Impact Of Leadership Coaching In Schools w Special Guest Zach Shutler
In this episode we talk about the impact that executive leadership coaching has on the school culture.

In this episode we talk about the impact that executive leadership coaching has on the school culture.
In this episode author Jimmy Soni not only discusses his new book, The Founders, but he also goes into the "DNA" of the legendary founders of PayPal. Names like Elon, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin, David Sacks, and Reid Hoffman certainly draw attention, but the behind-the-scenes people that make it happen are given credit. We also go into ecosystems like Silicon Valley and how these innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets can be brought into more classrooms. Lastly, Jimmy recalls his favorite teacher...
My friend Harrison Painter on Amplify Prosperity posed a question: Can comfort and growth exist? Jamal and I really thought out loud on this one... Origional post from Harrison found here: https://www.facebook.com/harrisonpainter/posts/10227344206778771?comment_id=10227344280580616¬if_id=1646705785399994¬if_t=comment_mention&ref=notif
Johnny Crowder is a 29-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, mental health and sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. Armed with 10 years of clinical treatment, a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, and a decade of peer support and public advocacy through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Johnny’s yo...
Jamal and I discuss whether there will be a teacher shortage, and what might re-shape education.
Today Jamal and I: *Celebrate 1 Million downloads! *Give our Top 3 things Schools need. There has been a national dialogue on what we are doing wrong or what schools are trying to ban- but today we examine what we need. Now.
On this episode, Jamal goes into what "transformational leadership" is with Superintendent Zachary Shutler. More importantly, how transformational leadership can build a culture at your school.
Tracy Bullock brings over 30 years of business development experience at Procter & Gamble to her Sandler Training business. She builds and delivers Sandler professional development programs in Leadership, Management, Sales, and Customer Service for companies of all sizes. In this Podcast, Tracy touches on: The 5 E’s of Leadership: Envision, Enable, Engage, Execute, and Energize Communications Styles – action vs. reaction ‘No Judgement Zones’ as an academic class! Tracy was awarded Outstandin...
In 2017, Vivian Shen founded Juni Learning, an online education platform for 7-18 year olds, to be the educational opportunity she wished she had growing up. As a kid, Vivian had an interest in courses her school didn’t offer. When learning to code, Vivian remembers feeling insecure and learned best in personalized settings compared to lecture style. Through Juni Learning, Vivian is on a mission to provide students access to 1:1 teaching to ignite a passion for learning among all students – rega...
Today Jamal and I go into clarity- setting expectations on not only outcomes in performance, but also in long term success.
Today Jamal and I discuss jealousy, and how social media has taxed our brains in comparing ourselves to others on social media.
WE ARE BACK!!! After an almost two month break, Jamal and I discuss aligning actions to goals. We also talk about taking time to reflect and focus on priorities. Oh, and you should TOTALLY follow "Life with the Crooks" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewiththecrooks/?hl=en
Devin Butler is the Founder & CEO of Arizona Entrepreneurs, a community created to help entrepreneurs build genuine business relationships and get access to key resources to assist them in growing their business. In this episode we talk about community, collaboration, and fellowship. You can learn more (and connect with Devin) at: https://arizonaentrepreneurs.com/
In this episode, Abby and Megan chat with one of their greatest influences: Daniel Schultz! Schultz shares his personal experiences with launching his own venture and gives some insight on his observations as a high-school entrepreneurship teacher.
Jamal dives into why THIS school year is YOUR year!
It's the start of school! BUT PLEASE- do NOT start off with a list of things you cannot do. Get them excited about possibilities, not limitations.
Tracy Bradshaw is the Executive Director of YESCarolina- a nonprofit that provides curriculum and pitch competition for South Carolina's high school students. In this episode you will learn how YESCarolina got started, but also the impact it is having on the students AND the state. Learn more at: https://www.yescarolina.com/ From the website: YESCarolina is changing our communities for the better by giving students a hand up. Check out our teacher training, teacher certification, business plan c...
