In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we dig into what’s happening under the hood when we feel triggered, anxious or stuck. My guest this week is Mitch Weisburgh, educator, author and founder of MindShifting with Mitch. After years in edtech and instructional design, Mitch turned his attention to a deeper question: How do we teach people to manage their brains so they can be more resourceful, resilient and collaborative in the face of challenge?

Mitch shares powerful insights on why your brain’s first reaction is rarely the most helpful, how to recognize your “saboteurs” in action and why self-awareness is the first step to real growth. We explore how meditation, mindfulness and even simple positive self-talk can begin to interrupt unconscious patterns, and how teachers, parents and leaders can model better thinking for the next generation.

We also talk about the work Mitch is doing with educators across the country and his mission to empower 5 million people to lead with greater emotional intelligence and effectiveness.

About My Guest
Mitch’s goal is to grow a critical mass of people who live happy, productive lives—resilient, resourceful, and collaborative in the face of obstacles, adversaries, and unintended outcomes.

From 1981 through 2000, Mitch founded and ran Personal Computer Learning Centers of America, training adults in the use of computers and growing the company to over 130 employees.

In 2005, he cofounded Academic Business Advisors, which helped organizations make a difference and reach more students in U.S. schools. He also launched nonprofit organizations in education such as Games4Ed and Edchat Interactive.

MindShifting: Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success (December 2024) focuses on techniques to shift from mindsets that hold us back to ones that propel us forward.

Connect with Mitch:

Newsletter: https://mindshiftingwithmitch.blog/
Website: https://www.mindshiftingwithmitch.com/
Book: MindShifting, Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success: https://a.co/d/242NDWd
MindShifting Courses: https://events.humanitix.com/host/mitchell-weisburgh
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mweisburgh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weisburghm/
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