Best Tom Mathews Podcasts (2024)

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Kerrin Smith: Positive Psychology, Empowering School Leaders and The Elevated Approach. 40:53

6h ago40:53

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Have you ever wondered What drives people to find their purpose in life? This is a question that has fascinated Kerrin Smith for over a decade. His journey began as a school teacher, where he sought to unlock the potential of his students and team. He quickly recognised how his team's expertise directly influenced student success, sparking his pass…

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#294 Mathew Scholtz 48:47

6h ago48:47

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Strack Racing's Mathew Scholtz heads to Circuit of The Americas in Austin Texas, next week with a 25-point lead in the 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. Left without a ride when the Westby Racing Superbike team folded at the end of last season, Scholtz took a step back to race in the Supersport class. And it's worked to perfection. The Sout…

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A conversation with Phil Murdoch from The Tattooed Teacher Podcast 1:20:14

2h ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Today I have a different type of episode. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Phil Murdoch who is a specialist Design Teacher, AI education Trainer and the host of The Tattooed Teacher Podcast. Phil has just launched his podcast and he has had some amazing guests. So, this conversation was when I had the opportunity to be interviewed by hi…

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#293 Tony Romo 1:01:19

4d ago1:01:19

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If you want to learn more about the black art of motorcycle racing tires, then listening to his episode of Off Track With Carruthers And Bice is a must. The guys are joined this week by Dunlop Senior Race Technician Tony Romo, who does a great job of explaining Dunlop's role in the MotoAmerica paddock, why tires work, how they work and everything i…

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Dr Jonathon Mascorella: The transformative power of family dinners, research enriched innovation and educational disruption. 54:55

1d ago54:55

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It’s my pleasure to share a recent conversation with Dr Jonathon Mascorella the Director of Innovation at Loreto Kirribilli. Jonathon is an educator and mentor who is passionate about unlocking individual potential through innovative teaching methods and agile learning practices. With a PhD in power dynamics and policy, he brings a deep understandi…

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Dr. Dion Tuckwell, Dr. Fiona Young and Jackie Vaughan: Making Space, Innovative Learning Experiences and how to build a school. 1:04:48

2d ago1:04:48

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Today, I’m delighted to share a recent conversation I had with three remarkable individuals: Dr. Dion Tuckwell, a communication design lecturer; Dr. Fiona Young, an architect and researcher specializing in learning environments from Hayball Architects; and Jackie Vaughan, the Foundation Principal of Evelyn Scott School. These inspiring professional…

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#292 Cameron Beaubier 29:57

6d ago29:57

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This week's Off Track With Carruthers And Bice podcast features a chat with five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier between sessions at the Dunlop Official test day at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Thursday, the eve of the series' return to the iconic track for round seven of the MotoAmerica Championship, August 16-18. Beaubier ta…

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Bobby Moynihan 1:05:28

1d ago1:05:28

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Marc welcomes Bobby Moynihan to discuss his journey from early puppetry to his tenure at Saturday Night Live and his prolific voice acting career in 'Duck Tales' and 'Monsters University.' The conversation also delves into Moynihan's interactions with comedy legends, and Marc shares his own unpredictable celebrity encounters, including meeting Bill…

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Mitchell Hemphill: Self-leadership, starting in a new school and the importance of embracing leadership diversity 47:07

20d ago47:07

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It is my great pleasure to re-introduce Mitchell Hemphill. Mitchell is s school principal and leader from Canada. The first time we spoke I was about a year ago and we discussed Finding your purpose, learning to listen and developing a cohesive school community. In this conversation, it felt as though we picked up right where we left off. We talked…

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#291 Larry Pegram 59:54

29d ago59:54

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Spend any time with Larry Pegram and there's one thing that's certain - you're gonna laugh. But in case you don't know, Pegram is no joke when it comes to racing a motorcycle. Any kind of motorcycle. Case in point: Pegram has won three AMA Superbike races and multiple AMA Grand National Flat Tracks. At the ripe young age of 51, Pegram recently race…

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Dr Tom Porta: How to differentiate, embracing diverse teaching approaches and inclusive education. 51:36

20d ago51:36

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Dr Tom Porta is an academic, educator, researcher, and author. Tom focuses on inclusive education and differentiated instruction. He completed his PhD in Inclusive Education in 2023. As a Lecturer and educator, he is dedicated to helping schools implement inclusive education practices. With over a decade of experience teaching in primary and second…

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#290 Richie Alexander 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

