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Season 4 Episode #8 Marcus Higgs is coming from The Bahamas (inform, inspire, & transform)

You can find via his website marcushiggs.com

About our guest: Marcus supports parents of preteens (10-14 y.o.) so they can show up and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these natural 'identity breaking' years. He works with parents who value doing hard things and want to be present for their tween before it's too late to bridge the gap. He especially finds joy in supporting multicultural families; families who communicate across generational and cultural divides.

With experience in over 20 countries, Marcus developed a profound understanding of human connection and the transformative power of relationships. Marcus believes that discovering and nurturing our innate greatness comes through the bonds we share with ourselves, our families, our communities, and the world around us.

Marcus is on a mission to globally mend parent/child relationships through communication and the stories they share using 'The SHOW UP Framework'.

Marcus, thanks for sharing your many gifts with children and families, for doing the vital work you do, and for being our guest on Life’s Essential Ingredients. Welcome to the show!

TOTD – ”Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more so we may fear less.” Marie Curie

Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!

In this episode:

No pressure to live up to your name? Emperor of Rome….

What was life like growing up?

What are your life’s essential ingredients?

Where did you live in Spain….

How many languages do you speak?

Why teaching?

Quick overview of lifespan development

ICE is the challenge with adolescence…

I DENTITY…BREAKING.

C Collaborative Trust

E Emotional Management

Where does AI come in and how can parents help their children manage AI…

VIA – virtues in action assessment – 24 virtues (5 that are the most common) virtues show up in values

Moving toward expectations adults set for children…the importance of building up and role modeling for children…

Last book or books you recommend?

Values that define you?

Legacy

"The SHOW UP Framework" stands for:

🆂 — Start with a Strong Identity (All Action Starts from Identity)

🅷 — Hold Space for Collaboration (For Critical Thinking and Collaborative Problem Solving)

🅾 — Open Up Communication (Pass on Values w/o Being Preachy)

🆆 — Wonder and Explore this World Together (Project Based Living)

🆄🅿 — Unveil Potential Together