Unlocking Unlimited Potential Stories

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Unlocking Unlimited Potential Stories

Your story is so important to your journey. This show is a culmination of stories from people who are unlocking unlimited potential in all whom they serve. Together, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation that drives these innovative thought leaders toward further success. Join us as we celebrate inspirational stories from inspirational people who live with Passion and Purpose.

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    "The Craft of Clarity " with Casey Watts (E145)

    In Episode 145 of the #UUPotential Stories Show, Brandon sits down with speaker and coach Casey Watts (@catchupwithcasey): “The Craft of Clarity"Casey—former educator, professor, and now speaker and coach—dives deep into something every leader is chasing: clarity.In this episode, she breaks down her Clarity Cycle Framework, built from the powerful habits that leadership teams develop to move from confusion to alignment. But this isn’t just theory…she brings real, practical strategies you can use immediately.From journaling around your “one thing” to practicing gratitude, Casey shares simple but impactful tools that help you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step...this conversation is for you.This episode will help you go from confusion → clarity.#UUPotential Stories Show Dedication:Alyssa LandreneauxSocials: @CatchUpWithCaseycatchingupwithcasey.com------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

  2. 141

    "Cultivating Championship Culture " with John Woods (E144)

    Leadership drives culture—and culture drives everything.In this episode, Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with John Woods, an incredibly passionate and award-winning Athletic Director at Libertyville High School in Illinois. His journey is powerful. A former three-sport athlete, John’s path shifted after a college football injury changed the trajectory of his life.But what followed is where the story gets special.Inspired by a Special Olympics event, John returned to school and found his calling in special education. From there, he built a career coaching multiple sports, eventually stepping into athletic leadership where he continues to make a profound impact.He’s the creator of the National course for Athletic Administrators, “Cultivating Championship Culture” and also travels the country speaking, consulting, and developing leaders alongside other passionate athletic directors.In Episode 144, John shares:How leadership shapes culture at every levelHis journey from adversity to purposeElite strategies for developing leaders within your program#UUPotential Dedication: Chris Davis If you care about building something that lasts...this conversation is for you.#IntoTheFire #edupodcast #leadershipdevelopment #ChampionshipCulture #IntoTheFire

  3. 140

    "From Diagnosis to Purpose" with Kristen Santos (E143)

    Episode 143 of the #UUPotential Stories Show features an incredibly powerful and inspiring conversation with passionate physical education teacher, Kristen Santos (@yogainphysed).After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, Kristen found herself in an unexpected place...an oncologist’s office that would ultimately introduce her to yoga. What began as a moment of uncertainty turned into a life-changing discovery: "Yoga in PE"In this episode, Kristen shares how yoga not only supported her healing journey but truly transformed...and even saved...her life.Driven by that experience, Kristen has since dedicated herself to bringing yoga into school physical education programs, creating meaningful programs that support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of students. Her story is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the incredible impact of turning personal challenges into opportunities to serve others.This is an amazing and inspiring episode for educators, leaders, and anyone looking to find strength, purpose, and possibility through life’s most difficult moments.#UUPotential Dedication: Christine BasileSocials: @yogainphysedyogainphysed.com------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

  4. 139

    "Leaning In to Lift Others: The Hope Dealer" with Mark Brown (E142)

    In this episode, Dr. Brandon Beck welcomes special guest Mark Brown (@heyMarkBrown) — high school principal, author, and speaker who serves as the principal of Newberg High School in Oregon. Mark shares his leadership journey from answering the calling to become a teacher and coach to expanding his impact as a school leader.Throughout the conversation, Mark reflects on the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy, including the belief that hope is a choice and that some of our greatest growth comes through life’s most difficult moments. His story is a powerful reminder that pain, challenge, and adversity can become catalysts for growth when we choose to learn from them.One of the most powerful ideas from this conversation is Mark’s reminder to leaders everywhere:“You’re the dealer, not the stealer, of hope.”This episode will inspire educators, coaches, and leaders to reflect on the influence they have on others and the responsibility they carry to create environments where people feel seen, supported, and hopeful about what is possible.Listen in as Mark Brown shares his story and reminds us how leadership rooted in hope can transform lives.#UUPotential Dedication: Sarah BrownSocialshttps://www.markbrownedu.com/@heyMarkBrown------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

  5. 138

    "The Power of Observable Impact" with Cale Birk (E141)

