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The Elemental Educator Podcast

Tyler Comeau

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 102

The Elemental Educator Podcast, hosted by Tyler Comeau, is where leaders, thinkers, and changemakers come to break from outdated systems, reimagine learning at its core, and lead with both conviction and grounded clarity. This isn’t about following best practices. It’s about building better ones. Decide with fire. Stand on earth.

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Why Indecision Is More Dangerous Than the Wrong Decision

Episode 94

Monday, April 20, 2026 • Duration 01:05:39

Kree Govender explains why indecision quietly destroys momentum, confidence, and growth, and how choosing wrong is often far more powerful than choosing nothing at all.

Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, mindset, and high performance: https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalEducator

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercomeau/

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Connect with Kree Govender:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kree-govender-12b2651b/

In this episode, Kree Govender breaks down one of the most overlooked performance killers: indecision. He explains why waiting for the perfect option often leads to stagnation, missed opportunities, and loss of confidence. The conversation explores how action creates clarity, why wrong decisions are rarely as costly as people think, and how high performers build momentum by committing, adjusting, and moving forward.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between options, overthinking your next move, or waiting for certainty before acting, this episode will challenge that pattern and give you a different way to think about progress.

If this episode challenged your thinking, don’t wait to feel ready. Make a decision and move.

Question for you:
Where in your life are you choosing indecision instead of action?

Timestamps:
0:00 Trailer
2:10 Why indecision is more dangerous than the wrong decision
4:32 What fear is really doing behind hesitation
7:05 Why action creates clarity faster than thinking
10:18 The hidden cost of waiting too long
13:47 How high performers make decisions under pressure
17:22 When a wrong decision becomes the right move
21:05 Building momentum through imperfect action
25:40 Why confidence comes after commitment
29:15 The role of environment in decision-making
33:08 How to stop overthinking and start executing
37:12 A simple framework for making faster decisions
41:26 What to do when you feel stuck
45:03 Final thoughts on action vs hesitation

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How Donovan Bailey Became the Fastest Man in the World (Mindset, Discipline, Execution)

Episode 93

Monday, April 13, 2026 • Duration 53:04

Donovan Bailey shares the mindset, discipline, sacrifice, and execution it took to go from unknown to becoming the fastest man in the world.
Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, pressure, mindset, and high performance: https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalEducator

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mailto:tyler@elementaleducator.com

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https://www.instagram.com/theofficialdonovanbailey/
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mailto:office@donovanbailey.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.amazon.ca/Undisputed-Champions-Life-Donovan-Bailey/dp/1039005144

In this episode, Donovan Bailey breaks down what actually separates people who act from people who wait. He talks about fear, procrastination, validation, discipline, staying in your lane, building the right environment, and why execution is what ultimately matters most. In the conversation, he says people often wait for permission, wait for the right time, and get distracted by noise instead of doing the work. He also shares the turning point after not being selected for the Commonwealth Games, leaving Canada to train, and deciding it was “do or die.”

Before You Write an AI Policy… Watch This (Or You’ll Get It Wrong)

Episode 84

Monday, January 19, 2026 • Duration 01:04:38

AI in schools, digital wellness, and trust-first leadership for real classrooms.
Micro-tools that work: phone away, deep breathing, and questions that spark curiosity.

Bill breaks down how districts can lead AI change without getting trapped in slow policy cycles, and how to build a culture where people feel permission to adapt while staying anchored to pillars.

Practical takeaways:

How they approached “learning in the age of AI” with guiding principles and a year of learning.
Why they decided not to create a new AI policy (too slow to be responsive).
Rebuilding the upstream system: merging IT and curriculum so decisions actually work in practice.
The fast reset for overwhelm: deep breathing.
The simplest digital wellness habit: phone in a different room at bedtime.

