After ten years working in college prep schools, I know the grind in a deeply personal way. I’ve been in the classroom, at department chair meetings, and in those all-faculty gatherings where stress levels are high and energy runs low.
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"After people hear me speak, they feel more connected to themselves and the world around them because my talk gives them the tools to quiet self-doubt, break free from reactive habits, and create intentional daily actions that align with their values and goals."
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The Challenge Educators FaceTeachers and administrators juggle endless demands:
Most professional development focuses on pedagogy. But what about the people behind the teaching? Faculty dynamics, communication, and self-leadership are the hidden drivers of a thriving school culture—and they’re often the least resourced. |
The Solution: Practical, Human Tools
My workshops and keynotes introduce faculty to the Drama Triangle and The Empowerment Dynamic® in a way that is practical, experiential, and immediately usable in the classroom and beyond.
Educators walk away with: ✅ A simple framework for recognizing reactive patterns (in themselves, students, and coworkers). ✅ Language to shift out of drama and into empowered action. ✅ Tools to build healthier faculty culture and reduce burnout. ✅ Practical ways to model empowered communication for students. |
Sample Workshop: “From Drama to Empowerment in the Faculty Room and the Classroom”
In this interactive session, educators explore the Drama Triangle—the common, reactive roles we fall into under stress (Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor)—and learn how to shift into The Empowerment Dynamic® (Creator, Coach, Challenger).
Through real-world school scenarios and role play, faculty learn to:
Format: Half-day or full-day interactive workshop
Best For: Faculty inservice days, staff development, or department retreats
Through real-world school scenarios and role play, faculty learn to:
- Recognize drama roles in coworker dynamics and student interactions.
- Use practical language to shift conversations from reactive to proactive.
- Apply TED tools to reduce burnout and create a healthier school culture.
Format: Half-day or full-day interactive workshop
Best For: Faculty inservice days, staff development, or department retreats
Let’s create a faculty culture that thrives.
Offerings for Schools
- Faculty Inservice Workshops: Half- or full-day sessions integrating DDT/TED into real school scenarios.
- Administrative Team Retreats: Strengthen leadership, collaboration, and communication.
- Keynotes for Staff Development Days: Engaging talks with interactive components that bring theory to life.
"Brittany is a fresh and engaging facilitator for anyone seeking practical tools to live authentically."
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Why Work With Me?
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Brittany Hopkins Switlick: With over 20 years of experience in education and leadership, Brittany spent a decade teaching and serving as a department chair in college prep schools before founding Lotus Yoga School. She blends modern psychology frameworks like The Drama Triangle and The Empowerment Dynamic with mindfulness and yoga philosophy to create practical, grounded tools for educators and leaders.
Brittany is an author, public speaker, and yoga teacher training facilitator that has led hundreds of professionals through transformational workshops. Her background gives her a unique lens into the emotional labor of teaching and the power of self-leadership to transform faculty culture.
Brittany is an author, public speaker, and yoga teacher training facilitator that has led hundreds of professionals through transformational workshops. Her background gives her a unique lens into the emotional labor of teaching and the power of self-leadership to transform faculty culture.
The Promise
💡 By the end of these workshops, participants will be able to:
You’ll feel more connected to yourself—and to the world around you—because you’ll have practical tools to quiet that inner critic, break free from reactive habits, and create daily actions that align with your values and goals.
- Learn to identify reactive patterns (Victim, Persecutor, Rescuer) in real time.
- Understand the cognitive and emotional toll of drama-based dynamics.
- Practice pivot tools that turn defensiveness into curiosity, blame into ownership, and tension into growth.
- Develop a personal “Drift and Shift” protocol to use during high-pressure interactions.
- Leave with a repeatable framework for fostering psychological safety and outcome-focused dialogue in their teams as a Creator, Challenger, or Coach.
You’ll feel more connected to yourself—and to the world around you—because you’ll have practical tools to quiet that inner critic, break free from reactive habits, and create daily actions that align with your values and goals.
These topics gives teams the tools to adapt to and thrive in a world that’s becoming increasingly fast-paced, uncertain, and emotionally charged.
Contact me to bring a workshop, keynote, or training to your next inservice or staff development day.
WATCH BRITTANY'S SPEAKER REEL
Why Get Out of Your Way: Harness Your Inner Critic to Create New Possibilities?
1. Increased Mental Health Challenges
The rise of anxiety, stress, and self-doubt is a global issue, especially post-pandemic. Many of us struggle with an overactive inner critic that exacerbates these challenges, leading to burnout, imposter syndrome, and feelings of inadequacy. This message provides actionable tools to harness that inner critic—the ego, and foster self-compassion.
2. The Desire for Meaning and Purpose
With shifting societal norms, the Great Resignation, and a re-evaluation of work-life balance, people crave more meaningful lives. This workshop helps your teams connect with their values and purpose, offering a practical way to navigate this transition.
3. Reactive Culture and Polarization
In an era dominated by social media, news cycles, and constant reactive behaviors, this workshop addresses how to pause, reflect, and respond intentionally. It teaches people how to step out of reactive patterns and into constructive, purposeful actions—which is essential for personal relationships and societal challenges.
4. Challenges Facing Young Adults
For many people self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and pressure to "have it all figured out" are pervasive. The tools shared for navigating the dance between inner critic and wise adult self will help them gain clarity, build confidence, and feel more connected to their authentic selves during stressful situations.
5. The Push for Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is increasingly valued in workplaces and communities as people recognize its role in effective communication, leadership, and personal growth. This talk equips audiences with practical tools for greater self-awareness and intentional action, directly contributing to improved emotional intelligence.
The rise of anxiety, stress, and self-doubt is a global issue, especially post-pandemic. Many of us struggle with an overactive inner critic that exacerbates these challenges, leading to burnout, imposter syndrome, and feelings of inadequacy. This message provides actionable tools to harness that inner critic—the ego, and foster self-compassion.
2. The Desire for Meaning and Purpose
With shifting societal norms, the Great Resignation, and a re-evaluation of work-life balance, people crave more meaningful lives. This workshop helps your teams connect with their values and purpose, offering a practical way to navigate this transition.
3. Reactive Culture and Polarization
In an era dominated by social media, news cycles, and constant reactive behaviors, this workshop addresses how to pause, reflect, and respond intentionally. It teaches people how to step out of reactive patterns and into constructive, purposeful actions—which is essential for personal relationships and societal challenges.
4. Challenges Facing Young Adults
For many people self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and pressure to "have it all figured out" are pervasive. The tools shared for navigating the dance between inner critic and wise adult self will help them gain clarity, build confidence, and feel more connected to their authentic selves during stressful situations.
5. The Push for Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is increasingly valued in workplaces and communities as people recognize its role in effective communication, leadership, and personal growth. This talk equips audiences with practical tools for greater self-awareness and intentional action, directly contributing to improved emotional intelligence.
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