    #UUPotential Stories Show Episode 141 with Cale Birk: "The Power of Observable Impact"Episode 141 of the #UUPotential Stories Show features an inspiring and reflective conversation with Cale Birk (@BirkLearns) Cale is the author of five books, former teacher, principal, and director of innovation from British Columbia, Canada, who boldly stepped away from the traditional education system to pursue his calling as a leadership coach and consultant serving schools across the globe.In this powerful episode, Cale shares the evolution of his leadership journey... from the classroom to the principal’s office, into system-level innovation, and ultimately into entrepreneurship. We explore the courage it takes to redefine your path, trust your instincts, and lean into the work that lights you up.A central theme of our conversation is Cale’s concept of “observable impact.” We unpack what it truly means to measure growth — not by intention, but by evidence. Together, we dive into:How leaders can create visible evidence of development.Why observable impact matters for personal and professional growth.The connection between coaching and collaborative team culture.How quiet, steady leadership often drives the deepest change.This episode is a masterclass in reflective leadership and practical growth. It challenges us to consider not just what we believe about leadership...but what others can actually see and feel because of it.#UUPotential Dedication: All the Quiet Leaders: the ones doing the meaningful work without seeking the spotlight, yet transforming teams and cultures every day.Connect with Cale:Social: @birklearnsWebsite: birklearns.com------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "The Athletic Mindset" with Casey Cittadino (E140)

    #UUPotential Stories Show Episode 140 with Casey Cittadino: "The Athletic Mindset"In this episode, Brandon sits down with former professional lacrosse player Casey Cittadino. From being an unrecruited college athlete to competing on the international stage, Casey’s journey is a powerful reminder of the impact mental performance has on success.Casey shares how mindset influences leadership, performance, and growth, and discusses the app he has developed to help athletes and coaches better understand and strengthen their mental game.#UUPotential Dedication: Coach Jim KasperSocials: @caseycittadino@atheltic_mindsethttps://www.myathleticmindset.com/------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "The Hidden Work" with Weston Kieschnick (E139)

    Episode 139 –Weston Kieschnick – The Hidden Work What if the difference between top performers and underachievers has very little to do with talent, motivation, or luck and everything to do with the work no one sees?In episode 139 of the #UUPotential Stories Show, Brandon sits down with Weston Kieschnick, author, speaker, leadership coach, and consultant whose work spans schools, athletics, and the corporate world. Weston has dedicated his career to studying what truly drives engagement and sustained performance, especially in environments where pressure is high and expectations are even higher.Weston’s latest book, The Hidden Work: What Separates Top Performers from Underachievers, challenges conventional thinking about success. Grounded in real performance patterns and common pitfalls, his work highlights the unseen habits, decisions, and leadership behaviors that quietly shape outcomes over time. In this conversation, we unpack what “hidden work” really looks like, why so many leaders overlook it, and how educators, coaches, and organizational leaders can intentionally build cultures where growth, accountability, and engagement thrive.This episode is full of practical insight, honest reflection, and powerful takeaways for anyone leading others or striving to lead themselves better. If you care about meaningful growth, long-term excellence, and unlocking potential beyond surface-level strategies, this conversation will resonate.#UUPotential Dedication: Molly Kieschnick Learn more about Weston:www.westonkieschnick.comSocials: @westonkieschnickTune in and discover why the work done behind the scenes often makes the biggest difference on the stage. 🎙️🔥------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

  8. 135

    "From One Moment to a Movement" with Cait Davis (E138)

    One creative moment in a gym changed everything.What began as a simple classroom activity turned into a viral video that sparked a movement, connecting thousands of educators, coaches, and students around the country. At the center of it all is Cait Davis (@PhysEdGirls), a Physical Education teacher from the Catskills of New York whose passion for helping young people discover their potential has ignited a national community.In this episode, Cait shares the deeply personal story behind her journey into education. Teaching was never part of her original plan, but after losing her mother, her life took an unexpected turn that led her into the PE classroom and ultimately into her purpose. From grief to growth, Cait opens up about how that moment reshaped her path and fueled the fire she now pours into students and teachers everywhere.Today, Cait has launched a powerful platform supporting educators nationwide, built on authenticity, creativity, fashion, and heart. This conversation is a reminder that sometimes the moments we never planned become the ones that define us.#UUPotential Dedication: Doug LampmanSocials: Instagram: @PhysEdGirls Community Insta: https://www.instagram.com/physedgirls?igsh=MTJneGhheWQ2ZXVuYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@physedgirls?_r=1&_t=ZT-92rShUWgBQFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17hoRq5Eqf/?mibextid=wwXIfrFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C84YdejRP/?mibextid=wwXIfrTPT: (check the FREE Resources tab)https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phys-ed-girlsWebsite: (Read The Blogs)https://www.physedgirls.comGrand Slam Grants Masterclass: (Bonus: Over 70 Grants for PE teachers LINKED)https://physedgirls.thrivecart.com/grand-slam-grants-masterclass-new/===================================🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "All In: Faith, Grit, and the Power of Belief " with Gian Paul Gonzalez (E137)

