Episodes

Oct. 11, 2020

Jolt 49: Paying Attention

Sarah shares her insights on paying attention to women in leadership keeping their calm and regulating during a challenging time. #InAWEtoRISE Connect with Sarah Johnson: Website: www.sarahsajohnson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsajohnson/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsajohnson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson In AWE Podcast: www.inawetorise.com Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-awe-po...
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Oct. 5, 2020

Episode 93: In AWE of WISE Women--Sisterhood Series

WISE Women stands for Women in Secondary Education. It is a sisterhood circle that started out of a common need for connection in our professional lives and has morphed into a trusted circle of confidants to help us through the most challenging circumstances. We are a group of women who have come together to support one another in all facets of life and show one another what it means to be sisters despite a lack of genetic connection. In this Episode, we discuss: The origins of the WISE Women g...
Oct. 4, 2020

Jolt 48: Awe Inspiring Moments--Anticipation

Sarah shares an illustration in the power of anticipation to produce joy in our lives. She shares a connection to research and jolts listeners to create their own boost to build up anticipation. #InAWEtoRISE Sarah Johnson: Website: www.sarahsajohnson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsajohnson/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsajohnson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson In AWE Podcast: www.inawetorise.com ...
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Sept. 28, 2020

Episode 92: In AWE of Kenzie Kuhlmann

Kenzie Kuhlmann is a student at Baker University, double majoring in mass media and theater. She is a fierce young woman full of self-knowledge and acceptance, knowing where she is going and who she is taking with her on that journey. Though she suffers from ADD, depression, and anxiety, she has learned to invest well in what serves her spirit as an independent and loving person. As a member of the LGBTQ community, Kenzie strives to be a voice, especially for those who do not have one. In this E...
Sept. 25, 2020

Jolt 47: Awe Inspiring Moments-Disrupting Default Patterns Through Self-Awareness

Sarah shares about the power of self knowledge to overcome default patterns weighing us down and to engage with others in our lives. #InAWEtoRISE #LeadwithFAITH Get a copy of Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well Sarah Johnson: Website: www.sarahsajohnson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsajohnson/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsajohnson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
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Sept. 21, 2020

Episode 91: In AWE of Kallie Nelson-Youth Series

Kallie Nelson is a fifth grade teacher in North Central MN where she serves students with passion and deep purpose. Kallie is a 2018 graduate of Winona State University in MN where she discovered her passion for teaching and a love of math specifically. She is a loving partner, recent puppy owner, exceptional sister and daughter, and forever lover of music, theater, and dance. In this Episode, we discuss: Kallie’s journey into becoming an educator Her experiences as a teacher during COVID19 H...
Sept. 18, 2020

Jolt 46: Awe Inspiring Moments-Slow Down

Sarah shares a message about slowing down to spread up. #InAWEtoRISE Connect with Sarah: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook Podcast Website Subscribe to the In AWE Podcast Join Sarah’s FREE Five Day Going Beyond Balance Challenge: Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 1...
Sept. 16, 2020

Aspire to Rise Episode 1: Alana Gilliam

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 feedback Resources for engaging in important and effective conversations About Alana Gi...
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Sept. 14, 2020

Episode 90: In AWE of Kaila Belt--Youth Series

Episode 90: In AWE of Kaila Belt--Youth Series In AWE Podcast with Sarah Johnson Welcome back to the In AWE Podcast and a seriously inspiring series filled with bright, youthful voices. Let’s never underestimate the creativity, resilience, and strength within our youth, my friends. Today’s guest is a special young woman whose spirit is vibrant and full of hope. Kaila Belt is the founder of K’s Kreations, a custom art and sticker business, founded in May of 2020. She is a member of her school’s c...
Sept. 13, 2020

Jolt 45: Awe Inspiring Moments-Perspective

Sarah shares a story about her own need for a perspective shift this week. May it jolt you to shift your own lens, friends. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message
Sept. 8, 2020

Aspire to Rise Kick Off Episode

Aspire to RISE: Featuring Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper Have you ever been in a situation where you needed guidance in your leadership journey? In this episode of Aspire to RISE, Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper share their vision of the show and how coaching helped them face their leadership challenges. In this Episode, we discuss: Our Leadership Backgrounds The Podcasts Origin Stories Coaching and Mentorship And Future Episodes We are glad you joined us on Aspire to Rise where we will ...
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Sept. 7, 2020

