Molly and Weston bring humor to awkward encounters on Teaching Keating, reflecting on stories to explain why some stall while others forge ahead. Weston admits pitfalls like name mix-ups and avoidance, as Molly recounts a tense concert reunion and her disarming tactics. They break down awkwardness as mismatched intentions to embarrassment, with emotional insights. With tales like Weston's cashier faux pas and Molly's meetup, they offer coping ways like space-shifting or error-owning. The duo motivates viewing awkwardness as laughs and evolution, not escape.
In this episode:
- Weston and Molly compare their awkward styles: he freezes and stews, she owns it and moves forward.
- A breakdown of awkward vs. embarrassment, with tips like fleeing to healthier spaces or texting to diffuse arguments.
- Real-life tales, including a high school concert encounter and Weston's gym name blunder.
- Their "he said, she said" game uncovers signature awkward moves, like Molly's high voice and Weston's paralysis.
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About Weston and Molly:
Weston is a former high school teacher and administrator who now works as a Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work as a keynote speaker and instructional coach has allowed him to learn alongside teachers and administrators from all 50 states and more than 30 countries around the world.
Molly is a former elementary and middle school teacher who now works with teens and young adults in parochial education programs around Colorado. She and Weston are the parents of children who provide additional fodder for Teaching Keating.
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