Hoot Reading

"I wish you to gasp not only at what you read but at the miracle of its being readable.' - Vladimir Nabokov

The education system is in crisis. Too many students are reaching grade 4 not able to proficiently read at level. This can't go on - children deserve to read and Hoot Reading is on a mission to help every child become a reader.

VP of Growth

HierSales

"We're all here to do what we're all here to do' - The Oracle, The Matrix

The better mousetrap fallacy refers to the mistaken notion that if a company produces a technically better solution, it will be successful in the marketplace. Building a better mousetrap means nothing if you can't sell it. HierSales helps SaaS companies in seed, growth, established, and expansion stage setup and execute scalable and repeatable sales programs to drive sales and revenue.

Founder + VP Sales

Trafalgar School for Girls

“Transform the education of tomorrow, today.”

Provide strategic direction for the Trafalgar-McGill CoLab: https://www.trafalgar.qc.ca/community/colab

Board Member

commonsku

“Systems streamline success; they eliminate the need to reinvent the wheel every time.” - J.R. Rim

commonsku is a SaaS platform that enables promotional products distributors to automate and streamline their processes in order to grow and scale their business, including their e-com.

Built entire sales team and sales processes from scratch and went on to Increase client base from 600 to 800 companies propelling transactional revenue from $1B to nearly $2B in 18 months.

VP of Sales

clevr

“An organization‘a ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage.” - Jack Welsh

Clevr helps school districts consolidate and centralize manual forms and workflows into one clevr platform.

Developed and executed go-to-market strategy for landing and expanding into the US K-12 market. Landed in 7 US states and expanded market share which resulted in 45% year-over-year growth as well as landing the biggest client in company's history.

Director of Sales

ThinkDox Inc.

“Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” - Peter Drucker

Driving efficiency and transformation while reducing the cost of compliance for public sector organizations by providing the Laserfiche Enterprise Content Management platform.

Introduced Laserfiche's digital transformation suite of solutions in new verticals including K12, NGOs and banks. Continued expansion into municipals, hotels and retail. Together, these resulted in a double of revenue year-over-year.

Director, Business Development

PowerSchool

“People buy from people they trust”

Help school districts increase student growth by better managing K12 talent through focused talent management software.

Landed and expanded new SaaS solutions into the Canadian K12 market while building out a dedicated sales team and process for Canada.

Account Executive - People Admin

“Systems thinking allows us to see the consequences of our decisions before we make them.”  - Peter Senge

Harnessing the power of research to inform data-driven hiring and increase student achievement. Hit President's Club year-over year as well as becoming the recipient of the Pinnacle Award for highest sales achievement and the Rainmaker award for closing the biggest deals in company history.

Sales Manager - TeacherMatch

“Putting the right people in the right seats is the first step to creating an effective system.” - Jim Collins

Strategically work with school districts from coast to coast to help minimize lost learning days by addressing teacher absenteeism and professional development through the SmartFindExpress software platform. Hit President's Club on my first year and subsequent years thereafter. Landed biggest deal in company history for Canada, locked up the Ontario market and landed and expanded into the Quebec market.

Regional Sales Manager (Canada) - eSchool Solutions

The Learning Box

“Building a business is about creating a system that can run and grow without you.” - Robert Kiyosaki

Founder and CEO of the Learning Box which was dedicated to ensuring school success for students in K-12.  Providing individualized instruction based on skill based learning for all core subjects. Went to oversee programs in over 32 schools, 3 learning centres and service thousands of students.

Educational Director and Founder

English Montreal School Board

“Great leaders understand the importance of developing systems that outlive them.” - John C. Maxwell

As an elementary school teacher for 12 years in this school board, I worked with students from K-6.  I was a lead teacher for school reform and a trained SmartBoard Instructor as well as First Steps Instructor.  My students consistently scored in the top percentile across the entire school board in both math and English language arts.

It's also where I learned many of the skills that made me an exeptional sales professional because teaching and sales are two sides of the same coin.

