Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker

Overwhelmed by Options: Amanda Jeppesen on Student Employment, Career Decisions, and Real-World Learning

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Z-Rated Success: The Decision Lab for Education Leaders, Nick Zizi sits down with Amanda Jeppesen, Student Employment Specialist in Career and Student Employment Services at Western Michigan University. Amanda works closely with students, supervisors, and campus partners to help student employment become more than just a paycheck. In this conversation, she …

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From High School Dropout to Doctorate: Dr. Angell Howard on Leadership, Change, and TRIO

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Angell Howard went from high school dropout to earning her doctorate. Now she helps education leaders and organizations navigate culture, leadership, and necessary change. In this episode of Z-Rated Success: The Decision Lab for Education Leaders, Nick Zizi sits down with Dr. Angell Howard, Associate Director of Professional Development and Staff Recognition at Illinois …

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The Key to Building A Culturally Responsive Classroom with Dr. Shonta Smith

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Ep #29 – What strategies are you employing as an educator to meet your students’ needs? For your students to be successful, you have to engage different appropriate strategies that work for each of your students. Culturally responsive teaching is using the cultural knowledge, prior experience, and performance styles of diverse students to make learning …

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5 Sure Fire Strategies to Increase Parent Involvement

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Ep #28 – Are you frustrated with the lack of parent involvement? In this episode, Nick Zizi shares five sure fire ways you can boost parent engagement. Studies show that students do better when parents are involved in their education. Contact Nick:www.zratedsuccess.com Join our Facebook group for zebra educators here: www.facebook.com/groups/zebraeducators We lift as we climb.

How to Engage the Disengaged Students in Remote Learning

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000

#27 – Do you have any disengaged students in your virtual classroom? Do you have any students who are MIA? In this episode, Nick Zizi shares some of the very best strategies you can use today to engage your students. Virtual learning is difficult because we don’t have the face to face interaction. But there …

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3 Keys to Helping Your Students Dream Big

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000

#26 – Educators light the path. We help our students see the possibilities. Just imagine for a moment how many students you have imparted wisdom with over the years. Your words, your example have left an indelible mark in their lives. In episode 26, Nick Zizi shares three keys plus a powerful exercise that you …

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The 3 Ps of Sticking to Your New Year’s Goals and Why Most People Fail

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0000

#25- Did you know that most people fail to achieve their New Year’s Resolutions? Setting a new goal doesn’t mean you will be guaranteed success to achieve it. There are three powerful steps that I call the three Ps that will enable you to stick with your goals throughout the year. Better yet, you will …

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Purpose to Potential: Asking Questions That Make an Impact with Dr. LouAnn Ross BPA

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000

#24- Have you thought of a way to engage your students by getting to know what they want? How about asking them questions to understand them so you can better make the needed change. Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a career and technical student organization that’s been around for about 53 years. They focus …

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5 Ways To Build A Positive Mindset

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000

#23 – Do you ever find it challenging to stay positive when your students may not be performing at their best? Staying positive in a negative world can be very challenging. It won’t happen automatically. Think of a garden that is left untended. Over a short period of time, the weeds will begin to take …

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The 3 Rs of an Attitude of Gratitude

Nick Zizi | Motivational Speaker — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:00:00 +0000

#22- The 3 Rs of an Attitude of Gratitude. Do you want to be happier? Do you want to build strong relationships? There are so many benefits of having an attitude of gratitude. Just imagine you can better cope with adversity when you are grateful. In this episode, you will learn the 3 Rs that will …

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