Episode 166: Developing Executive Presence with Dr. Laura Camacho

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, I’m sitting down with Dr. Laura Mixon Camacho, a distinguished executive communication strategist and culture fixer. Dr. Camacho brings her extensive expertise from researching luxury brand messaging, winning political campaigns, and neuroscience to help leaders like you enhance your leadership presence. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show! MORE EPISODES

Episode 165: Taming Your Time Bandits

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

  In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, I uncover the “time bandits” that steal valuable time from school leaders, including managing budgets, student behavior, and angry parents. Discover strategies to take back your time and focus on what matters most. Sign up for exclusive offers at roadtoawesome.net. MORE EPISODES

Episode 164: Changemakers with David K Richards

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

In this episode, I sit down with visionary leader David K Richards, Founder & CEO of Changemaker Schools and Pathfinder. With over 25 years in education reform, David shares his insights on the rise of microschools, the evolving role of charter schools, and the importance of letting your career come to you. We also dive into leadership lessons from his … Read More

Episode 163: My Dissertation as a Podcast? Yes and it’s awesome!

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

In this special midweek episode of Leaning Into Leadership, Darrin shares personal insights after using Notebook LM to transform his dissertation into a 20-minute podcast episode. You’ll hear the episode created by AI and learn how leaders might utilize this innovative tool to digest important information on the go, saving time while staying informed. MORE EPISODES

Episode 162: Uncommon Sense with Dr. Ryan Donlan

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ryan Donlan, Professor at Indiana State University and former K-12 Superintendent, to discuss the critical role of assistant principals and new teachers in shaping school culture. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Dr. Donlan shares insights on how to ensure every educator feels valued and supported, offering practical advice for building … Read More