Connect with Bill at EdTechPartner.com or at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcoredtechpartner/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction02:12 Humans First (Empathy + Online Behavior)03:23 Earth: Grounded Moments (Go Upstream)05:51 Blue Light, Sleep, and Explaining the “Why”07:46 Parent Engagement as a Conversation08:49 Rebuild the System: Merge IT + Curriculum10:30 Permission to Innovate (Culture + Modeling)14:02 Principle: Tech Should Make Humans More Human14:19 Systems Should Adapt to People (In Principle)16:40 Continuous Improvement vs Flip-Flopping23:37 Air: Headwinds and Tailwinds (Stress Can Help)24:36 Hot Seat: Resistance, Tech Crashes, Burnout25:19 Fear of Being Replaced by AI (Human Element)26:14 Will Students Accept AI Teachers? (They Want a Human)30:02 Overwhelm vs Evolution (Skills Over Tools)38:55 Water: Ripples of Change (District AI Shift)44:13 Action Steps: Don’t Just Write Policy, Build Use Cases47:46 Why Policy Cycles Were Too Slow for AI48:26 Fire: Spark Curiosity + Digital Wellness Micro Habits55:22 Build Trust (Principle or Preference)58:21 How to Reach Bill (EdTechPartner.com)59:29 Closing Question: Hard Work and Who You Become1:01:11 Identity Goal: Trusted, Respected, Kind

From Villain to Hero: The Brutally Honest Way to Rebuild Your Reputation

Episode 83

Monday, January 12, 2026 • Duration 45:01

Identity is built by choices, not labels. Redemption requires accountability, and pressure reveals who you really are. One in a row. Quiet the noise. Tell the truth when your reputation is on the line. This episode breaks down tools for rebuilding identity and leadership when every decision matters. What you’ll take from this conversation: Why “choices” beats the label trap (and how it changes your identity).A values test for leadership: second chances, forgiveness, discipline, redemption. How to rebuild trust when your past comes up: “truthfully.” Decision-making under pressure in Spark or Burn: you only get to pick one. Subscribe to the Elemental Educator YouTube channel to help us keep bringing on guests like Chad. CHAPTERS

00:00 Convict vs Conviction: The Reinvention Mindset

01:11 First Day Out: Back to Work, Building a New Identity

05:57 The Support System: Parents, Jackie, and Persistence

07:41 “Choices, Not Labels”: The Lesson That Reframed Everything

08:39 Earth Segment: Grounded Values (Principle or Preference)

16:59 Air Segment: Headwinds & Tailwinds (Hot Seat Rapid Fire)

27:16 Flip the Script: Turn Adversity Beliefs into Power

28:27 Water Segment: Ripples of Change (Quick-Fire Leadership Tips)

29:25 Fastest Reset Tool: Just Breathe (Fear Into Focus)

33:09 Selling Water in the Desert: Know Your Audience

35:49 Fire Segment: Spark or Burn (Hard Choices, No Explanations)

39:00 Control vs Command: What You Can Actually Own

43:43 Question for the Next Guest + Closing

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The 1% Better Rule That Fixes Your Habits (Even When You Keep Failing)

Episode 82

Monday, January 5, 2026 • Duration 39:16

Caden Vittorini, former college athlete and performance coach, breaks down the “1% better every day” method for building habits, staying consistent, leading with clarity, and making faster decisions under pressure. This conversation covers daily standards, discipline, adversity, leadership scenarios, reframing negative beliefs, and how to create real change when motivation disappears.Guest Links:Website: https://www.vittfactor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitt.factorMy Links :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elemental_educatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalEducatorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elemental.educatorWebsite: https://www.elementaleducator.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-comeau-961a49310/For speaking, consulting, coaching, guest recommendations, or other inquiries:tyler@elementaleducator.comChapters:00:00:00 The Truth You Don’t Want To Hear: Get 1% Better (Even On Your Worst Days) 00:00:42 First Job Guessing Game: Every Leader Starts Somewhere 00:09:31 The “Young Leader” Advantage: Why Youth Drives Change 00:10:21 Grounded Moments: Values Revealed Under Pressure 00:10:29 Principle Or Preference: Rapid-Fire Values Test 00:11:57 The 1% Better System: The One Question That Rebuilds You 00:17:21 Air Segment: Adversity, Headwinds, Tailwinds 00:17:39 The Hot Seat: Your First Move When Everything Goes Sideways 00:23:06 Flip The Script: Turn Negative Beliefs Into Power 00:24:33 Water Element: Ripples Of Change (Make Impact That Lasts) 00:24:51 Quick Tips: Sharp Leadership Advice In Seconds 00:29:39 Fire Element: Spark Or Burn (Decisions That Define You) 00:29:54 Final Answer Game: No Explanations—Only Your Choice 00:32:33 Creativity vs Clarity: The Real Leadership Tradeoff 00:32:55 Time Is The One Thing You Don’t Get Back 00:38:03 Final Thought: If You’re Not Proud Of Your Life—Change Your Daily Habits 00:38:32 Support The Show: Reviews + Subscribe

