Special Episode: Thriving Under Pressure
In this special crossover episode, Josh Stamper welcomes listeners to the Language of Behavior Podcast—and introduces the launch of Charlie Peck’s bold new show, “Thriving Under Pressure.” As the very first guest, Josh flips the script and shares candid stories about leading through relentless demands, navigating culture shock, and finding balance during seasons of burnout.
Dive into actionable insights on:
- How to break free from email overload and set healthy boundaries
- Why relationship walks and one-on-one connections transform team culture
- Strategies for prioritizing what truly matters when stress runs high
- Creative communication hacks (goodbye, newsletters—hello, Voxer and video!)
- Celebrating small daily highlights to recharge and model resilience
Whether you’re a teacher, leader, or lifelong learner feeling the heat, this energetic episode reveals how Charlie and Josh reimagine leadership, mental health, and self-care in “high-pressure” environments—and how their collaborative wisdom can help you thrive, no matter what life throws your way.
Tune in for tangible takeaways, honest laughs, and the story behind Charlie Peck’s exciting new chapter!
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About Charle Peck:
Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional development. Charle successfully equips school staff with practical tools to mitigate teacher burnout and the youth mental health crisis providing relief to schools all across the country. Her unique lens as a high school teacher turned clinical therapist specializing in trauma makes her stories relevant and captivating to educators struggling in today’s system. You can purchase her book “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” on Amazon and connect with her on X @CharlePeck.
Follow Charle Peck:
- Website: www.ThrivingEducator.org
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlePeck
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlepeckconsulting?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck/
- Other: charle@thrivibgeducator.org
- Podcast: Thriving Educator
- Book: https://www.amazon.com/Improving-School-Mental-Health-Community/dp/B0BTS3MN2P?crid=EIKAGWZ4V006&keywords=charle+peck&qid=1705780803&sprefix=charle+peck%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=6456f4f1bc2440be71d094a5d14656a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
About Joshua Stamper:
Joshua Stamper is the Director of Innovation for the Teach Better Team, a multifaceted role that encompasses his talents as an author, podcaster, leadership coach, and education keynote speaker. With a rich background as a middle school administrator, classroom art educator, and athletic coach, Joshua brings a wealth of experience to his work in education.
Joshua is passionate about implementing trauma-responsive techniques, exploring alternative student discipline methods, and promoting healthy leadership habits. He is deeply committed to enhancing leadership capacity through self-care practices, ensuring that educators are equipped to lead with empathy and resilience. As the author of The Language of Behavior and Aspire to Lead and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.
Follow Joshua Stamper:
- Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast
- Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2
- Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175
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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?
Contact Brad Waid at techbradwaid@gmail.com to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.
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