Mitch Wallis: Building Deeper Connections through REAL Conversations

Professional Learnings NSWPPA Educational Leadership

What if the key to unlocking meaningful connections and fostering psychological safety lies in the power of vulnerability and authentic conversations? Join us as we explore this with Mitch Wallis, a distinguished mental health advocate and the visionary behind Heart On My Sleeve. Mitch opens up about his personal battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety, sharing how he transformed his silence into a source of strength and hope for others. Through his groundbreaking book "Real Conversations," Mitch demonstrates how genuine care, storytelling, and empathy can lead to profound connections and safer environments for discussing mental health.
Discover the practical frameworks that Mitch offers for creating emotionally supportive spaces in both personal and professional settings. We dive deep into his ELSA-B model—Engage, Listen, Safety, Action, Boundaries—and the critical role of attunement and emotional separation. Hear stories of Mitch's life-saving connection with his mother and the influential educators who made a lasting impact on his life, illustrating the power of presence and empathy over mere words. Mitch challenges the status quo, advocating for a shift from transactional dialogues to truly understanding and addressing emotional pain, providing a beacon of guidance for leaders and managers navigating the complex landscape of mental health.
Mitch's insights extend beyond individual relationships, offering transformative potential in leadership and broader societal change. Hear how embracing vulnerability can enhance trust and balance stability with forward-thinking in today's uncertain world. We discuss the ripple effects of authentic leadership, drawing on real-world examples of leaders who have become better communicators and lifesavers by incorporating Mitch's principles. Tune in to learn how real conversations and self-care strategies can prevent hardships, enriched by Mitch's personal mission to empower others through empathy, connection, and the relentless pursuit of well-being.
Book your network for REAL conversations through the NSW Primary Principals Association: (NSWPPA) and experience the power of real connections through the 5 step framework as well as ongoing support for 12 months from your REAL Conversations course.
Links and references:

NSWPPA REAL Conversations link: https://www.nswppa.org.au/realconversations
Mitch Wallis : Heart of my Sleeve Charity:
https://www.heartonmysleeve.org/stories/mitch-wallis
Mitch Wallis : Real Conversations: 5 Steps To Connected Relationships book and audio book available on Amazon:
A 5-step guide for how to better connect with the people around you, from a wellbeing educator with a mission to 'change the way the world feels'
Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/Real-Conversations-Steps-Connected-Relationships/dp/064861915X
Book your Network today through the NSWPPA!
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1. Mitch Wallis: Building Deeper Connections through REAL Conversations (00:00:00)

2. Real Conversations (00:00:05)

3. Core Principles of Real Conversations (00:08:41)

4. Building Connected Relationships Through Real Conversations (00:25:38)

5. Navigating Emotionally Safe Conversations in Education (00:37:16)

6. Transformative Power of Authentic Leadership (00:45:45)

7. Measuring Impact of Real Conversations (00:50:14)