Podcast Episodes

346. Racing the Future of Education: Featuring Brad Waid

In this forward-looking episode of Aspire to Lead, Brad Waid, international speaker and author of the upcoming book Racing the Future, joins me to ex…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

345. Nurturing the Emerging Teacher Leader: Featuring Dr. Kathy Perez and Dr. Margaret Coughlan

In this inspiring episode of Aspire to Lead, I’m joined by Dr. Kathy Perez and Margaret Coughlan, co-authors of The Emerging Teacher Leader: 6 Dynami…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

344. Stressed Leader Strategies to Stay in the Game: Featuring Dr. Dan Stecken

Superintendent and author Dr. Dan Stecken joins me to share his personal journey through burnout and the inspiration behind his book Stressed Leaders…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

343. Leadership Starts with Clarity: A Joint Episode with Darrin Peppard

In this special joint episode of Leaning Into Leadership and Aspire to Lead, Darrin Peppard and Joshua Stamper team up once again for their annual ba…

10 months ago

BONUS: VIBE Edu – Why Most PD Falls Flat and What Educators Actually Need

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast! In the very first episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, …

10 months, 1 week ago

Improving Memory and Retrieval Processes: Featuring Mitch Weathers

In this powerful new installment of our monthly series, Mitch Weathers, creator of Organized Binder and author of Executive Functions for Every Class…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

342. From Survival Mode to Systemic Change: Featuring Dr. Casey Jakubowski

What if the answer to burnout wasn’t escape, but empowerment? In this transformative episode, Dr. Casey Jakubowski—educator, consultant, and founder …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

341. The Truth Behind Leadership Clarity and Collaboration: Featuring Casey Watts

What if the leadership phrases we rely on—like “clear is kind”—are actually holding us back? In this thought-provoking episode, Casey Watts, educatio…

11 months ago

Bonus: The Ruler Shortcut and the Cost of Convenience

In this short solo episode of Aspire to Lead, I share a lesson from the art room that turned into a leadership metaphor I never forgot. Every year, s…

11 months ago

Tackling Cognitive Overload and Working Memory: Featuring Mitch Weathers

What if the key to classroom behavior isn’t discipline—but cognitive clarity?

In this mind-shifting episode of Aspire to Lead, Mitch Weathers, author…

11 months, 1 week ago