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Educators are deeply purpose-driven. But what happens when the work that gives you meaning also leaves you exhausted?
In this episode of A Work of Heart, co-founders Dr. Ilana Nankin and Michael Fenchel explore the Universal Intelligence layer of Breathe for Change’s Human Intelligence framework. Together, they unpack the paradox so many teachers and education leaders know well: you can feel called to this work and still feel burned out by it.
This conversation is a summer invitation to pause, breathe, receive, and reconnect with the deeper why that brought you into education in the first place. Ilana and Michael walk through five Universal Intelligence competencies – wonder, trust, integrity, gratitude, and purpose – with practical reflection prompts for educators who want to replenish their energy before the next school year begins.
Here are some of the best moments from the episode:
- The 5 Layers of Human Intelligence
- Purpose Without Burnout: Giving vs. Receiving
- Competency 1: Wonder
- Competency 2: Trust
- Competency 3: Integrity
- Competency 4: Gratitude
- Competency 5: Purpose
- Rejuvenation Strategies & Crafting Your Life’s Mission
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