    Episode 137 | Gian Paul Gonzalez – All In: Faith, Grit, and the Power of BeliefWhat happens when faith meets action?In this powerful episode of the #UUPotential Stories Show, Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with Gian Paul Gonzalez, Chaplain for the New York Giants. Gian Paul shares his journey from being a 9th-grade teacher to becoming a national speaker—and ultimately being hired by the New York Giants. He is also the founder of the Hope + Future movement, which supports students in discovering what it truly means to lead with hope, grit, and purpose.During the New York Giants’ 2011 Super Bowl run, much of their inspiration is attributed to Gian Paul Gonzalez. Prior to the Giant’s Christmas Eve game with the NY Jets, Gonzalez delivered the now famous “ALL IN” rally cry message during the Giants’ chapel service and is now widely recognized as having inspired the New York Giants to their Super Bowl victory. He has traveled across the nation as a motivational speaker for the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers, to the Army Cadets at West Point, United States Air Force, Anheuser-Busch, Sam’s Club, Patch.com, PNC Bank, DSW Shoes, and more.Gian Paul shares the defining moments that shaped his leadership journey, including lessons learned from working with students in under-resourced communities and the mindset shift required to turn adversity into fuel. #UUPotential Dedication: Phil (PC) CampbellIn this episode, you’ll learn:Why hope is a discipline, not just a feelingHow leaders can help others see possibility before they see it themselvesThe role of grit, service, and belief in unlocking unlimited potentialWhat it takes to build a legacy that truly impacts livesIf you’re a leader, educator, coach, or someone committed to lifting others, this episode will challenge and inspire you to lead with intention and heart.🔥 Your story matters. Your leadership matters. Your potential is unlimited.------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "2025 NYSAHPERD Conference Mash Up" (E136)

    In this special episode, we went live from the #NYSAHPERD (New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance) Conference in Verona, NY. Brandon takes you inside NYSAHPERD25 as he invites a group of passionate educators and leaders to step up to the mic and share their journeys.What followed were powerful conversations with professionals from elementary, secondary, and higher education—each opening up about their purpose, their passion, and the impact this conference has had on their lives and work. Their stories highlight the heart of education, the joy of connection, and the importance of showing up as your authentic self for the students and communities you serve.This episode is a celebration of vulnerability, leadership, and the transformative power of our shared experiences. Tune in and be inspired by the voices shaping the future of physical education and leadership across New York State.Featured Guests (In order of appearance):Anthony Carrano – PE Teacher, Instructional Lead, and Host of the Movement & Performance PodcastLink: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfl2ps_TzMxAnxtl3DHC999qYJ103OY9YTrevor Sousa – PE Teacher and Coach, Victor, NYHussein Gamaleldin – PE Teacher and Director of Athletics, Coney Island, NYBrian Rosa – PE Teacher & Adaptive Physical EducatorMatt Baumoel – NYSAHPERD Southeastern Zone President and Professor, Manhattanville, NYFrom innovative leadership practices to deeply personal reflections, each guest brings a unique perspective on what it truly means to lead, teach, and inspire. Whether you're a classroom teacher, school leader, coach, or lifelong learner, this episode will leave you energized with new ideas and a renewed sense of purpose.Conference Link: https://nysahperd.org/--------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE Something For You newsletter at BrandonBeckEDU.com for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Looking to elevate your team or organization? Explore Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at BrandonBeckEDU.com.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "Leading with Heart and Technology" with Dr. Adeline Tatum (E135)

