Jim Knight is the founder of The Instructional Coaching Group, a professional development provider dedicated to offering PD for coaches, teachers, and leaders based on a partnership approach that creates better learning environments for all students. As a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning Jim has spent 25 years studying professional learning and instructional coaching. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Kansas and has won severa ...
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A Podcast from school principal and author, Sean Gaillard, exploring the intersections between the Schoolhouse, Music and everything else in between and on the flip side. Digital Liner Notes for the global schoolhouse.
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Jethro Jones interviews instructional leaders from around the nation to learn and teach what it takes to become a transformative principal. Episodes address topics like Response to Intervention (RTI), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the latest advances in educational research, standards-based grading, and interviews with industry leaders like Bill Daggett, Rick Wormeli, Todd Whitaker and even people outside the education like Seth G ...
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Get all the latest news on Welsh rugby from the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. With exclusive access to the Wales set-up, the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast covers the wide world of Welsh rugby from international level down to the very grass roots; and all points in between.
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Tired of school change efforts that stall, or worse, never get off the ground? If you’re a principal, assistant principal, or instructional coach who is ready have a transformative impact on the teachers you serve then School Leadership Reimagined is for you. Each week, Robyn Jackson will share counterintuitive strategies to help you dramatically improve instruction. You’ll discover how to motivate your teachers, help them be accountable, overcome toxic cultures, and transform your school. N ...
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Today's youth need youth pastors, mentors, teachers, volunteers, and most of all, they need YOU! Youth Worker On Fire is designed to give you the knowledge and inspiration you need to be the best youth worker possible. Youth Worker On Fire podcast is full of valuable information from people who work with youth on a daily basis. It is also packed with interviews with former students (years later) in their adult life and how student ministry, or the lack of it, effected their future. Many are ...
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How do we lead sustainable change in our schools? Digital Learning Today, hosted by Jeff Bradbury, explores the big-picture ideas and strategic systems that shape the future of education. This podcast is for the forward-thinking leader—the principal, district administrator, or instructional coach focused on systemic growth. Each episode dives into topics like digital learning leadership, school improvement plans, and building a culture of innovation. Subscribe to join the conversation on des ...
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Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Dr. Mel Vandevort - Educational Leadership, Educational Consultancy, Teacher Transition Coach, Educational Administration, Educational Entrepreneurship
Are you a passionate educator stepping into leadership—or thinking about making that leap? Maybe you just accepted your first admin role and feel the weight of leading well. Or you’re a classroom teacher who feels the calling to lead with purpose and impact. The Empowered Educator Show is your space to grow as a leader without losing who you are. I’m Dr. Mel—former administrator turned leadership and instructional coach, educational consultant, an ...
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Are you ready to take your landscaping business to the next level? Tune in to Roots of Success, the premier landscaper's podcast that brings you the latest tips and strategies from the industry's most successful coaches. Hosted by Tommy Cole, VP and Principal of McFarlin Stanford, each episode features candid conversations with landscape business owners and industry experts who have overcome obstacles and achieved extraordinary success. Whether you're struggling with people, profits, or just ...
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The Leaders & Legacies Podcast celebrates leaders who are making a difference beyond themselves. It was inspired from events in 2021 when the host, Craig Andrews went into a 6-week coma. Even after waking up, his brain was scrambled for another two weeks. When his mind cleared, his wife started telling him how his team stepped up and ran the company without him. Freelancers reached out to his team and offered to do whatever was necessary while he was in the hospital. Craig believes we all ma ...
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The Heart & Science of Leadership" podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Paulie and A.J. Rinaldi, combines their diverse backgrounds in leadership to offer a comprehensive view on what it takes to lead effectively, no matter your position—be it executive, teacher, manager, principal, supervisor, or coach. Together, they explore the balance between the human side of leadership and evidence-based practices, providing listeners with practical tools, real-life stories, and actionable strategies. Whether you ...
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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with p ...
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This is a radio show with a focus on the PMP Exam, coaching on process groups, knowledge areas, ITTOs, Agile, Scrum and a lot more! The PMP exam is one of the most popular certifications and the most popular and controversial project management certifications in the world! Phill is the Principal at Praizion.com, a project management and leadership firm. He has over 2 decades of corporate management experience. He is passionate about leadership, agile, predictive and hybrid methods. This show ...
