindset.
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
Boundaries? What does that mean to you? Do you feel you are able to set boundaries? Does it feel others have the power to pull you through the fence?
Leanne and Peta asks us all to Wake Up Well with new and innovative ways to reset your mindset.
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
Can you find JOY in where you are right? Do you have jackals or loud, grumpy monkeys screaming in your head?
Leanne and Peta will talk about how they tame them
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
Diversity - How do you like to learn? What do you think is the best way for someone to teach you something? Why should we keep learning? Leanne and Peta asks us all to Wake Up Well with new and innovative ways to reset your mindset and start to take action to being the best we can be.
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
Persistence (continuing a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition) - What is it for us and why is it important for our wellbeing? Leanne and Peta asks us all to Wake Up Well with new and innovative ways to reset your mindset.
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
Compassion - What do it mean for you? How does it effect our wellness? How does it effect our energy? Leanne and Peta asks us all to Wake Up Well with new and innovative ways to reset your mindset.
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
How often do we reflect on our productivity and become filled with dread. Do we need a change or a pineapple?
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
Lets talk Leadership. What makes a good leader? Who is responsible to be a Leader? Does being a Leader mean you are in charge?
Wake up well is a Facebook live weekly event with Peta, Beyond The Classroom Australia and Balance Minder by Leanne Simpson will help you find your new normal as we think about prevention rather reaction to compromised well-being.
Start the day well.
Embrace a positive mindset,
Love organisation,
Feel delightful focus,
and take the right action for you
By helping yourself, you also help others
Acting together for a healthier community
Balance Minder believes in collaboration and has partnered with professionals who have similar values to provide health and well-being packages.
Leanne Simpson from Balance Minder
“Education is power!” has been Leanne’s lifelong philosophy. Her passion is to make learning inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable.
Her resume is long and diverse as she has ventured to calm her inquisitive mind.
This led her to Tai Chi and its documented health benefits.
Peta Jeppesen – Beyond the Classroom Australia
Peta Jeppesen has nearly twenty years of experience in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, as an assistant principal and as a school principal. She’s worked in urban, rural, remote and even international settings. She’s experienced the highs and lows of the profession and is committed to helping teachers find more joy and balance in their work.
More about us HERE
Tribe Talk: The Simple Art of Connection is the key to community wellness. Balance Minder's Leanne Simpson tribe talks with AJ Single from Concise Equestrian Centre.
Leanne Simpson is the CEO/Principal Trainer for Balance Minder. She works with professionals struggling with chronic pain to create a personalised wellness plans, embrace mindful movement & believe in their ability again, so they can confidently live their life without pain controlling them.
Her program Time Out Tai Chi was a finalist in the Australian Fitness 2020 Community Activation Award.
Her passion is to encourage all Australians to join the movement for better health and wellbeing.
Tribe Talk is about discovering what is out there in the community, so we can all find where we belong, feel joy, share our good times and have somewhere safe to ask for help when needed.
for more information on the speakers in this podcast, please visit our BLOG POST
How we talk to ourselves is often mirrored by how we find success in our goals. How often do we say to ourselves, "I can't" or "I don't deserve to be happy." or "I have to just settle, this is as good as it can be!" ?
Talk a moment to consider so how to change around this and start to be your own best friend. "You can do this, mate", "I trust you!", "You are worthy!"
Leanne Simpson is the CEO/Principal Trainer for Balance Minder. She works with professionals struggling with chronic pain to create a personalised wellness plans, embrace mindful movement & believe in their ability again, so they can confidently live their life without pain controlling them.
Her program Time Out Tai Chi was a finalist in the Australian Fitness 2020 Community Activation Award.
Her passion is to encourage all Australians to join the movement for better health and wellbeing.
Tribe Talk is about discovering what is out there in the community, so we can all find where we belong, feel joy, share our good times and have somewhere safe to ask for help when needed.
for more information on the speakers in this podcast, please visit our BLOG POST
Tribe Talk: The Simple Art of Connection is the key to community wellness. Balance Minder's Leanne Simpson tribe talks Miki Issac-Boyd - Savvy Scripts Publishing.
