Teacher Talk

What if the fastest way to clarity was to start at the end? This powerful episode of The Ripple Effect of a Teacher opens with that question — imagine your funeral — and uses it to uncover purpose, passion, and the true calling behind why we teach. Carrie, a former English teacher turned principal with over two decades of experience, shares how an unexpected journey through parenting, substitute teaching, and leadership helped her see that even when passion fades, purpose stays steady. Her reflections remind every educator that their work is sacred, meaningful, and part of a much bigger story. We go deep into what resilience really looks like in education — the kind that goes beyond self-care checklists and into lasting purpose. Learn how to handle the “different tired” that comes with teaching, protect your energy from negativity, and stay grounded in the legacy you’re building. If you’ve ever wondered whether your work truly matters, this conversation will remind you: every small interaction counts. Start with your legacy. Remember the student who needed you yesterday. And choose purpose over urgency every single day. ✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
Stories That Keep Us Going | Epi 11
Teachers often never see the full impact of their work. Beyond grades and test scores lies a deeper influence—one that shapes confidence, purpose, and identity. In this episode, host Cathy Tooley reconnects with her former student, Amber Fields, now a Partner and Chief Culture Officer helping organizations develop their people. Their conversation, “The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life,” explores how belief, encouragement, and authentic connection can unlock potential that lasts decades. Amber shares how Cathy once “spoke belief” into her at a time when she didn’t believe in herself—what she now calls “borrowed belief.” That same principle guides her leadership today, showing how early mentorship translates into lifelong impact. Together, they uncover how small moments of affirmation can ripple across generations, shaping not just students but the future leaders they become. 🚀 Want leadership and culture tools for your organization? Explore trueU — a platform that helps companies build stronger teams and inspire growth: trueu.com trueu.com/welcome-to-trueuhr/ ✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life
Teachers often never see the full impact of their work. Beyond grades and test scores lies a deeper influence—one that shapes confidence, purpose, and identity. In this episode, host Cathy Tooley reconnects with her former student, Amber Fields, now a Partner and Chief Culture Officer helping organizations develop their people. Their conversation, “The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life,” explores how belief, encouragement, and authentic connection can unlock potential that lasts decades. Amber shares how Cathy once “spoke belief” into her at a time when she didn’t believe in herself—what she now calls “borrowed belief.” That same principle guides her leadership today, showing how early mentorship translates into lifelong impact. Together, they uncover how small moments of affirmation can ripple across generations, shaping not just students but the future leaders they become. 🚀 Want leadership and culture tools for your organization? Explore trueU — a platform that helps companies build stronger teams and inspire growth: trueu.com trueu.com/welcome-to-trueuhr/ ✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life
Teachers often never see the full impact of their work. Beyond grades and test scores lies a deeper influence—one that shapes confidence, purpose, and identity. In this episode, host Cathy Tooley reconnects with her former student, Amber Fields, now a Partner and Chief Culture Officer helping organizations develop their people. Their conversation, “The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life,” explores how belief, encouragement, and authentic connection can unlock potential that lasts decades. Amber shares how Cathy once “spoke belief” into her at a time when she didn’t believe in herself—what she now calls “borrowed belief.” That same principle guides her leadership today, showing how early mentorship translates into lifelong impact. Together, they uncover how small moments of affirmation can ripple across generations, shaping not just students but the future leaders they become. 🚀 Want leadership and culture tools for your organization? Explore trueU — a platform that helps companies build stronger teams and inspire growth: trueu.com trueu.com/welcome-to-trueuhr/ ✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life
Teachers often never see the full impact of their work. Beyond grades and test scores lies a deeper influence—one that shapes confidence, purpose, and identity. In this episode, host Cathy Tooley reconnects with her former student, Amber Fields, now a Partner and Chief Culture Officer helping organizations develop their people. Their conversation, “The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life,” explores how belief, encouragement, and authentic connection can unlock potential that lasts decades. Amber shares how Cathy once “spoke belief” into her at a time when she didn’t believe in herself—what she now calls “borrowed belief.” That same principle guides her leadership today, showing how early mentorship translates into lifelong impact. Together, they uncover how small moments of affirmation can ripple across generations, shaping not just students but the future leaders they become. 🚀 Want leadership and culture tools for your organization? Explore trueU — a platform that helps companies build stronger teams and inspire growth: trueu.com trueu.com/welcome-to-trueuhr/ ✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life | Epi 10