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Heads of school are busy - that's why we've created this short form podcast featuring the most important and interesting content just for heads of independent schools!
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Author Martin Richards trained as a Maths teacher and worked for 25 years as an independent corporate communication trainer, then he certified as a Co-Active Coach. He has coached educators on assignment from the Swedish government and for private, international education companies. His mission is to bring the benefits of coaching back into the education system. He writes books, holds experiential workshops and leads interactive seminars with plenty of humour and a twinkle in his eye!
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Are you an aspiring or existing leader in schools? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or questioning your abilities? Then you may be interested in a leadership podcast hosted by Jenny, a consultant and former Principal with a passion for helping women succeed in their careers. With her expertise and personal experience, Jenny offers guidance on increasing confidence, leading teams, and creating a fulfilling life and career. Join her on a journey to discover what it takes to not only su ...
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A Chat with Jay "Remove your Mask, Write your Story, Authentic Opinions, Views & Stories"
Jay Stefanson
The times of anxiety, stress, depression and a pseudo stroke, Jay didn't know what was going on, except there is a gift around the corner. but now as the WWH Principal Life Strategist, Health and Physical Education Analyst, Jay is not just motivating you, your teams and your social, but also providing guidance towards personal growth, self discovery and overall life satisfaction, Wealth, Health, Spiritual and Emotional, on various platforms and coaching sessions. Jay's speciality is a self-l ...
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Arthur Mendoza teaches acting class every Wednesday at 7PM at The Santa Monica Playhouse as well as online classes every Tuesday at 5PM PST. He was the principal acting instructor for the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting West. He has taught in Los Angeles for more than 20 years and has worked with such talents as Khandi Alexander, Sasha Barrese, Peta Wilson, Finola Hughes, Branford Marsalis, Deidre Hall, John Jopson, and Salma Hayek, and he worked extensively with Benicio del Toro after h ...
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Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast
Kelsey Sorenson, Elementary Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Life Coach
Being an educator is beyond a full-time job. Whether you’re a teacher or a homeschool parent, the everyday to-do list is endless. Between lesson planning, grading, meetings, and actually teaching, it probably feels impossible to show up for your students without dropping the ball in other areas of your life. Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast is the show that will bring you the teacher tips, practical strategies, and inspiration that you need to relieve the stress and overwhelm of your day-to ...
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We cover the sports teams, players and coaches of the Trinity League in Southern California. Produced by Diocese of Orange and hosted by Bob Gibson.
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Insights From Leaders in Higher Education COACHECast is a thought-provoking podcast from COACHE featuring provosts and other leaders from top institutions as they share personal insights, reflections and key learnings from their work. Season 2 explores the perspectives of a diverse group of leaders and is hosted by Dr. Todd Benson, executive director and principal investigator at COACHE. Season 1 features five engaging episodes focusing on leading through change, hosted by Dr. Pat Farrell, f ...
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Join Rabbi Avi Horowitz, a Rabbi in Chile for over two decades and now a school principal in Israel, and his daughter and life coach Ayelet Horowitz, each week as they search for values and lessons to anchor us in a confusing world. The goal of this podcast is to widen your horizon with bible inspired conversations and to give you something to think about over the weekend!
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Leadership Question of the Day with Jonno White from Clarity
Jonno White, Founder and Principal Consultant of Clarity
As John Maxwell says, "Good leaders ask great questions." I'm Jonno White, Founder and Principal Consultant at Clarity. I'm based in Brisbane, Australia and I help leaders around the world to build their personal leadership capacity, their team's leadership capacity and, ultimately, leadership capacity across their whole organisation. Join me as I ask YOU a leadership question every day to help you become the best leader you can be.
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Welcome to the Hospitality Coach podcast, where I have the privilege of engaging in captivating conversations with Hospitality Giants, uncovering their unique experiences, challenges, and invaluable insights. This podcast is a treasure trove of wisdom, featuring an array of guests from various sectors of the hospitality industry. From seasoned hotel managers to accomplished food and beverage experts, event planners, and beyond, we bring you a diverse range of voices, each with their own rema ...
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Helping you transform your K-12 math lesson plans by building confidence in effective teaching practices, guiding you to transform your math curriculum, and inspiring classroom strategies to engage all students. As a teacher are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans where students don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? As a mathematics coordinator or leader are you wondering how to support teachers when implementing engaging math lessons that fuel ...
