Episodes

Episode 195: Can I go to the bathroom and other asinine questions with Bobby Canosa-Carr
March 2, 2025

Episode 195: Can I go to the bathroom and other asinine questions with Bobby Canosa-Carr

In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership , Darrin sits down with Bobby Canosa-Carr , a leadership coach, former principal, mindfulness teacher, and author of Can I Go to the Bathroom? and Other Asinine Questions We Ask in S...
Episode 194: Leading Through Failure with Bradlee W. Skinner
Feb. 23, 2025

Episode 194: Leading Through Failure with Bradlee W. Skinner

In this powerful episode of Leaning Into Leadership , Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with longtime friend and educational thought leader Bradlee W. Skinner to discuss the journey through failure, teacher retention, and the impo...
Episode 193: Co-Authoring Culture First Classrooms, A Behind the Scenes Look with Katie Kinder
Feb. 19, 2025

Episode 193: Co-Authoring Culture First Classrooms, A Behind the Scenes Look with Katie Kinder

In this episode, returning guest Katie Kinder joins Dr. Darrin Peppard for a behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming book, Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools . They dive...
Episode 192: The Making of Culture First Classrooms
Feb. 16, 2025

Episode 192: The Making of Culture First Classrooms

In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the journey of writing Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools , my upcoming book co-authored with Katie Kinder! We dive ...
Episode 191: Empowering School Leaders with Dr. Kelly Hastings
Feb. 9, 2025

Episode 191: Empowering School Leaders with Dr. Kelly Hastings

📢 Connect with Dr. Darrin Peppard: Looking for leadership coaching, professional development, or support for your leadership team? Let’s connect! Reach out via my website at roadtoawesome.net or connect with me on LinkedIn , ...
Episode 190: The Power of IOU Leadership with Dr. Joe Famularo
Feb. 2, 2025

Episode 190: The Power of IOU Leadership with Dr. Joe Famularo

In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership , Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Dr. Joe Famularo , a veteran educator and superintendent, to explore his IOU Leadership framework. Dr. Famularo shares his journey from classroom ...
Episode 189: Simplify, Prioritize, and Thrive with Barb Flowers
Jan. 26, 2025

Episode 189: Simplify, Prioritize, and Thrive with Barb Flowers

In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, Dr. Darrin Peppard is joined by Barb Flowers, Principal of the U.S. Elementary Division at Eastwood Global and a certified life coach specializing in leadership developm...
Episode 188: The Human Side of Leadership with Todd, Dominic, and Darrin
Jan. 22, 2025

Episode 188: The Human Side of Leadership with Todd, Dominic, and Darrin

Welcome to episode 188 of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast! In this mid-month episode, Darrin is joined once again by his recurring guests, Todd Bloomer, a high school principal from San Antonio, TX, and Dominic Armano, an...
Episode 187: The Viking Code with Anders Indset
Jan. 19, 2025

Episode 187: The Viking Code with Anders Indset

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Episode 186: Becoming a Lighthouse Leader
Jan. 12, 2025

Episode 186: Becoming a Lighthouse Leader

In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, we’re exploring the powerful metaphor of the lighthouse and how it relates to effective school leadership. Inspired by a visit to Martha’s Vineyard, host Darrin Peppard ...
Episode 185: The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper
Jan. 5, 2025

Episode 185: The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper

In this insightful episode of Leaning Into Leadership , Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Charlie Peck and Joshua Stamper to discuss their upcoming book, The Language of Behavior , and the accompanying podcast. Together, they...
Episode 184: The Turning Point - Why Leaders Must Take Care of Themselves
Dec. 29, 2024

Episode 184: The Turning Point - Why Leaders Must Take Care of Themselves

Episode Summary: In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard shares a pivotal story from his leadership journey that became a wake-up call about the importance of self-care. Reflecting on an experience during his...
Episode 183: Empowering Leaders Through Story, Positivity, and Purpose with Barbara Gruener
Dec. 22, 2024

Episode 183: Empowering Leaders Through Story, Positivity, and Purpose with Barbara Gruener

Are you ready to lead with clarity and purpose in 2025? Join me on Monday, December 30, at 3 PM ET for a FREE webinar : Take Control of Your Leadership: Clear Priorities, Real Results . In just one hour, you’ll learn actionab...
Episode 182: So You're the New Principal with Todd, Dominic, and Darrin
Dec. 18, 2024

Episode 182: So You're the New Principal with Todd, Dominic, and Darrin

Episode 182 is a special episode , in which Todd Bloomer, Dominic Armano, and your regular host, Darrin Peppard, dedicate an entire episode to new principal Candace Pearson. We are excited for Candace to take on her first pri...
Episode 181: The Power of Educational Systems with Kurtis Hewson
Dec. 15, 2024

Episode 181: The Power of Educational Systems with Kurtis Hewson

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Episode 180: MindStream Coaching with Greg Speranza
Dec. 8, 2024

Episode 180: MindStream Coaching with Greg Speranza

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Episode 179: Work on Your Game with Dre Baldwin
Dec. 1, 2024

Episode 179: Work on Your Game with Dre Baldwin

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Episode 178: Leadership Challenges at the Holidays with Todd Bloomer
Nov. 27, 2024

Episode 178: Leadership Challenges at the Holidays with Todd Bloomer

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Episode 177: Managing Brand Transgressions with Dr. Shelly Jain & Dr. Shalini Jain
Nov. 24, 2024

Episode 177: Managing Brand Transgressions with Dr. Shelly Jain & Dr. Shalini Jain

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Episode 176: Take Control of Your Leadership
Nov. 20, 2024

Episode 176: Take Control of Your Leadership

In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership , I’m pulling back the curtain on my new course, Take Control of Your Leadership . This transformative course is designed to help school leaders overcome overwhelm, focus on what mat...
Episode 175: Casting a Vision with Bentli Lewis
Nov. 17, 2024

Episode 175: Casting a Vision with Bentli Lewis

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...
Episode 174: Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout
Nov. 10, 2024

Episode 174: Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout

On this solo episode of the podcast, we explore a vital topic for school leaders: maintaining resilience and avoiding burnout. I discuss five practical strategies to help you stay grounded, energized, and focused, even amidst...
Episode 173: Leading with Empathy and Grace with Tammy Klotz
Nov. 3, 2024

Episode 173: Leading with Empathy and Grace with Tammy Klotz

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...
Episode 172: The Fall Classics with Darrin, Dom, and Todd
Oct. 30, 2024

Episode 172: The Fall Classics with Darrin, Dom, and Todd

Welcome to a special mid-week edition of Leaning into Leadership. This week I am sitting down with my once per month guests, my friends and fellow principals Todd Bloomer and Dominic Armano. We play rapid fire this time aroun...