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Richie Alexander has been round the racing block more than a few times and always with success. Let's see... the New Yorker raced, winning an AMA Supersport Championship in 1998, he was instrumental in bringing Michael Jordan into the AMA paddock as a team owner, he's managed teams with his nephew Corey Alexander as the rider, and he's currently pl…

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Best of Early Episodes 50:54

27d ago50:54

50:54

Marc caught COVID but the episodes aren’t stopping. During Marc’s absence, we’re treating you to a compilation of the best moments from previous episodes, featuring notable guests such as Anthony Ramos from 'Hamilton,' comedian Paula Poundstone, impressionist Josh Robert Thompson, Mike O’Malley and Brad Williams. Marc Summers Unwraps is produced by…

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Simon Smart: The End of Men?, the selflessness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and lessons in healthy masculinity. 1:01:43

27d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation with Simon Smart. Simon is the Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity. A former English and History teacher, Simon has a Masters in Christian Studies from Regent College, Vancouver. He has just released a new book The End of Men? Simon draws on his own experiences of…

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#289 Dr. Tom Bryan 54:32

1M ago54:32

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If you race motorcycles in the MotoAmerica Championship, chances are you have Dr. Tom Bryan's phone number on speed dial. If you don't, you should. Bryan is basically our surgeon to the stars and his list of patients reads like a who's who of motorcycle racing. We caught up with Bryan for this week's Off Track With Carruthers And Bice to talk about…

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Dr Tim Sharp (aka Dr Happy): Lost and Found, lessons from failure and the transformative power of awe. 59:13

1M ago59:13

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Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to a recent conversation with the amazing Dr Tim Sharp. Dr Tim is the Chief Happiness Officer at The Happiness Institute. An internationally renowned leader in Positive Psychology he is a sought-after Speaker and Facilitator, Consultant and Coach, Writer and Podcaster, Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador. …

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#288 Jayson Uribe 46:55

25d ago46:55

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Intelligent and well-spoken, Jayson Uribe may be the perfect podcast guest. He's also pretty handy on a motorcycle. Oh, and he's also a fire fighter and an entrepreneur. We caught up with Uribe hot off his two second-place finishes in the Stock 1000 class at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and leading into a break for the Californian before the Sto…

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Oyelola Oyetunji: Phrased with Purpose, career pivots and how to lead with empathy. 48:31

1M ago48:31

48:31

It is my pleasure today to introduce you to a dear friend of mine Oyelola Oyetunji. After eight years of working in professional consulting, she made a career pivot. Oyelola now works as a writer who creates empathy-empowered content to help businesses construct powerful messages. Her business is called Phrased with Purpose. She is one of the most …

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Tom Bergeron 1:11:04

1M ago1:11:04

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This week, Marc is in conversation with television legend Tom Bergeron. They reminisce about Bergeron's early career, his memorable time hosting 'Breakfast Time' on FX, and interactions with broadcasting icons like Larry Glick, Carl Reiner, and Dick Van Dyke. Summers and Bergeron share amusing and touching anecdotes, delving into personal stories s…

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Rohan Dredge: Pragmatic Thinking, identifying blind spots and the tensions that all leaders need to manage. 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Today, I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation with Rohan Dredge. I have known Rohan and his incredible wife Megan for nearly 25 years. He has consistently been a guiding leadership voice in my life. With a Master's in Educational Psychology and extensive experience as an executive coach, Rohan has trained some of Australia’s most imp…

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#287 Ben Spies 41:21

2M ago41:21

41:21

Ben Spies modestly calls himself the "team mascot" for the Rahal Ducati Moto team in the MotoAmerica Supersport Series but, with all self-deprecation aside, Spies plays a big role in the success of the newest team in the paddock. We caught up with Spies on the eve of the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca round of the championship to discuss the team'…

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#286 Manny Segura 42:05

2M ago42:05

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Scoring points in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship isn’t an easy accomplishment these days. Case in point: Last year only 34 riders scored at least one point in the title chase and 64 of them tried at least once. If you’re a privateer racing well behind the likes of Hayden Gillim, you’re working towards earning those valuable championship po…

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Eric Bauza 1:04:58

2M ago1:04:58

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On this episode, host Mark Summers has an insightful and humorous conversation with renowned voice actor Eric Bauza. They delve into Bauza's career, including his work voicing iconic Looney Tunes characters and his experiences at various animation studios. They reminisce about animation legends like Mel Blanc, Chuck Jones, and Bob Clampett, and dis…

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Dr Ray Boyd: Small decisions each day, The Air Force One Approach and knowing when to quit. 58:31

1M ago58:31

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Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful o…