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The Meisha Rouser Show : Leadership and Professional Development, with Organizational Psychologist and Master Certified Coach
Meisha Rouser
Leadership and Professional Development: Join organizational psychologist, Meisha Rouser, to learn how to overcome obstacles that keep you from success. By listening you will become a more effective leader, manager, team member, and colleague. Become an expert in communication, change management, conflict resolution, employee engagement, emotional intelligence, productivity, and stress management. Learn leadership development tools that will positively enhance your professional life, persona ...
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Get the full story on what makes a great music technology product, with 1-1 conversations from leading voices and rising stars. Hosted by Adam Wakeling, Product Manager.
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Professional Learnings for Educational Leaders is an initiative to support and inform NSWPPA members of the NSWPPA Professional Learning suite offerings. Our Professional Learning Suite is aligned to our values of Principal Well Being, Principals as Lead Learners as well as supporting Principals to lead School Operations. Our values are wrapped around support, empower, advovate and lead. This podcast discusses educational leadership and insights from Educational Leaders around the world . Ou ...
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HI and welcome to my podcast. I'm Sherry, the principal coach at Inner Rhythm. I've always been curious about people and I love hearing their stories. This podcast is a series of unplanned interviews with people I've come across. It also contains some of my thoughts about the world, life, business and spirituality. Even I am not even sure what I will talk about at times....but sometimes you have a burning thought that needs to be spoken out loud. So...settle in with a cuppa and go on a journ ...
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A powerful podcast that focusses on how to develop the mindset, tactics and skills needed to build a thriving sales business. About the host: Mark Gundlach is a seasoned sales and leadership veteran that has built several businesses through multiple market conditions and geographic locations. He has conducted thousands of hours of one-on-one coaching sessions, webinars and live trainings. Mark currently serves as Founder and Principal at the Gundlach Property Group and Co-Founder at Build St ...
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Trojan Nation Talk (TNT) is a podcast where GC Trojan fans can get the rundown of all things Garden City Athletics, including player/coach interviews, game breakdowns, highlights, analysis, and much more! Weekly episodes.
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I joined the real estate industry in 2008 after a long career in the finance industry. I have been a licensed real estate agent personally since 2010. I had an unusual start as I commenced working for the Real Estate Academy, a strategic sales training company. I learned what the best sales agents in the country were doing to perform at the highest levels, all while running the academy for 3 years even before starting to work at a real estate office. I was then a selling Principal for 2.5 ye ...
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.
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Lessons Learned is a podcast by BetterLesson that takes a deep dive into the world of education through the eyes of K-12 district, state, and education leaders. Each episode focuses in on the real, innovative strategies school districts are employing to impact teaching and learning across the country. From rethinking the "portrait of a graduate" to building out systemic, sustained professional learning practices, our guests share the lessons they've learned along the way.
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Dr. Tom Miller understands the unique set of challenges facing both aspiring and experienced charter school leaders today. Tom has spent more than two decades at the forefront in school leadership. First as an exceptional children’s teacher who worked his way into a middle school principal position. When he wrote his dissertation on the Characteristics of Effective Charter Schools, he was recruited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to be a statewide consultant. Through h ...
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Level Up is your source for career growth solutions by retired Amazon Vice President, Ethan Evans. In my 15+ years at Amazon, I led global teams of 800+ and invented businesses such as Prime Video, Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming, and Twitch Commerce. I hold 70+ patents. Have reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted 2,500+ interviews, and made 1,000+ hires. I was an Amazon Bar Raiser and Bar Raiser Core Leader. And I helped advocate for and draft the Amazon Leadership Principle (LP ...
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On Educators Lead, Jay Willis interviews some of today's most effective, engaging, innovative leaders in education. Dave Burgess, Amy Fadeji, George Couros, Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin, Joe Sanfilippo, Todd Nesloney, Kim Marshall, Peter DeWitt, Eric Sheninger, Theresa Stager, Dr. Robert Dillon, and Jon Corippo are just a few of the 80+ guests to date. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, superintendent, or someone who h ...