Episode 89: In AWE of Erin Dickman--Youth Series

Erin Dickman is a 2020 graduate from Loveland High School in Ohio and a bright-eyed freshman at Ohio State University, majoring in finance. Her years may be young, but her leadership experiences are deep, and her passion for serving others was refined through community outreach programs. She has interned for the City of Loveland in their finance department, served as the Vice President of her high school’s chapter of Democrats of America Club, served as a spokesperson for her school to the secre...
Sept. 6, 2020

Jolt 44: Awe Inspiring Moments-Connect

Sarah shares a jolt to get you thinking about how you can be intentional about not letting disconnect win. She also shares upcoming information about updates to the podcast. Check them out in this short episode. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message
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Aug. 31, 2020

Episode 88: In AWE of Marlena Gross-Taylor

Marlena Gross-Taylor is the founder of EduGladiators and a nationally recognized edleader with a proven track record of improving educational and operational performance through vision, strategic planning, leadership, and team building. A Nashville transplant originally from southern Louisiana, Marlena’s educational experience spans several states allowing her to have served K-12 students in both rural and urban districts. She has been recognized as a middle school master teacher and innovative ...
Aug. 27, 2020

Jolt 43 Awe Inspiring Moments

Sarah shares a message to remind you to stay on mission and keep living your daily legacy because someone is watching. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message
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Aug. 24, 2020

Episode 87: In AWE of Dana Goodier--Amplifiers Series

Dana Goodier is currently a school administrator with 20 years of experience in education. She spent most of her career teaching World Languages and English. She completed her doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership in March 2020. For her capstone, she researched reasons parents were opting their students out of high-stakes testing at middle schools and how that affected the district accreditation rating. Building off of her own growth as a teacher, she actively provides educators wit...
Aug. 23, 2020

Jolt 42: Awe Inspiring Moments

Even if it is not what you picture, would you still be content? If the path was the long way or the shortest, would you still follow it? Sarah shares a recent blog post she wrote about her experience in learning to trust the path given to her instead of designing her own. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message
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Aug. 17, 2020

Episode 86: In AWE of Yvonne Smith-Jones--Amplifiers Series

Dr. Yvonne Smith Jones is the Director and CEO of Highly Effective Services, Inc. where she has had a contract as an Impact Coach since 2012 working with principals in 75% of the Commonwealth of Virginia schools for a School University Resource Network (SURN) in the School of Education at the College of William and Mary plus coaching numerous school-based leadership teams with Highly Effective Services. She has served as the Director for the Project ALL leadership project in the Educational Lead...
Aug. 13, 2020

Jolt 41: Awe Inspiring Moments--Connections

Sarah share the importance of connection in this Jolt and some revelations she has had about the battle to remain connected amidst turmoil. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message
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Aug. 10, 2020

Episode 85: In AWE of Erin Casey-Amplifiers Series

I am elated to share with you Erin K. Casey, founder, chief instigator, author, book coach, ghostwriter, editor, and publishing coach, Erin helps experts, educators, ministry and business leaders, life coaches, and speakers share their messages effectively and professionally. She has been dubbed “the best-read editor in education” and called a “Jedi-master editor” and “fairy-godeditor” by her clients. Leading a team of experienced writers, editors, copy editors, proofreaders, artists, and design...
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Aug. 5, 2020

Episode 84: In AWE of Pawan Wander--Amplifiers Series

Pawan (Pav) Wander is an elementary school teacher from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has taught middle school for 15 years and now is beginning her journey teaching primary grades this coming year. Pav makes up half of the hosting team of The Staffroom Podcast, and The Drive on VoicEd Radio. She and Chey Cheney have also been involved in several other projects involving Education, including encouraging educators to "Rediscover their Voice," and begin archiving their thoughts and feelings about ...
Aug. 4, 2020

Jolt 40: Awe Inspiring Moment-Routines

Sarah shares her struggle with routine and a tip for setting your tone for the day. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message
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July 29, 2020

Episode 83: In AWE of Jessica Johnson--Coaches Series

Jessica Johnson serves as the middle/high principal in Dodgeland, WI where she has completed her first year in that role after serving eleven years at the elementary level. When she isn’t busy running a school, she serves professionals as a consultant and speaker on the side. Jess is a celebrated author of several books including ASCD’s The Coach Approach to School Leadership and the one we co-wrote together with Jessica Cabeen- Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Pas...
July 27, 2020

Jolt 39: Awe Inspiring Moments-Enneagram

Sarah shares about the Enneagram as an overview and shares her experiences in using the Enneagram to recenter herself during the Pandemic of COVID19. Check out the resources mentioned in the episode: RHeti Tool WEPSS Tool The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message