A Blueprint for Belonging: Leadership, Wellness, and Building Resilient Teams

By: Morgane Michael

Inspired by the book A Blueprint for Belonging, this session offers a transformative approach to leadership and team building for educators, leaders, and paraprofessionals. Explore strategies to prevent burnout, build resilience, and foster cultures of belonging using the BUILD framework (Boundaries, Understanding, Integrity, Listening, Dependability), while tackling leadership challenges in high-impact roles. Equip yourself with actionable tools to enhance personal and organizational success in school.

Participants will:

• Understand how to implement strategies that reduce burnout and promote wellness in high-stress roles such as education, healthcare, and corporate teams
• Discover how leaders in roles such as principals, department heads, and educators can balance team management and personal growth while driving a culture of belonging and achievement
• Apply the BUILD Framework to foster inclusive, high-performing teams where employees feel valued, motivated, and connected, directly impacting retention and productivity
• Learn techniques to handle conflict, foster collaboration, and improve interpersonal dynamics, ensuring team cohesion and efficiency
• Explore strategies for personal growth and confidence building—and maintain motivation to achieve peak performance in both your professional and personal life