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Join the Academy for conversations with some of the world’s biggest thought leaders in education. We will also showcase the thoughts and reflections of teachers and school leaders from across Victoria. Find out more about our programs. https://www.academy.vic.gov.au/professional-learning
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Upgrade Your Future with actionable advice from the world’s most brilliant minds in technology and human science. Join multi-million dollar business founder, leadership coach, neuroscience junkie, and Navy Seal wannabe Javier Guerra. Each episode, we're sharing powerful advice from global thought leaders. Presented by: TechHuman.com
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This podcast is for those that want to learn the principles of performing at their peak every single day. Learn these principles from a professional Mental Performance Coach and special guests that will share powerful insights on peak performance. Each episode highlights a specific principle that will help you reach and maintain your peak performance. Welcome to Peak Performance Principles!
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Conscious Creative Leadership is a series of informal conversations about leadership in the 21st century, between close friends, trauma therapist Darren Abrahams and Leadership Mentor Nadine Benjamin MBE. Darren and Nadine are both professional singers, entrepreneurs and Certified High Performance coaches and together they explore what it means to be a leader in a changing world - starting with leading yourself. Now in our second season, each half hour chat focuses on a different element of ...
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School Leadership in the 21st Century, covering a wide-range of topics around teachers, principals, policy makers, parents, central services, stakeholders, curriculum, instruction, and trendy topics with the best forgone experts within the field. Dr. Yeager stems from a business owner, classroom teacher, coach, Principal, Director, And Researcher. Dr. Yeager holds a B.S. in Secondary Education, a M.A.T. In Teaching, an Ed.S in Curriculum Supervision, another Ed.S in Educational Leadership, a ...
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Welcome to the to the MovEvolution’s HEAL, MOVE & EVOLVE podcast. where we discuss everything about the pain, injury, moving competency and performance of the athlete, fitness enthusiast musician, performing artists and anyone who moves for a living and lives to move! My name is Richard Symister. I am owner of MovEvolution Physical Therapy in New York. I am a physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach and my mission is to problem-solve, provide you with. All welcome! Heal. Move. ...
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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW #246: A VISIT WITH CHRIS FORE, LONGTIME COACH, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL
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34:48On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week Bob chats with longtime coach, athletic director, principal and author, Chris Fore about his thoughts on the state of high school athletics. On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast
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Coaching Over Evaluation with K.C. Knudson
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34:43In this episode of Transformative Principal, host Jethro Jones sits down with K.C. Knudson, MTSS Coordinator at the Northwest Educational Service District, to explore the critical distinction between coaching and evaluation in education. Drawing on research and real-world experience, K.C. shares why 98% of teachers need coaching—not evaluation—and …
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Building Coherence Between Math Coaches, Principals, and Teachers
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18:32This episode is a debrief of the article Coaching for Coherence: How Instructional Coaches Lead Change in the Evaluation Era by Woulfin & Rigby (2017). We explore how math coaches can lead meaningful instructional improvement when their role is clearly defined and aligned with both evaluation systems and the goals of ambitious instruction. You’ll h…
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A chance to hear in depth from new Wales men’s coach Steve Tandy.