Elementary Teacher

VP Sales | 🚀 Propelling SaaS Companies to New Growth | Lifelong Sales Mentor and Teacher

“Without a system, you are just hoping for results.” - Michael Gerber

💎 Rare breed. I pivoted from public education to EdTech. Went on to introduce 14 SaaS solutions in OMS, EDRMS, EdTech, Fintech, RegTech and E-com. As a teacher, I learned how to bring out the best in people and discovered that sales and teaching are two sides of the same coin.

➡️ My passion is going from zero to one - I have a reputation for landing and expanding SaaS solutions in new territory while building sales teams and sales programs from scratch.

➡️ Thanks to my teaching background, I have strong coaching and mentoring skills that enable me to build cohesive, collaborative and high performing sales teams.

➡️ Landed and expanded SaaS solutions in the US, Canada, the UK, France and Australia.

➡️ M&A | Integrations | Change management - Played key roles in several VC acquisitions and investments.

I'm currently on a mission to change children's lives through literacy. If you're ready to take the reading strategy at your district to a new level, send me a DM.

Karim Kuperhause

The biggest barrier to fixing education isn’t outdated curriculum, low test scores, or teacher shortages.

It’s the belief that better instruction will save a broken model.**

People keep saying Bloom’s Taxonomy is outdated.
They’re right — it is.

But that’s not the real problem.

The real problem is the mindset that made Bloom’s Taxonomy popular in the first place:

If we tweak instruction, we fix learning.

That mindset still runs the show:

✅ “High-quality instructional materials”
✅ “Learning intentions & success criteria”
✅ “Aligned targets”
✅ “Coaching cycles”
✅ “Depth of knowledge charts”
✅ Small-group rotations
✅ Pacing guides

Every initiative is just a new flavor of the same old idea:
optimize the teaching minute.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth:

You can’t patch a factory-model classroom into delivering mastery.
The model itself is the bottleneck.

Benjamin Bloom showed this decades ago with his 2-Sigma finding:

When students receive
✅ individualized tutoring
✅ mastery-based progression
✅ rapid feedback loops

…the average kid performs at the 98th percentile.

That wasn’t an instructional tweak.
It was a model transformation.

And that’s exactly why 2-Sigma never scaled in districts:

It doesn’t ask teachers to teach “better.”
It requires the system to be redesigned — structurally, philosophically, operationally.

Once you accept 2-Sigma is achievable, you have to confront:
	•	Age-based cohorts don’t work
	•	Standard pacing creates predictable gaps
	•	MTSS becomes a remediation machine, not a prevention system
	•	Tier 2 and Tier 3 aren’t surprises — they’re baked into the design
	•	Time-based progression caps student potential
	•	Teachers need to spend less time delivering content and more time mentoring kids

And now — for the first time ever — we actually can scale the 2-Sigma model:

AI tutors
Continuous assessment
Mastery pathways
Instant feedback
Teachers as mentors and coaches
Students advancing based on learning, not birthdays

This isn’t about Bloom’s Taxonomy anymore.

It’s about the worldview the system refuses to abandon.

Because the future of education won’t be built by improving instruction.
It will be built by reinventing the model just like Studient is doing.

And the sooner we shift from tweaking the old system
to designing the new one,
the sooner we stop talking about gaps —
and start talking about breakthroughs.

From ABC to ARR | K12 Education Top Voice | Outcomes. Or. Nothing.

Invigorating Business Solutions

At Invigorating Business Solutions, we stay ahead of the curve by closely monitoring advancements in technology, social trends, and their effects on the economy. Our goal is to equip individuals with the foresight, resources, and strategies needed to thrive as business owners in the evolving business landscape.

We are dedicated to empowering individuals to become successful entrepreneurs in the new economy. We recognize the value of a work-life balance and the significance of time and freedom in addition to financial gain. That's why we provide comprehensive support and guidance from experienced individuals to help individuals establish businesses that promote both personal and financial growth.

General Manager

Rising Earth Clothing

Marketing Manager

Business Owner/ Mentor

If you're stuck, burned out, or feel like life’s just become about getting through the week — I’ve been there.

If you're ready to stop drifting and start leading — in your life, work, or business — you're in the right place.

