Why Adults Need SEL First (Before Teaching Kids)
Wed Sep 03 2025
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In this episode of the Relevant Development Podcast, Juan Alvarado sits down with Amy Brady, founder of Flourish Lab, to flip the script on leadership, behavior, and emotional intelligence in education and afterschool programs.
We tackle big questions like:
Why do so many organizations cling to outdated “behavior management”?What happens when adults don’t work on their own emotional intelligence?How childhood experiences shape adult behaviors in the workplace.The missing link between staff culture and student success.This conversation is raw, practical, and eye-opening. Whether you’re a teacher, youth worker, leader, or parent, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and the way we truly raise the bar for kids by first raising the bar for ourselves.
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more leadership conversations that go beyond theory and into action.
🔗 Connect with Amy Brady & Flourish Lab: flourishlab.org
Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership.
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EMAIL - juan@weraizethebar.com
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Juan's Bio:
As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.
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Send us a text In this episode of the Relevant Development Podcast, Juan Alvarado sits down with Amy Brady, founder of Flourish Lab, to flip the script on leadership, behavior, and emotional intelligence in education and afterschool programs. We tackle big questions like: Why do so many organizations cling to outdated “behavior management”?What happens when adults don’t work on their own emotional intelligence?How childhood experiences shape adult behaviors in the workplace.The missing link between staff culture and student success.This conversation is raw, practical, and eye-opening. Whether you’re a teacher, youth worker, leader, or parent, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and the way we truly raise the bar for kids by first raising the bar for ourselves. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more leadership conversations that go beyond theory and into action. 🔗 Connect with Amy Brady & Flourish Lab: flourishlab.org Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. Support the show EMAIL - juan@weraizethebar.com Website - www.weraizethebar.com Follow on social: Instagram @raizethebarceo Facebook @raizethebarLLC 5-day Leadership Challenge: Sign up Here Juan's Bio: As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.