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16:51Sitting in the home dressing room at the Principality Stadium, new Wales men’s coach Steve Tandy explained his hopes and aspirations in the new role.By Welsh Rugby Union
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Data with Direction: Turning Benchmarks into Better Instruction #185
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12:09Send us a text In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel breaks down how school leaders can use beginning-of-year benchmark assessments as more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by data, you’ll learn how to turn it into a clear roadmap for instructional decisions. From spotting trends and setting growt…
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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the All Blacks v South Africa clash
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4:08It’s world No 1 v No 2, a repeat of the World Cup final, two of the great sporting rivals squaring off once again. It might just be the biggest test for the All Blacks this year. Scott Robertson’s side look to continue a proud record at Eden Park stretching back to 1994, while also needing to bounce back from a defeat to Argentina. The All Blacks h…
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Lance Gush: Workers First Union Organiser on the call to ease time pressures on truck drivers
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3:34Truck drivers are feeling increased pressure to deliver on time – even breaking the law to do so. The Workers First Union believes the timeframes set up for drivers to complete jobs within allocated driving hours is unachievable. The union signed up to support the Safe Rates international labour campaign, which makes employers and customers respons…
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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, criminals with New Zealand residency could now face deportation for up to 20 years after arriving, immigration lawyer Simon Laurent shares his thoughts. The All Blacks will be taking on the Springboks at Eden Park this Saturday, Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner tells Andrew what they're doi…
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Simon Laurent: Immigration lawyer on criminals with a New Zealand residency could now face deportation
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4:04What could be a reactive move - as Immigration Minister Erica Stanford sends a clear message to immigrants, to obey the law. Criminals with New Zealand residency could now face deportation if they've been here for less than 20 years. That's double the current limit of under 10 years. Immigration lawyer Simon Laurent told Andrew Dickens this is a re…
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Andrew Dickens: It's been a remarkable week for Māori
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3:28Now seeing as I am a 60 year old white guy, some will consider my comments inherently racist, but I am allowed my opinion just as you are allowed yours. Opinions are like bums - we all have one, so why fight it? Firstly, the coming out of the Māori Queen. One thing is for sure, Māori do this customary and ceremonial stuff well. The attendees are se…
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223 - From Iraq to EOS - Why Every Leader Needs a Coaching Team with Hark Herold
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31:48Hark Herold brings three decades of military precision to the entrepreneurial world. As a retired U.S. Air Force colonel turned EOS implementer, Hark shares how his leadership experience in high-stakes environments—from coordinating air operations in Desert Storm to overseeing base recovery during rocket attacks in Iraq—shaped his approach to busin…
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Making Math Progress Visible: The B+ Approach to School Math Improvement
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17:23Are your district's math improvement plans stuck in “waiting for perfect”? What if aiming for B+ work could unlock real progress—right now? Too often in education, big ideas stall while we chase flawless execution. As a K–12 math coordinator, coach, or administrator, you're likely juggling district mandates, teacher support, and the pressure of res…
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Ep 058 - ACE Coaches Roundtable: Daddy issues and Busch Light Math
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44:40Absolutely crushing it in landscape sales—only to discover your teams don’t know how your company actually makes money? Wondering why your backlog is shrinking or your people aren’t moving your business forward the way you hoped? In this raw, high-energy roundtable episode of Roots of Success, our panel of seasoned coaches and industry leaders get …
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Why Student Impact Must Drive Instructional Coaching ft. Jim Knight | Lessons Learned | Ep 14
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39:44What does effective instructional coaching really look like? “If there’s no goal, it’s just a nice conversation.” -Jim Knight In this special episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt welcomes Jim Knight, one of the most influential voices in instructional coaching and K-12 professional learning. With over 20 years of research and 10+ books authored, J…
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Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on the impact of higher taxes on multinational tech companies like Google, Meta
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3:07A separate argument against major tech firms paying more tax. A report from tax expert Nick Miller says companies like Google are able to skirt their dues by taking payments from New Zealand subsidiaries, listed as service fees. He says they could be seen as royalties, which come under a withholding tax. However, another independent expert in the f…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the rising number of teacher training enrolments
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2:35Optimism in the education sector as the number of people studying to be a teacher rises. There's been about 3,500 new domestic enrolments to initial teacher training this year – up 30% on the same time last year. Primary education's grown by 31%, while enrolments in secondary are up 28%, and 24% for ECE. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Andrew…
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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 4th of September 2025, a report from the Chief Justice says trials are becoming longer, more complex and it's clogging up the system, former high court judge and former Chair of the NZ parole board, Sir Ron Young shares his thoughts. Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale gives hi…
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Sir Ron Young: Former High Court Judge and Parole Board Chair on concern complex court cases are clogging up the justice system
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3:27Complex cases appear to be clogging up our justice system, with manslaughter and murder offences making up more than 70% of all High Court trials. Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann says the system is struggling to keep pace, in her latest Annual Report. Her report reveals a mix of delays, burnout, safety issues, and under-funding. Former High Cou…
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Andrew Dickens: The great battle between the All Blacks and South Africa
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2:30The game of rugby this weekend is starting to take on a life of it’s own. Some have called it the biggest game of rugby since the last World Cup Final featuring the same two teams - and this is even though the Lions have just toured Australia in a record-breaking financial success. But it is going to be a cracker. It’s been fortified by Eden Park’s…
