"Navigating Transitions" Jan 9 AND Jan 30, 2025
Jan 9, ‘25
Hi everyone, it’s Libby Kelly. As many of you know, I have been on a journey becoming a certified leadership/career coach over the past couple of years. Typically I have not been the speaker at our WonderWomen gatherings, but I have learned so much about navigating life transitions from my training and would love to share some concepts and research that has made a powerful impact on me. I will describe "The Cycle of Renewal" (described by Frederich and Pam Hudson from the Hudson Institute of Coaching) which outlines our life chapters and life transitions. We are continually moving around this circle in a clockwise fashion - see the arrows in the diagram. You are likely spread around the circle in your various roles but you, yourself - the conscious center of the person living your life - is at predominantly one place in the cycle. We will discuss what is important and most helpful for a person at each phase (we need very different things based on our current phase.) I will also discuss research from thought leaders in the field of adult change and transition.
Feb 19, 2025 “The Teenage Years Through the Lens of Choice, Control, and Validation” ~ Rebecca Maddux
Ahhh the teenage years - when everything is pretty much smooth sailing - all day, every day. Ha. The stark reality is that many of us can feel helpless, frustrated, and confused as to how to best support these wonderful creatures. After 28 years of working with hundreds of teens, Rebecca Maddux has observed that choice, control, and validation play a significant role in her student’s success. Join Rebecca as we discuss how to best help our teenagers as they navigate academic and social challenges while allowing them to develop responsibility, resilience, and accountability. Topics covered: building relationships brick by brick, the importance of progress over perfection, seeing growth vs. obstacles, and pruning.
Watch this brief video in advance of the night!
In preparation for this discussion, please watch “THE TEEN BRAIN (10 min) directed by Tiffany Shlain and executively produced by Goldie Hawn & MindUP. This short film explores what's happening in the teenage brain, illuminating that teenagers are emotionally brilliant super-learners with brains that are undergoing rapid and significant remodeling and development. Based on the latest research on adolescence, and showcasing both teens, physicians, and psychologists, The Teen Brain offers tools to stay balanced and navigate the powerful adolescent years.
Bio:
Rebecca Maddux is the owner of RLMLearningLLC, where she supports students as an academic tutor, executive function coach, and college admissions guide. Currently, she works with students in grades 4-12 at 9 different schools within Forsyth County in addition to regional colleges. She received her master's degree in Special Education from UNC-G in 2000. Over the last 28 years, she has been a member of the faculty at Summit, Forsyth Country Day, Woodward Academy, Noble Academy, multiple public schools, and was a founding member of Village Charter School. She has worked with students in grades 1-12 as a classroom teacher, study skills teacher, Language Development Specialist, and Academic Coach. Arming her students with strategies for success is her passion. She lives in Winston with her husband and is mom to a 19-year-old and an 11-year-old.