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Why High Performers Think Differently (And What Most People Miss) | JM Ryerson

Episode 81

Monday, December 15, 2025 • Duration 50:12

What You’ll Get From This Episode

In this episode, I sit down with J.M. Ryerson—performance coach, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Let’s Go Win—for a raw and grounded conversation about success, adversity, and identity. JM opens up about the moments most people never see: personal loss, physical setbacks, business failures, near-divorce, and the internal reckoning that forced him to redefine what winning actually means.

Together, we explore values versus ego, luck versus skill, vulnerability versus transparency, and why growth mindset isn’t a buzzword—it’s a daily choice. This episode challenges leaders to stop performing success and start living in alignment, so they can win at work without losing at home.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elemental_educatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalEducatorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elemental.educatorWebsite: https://www.elementaleducator.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-comeau-961a49310/

For speaking, consulting, coaching, guest recommendations, or other inquiries:
tyler@elementaleducator.com

J.M. RyersonWebsite: https://letsgowin.com Win From Within Program: https://www.letsgowin.com/win-from-within Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-go-win-podcast/id1517669567 Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NXkgcxlZ0moDtlKZRio2G LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jm-ryersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgowin365 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsgowin365 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@letsgowin Twitter: https://x.com/Letsgowin365 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgowin365

Leaders Are Expected to Be Everything… Except Human | Kurt Sacher & Ray Hoppins

Episode 80

Monday, December 8, 2025 • Duration 01:07:02

What You’ll Get From This EpisodeIn this episode, two of Alberta’s most respected educational leaders — Ray Hoppins and Kurt Sacher — unpack the realities of leadership that most people never see. Across decades of service as principals, superintendents, mentors, and system-builders, their insights cut beyond theory into the lived experience of leading people, culture, and complex organizations.Together, we explore the leadership moments that define careers: the values that hold under pressure, the misunderstandings that come with authority, the trust required to grow others, and the inner work leaders must do to stay grounded. If you want to understand how exceptional leaders think, decide, and elevate others, this conversation is your blueprint.00:00 — What would you tell your younger self before stepping into leadership?00:43 — How did Ray’s early life shape how he leads today?06:33 — What do leaders truly value when the pressure hits?07:13 — How do your values show up when you’re forced to choose?28:24 — Why does trust come before proving yourself as a leader?28:55 — What comes first: responsibility or belief in the person?29:04 — How do leaders create environments where people rise instead of retreat?36:59 — How do great leaders stay grounded when everything speeds up?37:40 — What’s the fastest way to break stress before it breaks you?37:54 — How do leaders regain focus instantly when distractions spike?These are the strongest, most high-impact leadership moments across the entire episode.CONNECT WITH MEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elemental_educatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalEducatorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elemental.educatorWebsite: https://www.elementaleducator.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-comeau-961a49310/For speaking, consulting, coaching, guest recommendations, or other inquiries:tyler@elementaleducator.comCONNECT WITH OUR GUESTSRay HoppinsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhoppins/Website: https://www.hoppins.ca/homeKurt SacherWebsite: https://www.sachersolutions.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-sacher-71243665/#LeadershipAtItsHighestLevel#EducationalLeadership#HumanCenteredLeadership