And I know what it takes to change it.

I help people take ownership of their direction, build lasting confidence, and lead themselves toward the kind of freedom most only talk about. Not with hype or hustle — but with real, grounded strategy, clarity, and decision-making power.

Helping people help themselves so they can lead a greater life.
That’s not just what I do — it’s what I live by.

Leadership isn’t about job titles. It’s a mindset — a personal standard. It’s the daily decision to show up, take control, and become someone you trust to lead your life forward.

Over the years, I’ve led teams, built businesses, and authored books like The Growth Mindset Advantage, The Path to Lasting Success, and Breaking the Fear and Comfort Zone. But what I’m most proud of is helping people stop drifting and start leading — with purpose, clarity, and confidence.

If you’re stepping into a new chapter, wrestling with a decision, or simply tired of playing small — I’d love to help you move forward and lead from the front.

Let’s talk. Or just follow along — you might find exactly what you’ve been needing.

Terry Shadwell

Go on, complain again about AI. It will make no difference. AI won't care, nor will the people using it, from individuals through to big business. 

AI is not going away. Whinging like a sook about it will only make you look foolish. 

AI won't make you dumber or lazy. Done right it will improve your intelligence and make you more productive. 

Yes there will be AI slop, but everything can be slop, and you buy it throught Temu. But just because it's AI made doesn't automatically make it slop. 

There will always be a need for human made content. As a former tradesman, there were plenty of times it was quicker to turn up something on a manual lathe then programming a CNC lathe. 

Stop complaining, learn how to utilise AI and make your life easier. 

#ai #leadership #future #slop

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Talks about #leadership, #businessdevelopment, #personaldevelopment, and #artificialintelligence

I help people build confidence, take control, and lead themselves to financial independence and a life they actually want.

When motivation disappears, discipline takes over.
Success isn’t built on excitement—it’s built on consistency, small wins, and daily follow-through.

One habit at a time, discipline turns struggle into structure and effort into achievement.

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#LeadershipDiscipline #SelfDevelopment #Consistency #ProfessionalGrowth #Resilience

There was a time when getting out of bed felt impossible. The weight of overdue bills, unanswered calls, and constant exhaustion kept me stuck. I thou

The Daily Habits That Pulled Me Out of Struggle When I Had Nothing Left

Ever feel like you’re not getting enough done in a day? 💭 That’s where daily habits make all the difference. It’s not about doing big things once—it’s about doing the small things consistently.

The right habits build the path to lasting success. 🌱

👉 Let me help you with practical tips and motivation. Read my latest article here https://lnkd.in/gEj9S9rF

#DailyHabits #Consistency #PersonalGrowth #Discipline #SuccessMindset

Everyday struggles are inevitable—but the real transformation begins when your mindset changes.

Challenges stop feeling like punishment and start becoming preparation for your next level. Resilient leaders know that success isn’t built on circumstances—it’s built on perspective.

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#LeadershipMindset #Resilience #ProfessionalGrowth #MindsetMatters #Achievement

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I used to think my life was hard because of everything happening around me. Bills stacked up, work drained me, and unexpected problems showed up every

Open article: Why Your Daily Struggles Won’t End Until Your Mindset Changes by Terry Shadwell • 3 min read

Why Your Daily Struggles Won’t End Until Your Mindset Changes

Your past doesn’t define you—but how you remember it does. 💭 Two people can go through the same experience and come out completely different, simply because of the story they told themselves.

If you’re feeling stuck, maybe it’s time to revisit how you’ve defined your past and start rewriting that story. 🌱

👉 Let me help you with practical tips and motivation. Read my latest article here https://lnkd.in/g5QE4ET7

#MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #Healing #SelfAwareness #Resilience

Adversity doesn’t destroy confidence—it forges it.
The challenges that push us to the edge often reveal our deepest strength and shape how we lead, live, and show up for our families.
True confidence comes not from approval but from integrity, courage, and resilience in hard times.

