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Managing Burnout: Strategies for Resilience and Emotional Well-Being
Explore practical techniques for educators and professionals to manage stress and enhance emotional regulation. This workshop provides tools to create a sustainable approach to well-being, emphasizing the importance of self-care in high-pressure environments.
Creating Trauma-Informed Environments
Develop safe and supportive spaces that address the emotional needs of students and employees. This workshop focuses on fostering a culture of safety and support, which is essential for effective learning and productivity.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Leroy Slanzi brings over 25 years of experience in education as a trusted leader in professional development. He delivers transformative workshops that equip educators and teams with practical tools for growth and meaningful change. As the author of “Emotional Schools,” “And Breathe,” “A New Leadership Paradigm,” and “Let’s Play Bruh.” Leroy focuses on emotional intelligence, mental health, and effective leadership practices, ensuring participants gain actionable strategies tailored to their challenges.
His workshops appeal to a wide range of audiences, from school districts to business and non-profit teams, addressing topics like emotional intelligence, growth mindset, and creating inclusive, mentally healthy cultures. Known for his humility and adaptability, Leroy customizes each session to align with the unique needs of his audience, empowering participants to drive positive change within their organizations.
"Emotional Schools" - For Principals &
For Teachers
“Emotional Schools for PRINCIPALS: Leading with Heart, Wisdom & Reconciliation”
Cultivating Emotionally Intelligent Schools through the Medicine Wheel & Compassionate Systems
Overview:
This workshop empowers principals to build emotionally thriving schools by integrating:
- Emotional Intelligence Leadership (self-awareness, regulation, and influencing school culture)
- Medicine Wheel Wisdom (balancing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions)
- Truth & Reconciliation Commitments (cultural safety, Indigenous pedagogies)
- Compassionate Systems Thinking (root-cause analysis, sustainable change)
Participants will develop practical strategies to assess, nurture, and transform their schools into spaces where emotions are honored as gateways to learning, equity, and collective healing.
Core Objectives:
- Master Emotional Intelligence (EI) Leadership
- Understand how emotions drive learning, behavior, and staff resilience
- Model compassionate self-awareness and emotionally responsive decision-making
- Apply the Medicine Wheel to School Climate
- Audit your school’s health across four dimensions: mental (policies), emotional (relationships), physical (environment), spiritual (purpose/belonging)
- Design Compassionate, Systemic EI Strategies
- Create trauma-informed + culturally rooted emotional support systems
- Implement small, high-leverage changes using systems thinking
Workshop Outline
- The Emotionally Intelligent Principal
- The Medicine Wheel Emotional Audit
- Compassionate EI Leadership in Action
- Truth, Reconciliation & Compassionate Schools
- Action Planning: Sustainable, Heart-Centered Change
- Understanding school discipline through an Emotional Intelligence Lens.
Emotional Schools for TEACHERS : Empowering Classrooms Through Emotional Intelligence
Overview:
This interactive workshop equips educators with the tools to create emotionally supportive classrooms and schools. Participants will learn the science behind emotions, how to share this knowledge with students, and strategies for fostering emotional growth through mindfulness and emotional regulation.
Workshop Objectives:
Gain a foundational understanding of the science of emotions and their role in learning.
Learn strategies for introducing emotional intelligence concepts to students.
Develop mindful practices to support emotional regulation for students and staff.
Collaborate on a shared emotional language to unify the school’s approach.
You will learn how to use CORE competencies and the Common Language seamlessly.
Medicine Wheel teachings at the core of trauma infomred practices and Reconciliation.
Outline:
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Classrooms
Understanding the Science of Emotions
Building a Common Language
Practical Techniques for Emotional Regulation
Creating an Emotionally Supportive Classroom
Understanding discipline and how to embed it into an emotionally intelligent and compassionate school.
Collaborative Planning
YOU'RE A LEGEND UNTIL LUNCHTIME
One-Day Workshop Outline
“You’re a Legend Until Lunchtime”: Leading with Purpose and Authenticity
Overview:
This workshop empowers school leaders to reimagine their leadership approach by focusing on authenticity, emotional intelligence, and practical strategies for long-term impact. Participants will explore leadership beyond credentials, gaining actionable tools to inspire their teams and drive success.
Workshop Objectives:
Explore the five pillars of leadership: instructional, organizational, structural, relational, and servant leadership.
Learn strategies to lead with authenticity, purpose and to create compassionate systems.
Conduct a personal leadership audit to identify strengths and areas for growth.
Understand the role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership.
Develop actionable plans to foster a resilient and cohesive team cultures that are holistic and embrace “Reconciliation.”
Understand how to maintain accountability for both students and staff through an Emotionally Intelligent Structure.
Outline:
The New Leadership Paradigm
Instructional Leadership
Organizational and Structural Leadership
Relational and Servant Leadership
Personal Leadership Audit
Building Resilient & Compassionate Teams
Medicine Wheel Knowledge and embedding it into practice
Two-Day Workshop Outline
“You’re a Legend Until Lunchtime”: Sustainable Leadership
Overview:
This two-day workshop offers an in-depth exploration of authentic leadership, equipping school and district leaders with the tools to transform their leadership approach. Participants will gain insights into emotional intelligence, effective team-building, and strategies for navigating complex challenges.
Workshop Objectives:
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Deepen understanding of the five leadership pillars and their application.
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Strengthen emotional intelligence to improve decision-making and relationships.
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Develop actionable plans to foster sustainable leadership practices.
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Enhance skills in managing conflict, resistance, and organizational change.
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Create a personalized roadmap for leadership success and resilience.
School Discipline, Parents and Emotional Intelligence.
Outline:
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The Foundations of Leadership
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Instructional Leadership
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Organizational Leadership
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Structural LeadershipRelational Leadership
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Servant Leadership
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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
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Future-Focused Leadership
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Navigating Leadership Challenges
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Action Planning and Implementation
If you would like to book Leroy or require further information, please contact Leroy at
leroyslanzi@gmail.com
Call: # 250-525-1777