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Ed Soul

Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.

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Unlocking the Person Within the Professional with John Garrett

April 03, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 16

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In this episode, keynote speaker and author John Garrett explores what it means to challenge “traditional professionalism” and create workplaces where people can bring more of their full selves to work. We discuss the core ideas behind his award-winning book What’s Your And? and what choosing humanity, passion, and purpose can look like in schools for teachers, staff, and leaders. John shares practical examples and addresses common hesitations—like wanting to keep work and personal life separate—while offering a tangible first step leaders can take to build a more inclusive, engaged culture.

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Rachel Logan

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