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Rethinking Youth Education: Design Thinking, Community Engagement, and Cultivating Empathy with Joel from TomTod Ideas

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Have you ever considered the profound impact design thinking could have on the development of middle schoolers? Join Jan as he chats with Joel from TomTod Ideas and uncover how revolutionizing the education system through co-learning and innovation can reshape not only individual lives but also entire communities.

This episode is full of insights for anyone involved in youth development or education.

We explore frameworks, that challenge traditional career trajectories and encourage students to ask, "Who do I want to be?" rather than, "What do I want to do?" Our conversation reveals how Joel's initiatives, including summer camps and after-school clubs, are equipping adolescents with tools to authentically engage with their community and foster a generation of proactive and empathetic leaders.

Lastly, we turn the spotlight on the essence of organizational culture and the collaborative spirit that fuels TomTod. We discuss the significance of investing in culture from the get-go and how nurturing this within a team, regardless of size, can lead to a dynamic and supportive work environment.

This episode isn't just an interview, it's an invitation to rethink the way we approach learning, teaching, and the spaces we create for the next wave of change-makers.

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