📢 Connect with Dr. Darrin Peppard: Looking for leadership coaching, professional development, or support for your leadership team? Let’s connect! Reach out via my website at roadtoawesome.net or connect with me on LinkedIn , Twitter/X , or Facebook . I’d love to support you on your leadership journey! Episode Summary: In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership , Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Dr. Kelly Hastings , founder of Enlightening Leadership , a seasoned principal, leadership coach, an...
Feb 09, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 191
In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership , Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Dr. Joe Famularo , a veteran educator and superintendent, to explore his IOU Leadership framework. Dr. Famularo shares his journey from classroom teacher to district leader, the principles that guide his leadership, and how the IOU model — Inward, Outward, and Upward Leadership —helps leaders build a thriving culture rooted in trust and continuous improvement. Key Topics Covered: ✅ The IOU Leadership Framework : What ...
Feb 02, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 190
In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, Dr. Darrin Peppard is joined by Barb Flowers, Principal of the U.S. Elementary Division at Eastwood Global and a certified life coach specializing in leadership development for principals. Barb shares her journey from being a brick-and-mortar school leader to helping launch an innovative online school and homeschooling program while coaching principals to lead with clarity and confidence. Key Topics Discussed: Barb’s unique leadership role ...
Jan 26, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Welcome to episode 188 of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast! In this mid-month episode, Darrin is joined once again by his recurring guests, Todd Bloomer, a high school principal from San Antonio, TX, and Dominic Armano, an elementary principal from Long Island, NY. Together, they dive into the human side of leadership, sharing stories, challenges, and practical insights for leaders at every level. Topics Covered in This Episode: Weathering the Storm (Literally and Figuratively): From snow day...
Jan 22, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity, and it's LIVE - go to theprincipalacademy.com and check out Take Control of Your Leadership . Anders Indset —known as "The Business Philosopher"—is a Norwegian-born writer and deep-tech invest...
Jan 19, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 187
In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, we’re exploring the powerful metaphor of the lighthouse and how it relates to effective school leadership. Inspired by a visit to Martha’s Vineyard, host Darrin Peppard reflects on the enduring purpose of lighthouses and the lessons they offer for guiding schools and teams in 2025. Discover five lighthouse-inspired principles—from guiding through challenges to creating a culture of hope and safety—and learn actionable strategies to shine br...
Jan 12, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 186
In this insightful episode of Leaning Into Leadership , Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Charlie Peck and Joshua Stamper to discuss their upcoming book, The Language of Behavior , and the accompanying podcast. Together, they explore strategies to decode student behaviors, build positive relationships, and implement proactive systems that empower educators and students alike. From creating the "Relationship Action Team" to implementing the push-in model, this conversation is packed with practica...
Jan 05, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Episode Summary: In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard shares a pivotal story from his leadership journey that became a wake-up call about the importance of self-care. Reflecting on an experience during his second year as a principal—missing his best friend's wedding due to burnout and exhaustion—Dr. Peppard delves into the lessons he learned about prioritizing health and well-being as a leader. He provides practical strategies for leaders to avoid burnout, set boundaries, and...
Dec 29, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Are you ready to lead with clarity and purpose in 2025? Join me on Monday, December 30, at 3 PM ET for a FREE webinar : Take Control of Your Leadership: Clear Priorities, Real Results . In just one hour, you’ll learn actionable strategies to define your priorities, recognize and reinforce values, and reclaim your time for the work that truly matters. Save your spot today at www.theprincipalacademy.com/realresults —let’s kick off 2025 as your best leadership year yet! Are you feeling overwhelmed ...
Dec 22, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Episode 182 is a special episode , in which Todd Bloomer, Dominic Armano, and your regular host, Darrin Peppard, dedicate an entire episode to new principal Candace Pearson. We are excited for Candace to take on her first principalship, and so we decided to share our insights, experience, and expertise to help set her, and anyone else new to the role, up for success. Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news...
Dec 18, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity, and it's LIVE - go to theprincipalacademy.com and check out Take Control of Your Leadership . Link to Darrin's blogpost (mentioned in the PepTalk) And now ...about our guest on this week's epi...
Dec 15, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity, and it's LIVE - go to theprincipalacademy.com and check out Take Control of Your Leadership . And now ...about our guest on this week's episode: Greg Speranza is a leadership coach , school qu...
Dec 08, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity, and it's LIVE - go to theprincipalacademy.com and check out Take Control of Your Leadership . And now ...about our guest on this week's episode: Dre Baldwin is CEO and Founder of Work On Your ...
Dec 01, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity, and it's LIVE - go to theprincipalacademy.com and check out Take Control of Your Leadership . And now ...about this week's special mid-week episode: I am sitting down with Todd Bloomer, one of...
Nov 27, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity, and it's LIVE - go to theprincipalacademy.com and check out Take Control of Your Leadership . And now ...about our guest on this week's episode: Shailendra Pratap Jain is Bret Wheat Endowed Pr...
Nov 24, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 177
In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership , I’m pulling back the curtain on my new course, Take Control of Your Leadership . This transformative course is designed to help school leaders overcome overwhelm, focus on what matters most, and lead with clarity and purpose. Go to https://www.theprincipalacademy.com to learn more and to enroll in the course today. Use the code TCYL24 at checkout to save $150. (offer expires 11/24/2024) Join me as I share personal stories and practical tips from each ...
Nov 20, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity, and it's launching soon!!! Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And sta...
Nov 17, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 175
On this solo episode of the podcast, we explore a vital topic for school leaders: maintaining resilience and avoiding burnout. I discuss five practical strategies to help you stay grounded, energized, and focused, even amidst the demands of leadership. From setting boundaries and effective delegation to building a support network and prioritizing self-care, these tips are designed to help you thrive in your role. Tune in to learn how to protect your energy, enhance your impact, and lead with cla...
Nov 10, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity. Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on ...
Nov 03, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Welcome to a special mid-week edition of Leaning into Leadership. This week I am sitting down with my once per month guests, my friends and fellow principals Todd Bloomer and Dominic Armano. We play rapid fire this time around with questions leaders have but aren't always willing to ask. Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awe...
Oct 30, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity. Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on ...
Oct 27, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity. Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on ...
Oct 20, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity. Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on ...
Oct 16, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity. Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on ...
Oct 13, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity. Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on ...
Oct 09, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity. Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on ...
Oct 06, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity. Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on ...
Oct 02, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders . This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity. Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on ...
Sep 29, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Full disclosure, I checked out Notebook LM after hearing about it on social media. I was immediately fascinated by the potential it has. So, I uploaded my dissertation, linked here, to see what the fuss was all about. I am stunned at how cool this tool really is. It's a concise summary in a fun, easy to listen to podcast. In this week's special episode, I will share my thoughts, as well as the actual audio created by Notebook LM. Check it out! Are you ready to take your leadership and your team ...
Sep 25, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Are you ready to take your leadership and your team to the next level? As a leadership coach and speaker, I’m passionate about helping school leaders and leadership teams like yours gain the clarity you need to walk confidently in your purpose. I believe that when leaders are clear about their purpose, they can lead with more authenticity and create a ripple effect that impacts every level of their organization. If you’re ready to inspire your team, foster deeper connections, and drive meaningfu...
Sep 22, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 162
