What do circus performance and education have in common? More than you might think. Dr. Jen Mott, also known as “The Entertaining Educator,” has spent years blending her weekend life as a circus performer with her daily work as an educator—finding remarkable parallels between the two. From her first juggling-and-speaking presentation in 2018 to earning her doctorate on teacher perseverance, Dr. Jen has built a unique platform that merges entertainment with meaningful, actionable insights. We talk today about life lessons, inspiration and authentic living with an occasional tale about juggling and balloon storytelling. There are good lessons to share and take away about bringing our whole selves to the table—and why adding joy to our work makes all the difference. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/entertaining-educator

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
02:10 - Dr. Jen Mott, The Entertaining Educator
05:15 - Integrating Juggling into Education
12:09 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
17:05 - Asking for Feedback Courageously
19:35 - Life Lessons from the Circus
23:55 - Merging Passions Together
24:50 - Using Education Degree in Career
30:26 - What's Next for Dr. Jen
34:53 - Producing Your Book
37:32 - Inspiration Sources for Dr. Jen
41:39 - Balancing Skills and Time Management
45:05 - Key Takeaways and Contacting Jen
49:02 - Outro