Teachers often never see the full impact of their work. Beyond grades and test scores lies a deeper influence—one that shapes confidence, purpose, and identity. In this episode, host Cathy Tooley reconnects with her former student, Amber Fields, now a Partner and Chief Culture Officer helping organizations develop their people. Their conversation, “The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life,” explores how belief, encouragement, and authentic connection can unlock potential that lasts decades. Amber shares how Cathy once “spoke belief” into her at a time when she didn’t believe in herself—what she now calls “borrowed belief.” That same principle guides her leadership today, showing how early mentorship translates into lifelong impact. Together, they uncover how small moments of affirmation can ripple across generations, shaping not just students but the future leaders they become. 🚀 Want leadership and culture tools for your organization? Explore trueU — a platform that helps companies build stronger teams and inspire growth: trueu.com trueu.com/welcome-to-trueuhr/ ✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life
Teachers often never see the full impact of their work. Beyond grades and test scores lies a deeper influence—one that shapes confidence, purpose, and identity. In this episode, host Cathy Tooley reconnects with her former student, Amber Fields, now a Partner and Chief Culture Officer helping organizations develop their people. Their conversation, “The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life,” explores how belief, encouragement, and authentic connection can unlock potential that lasts decades. Amber shares how Cathy once “spoke belief” into her at a time when she didn’t believe in herself—what she now calls “borrowed belief.” That same principle guides her leadership today, showing how early mentorship translates into lifelong impact. Together, they uncover how small moments of affirmation can ripple across generations, shaping not just students but the future leaders they become. 🚀 Want leadership and culture tools for your organization? Explore trueU — a platform that helps companies build stronger teams and inspire growth: trueu.com trueu.com/welcome-to-trueuhr/ ✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Power of One: How One Teacher Can Change a Life
What truly transforms an educator’s journey? It’s those rare, unforgettable moments when a student lets down their guard and invites you into their world. Maybe it’s the kid who constantly pushes limits or the quiet one who never speaks up—until suddenly, they do. Whether it’s a breakthrough moment, a vulnerable story, or even just a smile that says “I trust you,” those glimpses into a student’s authentic self shift everything. It’s like those late-night parent chats where, out of nowhere, your child opens up—and you know something meaningful just happened. The second shift comes when educators realize they’re not just teaching content—they’re shaping humans. That realization often hits harder after becoming a parent, when you see your students through a new lens. Suddenly, you're not just a teacher, you're a role model, a safe space, and sometimes, the only adult who sees their hidden brilliance. The most humbling part? Our students teach us too—about life, about strength, and sometimes about loss. If a teacher ever saw something in you before you saw it in yourself, take a moment today to reflect. Then ask yourself: Who needs that same belief from me today? ✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Moment That Changed Everything
What truly transforms an educator’s journey? It’s those rare, unforgettable moments when a student lets down their guard and invites you into their world. Maybe it’s the kid who constantly pushes limits or the quiet one who never speaks up—until suddenly, they do. Whether it’s a breakthrough moment, a vulnerable story, or even just a smile that says “I trust you,” those glimpses into a student’s authentic self shift everything. It’s like those late-night parent chats where, out of nowhere, your child opens up—and you know something meaningful just happened. The second shift comes when educators realize they’re not just teaching content—they’re shaping humans. That realization often hits harder after becoming a parent, when you see your students through a new lens. Suddenly, you're not just a teacher, you're a role model, a safe space, and sometimes, the only adult who sees their hidden brilliance. The most humbling part? Our students teach us too—about life, about strength, and sometimes about loss. If a teacher ever saw something in you before you saw it in yourself, take a moment today to reflect. Then ask yourself: Who needs that same belief from me today? ✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
The Moment That Changed Everything
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