Katie Mosher

The Secret Society of Success(ful) CTE Educators: Combating Burnout and Building Soft Skills in CTE

Wednesday, July 22 · 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM · Columbus

In a world obsessed with the Spotlight Mindset, how do we steer our students, and ourselves, toward the fulfillment of service-driven leadership? Join 2025 Lead4Change Fellow, Chef Katie Mosher, for an interactive session that bridges the gap between technical excellence and the soft skills students often lack. Inspired by Tim Shurrer’s The Secret Society of Success, this session explores why even the most service-oriented teachers are burning out and how shifting our focus to a Service-Driven Mindset can revitalize our programs. Through collaborative brainstorming and small-group breakouts, you’ll discover how to use Lead4Change’s free resources to build student confidence, crush insecurities, and develop the leaders of tomorrow. Learning Objectives: Identify the difference between the Spotlight Mindset and Service-Driven Leadership and its impact on student engagement. Implement free Lead4Change curriculum tools to integrate leadership training into any technical specialty. Develop personal strategies to mitigate educator burnout by aligning classroom culture with service-driven success.