“Our words carry such weight and such power that they're better off being said even in an imperfect way than not being said at all.” - Michelle Mitchell Is it the small moments that truly connect us? In this heartwarming episode, educator, author and speaker Michelle Mitchell joins Meg Durham to explore the quiet power of everyday conversations. Together they discuss how small interactions, a kind word, a shared glance, a moment of presence can shape trust, connection and resilience in schools and beyond. They explore the different types of conversations we have, the importance of boundaries, and why what goes unsaid can sometimes do the most harm. Michelle shares practical strategies for teachers and leaders to strengthen their communication and build deeper relationships with students and colleagues. This episode is a reminder that our words matter, acknowledgment is powerful, and showing up with care can make all the difference. Episode 144 Shownotes - Click here. ---- Michelle Mitchell Website | Facebook | Instagram ---- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

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