Best Darrin Peppard Podcasts (2024)

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Connected Conversation with Darrin Peppard 55:06

12d ago55:06

55:06

Darrin Peppard, former high school principal and superintendent, joins me for a connected conversation on leadership. We delve into the essential aspects of clarity and intentionality being key characteristics for a leader to demonstrate. We also talk about the importance of nurturing and facilitating a leadership team. Darrin is a dynamic speaker,…

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Episode 147 Intentions to Actions Leadership with Pam Marcheski 37:42

7h ago37:42

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Connected Conversation with Jen Rafferty 1:02:43

11h ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Jen Rafferty, educator, author, and former Music teacher, joins the podcast for a connected conversation. Jen is also the founder of Empowered Educator, a groundbreaking platform of resources, tools, and community for educators to thrive in their profession. "Take Notes with Jen Rafferty" is her podcast and is in the top 2.5% globally. We discuss J…

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Unpacking "The Bear" with Meghan Lawson 35:53

3h ago35:53

35:53

Meghan Lawson returns to the podcast for a third time! We discuss our takeaways on Season 3 of "The Bear." Our conversation focuses on Episodes 1-2 of the new season. Spoiler Alert: Don't play if you have not watched any of the episodes yet! Visit Meghan's website and subscribe to her weekly blog: https://meghanlawson.com/ Order Legacy of Learning,…

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Episode 146: The Great Engagement with Tom Willis 36:20

5d ago36:20

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Connected Conversation with Vicki Wilson 48:19

6d ago48:19

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Vicki Wilson, educator, author, and education consultant, joins me for a connected conversation. We discuss Strengths-Based Instruction Rounds, which is the basis for her book, Lead with Instructional Rounds: Creating a Culture of Professional Learning. Order Lead with Instructional Rounds on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0irZPn5X Follow Vicki on X: https…

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Episode 145: A Special Father's Day Interview by Liz Peppard 34:03

13d ago34:03

34:03

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there, including my dad Dennis and my father in law Dean. This week is a very special interview, as my daughter Liz sits down with me and flips the script. Yes, that's right, I am the guest this week with Liz diving in to some leadership questions that are on her mind. Let's get your High Performance L…

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Episode 144: For the new administrator with Todd Bloomer and Dominic Armano 45:57

17d ago45:57

45:57

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Episode 143: A Tale of Two AP Roles with Dr. Nick Davies 38:35

21d ago38:35

38:35

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Connected Conversation with Elizabeth Dampf 42:31

23d ago42:31

42:31

Elizabeth Dampf, author, blogger, and district leader, returns for a THIRD time to the podcast. We have another engaging and insightful conversation on Leadership. Order her new book: Dealing with Staff Turnover: Systems That Make Schools More Resilient in Times of Change https://a.co/d/fTlTAQE Follow Elizabeth on X: https://x.com/ElizabethDampf…

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Episode 142: Mindset Mastery with Paul Gencarella Jr. 42:47

29d ago42:47

42:47

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Connected Conversation with Alyssa Gallagher 35:07

1M ago35:07

35:07

Alyssa Gallagher of BTS Spark joins the podcast for another Connected Conversation. We discuss ever changing world of school leadership and focus on her latest book, "Embracing Messy Leadership: How the Experience of 20,000 School Leaders Can Transform You and Your School." Alyssa is an inspiring and empathetic leadership coach. Learn more about Al…

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Episode 141: You Deserve to Learn with Dr. Andrea Gilbert 38:22

1M ago38:22

38:22

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Connected Conversation with Kim Strobel 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

This is the inaugural episode for Season 7 featuring Kim Strobel. Kim is a Happiness Coach, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and former educator/school leader. She is the author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy. We discuss her book and her inspiring work in empowering educators to be their best selves. Also, learn Kim's favorite song by The Rolli…

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In Celebration of "Headquarters" by #TheMonkees 9:36

1M ago9:36

9:36

This is my annual tribute to my favorite Monkees album, "Headquarters." This episode was recorded on the 57th anniversary of the album's release. I consider it a masterpiece and an emblem for creative courage. I dedicate this episode with humility and respect for Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones. Listen to the album on Spot…

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Episode 140: From Trauma to Transformation with Sofia Gonzalez 46:05

1M ago46:05

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Episode 139: May Mayhem with Darrin, Todd, and Dominic 42:12

2M ago42:12

42:12

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Episode 138: Against the Wind with Dr. Donya Ball 57:40

2M ago57:40

57:40

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Episode 137: Collaborative Response with Kurtis Hewson 56:41

2M ago56:41

56:41

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Get Josh Korb's new book, Be the Cause: An Educator's Guide to EFFECTive Instruction here Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us…