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Paige Carmody: The privilege (and burden) of leadership, being seen and the Region Beta Paradox. 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Today, I'm delighted to share a recent discussion I had with the talented Paige Carmody. Paige is a facilitator, speaker, and coach known for her expertise in leadership consulting. She collaborates with organizations that recognize the pivotal role of their people in achieving high performance. Leveraging her skills in behaviour design, Paige achi…

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Leah Grant: The transformative nature of art, the wonder of colour and giving yourself room to breathe. 54:51

2M ago54:51

54:51

Today I have the great privilege of introducing you to Leah Grant. She is a versatile artist, potter, and educator known for her vibrant, uplifting work. Her art explores textures and colours across various mediums, currently focusing on aerosol and ceramics. Leah draws on personal experiences to create thought-provoking pieces. She holds a Bachelo…

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#285 Jensen Beeler 48:49

3M ago48:49

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Jensen Beeler is the CEO of Krämer Motorcycles USA so who better to pose questions to when it comes to the recent announcement that MotoAmerica will replace its Junior Cup class with the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup, a single-make series featuring Kramer/s APX-350 MA race bikes? We asked and Beeler answered. Support the show…

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Phil Rosenthal 1:18:14

3M ago1:18:14

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On this episode of 'Marc Summers Unwraps,' Marc sits down with Phil Rosenthal, creator of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and ‘Somebody Feed Phil,’ to discuss their shared experiences in television, comedy, and the culinary world. They delve into personal anecdotes, industry insights, and a spirited conversation about classic television and food cultures…

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Oliver Burkeman: 4,000 Weeks, relinquishing control and confronting our radical finitude. 54:04

2M ago54:04

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Oliver Burkeman - author of the book ‘4,000 Weeks.” Few books have impacted as much as Oliver’s and it is one that I return to time and time again. In short, The average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. As Oliver states “If you live to be 80…

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Andrew Oberthur: The Leadership Juggle, remembering your core business and having a life outside of school. 59:20

3M ago59:20

59:20

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Andrew Oberthur. He is an author and principal. In this conversation, we talked about his recent book The School Leadership Juggle - practical tips for educators to juggle the expectations of the work with the reality of the job. In this episode we talk about many th…

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#284 Justin Miest 31:59

3M ago31:59

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Minnesotan Justin Miest will make his 2024 Stock 1000 debut next weekend, June 14-15, at his home track of Brainerd International Raceway and going into this podcast we honestly didn't know much more about him than that. We knew he was fifth in the Stock 1000 race at Road America last year, but that was about it. Miest changed all that in this week…

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Sara Haines 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

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Marc Summers sits down with Sara Haines, co-host of 'The View', to discuss her career journey, overcoming obstacles, and personal experiences with OCD. They explore Sara's family dynamics, her early career struggles, and transition into hosting. The conversation touches on the importance of persistence, the evolution of political views, the challen…

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Moments with Dr Ray Boyd: Small decisions each day. 12:21

3M ago12:21

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Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful o…

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#283 Loris Baz 33:39

3M ago33:39

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Frenchman Loris Baz is back in his happy place. He's in the MotoAmerica paddock and racing a Ducati Panigale V4 R with his friends and crew on the Warhorse HSBK Ducati Racing team. And those friends include his teammate Josh Herrin. Baz and Herrin are an unlikely pair on the surface. Dig a bit deeper and they are the same. We chatted with Baz about…

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#282 Michael Gilbert 41:08

4M ago41:08

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There's a good chance we won't see much of Michael Gilbert in the MotoAmerica Championship in 2024 as he and his brother have taken over the running of the family business. That being said, he has leathers, a helmet and a Honda Fireblade at his disposal just in case. And there's also the fact that Laguna Seca Raceway is only a five-or six-hour driv…

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Ricky Kradolfer: The power of music to unite us, Amplify and lessons from building a startup. 1:04:26

4M ago1:04:26

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Today I have the pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Ricky Kradolfer from Amplify Music Education. Amplify was co-founded by Ricky Kradolfer and his wife to ensure that every student has access to contemporary, inspiring and engaging music lessons that meet the curriculum. We talked about so many things in this conversation in…

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#281 Geoff May 40:39

4M ago40:39

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Geoff May has been around the racing game for a long time. As a racer. This time around, May will come at it from a different direction as he makes his team-owner debut at Barber Motorsports Park, May 17-19, as the man behind the GMR/Jones Honda effort that will field Gabriel Da Silva in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship. We caught up with Ma…

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Professor Guy Claxton: A dinner party with J. R. R. Tolkien, radically redefining intelligence and preparing young people for a learning life. 59:41