I Failed My Biggest Test… (And It Changed How I Define Success) | Dr. Greg Wells

Episode 79

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 01:10:09

What You’ll Get from This Episode In this conversation, human physiologist, author, and performance expert Dr. Greg Wells reveals the mindset shifts that turn adversity into adaptation. From breaking his neck at 15 to rebuilding his career after COVID, Greg has faced the kind of “shatter points” that force complete reinvention. He shares how radical responsibility, curiosity, and resilience shape true growth—and why our biggest breakthroughs often arrive disguised as setbacks. This episode challenges you to reframe difficulty, embrace failure as data, and lead yourself through uncertainty with calm and clarity. Connect With Me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elemental_educator YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalEducator TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elemental.educator Website: https://www.elementaleducator.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-comeau-961a49310/ For Speaking, Consulting, Coaching, Guest Recommendations, or Other Inquiries tyler@elementaleducator.com Connect With Our Guest Website: https://www.drgregwells.com Podcast: The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast Books: Rest, Recharge, Refocus | The Ripple Effect | Powerhouse #RadicalResponsibility #GrowthThroughAdversity #PerformanceMindset About the Elemental Educator The Elemental Educator podcast examines the four forces of lasting leadership — Earth (values), Air (adversity), Water (change), and Fire (decision-making). Each episode bridges lived experience with research-backed insight, helping leaders act with courage, discipline, and clarity in the moments that matter most. Timestamps 0:00 - Trailer to Show 1:02 - The Biggest Influence 3:03 - Advice to Younger Self 5:35 - Luck vs Skill 8:45 - Guest Introduction 10:57 - Grounded Moments 11:10 - First Job (game) 18:00 - Top 3 Things in Team Members 29:45 - Headwinds and Tailwinds 30:10 - The Hot Seat (game) 31:50 - Something to Unlearn 42:10 - Flip the Script (game) 44:25 - Ripples of Change 44:55 - Quick Tips (game) 47:50 - Change Process Steps 53:00 - A Lasting Impact 55:35 - Spark or Burn 55:55 - Final Answer (game) 59:35 - Separating Emotion from Logic 1:05:45 - One Year Left to Live 1:07:45 - Wrap Up

I Was Doing Everything… Except What Actually Works (Here’s What Changed) | Alan Stein Jr.

Episode 78

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 01:05:01

What You’ll Get from This Episode In this conversation, performance coach and author Alan Stein Jr. unpacks the discipline of doing what works — not occasionally, but consistently. We explore why leaders tend to chase complexity, why fundamentals are often avoided, and what it looks like to build culture through repeated, observable habits. This episode challenges you to assess whether your actions match your intentions and whether the work you’re doing is moving you forward, or simply keeping you busy.

Connect With Me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elemental_educator YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalEducator TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elemental.educator Website: https://www.elementaleducator.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-comeau-961a49310/

For Speaking, Consulting, Coaching, Guest Recommendations, or Other Inquiries https://www.AlanSteinJr.com

#LeadershipInPractice #HighPerformanceHabits #AccountabilityInAction

About the Elemental Educator The Elemental Educator podcast explores the foundations of lasting leadership — values, adversity, adaptability, and decisive action. Each episode bridges insight with application, equipping leaders to act with clarity, purpose, and consistency.

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Why Empathy Is a Leader’s Most Powerful Tool Under Pressure | Mimi Nicklin

Episode 77

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 01:00:15

Empathy is often mistaken for softness, kindness, or emotional sensitivity. But in this conversation, empathy advocate and author Mimi Nicklin shows us something fundamentally different: empathy is a hard skill rooted in the brain, essential for psychological safety, leadership, collaboration, and even human survival.

We explore why so many leaders struggle to listen, how stress and urgency shut down empathy neurologically, and why patience and consistency are the real engines of cultural change. This episode is a call to rethink how we lead — not with more control, but with deeper understanding.

For Speaking, Consulting, Coaching, Collaborations, or Guest Recommendations https://www.empathyeverywhere.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/ Book: Empathy at Work (available on Amazon)

#EmpathyInLeadership #HumanCenteredWork #PsychologicalSafety ABOUT THE ELEMENTAL EDUCATOR

The Elemental Educator is a global platform exploring leadership through four human forces: Earth (Values), Air (Adversity), Water (Change), and Fire (Decision-Making). Here, leaders, educators, and curious thinkers learn how to build organizations and communities where people feel grounded, challenged, supported, and empowered to act. This is leadership for a world in motion.

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