What if you didn’t need a big intervention to change a student’s day—or your relationship with them? Sometimes, it only takes five intentional minutes.

In this episode, we’re talking about the power of being fully present with students: putting away the distractions, asking better questions, listening without immediately trying to fix, and noticing the things they’re doing right. Because before we can change behavior, we have to build connection.

Five minutes may not change everything—but it can change how a student feels about themselves, how they see you, and whether they’re willing to connect when it really matters.