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Holy Surprises: Seeing God at Work In Your Life Every Day
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9:26What if God is working around you right now—and you’re just not seeing it? In this inspiring episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards explores the idea of “holy surprises”—unexpected moments that reveal God’s presence in our ordinary lives. From student mission trips to sidewalk encounters with friends who’ve survived the impossible, Doug show…
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Why Some Teachers Ignore Your Feedback (even when you’re right)
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31:19You give teachers feedback because it’s your job, but deep down, you’re not sure it’s making a difference. Maybe they nod politely. Maybe they push back. Or maybe they just… do nothing. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why some teachers ignore your feedback even when you’re right. We’ll unpack the three hidden reasons your feedback …
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Power Surge⚡You Set the Temperature — Leading the Culture You Want to See #184
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5:26Send us a text Download Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase! Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points. Calling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking…
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Grant Edwards: Universities NZ Chair on the Government's tertiary refresh
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3:08The Government's tertiary refresh has sparked conversation around whether the country's dumbing down the sector. Universities Minister Shane Reti's announced a package of initiatives, including a new education strategy and updated governance rules. He decided against making university entrance harder. Universities NZ chair Grant Edwards told Andrew…
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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on ACT's call to withdraw from the Paris Agreement
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2:56Farmers are pushing ACT and New Zealand First for less politicking and more action. The two parties have expressed interest in withdrawing from the global Paris Agreement unless more realistic emissions targets are produced to fight climate change. But Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says they're in government and could be resolving the …
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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday 3rd of September 2025, Should we pull out of the Paris Climate Accord? Federated Farmers National President Wayne Langford makes his case. A international visitor survey shows there was a 5% increase in visitors over the last year, Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy Sam Mackinnon sha…
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Andrew Dickens: Should we pull out of the Paris Climate Accord?
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2:40Pulling out of the Paris Climate agreement has got the backing of ACT and New Zealand First, who say we're overdoing it. And my first reaction is yes. The thing isn't working. It's never worked. It has always felt like something the world does to make itself feel like it's doing something, even though it's doing nothing When you combine it with the…
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Sam Mackinnon: Hospitality New Zealand spokesperson on the international visitor spend increasing
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2:57Overseas visitors are back and here to spend, with tourism hotspots like Queenstown reaping the benefits. The latest International Visitor Survey results show a 5% increase in international tourists over the past year. Spending has increased by more than 4%, but still remains at 86% of pre-pandemic levels. Hospitality New Zealand spokesperson Sam M…
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Your Instincts Know What You Want with Author Arthur Brooks
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55:54Your instincts aren’t just whispers. They’re a compass pointing you toward the life you’re meant to live. But in a world obsessed with speed, metrics, and outcomes, most of us forget how to listen. Arthur Brooks, bestselling author and Harvard Business School professor, teaches one of the most popular classes on happiness. But his insights come not…
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Rachel Lofthouse, Jasen Booton, Trista Hollweck
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54:03In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rachel Lofthouse from the UK, Dr. Trista Hollweck from Canada, and Jasen Booton from England to talk about their new collaborative book, Coaching with Purpose. We learn about their personal journeys, the story behind the book, and why coaching, when it’s purposeful and relational, can be such a powerful force fo…
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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the call to cull ministerial portfolios
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3:53A push to slim down New Zealand’s unusually large number of ministerial portfolios is being met with caution. A report by the New Zealand Initiative's found comparable countries have a third of our 81 portfolios and is calling for a cull. PSA's national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says they don't object to a discussion around this. But she told Andr…
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Stuart Nash: Former Labour Minister on foreign investors being able to buy homes
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5:11A drive to attract foreign investors could deliver more than just financial gain. The Government’s tweaking visa rules, letting Active Investor Plus holders buy or build one New Zealand home worth at least $5 million. This is on top of the minimum $5 million investment pledge needed to get the visa. Former Labour Cabinet minister Stuart Nash told A…
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Jeremy Andrews: Key Mortgages broker on more people getting mortgages approved
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3:07More people are getting mortgages approved as they prepare for the Official Cash Rate to fall further. Latest Centrix figures show mortgage enquiries are up 16% for the month of July and new mortgage lending rose almost 25%. Key Mortgages broker Jeremy Andrews told Andrew Dickens many people are getting approved and just holding off. He says there'…
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Andrew Dickens: Our water infrastructure simply isn't getting better
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2:28The Government’s new plan for water services is called Local Water Done Well. It’s all about keeping control in the hands of local councils and communities, rather than shifting everything to big centralised bodies. Which was what Three Waters did. Eventually Labour caved and the policy got renamed 10 Waters because there would be 10 regionalised b…
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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday 2nd of September 2025, the government's made moves of the foreign buyers ban, former Labour minister Stuart Nash shares his thoughts. Interest rates are softening but the property market’s still in limbo, Jeremy Andrews from Key Mortgages provides analysis on the latest Centrix Cred…
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In this episode of Transformative Principle, host Jethro Jones welcomes back Dr. Chad Dumas, international consultant and author of "The Teacher Team Leader Handbook." Together, they explore the crucial distinction between who you are and what you do as a leader, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, integrity, and coherence in educational le…
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Rich Tasks vs. Gradual Release: Do We Have to Choose?
