In this very first official episode of the People Teaching People podcast, I’m joined by Jill Drader.
Jill has been a mentor for me since we connected in 2014 when we worked on building a curriculum together. Jill has an incredibly kind and generous heart and is someone who has inspired me to follow my heart and those nudges. Jill Drader is a natural connector, teacher, visionary, and intuitive. She's launching her new venture - OwlSeek - where she will continue her executive coaching and leadership practice, and re-launch her retreat series in spring 2023. Her non-for-profit Struggle Is Your Success, was partnered with Trellis this year, the largest NFP in Calgary, which supports youth initiatives. Jill's past education is varied - a degree in International Development and African studies where she studied in Ghana through the University of Calgary - a journeyman status in tile setting - and a degree in counselling where she does more spiritual care and spiritual direction. Jill's past awards include being named Honorable Albertan by the Alberta Legislature, Distinguished Alumni by the University of Calgary, and Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine. Jill always operates from a heart of service - caring deeply about those who struggle and suffer with mental health or addictions, and gives her time to various Calgary agencies helping people.
Listen in as we talk about:
1. Looking at our vocation. Jill asks us to question what we’re told is our calling vs. what we actually want to do.
2. Struggle is your success. How do we look at success differently? Jill shares how she challenges the ideals around success and shifting young minds and perspectives in the process.
3. Being guided through recovery and filling our own cup up. Jill talks candidly about her struggles with alcohol and drugs and how her path through recovery is what opened up her mind to new possibilities.
She shares how she fills her own cup up first and what that looks like for her on a daily basis.