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Episode 136: Culture and Strategy Eat Breakfast Together with Sonya Shelton 40:12

2M ago40:12

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Episode 135: Be the Cause with Josh Korb 49:18

2M ago49:18

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Episode 134: Stay Visible with Dom, Todd, and Darrin 39:12

3M ago39:12

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Episode 133: Teach Happy with Kim Strobel 47:35

3M ago47:35

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Episode 132: The Principal's Journey with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket 38:18

3M ago38:18

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Episode 131: Reclaiming Purpose with Dr. Frederick Buskey 46:26

3M ago46:26

46:26

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog …

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Connected Conversation with Don Sturm 35:50

3M ago35:50

35:50

Don Sturm joins the podcast for a connected conversation. He is a district instructional technologist and innovative educator. Recently, Don was named President-Elect of Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. Don is also an avid podcaster and co-hosts two podcasts: "Through the Educational Looking Glass"-https://open.spotify.com/show/1PX98EAYp0e12Y8G…

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Episode 130: The Empowered Educator with Dr. Melinda Vandevort 43:00

3M ago43:00

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year! Dr. Melinda Vandevort has been an educator for well over 20 years, dedicating herself to shaping the educational landscape. In 2016, she transitioned …

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Connected Conversation with Ben Dumbauld 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Ben Dumbauld, Director of Content for the Rock and Soul Foundation, joins #PrincipalLinerNotes for a connected conversation. We discuss the wonderful intersection between Music and Education. Additionally, we take a deep dive into TeachRock, a classroom resource whose mission resonates as "....improves students' lives by bringing the sound, stories…

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Episode 129: Nail the Interview - A Collaboration with the Schurtz & Ties Podcast 1:00:30

4M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

In this special collaborative episode, I'm sitting down with Brian Miller from the Schurtz & Ties Podcast. Brian T Miller is a middle school principal, writer, speaker, and podcaster who is dedicated to building and maintaining healthy school cultures and encouraging all to #DoGreatThings! For more on this episode, visit Brian's blog here Interview…

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Episode 128: March Madness with Darrin, Dominic, and Todd 49:43

4M ago49:43

49:43

Got a question for us? Submit it here or hit us up on social media Episode 128 is a special mid-week collaboration with elementary principal Dominic Armano and high school principal Todd Bloomer. Continuing our special series, Dom, Todd, and I sit down and share our insights on March Madness, not basketball, just simply the craziness that is March …

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Episode 127: Legacy of Learning with Meghan Lawson 47:42

4M ago47:42

47:42

Meghan Lawson is a thought leader who studies and implements the conditions and systems needed for transformational change. A lover of learning who believes in the goodness of people, Meghan works to cultivate spaces that honor the humanity of all people. She promotes storytelling, the exchange of ideas, and risk-taking. She is passionate about dis…

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Episode 126: The Positive Growth Lounge with Phil Januszewski 41:20

4M ago41:20

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Phil Januszewski is a tattoo covered, Netflix baking-show flopping, high-energy chemistry/physics teaching professional speaker. He is on a mission to create and spread happiness through education, motivation, and entertainment. Phil is a nationally known dynamic speaker of 10+ years and a public school educator since 2005 with a masters in teachin…

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Episode 125: Tone Down Your Walk with Claire Chandler 48:04

4M ago48:04

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Claire Chandler, President and founder of Talent Boost, deeply believes that leaders shape cultures, and stronger cultures drive greater success. Leveraging 30 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership, Claire helps organizations expand their business without losing their best talent using her proven “Growth …

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Episode 124: Guiding Transformational Change with Dr. Kristina Mattis 39:27

4M ago39:27

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Dr. Kristina V. Mattis advises statewide educational technology efforts for the California Department of Education, specifically addressing the Closing the Digital Divide Initiative to achieve digital equity. Kristina’s 20+ years in education spans roles from classroom teaching to executive director, and from strategic plan development to leading c…

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Episode 123: Discussing the Undiscussable with Darrin, Dominic, and Todd 54:26

5M ago54:26

54:26

Got a question for us? Submit it here or hit us up on social media Episode 123 is a special mid-week collaboration with elementary principal Dominic Armano and high school principal Todd Bloomer. Continuing our special series, Dom, Todd, and I sit down and share our insights on the Super Bowl (complete with our picks) and answer a viewer/listener q…

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Episode 122: Passion Struck with John R. Miles 45:40

5M ago45:40

45:40

John R. Miles is a leading authority on intentional behavior change, personal growth, and mattering. He is a keynote speaker, author, top-rated show host, and the founder and CEO of Passion Struck®. His award-winning podcast, Passion Struck with John R. Miles, consistently ranks among the world’s top 100 shows and the #1 Alternative Health podcast.…