4M ago59:41

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Today I have a very special episode for you, from the phenomenal Professor Guy Claxton. He is a cognitive scientist, education thought leader and prolific author. He has spent most of his working life at a variety of universities including Oxford, Bristol, King’s College London and Winchester. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Websit…

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#280 Jaret Nassaney 34:57

4M ago34:57

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It's not how you start, it's how you finish. Jaret Nassaney is definitely hoping that's the case as he heads to Barber Motorsports Park, May 17-19, with zero points in the bank after a difficult opening Supersport round at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. We chatted with Nassaney about his rough start, his interesting second career, the inner working…

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Dr Deborah Netolicky: How to listen, work-life integration, and transformational professional learning. 55:45

4M ago55:45

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Dr Deborah Netolicky. Deb is an Australian School Principal committed to building positive school cultures of trust, inclusivity, and excellence, through collective action that is strategically aligned and based on context, research, and innovation. Deb i…

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#279 Andrew Lee 41:02

4M ago41:02

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Two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee will begin what he is hoping will be the start of a successful campaign to win a third title when the Stock 1000 Championship kicks off at Barber Motorsports Park, May 17-19. In the meantime, the ever-fit Lee has been keeping himself busy and track ready. We chatted with Lee about that and more on…

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Lael Stone: Creating education systems that value emotional awareness and prioritising connection and compassion 1:05:31

5M ago1:05:31

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Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Lael Stone. Lael is an Australian Speaker, educator, and author and is committed to supporting parents to understand their children, helping adults process their childhood trauma, and creating education systems that value emotional awareness. For Lael, Everyth…

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#278 Nolan Lamkin 35:33

4M ago35:33

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Last year, Nolan Lamkin won the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Championship and finished fifth in the Stock 1000 title chase. This year, rider/team owner Lamkin go at it again and he began his defense of the Superbike Cup title win a win and a second place in the class within a class, while also finishing inside the top 10 in the second of two Steel Com…

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Dr. Shyam Barr: How to listen, focussing on the learning and fostering students’ self-regulated learning. 55:42

5M ago55:42

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I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Dr. Shyam Barr. Shyam helps educators foster students’ metacognition and self-regulated learning. Shyam’s research explores professional learning approaches that support teachers’ thinking and practice about self‑regulated learning. We also talked about his new book Educate to S…

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Moments with Santos Gonzalez Verardo: How to build cohesive school communities, the power of authentic relationships, and how to create the right conditions for students to thrive. 11:54

5M ago11:54

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Today I have the privilege of sharing a snippet of a conversation that I had a little while ago with the brilliant Santos Gonzalez Verardo. Santos has spent the last 25 years working as a teacher, administrator, and leadership coach in San Diego. She supports district, school, and teacher leaders navigating challenging and complex educational lands…

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#277 Roger Hayden 36:02

5M ago36:02

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With the Steel Commander Superbike Championship getting underway at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Paul and Sean are joined by former MotoAmerica Superbike race winner and current Live+ commentator Roger Hayden. The trio provides an in-depth rider-by-rider discussion and analysis of MotoAmerica's premier class, so be sure to check out this episode …

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Moments with Ray Boyd: Developing foundational leadership skills, a leader that shaped him and the power of hindsight. 12:21

4M ago12:21

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Ray has 32 years of experience in the public education system, including 18 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. In this snippet of our longer conversation, we talked about Developing foundational leadership skills, a leader that shaped him, and the power of hindsight. I encourage you to listen to…

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Moments with Chris Buswell: Building a school, establishing culture and leadership lessons from Lionel Messi. 12:21

5M ago12:21

12:21

Today I am excited to share a snippet of a longer conversation that I had with Chris Buswell. He is a multi-award-winning educational leader and was named the Showcase Queensland Teacher of the Year in 2019, Commonwealth Bank Australia Teaching Fellow in 2020, and The Educator Hot List in 2023. In this chat, we talked about building a school, estab…

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Moments with Professor Andy Hargreaves: What truly matters, the wonders of childhood and embracing change. 11:56

5M ago11:56

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Today I wanted to share a snippet of a longer conversation with the amazing Professor Andy Hargreaves. Andy needs no introduction. He is a speaker, author, advisor, and researcher who advocates for equitable and inclusive education In this existential interview, we talked about What truly matters, the wonders of childhood and embracing change. You …

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Matt Mathews 55:44

5M ago55:44

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From praying the gay away to slaying on stage: Matt Mathews’ journey in comedy is one of determination and resilience. Matt chased his dreams from the trailer park to sold out shows; his journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Unwrap his unique photography business, his stand up style, his interactions with fans and his relationship…

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