Sarah shares her insights on paying attention to women in leadership keeping their calm and regulating during a challenging time. #InAWEtoRISE Connect with Sarah Johnson: Website: www.sarahsajohnson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsajohnson/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsajohnson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson In AWE Podcast: www.inawetorise.com Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-awe-podc...
Oct 11, 2020•6 min
WISE Women stands for Women in Secondary Education. It is a sisterhood circle that started out of a common need for connection in our professional lives and has morphed into a trusted circle of confidants to help us through the most challenging circumstances. We are a group of women who have come together to support one another in all facets of life and show one another what it means to be sisters despite a lack of genetic connection. In this Episode, we discuss: The origins of the WISE Women gr...
Oct 05, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Sarah shares an illustration in the power of anticipation to produce joy in our lives. She shares a connection to research and jolts listeners to create their own boost to build up anticipation. #InAWEtoRISE Sarah Johnson: Website: www.sarahsajohnson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsajohnson/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsajohnson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson In AWE Podcast: www.inawetorise.com Subscrib...
Oct 04, 2020•11 min
Kenzie Kuhlmann is a student at Baker University, double majoring in mass media and theater. She is a fierce young woman full of self-knowledge and acceptance, knowing where she is going and who she is taking with her on that journey. Though she suffers from ADD, depression, and anxiety, she has learned to invest well in what serves her spirit as an independent and loving person. As a member of the LGBTQ community, Kenzie strives to be a voice, especially for those who do not have one. In this E...
Sep 28, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Sarah shares about the power of self knowledge to overcome default patterns weighing us down and to engage with others in our lives. #InAWEtoRISE #LeadwithFAITH Get a copy of Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well Sarah Johnson: Website: www.sarahsajohnson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsajohnson/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsajohnson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Sep 25, 2020•16 min
Kallie Nelson is a fifth grade teacher in North Central MN where she serves students with passion and deep purpose. Kallie is a 2018 graduate of Winona State University in MN where she discovered her passion for teaching and a love of math specifically. She is a loving partner, recent puppy owner, exceptional sister and daughter, and forever lover of music, theater, and dance. In this Episode, we discuss: Kallie’s journey into becoming an educator Her experiences as a teacher during COVID19 Her ...
Sep 21, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Sarah shares a message about slowing down to spread up. #InAWEtoRISE Connect with Sarah: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook Podcast Website Subscribe to the In AWE Podcast Join Sarah’s FREE Five Day Going Beyond Balance Challenge: Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% ...
Sep 18, 2020•6 min
As a leader, have you ever found yourself feeling attacked when a colleague is providing critical feedback? This month’s aspiring leader, Alana Gilliam, shares how she struggles to feel comfortable and confident in crucial conversations. In this Episode, we discuss: A challenge Alana shares in her leadership experience Importance of emotional intelligence for leaders and complexity in giving and receiving feedback Resources for engaging in important and effective conversations About Alana Gillia...
Sep 16, 2020•28 min
Episode 90: In AWE of Kaila Belt--Youth Series In AWE Podcast with Sarah Johnson Welcome back to the In AWE Podcast and a seriously inspiring series filled with bright, youthful voices. Let’s never underestimate the creativity, resilience, and strength within our youth, my friends. Today’s guest is a special young woman whose spirit is vibrant and full of hope. Kaila Belt is the founder of K’s Kreations, a custom art and sticker business, founded in May of 2020. She is a member of her school’s c...
Sep 14, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Sarah shares a story about her own need for a perspective shift this week. May it jolt you to shift your own lens, friends. #InAWEtoRISE
Sep 13, 2020•5 min
Aspire to RISE: Featuring Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper Have you ever been in a situation where you needed guidance in your leadership journey? In this episode of Aspire to RISE, Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper share their vision of the show and how coaching helped them face their leadership challenges. In this Episode, we discuss: Our Leadership Backgrounds The Podcasts Origin Stories Coaching and Mentorship And Future Episodes We are glad you joined us on Aspire to Rise where we will ascen...
Sep 08, 2020•15 min
Erin Dickman is a 2020 graduate from Loveland High School in Ohio and a bright-eyed freshman at Ohio State University, majoring in finance. Her years may be young, but her leadership experiences are deep, and her passion for serving others was refined through community outreach programs. She has interned for the City of Loveland in their finance department, served as the Vice President of her high school’s chapter of Democrats of America Club, served as a spokesperson for her school to the secre...
Sep 07, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Sarah shares a jolt to get you thinking about how you can be intentional about not letting disconnect win. She also shares upcoming information about updates to the podcast. Check them out in this short episode. #InAWEtoRISE
Sep 06, 2020•8 min
Marlena Gross-Taylor is the founder of EduGladiators and a nationally recognized edleader with a proven track record of improving educational and operational performance through vision, strategic planning, leadership, and team building. A Nashville transplant originally from southern Louisiana, Marlena’s educational experience spans several states allowing her to have served K-12 students in both rural and urban districts. She has been recognized as a middle school master teacher and innovative ...