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Connected Conversation with Elizabeth Dampf 44:48

5M ago44:48

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Author and District Leader Elizabeth Dampf returns to the podcast to discuss her latest blog post for ASCD, "The Paradox of Administrator Burnout." Access Elizabeth's compelling post here: https://www.ascd.org/blogs/the-paradox-of-administrator-burnoutFollow Elizabeth: X: https://twitter.com/ElizabethDampf…

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Episode 121: Inquiring Minds Want to Learn with Erik Francis 51:25

5M ago51:25

51:25

Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., is an international author, educator, presenter, and professional development provider with over 25 years of experience in education. He is the author of the book Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning published by Solution Tree. His book Inquiring Minds Want to Learn: Po…

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Connected Conversation with Christina Collins 38:14

5M ago38:14

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Christina Collins joins the podcast for a Connected Conversation episode. She is the founder and owner of NeverStopMoving365 (NSM365). Christina is an PE educator and doctoral candidate who is on mission to bring more physical movement into our schools and communities. Follow Christina: Website: https://neverstopmoving365.com/home/ Instagram: https…

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Connected Conversation with Evan Whitehead 1:02:13

5M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Evan Whitehead, Executive Director of the Forte Therapeutic Day School, is an experienced school and district leader, consultant, and mental health advocate. He joins me for an upbeat and inspiring conversation on well-being, leadership, and overcoming the Imposter Syndrome. Evan is also the creator of the Balanced Boundaries and Breaks TM. We also…

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Visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 15:24

5M ago15:24

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This episode details my December visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Episode 120: Take it Personal with Lisa Parry 45:29

5M ago45:29

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Lisa Parry is a veteran writing teacher and school leader who provides a variety of services to professionals including custom communication, conflict mediation, keynotes, and professional development. She especially loves to help others create scripts for the tough talks we all have to have at home and at work. Lisa is proud to lead a 2021 Nationa…

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Episode 119: A Leader of Significance with Mosongo Moukwa 43:31

5M ago43:31

43:31

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent an…

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Episode 118: What Happens When You Put Three Principals in a Room? 50:01

6M ago50:01

50:01

Allow me to introduce two incredible educators to you all. Todd Bloomer and Dominic Armano are both currently seated principals and are highly respected in their field by their peers. Both are soon to be published authors (Road to Awesome, LLC) and will be regularly featured here on the podcast during each month's special mid-week release. Got a qu…

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Episode 117: Lively Minds with Candace Heiken 38:42

6M ago38:42

38:42

Candace Heiken, M.Ed. combined her background in education and psychology with her passion for empowering students and founded Lively Minds Institute, an organization with a mission to cultivate independent, lifelong learners through the development of executive function skills. Lively Minds developed an executive function solution called Cerebrate…

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Episode 116: 5 Months to School Improvement with Dr. Kristilynn Turney 38:05

6M ago38:05

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Dr. Kristilynn Turney: A highly experienced subject matter expert in school improvement initiatives, leadership professional development, coaching and mentoring, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Kristilynn Turney has dedicated over two decades to making education work and educators thrive. Her vast experience with multicultural systems and…

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Episode 115: The 5 Ways Leaders Must Show Up in 2024 27:15

6M ago27:15

27:15

This is the year when you decide to embrace having that leadership coach. Having a coach took me from being a struggling manager to a leader of people, to Principal of the Year. It can do that for you too...hit this link and schedule a free conversation with me about leadership coaching for you, your team, or an individual on your leadership team. …

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Possibilities in Failure: In honor of a Magical Mystery Tweet 33:43

6M ago33:43

33:43

This is my annual podcast episdoe tribute to a tweet that led to the publishing of my book, #ThePepperEffect. Stay tuned for FOUR special announcements on some projects and events coming soon in 2024!

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Episode 114: A Holiday Collaboration with the Teaching Champions Podcast 1:01:56

6M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

This special episode is a collaboration between Leaning into Leadership and The Teaching Champions podcast with Brian Martin Darrin & Brian take on each other's questions about education, leadership, experience, and the holiday season. If you haven't already, make sure you check out the Teaching Champions Podcast Book Darrin to speak at your school…

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Episode 113: Equip, Empower, Engage with Dr. Joy Karavedas 43:42

7M ago43:42

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Dr. Joy Karavedas is an experienced leader with over 20 years of executive-level leadership in independent schools and nonprofits. With a Masters in Education and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Dr. Karavedas actively teaches as a Professor at Bachelors and Masters levels. She currently holds the position of Director of Research and New P…

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