The Human Skills Podcast

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Chris Danilo

6 episodes

9 minutes ago

What if the key to becoming a better educator, writer, or leader isn’t finding the perfect path—but learning how to trust your own curiosity? In this inspiring episode of Human Skills Training, Chris sits down with award-winning teacher–turned-entrepreneur Melissa Taylor to explore how identity, creativity, and emotional resilience shape the way we learn and work. Melissa shares her unconventional journey from the classroom to building Imagination Soup, a six-figure book-review and literacy p...

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Episodes (6/6)

The Human Skills Podcast

How Reading Changes Everything - From Burnout to Breakthrough with Melissa Taylor | Ep 6

2 days ago

48 minutes

The Human Skills Podcast

Why Fun, Feelings, and Neuroscience Matter More Than Ever with Chris Danilo | Episode 5

What if the biggest breakthroughs in education don’t come from new curricula—but from understanding the emotions that drive everything we do? In this unique episode of Human Skills Training, the script flips: researcher and educator Megan McDaniel interviews host Chris Danilo about the unconventional path that shaped his philosophy on learning, leadership, and the emotional side of human behavior. Together, they trace Chris’s journey—from neuroscientist-in-training to early childhood facilita...

1 week ago

1 hour 16 minutes

The Human Skills Podcast

The Psychology of Childhood: Understanding Behavior Beyond the Surface With Meg McDoniel | Episode 4

What if every “bad behavior” is actually a message—and we’ve just been reading it wrong? In this episode of Human Skills Training, Chris Danilo speaks with Dr. Meg McDoniel, early childhood researcher and policy expert, about the hidden psychology behind how kids learn, grow, and connect. Together, they uncover how early experiences shape brain development, self-regulation, and relationships—and what adults can do to help children thrive. Meg brings a rare mix of classroom experience and re...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 5 minutes

The Human Skills Podcast

You’re Misreading Student Behavior: What Educators Get Wrong About “Challenging Kids” With Michelle Farrell | Episode 3

What if the “problem” in your classroom isn’t the student—but the story you’re telling yourself about their behavior? In this powerful episode of Human Skills Training, early childhood expert Michelle Farrell joins host Chris Danilo to unpack what’s really happening when kids “act out.” Drawing on her decades of experience as a teacher, director, and Pyramid Model-certified trainer, Michelle shares practical ways to turn moments of frustration into opportunities for connection and growth. You...

1 month ago

1 hour 17 minutes

The Human Skills Podcast

Are You Leading The Right Way? Rethinking Leadership Through Culture and Connection With Ellen Will | Episode 2

What if your team’s success had less to do with strategy—and everything to do with how people feel when they work with you? In this episode of Human Skills Training, Chris Danilo sits down with Ellen Will from Shaver’s Creek Outdoor School to explore what authentic leadership really looks like in action. Together, they unpack how small, intentional habits—like “connection before content” and “feed-forward” feedback—can completely transform team culture. Ellen shares the mindset shifts that he...

1 month ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Human Skills Podcast

You’re Not Burned Out, Your Emotions Are Misfiring (Here’s Why) - Emotionally Charged with Dr. Alicia Grandey | Episode 1

What if the key to better leadership and classroom culture isn’t another strategy—but learning how to manage our own emotions first? In this episode of Human Skills Training, Chris Danilo talks with Dr. Alicia Grandey, professor at Penn State and co-author of “Emotion at Work”, about how neuroscience and emotional regulation can transform the way we lead, teach, and connect. Alicia shares decades of research and real-world tools that help educators and leaders navigate tough moments with au...

2 months ago

58 minutes