Higher Ed, Career Development, Leadership, AI and More with Dr. Suela Papagelis
Mon Dec 22 2025
Episode 206 - Higher Ed, Career Development, Leadership, AI and More with Dr. Suela Papagelis
In this engaging conversation, Bob Cargill speaks with Dr. Suela Papagelis about her educational journey, teaching philosophy, and the importance of creating a safe learning environment. They discuss the significance of competing with oneself, embracing change, and the role of technology and AI in education. Dr. Papagelis shares her insights on critical thinking, cultural awareness, and the importance of passion in career choices, ultimately emphasizing the need for personal growth and motivation in both teaching and learning.
Sound bites
Sound Bites
"Compete with yourself, not others."
"Embrace change to avoid stagnation."
"Mistakes are lessons, not failures."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:51 Educational Journey and Teaching Philosophy
05:52 Ambition and Work Ethic
08:42 Competing with Yourself
11:27 Creating a Safe Learning Environment
14:32 The Importance of Passion and Career Choices
17:50 Embracing Change and Overcoming Stagnation
20:31 The Role of Technology in Education
23:40 Critical Thinking and AI in Learning
26:40 Cultural Awareness and Teamwork
29:29 The Future of AI and Education
32:33 Final Thoughts and Consulting Business
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Episode 206 - Higher Ed, Career Development, Leadership, AI and More with Dr. Suela Papagelis In this engaging conversation, Bob Cargill speaks with Dr. Suela Papagelis about her educational journey, teaching philosophy, and the importance of creating a safe learning environment. They discuss the significance of competing with oneself, embracing change, and the role of technology and AI in education. Dr. Papagelis shares her insights on critical thinking, cultural awareness, and the importance of passion in career choices, ultimately emphasizing the need for personal growth and motivation in both teaching and learning. Sound bites Sound Bites "Compete with yourself, not others." "Embrace change to avoid stagnation." "Mistakes are lessons, not failures." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:51 Educational Journey and Teaching Philosophy 05:52 Ambition and Work Ethic 08:42 Competing with Yourself 11:27 Creating a Safe Learning Environment 14:32 The Importance of Passion and Career Choices 17:50 Embracing Change and Overcoming Stagnation 20:31 The Role of Technology in Education 23:40 Critical Thinking and AI in Learning 26:40 Cultural Awareness and Teamwork 29:29 The Future of AI and Education 32:33 Final Thoughts and Consulting Business