Aspire to RISE: Featuring Adam Cottos

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

It’s the chicken before the egg dilemma of career advancement. How does a person gain experience while not in the role they seek when aspiring up the proverbial career ladder? In today’s episode featuring Adam Cottos, we tackle the issue many aspiring leaders face.  In this Episode, we discuss: The challenges Adam has faced in gaining experience for administrative positions … Read More

Define Your Why: Featuring Barbara Bray

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

Today, I wanted to bring on someone to help us reflect and refocus on what is important in our profession. As we are being challenged each day, it is so vital that we discover our “why”. Why do we work with students and Why do we lead in education? This week’s guest, Barbara Bray, shares how we can use our … Read More

Connected Educators and Leaders: Featuring Jimmy Casas and Jeff Zoul

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

Have you ever started a difficult leadership task and felt alone, inadequate or unworthy? This week’s guests, Jeff Zoul and Jimmy Casas, share how through their connection with other educators and leaders, they were able to gain inspiration, knowledge, and confidence to overcome the most difficult tasks of their careers.   In this Episode, we discuss: The Process to Connect with … Read More

Aspire to RISE: Featuring Alana Gilliam

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

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 … Read More