Aug 31, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Sarah shares a message to remind you to stay on mission and keep living your daily legacy because someone is watching. #InAWEtoRISE
Aug 27, 2020•9 min
Dana Goodier is currently a school administrator with 20 years of experience in education. She spent most of her career teaching World Languages and English. She completed her doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership in March 2020. For her capstone, she researched reasons parents were opting their students out of high-stakes testing at middle schools and how that affected the district accreditation rating. Building off of her own growth as a teacher, she actively provides educators wit...
Aug 24, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Even if it is not what you picture, would you still be content? If the path was the long way or the shortest, would you still follow it? Sarah shares a recent blog post she wrote about her experience in learning to trust the path given to her instead of designing her own. #InAWEtoRISE
Aug 23, 2020•8 min
Dr. Yvonne Smith Jones is the Director and CEO of Highly Effective Services, Inc. where she has had a contract as an Impact Coach since 2012 working with principals in 75% of the Commonwealth of Virginia schools for a School University Resource Network (SURN) in the School of Education at the College of William and Mary plus coaching numerous school-based leadership teams with Highly Effective Services. She has served as the Director for the Project ALL leadership project in the Educational Lead...
Aug 17, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Sarah share the importance of connection in this Jolt and some revelations she has had about the battle to remain connected amidst turmoil. #InAWEtoRISE
Aug 13, 2020•8 min
I am elated to share with you Erin K. Casey, founder, chief instigator, author, book coach, ghostwriter, editor, and publishing coach, Erin helps experts, educators, ministry and business leaders, life coaches, and speakers share their messages effectively and professionally. She has been dubbed “the best-read editor in education” and called a “Jedi-master editor” and “fairy-godeditor” by her clients. Leading a team of experienced writers, editors, copy editors, proofreaders, artists, and design...
Aug 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Pawan (Pav) Wander is an elementary school teacher from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has taught middle school for 15 years and now is beginning her journey teaching primary grades this coming year. Pav makes up half of the hosting team of The Staffroom Podcast, and The Drive on VoicEd Radio. She and Chey Cheney have also been involved in several other projects involving Education, including encouraging educators to "Rediscover their Voice," and begin archiving their thoughts and feelings about ...
Aug 05, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Sarah shares her struggle with routine and a tip for setting your tone for the day. #InAWEtoRISE
Aug 04, 2020•7 min
Jessica Johnson serves as the middle/high principal in Dodgeland, WI where she has completed her first year in that role after serving eleven years at the elementary level. When she isn’t busy running a school, she serves professionals as a consultant and speaker on the side. Jess is a celebrated author of several books including ASCD’s The Coach Approach to School Leadership and the one we co-wrote together with Jessica Cabeen- Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Pas...
Jul 29, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Sarah shares about the Enneagram as an overview and shares her experiences in using the Enneagram to recenter herself during the Pandemic of COVID19. Check out the resources mentioned in the episode: RHeti Tool WEPSS Tool The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Jul 27, 2020•14 min
Jenny Sauve currently serves as an Instructional Coach in Wisconsin. She graduated from UW-La Crosse in 2007 with a degree in early childhood/elementary education and is currently obtaining her Reading Specialist license through UW-Stout. She has rocked the classroom for nine years as a classroom teacher in grades Kindergarten-4th grade, became a licensed in-home daycare provider along the journey, and also directed an elementary-aged before and after school program. Jenny has had the opportunit...
Jul 21, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Sarah shares the six lessons she is learning in losing her grandma. She believes there is a mission in her message for you, friends. #InAWEtoRISE
Jul 19, 2020•11 min
Dr. Keely Rees is a Full Professor in the Department of Health Education and Health Promotion at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and is owner of Keely Rees International, LLC. Her research and work in the health field provide the foundation for advocacy, policy, and women's health in a variety of public health settings. Keely's career has focused on the well-being of people and organizations. As a teacher, personal coach, workshop facilitator, mother, and wife, Keely has an extensive backg...
Jul 15, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Sarah shares about a recent kindness shown by Tamara Letter and urges you to make your own ripple. Check out Tamara's Episode on the In AWE Podcast! Get your own copy of A Passion for Kindness ....
Jul 13, 2020•8 min
Sherry St. Clair is the founder of Reflective Learning LLC, an educational consulting agency based in Kentucky. Her organization works with schools around the world, creating specialized training and coaching services for school administrators and educators. Additionally, Sherry serves as a Senior Consultant for the International Center for Leadership in Education and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. She holds a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership, as well as a Rank I in Instructional Supervis...
Jul 07, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Sarah shares a loving tribute directly to her grandma. May this jolt episode serve to inspire you to do the same for a loved one in your own life.
Jul 05, 2020•10 min