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #Confidence #ProfessionalGrowth #MindsetMatters

There was a time in my life when I felt completely lost. I had lost my sense of confidence after being attacked by people I worked with simply because

Open article: How Life’s Challenges Can Give You the Confidence to Find Your Way Again for Yourself and Your Family by Terry Shadwell • 4 min read

How Life’s Challenges Can Give You the Confidence to Find Your Way Again for Yourself and Your Family

Where does your confidence come from? 💭 It’s not about being fearless—it’s about remembering who you’re doing it for. 💪

When fear shows up, think about the people who need you to step up. That’s where your strength begins. ✨

👉 Let me help you with practical tips and motivation. Read my latest article https://lnkd.in/gA_gtFZH

#Motivation #Confidence #Fearless #Resilience #GrowthMindset

Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you going. 

In Part 1, we defined "The Discipline of Time." We looked at the philosophy of treating time as a creature to be stewarded. But knowing the philosophy is only half the battle. The real war is fought on Tuesday morning when you are tired, the emails are piling up, and the inspiration is gone. 

In this sequel, we cover the "Architecture of Consistency." We dive into the advanced Stoic protocols and neuroscience tools needed to maintain your structure when life gets chaotic. This is not about the calendar anymore; this is about the character required to follow it. 

📺 Watch Part 1 Here: https://lnkd.in/g-yF4KfR 

In this video, we cover: 
The difference between "Planning" and "Executing." 
How to survive the "Dopamine Crash" (The dip after starting). 
Advanced Stewardship: Managing Energy, not just Time. 
The "Inner Citadel": Protecting your focus from the world. 

WANT THE COMPLETE SYSTEM? 
If this video resonated with you and you're ready to go beyond the basics to permanently master your time, overcome distraction, and finally achieve your 2026 goals, grab your copy of the full guide: The Discipline of Time: Master the Art, Destroy Distraction Get Your Copy on Amazon Now! https://lnkd.in/gM5epJmQ? 

👇 Join the conversation: What is one thing you are going to stop wasting time on today? Let me know in the comments. 

#Motivation #TimeManagement #Discipline #Legacy #Success #Mindset #SelfImprovement #2025Goals 

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#Discipline #Focus #Stoicism #Productivity #TimeManagement #DeepWork #Legacy #SelfMastery

Most people never stop to think about how they think. 💭 Growth begins when you start questioning your own patterns and perspectives.

When you learn to think differently, you open the door to new results. ✨

👉 Let me help you with practical tips and motivation. Read my latest article here https://lnkd.in/gpp8d6QW 

#Growth #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #Change #Motivation

Busyness feels productive—but it’s often avoidance in disguise.
True leadership starts at home, in the moments we choose to be present.
Reclaiming family time isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing what matters most.

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#LeadershipBalance #WorkLifeHarmony #BePresent #MindfulLeadership #FamilyTime

It’s a strange feeling when you realize your life looks full but feels empty. Your calendar is crammed, your to-do list never ends, and every evening 

Open article: Always Busy, Never Present? How to Break Free and Reclaim Family Time by Terry Shadwell • 4 min read

Always Busy, Never Present? How to Break Free and Reclaim Family Time

The most of my time with AI is getting the prompt right. 

This process goes like this:
1. Know what I want the output of to be.  This includes information, format and length.
2. Put a test prompt into the AI. Tell the AI this is a test prompt and that you will be working with it to improve the prompt. Ask it for feed back on the prompt. 
3. Refine the prompt, open a second window and run the prompt.
4. Share the results with the AI in the first window, stating what is good/bad, ask for improvements.
5. Repeat until the prompt gives you a result that is satisfactory. 

Couple of points. 
If writing text, give it the word length and token length. AI is not good at word length, giving it token length gets a better result, but it is never perfect. 

State the English spelling and grammar you want in the prompt. I.e. English UK or English USA, etc. 

Don't sweat at it, well, not at the start.

And yes, the image is AI, but that's the only connection.

Hope that helps.

#ai #leadership

Getting ready for Christmas. However, I know that when everyone turns up, the only people to appreciate this will be my wife and I. 
But, that is not an issue. We like it. 

