I'm sharing the honest story behind the rebrand — what the old name got right, what it missed, and why my audience is the reason everything is changing. Same mission. Bigger clarity. Your teams are itching for CLARITY! That ...

In this episode, as we recognize this busy time of year with endless to-dos, we also recognize our agency in how we approach them.

This month, we’ve been focused on one thing: building plans that don’t just sound good—but actually work. In this episode, Darrin is joined by Kathleen Beckham, Molly Dexter, and Brandon Mawhorter from digiCOACH for a real, u...

Join US!! At the Annual Collaborative Response Retreat https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat How can system leaders use Collaborative Response to better support schools, staff, and students? In this episode of Leading ...

What happens when students are not just disengaged, but quietly deciding school is too hard, too boring, or too risky to try? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Katie Powell, Director of Middle L...

I'm diving into something a little different with the music history, storytelling, and emotion all wrapped into one iconic song. Dreams. Two completely different interpretations of the same piece that somehow both capture som...

Have you ever had a moment where everything feels off—but you can’t explain why? Your energy shifts, your confidence dips, and suddenly you’re questioning yourself for no clear reason. In this episode, Brandi Kelly unpacks wh...

Reserve your spot today! 🚀https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and...

Recorded live at NCMLE, Joshua Stamper sits down with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright to talk about their presentations, their current projects, and the power of connection at a conference built on learning...

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How much is stress impacting the way you show up at work and at home? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle explore how chronic stress narrows performance, increases reactivity, and affects the brain, ...

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna reflect on a trip to Disneyland which prompted their thinking about the importance of systems in any organization. Effective organizations need clearly documented systems for ongoing f...

Brenna Muldoon is in her 23rd year in education. She is currently the K-12 Director for World Languages and ENL in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District in upstate New York and serves as the co-director of the NYCAL E...

Have you ever wondered how to keep the "magic" alive in your teaching year after year? Today’s guest, Matt Shea, is a master of joyful, movement-based instruction who believes that our own creativity is the best tool we bring...

What if the secret to growing your network and brand is as simple as giving first and building authentic generosity? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim speak with Noemi Beres, founder of Podcast...

In this mid-week episode, Darrin steps away from long-range planning to focus on something just as powerful— small, intentional actions leaders can take right now . With only weeks left in the school year, it’s easy to feel s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Making the Grade Podcast, Georgia sits down with Abel Castaneda, owner of APEX Advantage Bookkeeping, who brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Based in Nebraska, Abel shares his journey from working in corporate finance to building hi…

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You can feel the moment slipping. The room is distracted, disengaged, and nobody's saying why. In this episode, Casey shares the real story of the day she stopped her own training — and what happened when she said out loud wh...

Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams. Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus Locus of Control workshop ...