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27:45One of the most frequent questions we hear from district and school math leaders is: “How do I convince math educators to shift from always using the Gradual Release model to lessons that begin with rich math tasks?” This episode is inspired by a recent conversation with a district leader guiding a math task force. While some colleagues leaned on t…
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Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor discusses latest crime statistics, and what to expect in the future
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2:47The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey reveals most violent crimes have been dropping in the past two years. It finds the number of sexual assault victims steadily increased over this time. More beat officers are being deployed in Auckland to act as a deterrent to crime. Chief Victims Advisor Ruth Money told Andrew Dickens that these numbers are …
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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 September. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Aidan Donoghue: Victoria University's Student Association spokesperson on student hardship
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2:30Concern tertiary students are having to choose extra work over studying - to keep up with increased living costs. More than 34-million-dollars in hardship funds has been given out by institutions since 2020. Victoria University's Student Association spokesperson, Aidan Donoghue, says things haven't improved much since Covid. He told Andrew Dickens …
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Andrew Dickens: Quigley's resignation is bad for the economy
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2:33Neil Quigley marched off into the sunset at 5.49pm on Friday. Late enough for the news to miss the TV 6pm bulletin. It’s an old PR trick. Leaving the shock value to dissipate over the weekend before the start of play on Monday. It was evidence to me that successive governments and the Reserve Bank have failed to respect each other or realise that e…
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Becoming Fearless in Leadership with Dr. Benjamin Ritter #183
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30:12Send us a text In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel sits down with Dr. Benjamin Ritter—author of Becoming Fearless—to dive deep into what it means to lead with empathy, build trust, and move from self-doubt to self-mastery. Dr. Ritter shares his unique journey from aspiring professional soccer player to healthcare professional to…
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Riki Flutey: Black Ferns backs and skills coach on the injuries, clash against Japan
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3:55The Black Ferns’ opening Rugby World Cup win has come at a cost. They crushed Spain at the start of the week, claiming victory 45-8, but lost loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker to injury. However Back and Skills coach Riki Flutey told Ryan Bridge they’re confident Olsen-Baker, along with outside backs Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Amy du Plessis will play in …
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Ukraine suffering its worst night of strikes in months
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2:15Ukraine has suffered its worst night of strikes in months. Nineteen people have been killed, including four children, and dozens are injured following a bombardment of missiles and drones in the capital of Kyiv. It marks Russia's deadliest onslaught on Kyiv since July. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge the strikes hit residential a…
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Chris Nixon: NZIER Principal Economist on the slowing Chinese investment in NZ
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3:24Chinese investment in New Zealand is growing, but slowly. The New Zealand China Council’s annual report shows China ranks 12th as a source of foreign investment in New Zealand, providing less than 1% of total inflows. Investment grew 9% a year between 2014 and 2024, but has flat lined since 2019. NZIER Principal Economist Chris Nixon told Ryan Brid…
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Steve Gillett: Kingslander Bar on the proposed new alcohol rules
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2:57It could soon be easier to go to the pub for a big overseas sports match amid tough times in hospitality. The Government's proposing to loosen certain regulations and allow for businesses to respond to objections for them having a license. Ministers will be able to grant one-off special trading hours for businesses that stream major events. Aucklan…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 29th of August 2025, changes to alcohol regulation laws means ministers can grant one-off special trading hours for businesses that stream major events, Kingslander bar owner Steve Gillett tells Ryan how big of a difference it will make. Black Ferns backs and skills coach Riki Flutey ca…
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