{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"335: How to Teach and How to Learn with Dr Christie McMullen","description":"In today\u2019s episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Christie McMullen, educator, author, speaker, and leadership expert, to explore how learning truly takes root. With a 25-year career spanning high school classrooms, adult education, and leadership training, Christie brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Her book, Learning Can Stick: A Guide to Make Every Learning Experience Safe, Logical, Fun, and Memorable, offers strategies for teaching and leading that apply far beyond the classroom. Together, Heather and Christie dive into why everyone is a teacher, whether you\u2019re guiding patients, mentoring employees, or leading a courtroom, and how to make every lesson both memorable and impactful. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:   Performance vs. Learning Goals \u2013 How setting both helps define success and the steps to get there.   \u201cClear is Kind\u201d \u2013 Why clarity is essential in teaching, leading, and everyday communication.   The Power of Connection \u2013 How learners deepen understanding by engaging with each other.   Trusting the Learning Process \u2013 Why letting go of control often leads to better outcomes.   Making It Personal \u2013 How emotion and reflection anchor lessons in memory.   Note-Taking vs. Note-Making \u2013 Why interacting with your notes makes all the difference.   Sprinkle, Splash, Flood, Drip \u2013 Christie\u2019s framework for ensuring information actually sticks.    Resources &amp;amp; Links: \ud83d\udcd6  Learning Can Stick: A Guide to Make Every Learning Experience Safe, Logical, Fun, and Memorable Buy the book here\ud83c\udf10 Christie McMullen Learn more about her work and speaking In this episode: [00:00] Meet Dr. Christie McMullen, educator, leader, and author [02:30] Performance vs. learning goals explained [07:00] Why \u201cclear is kind\u201d in leadership and teaching [09:20] Leveraging connection to make learning stick [12:45] Trusting the process and formative feedback [16:30] Making it personal: emotion, reflection, and relevance [22:00] Turning notes into learning tools [27:40] Sprinkle, splash, flood, drip: repetition that works [31:10] Final reflections and key takeaways  Connect with Heather:   Schedule a call with Heather   Follow Heather on Instagram   Website   Watch Episodes on Youtube   Heather\u2019s  TikTok \u200d   heather@elegantwarrior.com     The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user\u2019s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen","author_url":"https:\/\/advocatetowin.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38252255\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193153965"}