Facing the Fear: How You Can Grow by Doing It Anyway | Steven Schmidt

Podcast: TESOL Pop · TESOL Pop

Opublikowano: 2025-09-23

Steven Schmidt, professional development consultant and long-time adult educator, joins Laura to share his journey from enduring uninspiring training sessions to leading transformative ones. In this episode, Steve reflects on what makes professional development meaningful, how he overcame self-doubt, and why fear never fully disappears — but can be used as fuel for growth. Watch with closed captions. TALKING POINTS Why “Bad PD” Sparked a New Mission. How sitting in the back of dull sessions inspired Steve to raise the bar on professional learning.The Baby Steps to Becoming a PD Leader. From Saturd...