If you’re a leader looking to bring more joy, intentional authenticity, and emotional safety into your organization, or a parent, educator, or seeker craving deeper connection in all areas of life, this episode is for you. I sat down with my dear friend Connie Laufersky, master Montessori educator and leadership coach, to unravel the secrets to nurturing transformative relationships that span decades, weather storms, and inspire growth.What happens when you bring intentionality, spiritual depth, and psychological safety to every relationship? Connie Laufersky and I reflect on nearly 10 years of friendship, our shared journey of personal development, and the principles that allow connections, at work, at home, and in life, to truly thrive. We explore practical tools from Montessori leadership, powerful books, and the lived wisdom that heals pain, empowers agency, and keeps us coming back for more. Watch This If:Why asking for permission and empowering agency build trustHow the Montessori approach transforms leadership, mentoring & parentingCreating a circle of influencers who uplift, challenge, and grow with you Episode Highlights (with Timestamps):4:40 – Intentionality: The Key to Deep, Mutual Support 7:40 – How Emotional Safety Is Built (and Rebuilt) 18:00 – Balancing Spirituality & Professionalism in the Workplace 29:45 – Thriving as an Entrepreneur—Lessons from Service 30:27 – Parenting Adult Children: Empathy, Boundaries & Evolving Connection 59:06 – Fulfillment vs. Success: Purpose in the Next Chapter What You’ll Learn:Practical techniques from Montessori for empowering agency in adults and children alikeWhy and how to build your own “circle of influencers” for thriving support and growthResources:The How of Happiness: A New Approach to - Getting the Life You Want by Sonya LyubomirskyGreat by Choice by Jim CollinsThe Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now by Thich Nhất HanhPractice Peace (Pocket Size Book) by Pema ChödrönDare to Lead by Brené BrownThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené BrownA Return to Love by Marianne WilliamsonContact Information:Guest: Connie LauferskyWebsite: http://www.montessoriconsultinggroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-laufersky-0411b041/Host: Valerie HopeWebsite: https://www.valeriehope.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehope/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHopeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnecttoJoyProduction Support: Lucy Hope - Podcast Editing, Copy, and Publishing. #CircleOfHopePodcast #IntentionalConnection #EmotionalSafety #MontessoriWisdom #LeadershipGrowth

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