Leanne Simpson is the CEO/Principal Trainer for Balance Minder. She works with professionals struggling with chronic pain to create a personalised wellness plans, embrace mindful movement & believe in their ability again, so they can confidently live their life without pain controlling them.
Her program Time Out Tai Chi was a finalist in the Australian Fitness 2020 Community Activation Award.
Her passion is to encourage all Australians to join the movement for better health and wellbeing.
Tribe Talk is about discovering what is out there in the community, so we can all find where we belong, feel joy, share our good times and have somewhere safe to ask for help when needed.
for more information on the speakers in this podcast, please visit our BLOG POST
The Simple Art of Connection is the key to community wellness. Balance Minder's Leanne Simpson tribe talks Debbie Dreaver – Values & Career Confidence Coach (Debbie Dreaver HR)
The Value in good connection between Workers and Employers
Leanne Simpson is the CEO/Principal Trainer for Balance Minder. She works with professionals struggling with chronic pain to create a personalised wellness plans, embrace mindful movement & believe in their ability again, so they can confidently live their life without pain controlling them.
Her program Time Out Tai Chi was a finalist in the Australian Fitness 2020 Community Activation Award.
Her passion is to encourage all Australians to join the movement for better health and wellbeing.
Tribe Talk is about discovering what is out there in the community, so we can all find where we belong, feel joy, share our good times and have somewhere safe to ask for help when needed.
for more information on the speakers in this podcast, please visit our BLOG POST
The Simple Art of Connection is the key to community wellness. Balance Minder's Leanne Simpson tribe talks Peta Jeppesen from Beyond the Classroom Australia.
In this episode we talk about using the email effectively to connect with your kid's teacher.
Leanne Simpson is the CEO/Principal Trainer for Balance Minder. She works with professionals struggling with chronic pain to create a personalised wellness plans, embrace mindful movement & believe in their ability again, so they can confidently live their life without pain controlling them.
Her program Time Out Tai Chi was a finalist in the Australian Fitness 2020 Community Activation Award.
Her passion is to encourage all Australians to join the movement for better health and wellbeing.
Tribe Talk is about discovering what is out there in the community, so we can all find where we belong, feel joy, share our good times and have somewhere safe to ask for help when needed.
for more information on the speakers in this podcast, please visit our BLOG
The Simple Art of Connection is the key to community wellness. Balance Minder's Leanne Simpson tribe talks with Deb Rae from Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning Group – SPCAP
Leanne Simpson is the CEO/Principal Trainer for Balance Minder. She works with professionals struggling with chronic pain to create a personalised wellness plans, embrace mindful movement & believe in their ability again, so they can confidently live their life without pain controlling them.
Her program Time Out Tai Chi was a finalist in the Australian Fitness 2020 Community Activation Award.
Her passion is to encourage all Australians to join the movement for better health and wellbeing.
Tribe Talk is about discovering what is out there in the community, so we can all find where we belong, feel joy, share our good times and have somewhere safe to ask for help when needed.
for more information on the speakers in this podcast, please visit our
BLOG POST
The Simple Art of Connection is the key to community wellness. Balance Minder's Leanne Simpson tribe talks with Frank Cowell (SHED Happens Mackay)
Leanne Simpson is the CEO/Principal Trainer for Balance Minder. She works with professionals struggling with chronic pain to create a personalised wellness plans, embrace mindful movement & believe in their ability again, so they can confidently live their life without pain controlling them.
Her program Time Out Tai Chi was a finalist in the Australian Fitness 2020 Community Activation Award.
Her passion is to encourage all Australians to join the movement for better health and wellbeing.
Tribe Talk is about discovering what is out there in the community, so we can all find where we belong, feel joy, share our good times and have somewhere safe to ask for help when needed.
For more information and links please go to our BLOG POST: