Episode 117: In AWE of Dr. Michele Borba-Creators Series
Michele Borba, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned educator, award-winning author, and parenting child expert recognized for her solution-based strategies to strengthen children’s character, resilience, and reduce peer cruelty. A sought-after motivational speaker, she has spoken in 19 countries and five continents, and served as a consultant to hundreds of schools and corporations. Clients include Sesame Street, Harvard, U.S. Air Force Academy, 18 US Army Bases in Europe and the Asian-Pacific, H.R.H. the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. and a TEDx Talk: “Empathy Is a Verb.” She offers realistic, research-based advice culled from a career working with over one million parents and educators worldwide.
Dr. Borba is an NBC contributor who has appeared 150 times on the TODAY show and countless shows including Dateline, Dr. Phil, The View, NBC Nightly News, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, Anderson Cooper, MSNBC, Fox & Friends, Countdown, Fox, The Early Show, and CNN. Her work is featured in TIME, Washington Post, Newsweek, People, Boston Globe, U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times. Reader’s Digest and Globe and Mail. Dr. Borba is recognized globally for her work in bullying and youth violence prevention. She’s a media spokesperson for major corporations including 3M, Office Depot, Unilever, Similac, General Mills, Mastercard, All, Galderma, V-Tech, Cetaphil, Splenda, Walmart, Johnson & Johnson and consultant to Apple TV, McDonalds and Disney.
Dr. Borba is a former classroom and special education teacher with a wide range of teaching experience, including work in a private practice with children with learning and emotional disabilities. She received a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Counseling from the University of San Francisco, an M.A. in Learning Disabilities and B.A. from the University of Santa Clara, and Life Teaching Credential from San Jose State University. She lives in Palm Springs, California with her husband and has three grown sons.
In this episode, we discuss:
Dr. Borba’s research on resilience and practical ways parents and educators can serve students to become what she calls THRIVERS
Her journey and experience into becoming a creator through authoring books
Practical applications of her research all highlighted in her most recent book Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine
And Dr. Borba shares many more insights certain to inspire you now in your own life and in ways you support children in resilience.
Connect with Dr. Michele Borba:
Dr. Michele Borba’s Website
Dr. Michele Borba’s TED Talk: Empathy is a Verb
Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine
Sarah Johnson:
Sarah’s Website
Sarah on Twitter
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