Owning the Fall: Vulnerability, Failure & the Courage to Begin Again with Chris Valli
We’ve all experienced a moment we’re not proud of, but what happens when that moment becomes public and your life is never the same.
In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Kim speaks with Chris Valli, founder of the VOIC Movement (Vulnerability Opens Inner Courage), author of Put the Phone Away, and former teacher whose career took a dramatic turn following a classroom incident that became public.
Chris shares his journey from educator and journalist to navigating burnout, personal upheaval, and professional fallout. He speaks candidly about the moment that led to his deregistration as a teacher, the emotional toll of public scrutiny, and the long road toward accountability and self-reflection.
Through storytelling, writing, and advocacy, Chris has transformed his experience into a message about vulnerability, courage, and growth challenging the way we think about failure in education and in life.
This episode explores:
- The impact of burnout and lack of support
- The realities of classroom challenges in a digital age
- Accountability and owning our mistakes
- The power of storytelling as a tool for healing
- Why vulnerability is essential for growth and leadership
SOCIAL Connection
linkedin.com/in/chris-valli-983b54311
Website – Publisher – https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/put-the-phone-away
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