#christmas

You have the time. You have the focus. So why are you still playing small? Welcome to Part 3 of our series on Discipline. https://lnkd.in/gnE3e5ws

In Part 1, we mastered our Calendar (The Discipline of Time). 

In Part 2, we mastered our Consistency (The Discipline of Focus). 

Now, we face the final enemy: Mediocrity. Most people never achieve their potential not because they are busy, but because they are afraid. We self-sabotage because "playing small" feels safe. In this video, we discuss "The Discipline of Action"—the final shift required to break your addiction to comfort and step fully into the legacy you are building. 

📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: 
Part 1. The Clock Is Ticking: Why You Need To Master Time Now :   
 • The Clock Is Ticking: https://lnkd.in/gPMXAFZi

Part 2. Why You Will Fail At Time Management (Unless You Do This) :    https://lnkd.in/geGFBwGT

In this video, we cover: The "Upper Limit Problem": Why you self-sabotage when you start winning. How to kill the "Old You" to make room for the "New You." The difference between "Motion" (planning) and "Action" (doing). The Stoic definition of Courage. 

WANT THE COMPLETE SYSTEM? 
If this video resonated with you and you're ready to go beyond the basics to permanently master your time, overcome distraction, and finally achieve your 2026 goals, grab your copy of the full guide: The Discipline of Time: Master the Art, Destroy Distraction Get Your Copy on Amazon Now! https://lnkd.in/gM5epJmQ

👇 Join the conversation: What is one thing you are going to stop wasting time on today? Let me know in the comments. 

#motivation #timemanagement #discipline #legacy #success #mindset #selfimprovement #2026goals , #stopplayingsmall #execution #highperformance #stoicism

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The Discipline of Time: Master Focus. Destroy Distraction. Own Every Hour.

Covers the lot I think. 




#ai #ego #leadership

Time management is not a task—it is a lifestyle.
Every tick of the clock is a clarion call to action. It is a new opportunity to write your story and create a legacy that stands the test of time.

In this video, we explore "The Discipline of Time." We move beyond simple productivity hacks to understand that structure and focus are essential to making the most of our days. We discuss how to balance the lessons of the past with the actions of the present to ensure we are living a life rich in both experience and accomplishment.

The question remains: How will you spend your time? Will you let it slip through your fingers, or will you seize it?

WANT THE COMPLETE SYSTEM? 
If this video resonated with you and you're ready to go beyond the basics to permanently master your time, overcome distraction, and finally achieve your 2026 goals, grab your copy of the full guide: 

The Discipline of Time: Master the Art, Destroy Distraction Get Your Copy on Amazon Now! https://lnkd.in/gM5epJmQ?

We have more time-saving tools than any generation in history. So why do we feel constantly rushed?

It’s the Great Paradox of modern work. 🛑
We are surrounded by apps designed to make us faster, yet we are drowning in notifications. As the visual below highlights, our attention hasn't just wandered—it has been hijacked by an attention economy designed to turn our focus into their product.

But there is a way out.
Moving from the "Tyranny of Busyness" to the "Discipline of Choice" isn't about doing more. It's about the power to say NO.
In my book, The Discipline of Time, I explore how to:
 * Stop glorifying the hustle: Busyness is not a status symbol; it's often a sign of shallow work.

 * Reclaim your "Prime Time": The 16 hours between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. are yours. Don't sell them cheaply.

 * Choose Active Recovery: Scrolling is not resting.

Take a look at the infographic. Which side represents your current week?

The Discipline of Time on sale at Amazon.
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#TheDisciplineOfTime #Productivity #DigitalDetox #Focus #TimeManagement

Why is it they I never see a direct post from anyone on here? it's always suggested posts and what other peoples likes. Are we not allowed to see original ideas?

We often say we don’t have enough time, but the truth is, most of us simply don’t use it effectively. 📌 One focused hour a day, applied consistently, compounds into lasting success.

Time is the one resource we can’t make more of—so use it intentionally. 💡

👉 Let me help you with practical tips and motivation. Read my latest article here https://lnkd.in/geheb8jf

#Leadership #Discipline #TimeManagement #PersonalDevelopment #Productivity

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