In this episode, Abby and Megan focus in on their personal journeys as young innovators. They share insight on the challenging yet empowering transition from high-school to college while identifying the reasons that they remain committed to entrepreneurship.
Andralyn is a student at West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School. Her passion for art and innovation led her to found Youtheum, an online Museum specifically tailored for the youth. Visit Youtheum at youtheum.com Music by Northwest: Northwest
Much has been discussed how the "Name, image & likeness" will change NCAA sports. But what will do to high school sports?
Kylen Granson was the typical kid- loved sports and video games. But his mom, who is a teacher, wanted her son to be an avid reader. In this episode Heather and Kylen Granson go into what sparked his love of reading, but also why reading and the discipline of reading helped Kylen thrive. We also talk about how this mother and son team started "KGs Kids," a nonprofit to get more diverse books into classrooms. Now with Indianapolis Colts, Kylen and Heather are wanting KGs kids to grow in not only ...
In this episode, Abby and Megan share an insightful conversation with Pam Marmon: a best-selling author, speaker, and CEO. Within 15 minutes, Abby, Megan, and Pam confront the importance of incorporating change within one's entrepreneurial journey while also touching on the challenges and beauty of being your own boss. Follow Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pammarmon-change-management-consultant/ Music: Exploding Sun by King Electric Listen on Soundcloud: EXPLODING SUN by King Elect...
Frank Garza is a visionary leader, coach, and tech enthusiast. In this episode we cover everything from breathing techniques, to "name, image, and likeness" for college athletes, and what education can do to improve. Oh yeah, his son was the NCAA player of the year. This is one of those episodes where I forgot that I was hosting a podcast and just had an amazing conversation. You can find more about Frank on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/frankgarza57 And online: http://SportsHood.net
What "is" the new normal for the upcoming school year- and what will that look like? Also- Happy birthday to Jamal!
Faith Spencer is a junior studying Cybersecurity & Network Engineering Technology at Purdue University's Polytechnic Institute. In this episode, she shares her experiences with innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking while also offering tips and advice for students looking to enhance their communications skills. Additionally, Faith highlights some key takeaways from challenges that she faced while getting to where she is now. Follow Faith on Linkedin!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has always been interested in entrepreneurship. In fact his background as the founder of ProFlowers. com and co-founder of the Tech giant "Techstars," you could say he is THE governor with the most entrepreneurial background. So, how has Gov Polis created a robust startup ecosystem? The answers were forward thinking AND music to my ears: Education and Quality of Life.
In this episode, Abby and Megan interview Christian Paris (19 years old) and Gavin Miller (18 years old): two musical artists from Northwest Indiana. Christian and Gavin play together in an on-the-rise indie/rock band known as Synthetic Smiles. The two artists have also released some solo work listed under Gavin’s stage name: King Electric. Their solo music encompasses multiple genres, from psychedelic soul to 70s rock, with their most popular single, Green and Blue, recently reaching over 51K s...
Today I get the chance to talk to Mick Hetmen, Ray Niehaus, and Collin Sallee about innovation and entrepreneurship where you might not expect it. However, Mick and Ray have worked with local students to be innovators, but they also wanted a place for these students to continue to grow and stay in Pike County. Enter the Elmer Buchta Technology Center. In this episode we talk about why this center is so important to not only develop innovators, but also retain them! Collin weighs in on the high s...
Michael Claycamp was a finalist in last year's Innovate WithIN competition, and has always had a passion for agriculture and entrepreneurship. However, the road hasn't been easy. Take a listen to the mindset and determination of a rural entrepreneur trying to navigate thru education and finding his future. You can follow Michael on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-claycamp-268593168/
Today we welcome Dr. Tim Holcomb, who is Founding Chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship, Director of the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship, and a Farmer School Endres Associate Professor Fellow in the Farmer School of Business at Miami University. On the show we went into the history of the department, and their new class that focuses on economic placemaking and quality of life to attract and retain top talent. Dr. Holcomb previously held the Jim Moran Professorship in Entrepre...