    In this inspiring episode of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with Dr. Adeline Tatum, an Instructional Technologist and AVIT Training Coordinator at UCLA.Dr. Tatum shares her incredible journey from growing up in Honduras to becoming a leader in instructional technology at one of the nation’s top universities. Her story is one of perseverance, innovation, and a deep commitment to helping others harness technology to create meaningful learning experiences.In this episode, we explore:💡 Dr. Tatum’s journey from Honduras to California🚀 Defining moments in her educational career in technology🎓 Her path to becoming an AVIT Training Coordinator at UCLA💻 Practical tips for improving instructional technology in schoolsDr. Tatum’s positive energy and dedication shine through every part of her story. She continues to be a beacon of hope and innovation for educators and students everywhere.✨ #UUPotential Dedication: Jaslyn Daisy Usher & Daisy Tatum----------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "Live It. Breathe It. Be It." with Jay Gross (E134)

    In this inspiring episode of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with Jay Gross (@jgross811), a 36-year veteran educator whose journey into teaching is anything but ordinary.Jay’s story begins with a devastating motorcycle accident...an event that could have ended his life but instead became the defining moment that gave him a renewed purpose. Through his recovery, he discovered his calling to teach, inspire, and uplift others. In a full-circle twist, he was hired into education by one of his former students, and from that point forward, his impact has reached countless lives.Over the years, Jay has become an award-winning speaker and educator, known for his infectious positivity, deep care for students and colleagues, and relentless commitment to helping others find joy and purpose in their work. His mantra, “Live It. Breathe It. Be It.” is more than a phrase—it’s the way he approaches leadership, teaching, and life.In this conversation, we explore:How a single defining moment can completely reshape your path.The power of relationships and full-circle leadership in education.Practical strategies for staying inspired and avoiding burnout.Why joy and resilience are not just survival skills, but essential tools for thriving in education.#UUPotential Dedication: Steve WolffWhether you’re a new teacher finding your footing, a seasoned leader searching for renewed energy, or someone looking for inspiration in the face of life’s challenges, Jay’s story is filled with wisdom and encouragement that will resonate deeply.🎧 Tune in and discover how to unlock your unlimited potential by embracing the fire within.----------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "Knit Back Together" with Barbara Gruener (E133)

    In episode 133 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with Barbara Gruener, a 40-year educator and award-winning children’s book author.Barbara’s journey began on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, where she was inspired by her Great Aunt Norma, a dedicated teacher for 50 years. She started her career as a Spanish teacher before finding her true calling in school counseling. Throughout her career, Barbara has empowered others to discover the leader within themselves—a mission she now carries forward through her heartfelt stories.Her books, Mr. Quigley’s Keys and Birdie and Mips, weave timeless life lessons for readers of all ages. Her most recent release, Knit Back Together, tells the story of a child navigating the sudden loss of a grandparent. Through grief and uncertainty, he discovers hope and healing in the journey of starting over.#UUPotential Dedication: Jillian DuBoisWebsite: https://barbaragruenerauthor.com/Knit Back Together: Click Here----------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "The Recovering Educator" with Dr. Naomi Hall (E132)

    In this inspiring episode of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with Dr. Naomi Hall (@therecoveringeducator).Naomi, an educational consultant with 18 years of experience as a teacher and administrator, calls herself the Recovering Educator. Today, she works as a leadership consultant, coaching schools and educators to stay inspired, connected, and fueled by their leadership fire.In this conversation, Dr. Hall shares powerful, field-tested tips for educators and leaders. She highlights the creation of the Thrive Conference—a free virtual conference series supporting educators across the globe—and explains how it grew into mentorship programs, positive coaching opportunities, and new ways to build sustainable impact in schools.✨ #UUPotential Dedication: Phil JanuzewskiWebsite: www.nrhdynamic.com

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    "Deeper Learning NY25 Conference Mash Up" (E131)

    In this special episode, we went live from the #DLNY25 (Deeper Learning NY) Conference in Kingston, NY (presented by Ulster BOCES) to capture the voices and stories of seven inspiring educators who are making a lasting impact in their schools, communities, and beyond.This episode highlights a powerful mix of leaders—principals, consultants, professors, an ENL director, environmental educators, and even a children’s book author—each sharing the personal journey that fuels their purpose in education. Through their stories, you’ll hear how they continue to ignite passion, create opportunities, and unlock unlimited potential in the lives of the students, teachers, and leaders they serve.Our featured guests include:Robert Mahoney Kris GiangrecoEddie CohenDana BrownRachel ArborJohn FriasCamile LicateFrom innovative leadership practices to deeply personal reflections, each guest brings a unique perspective on what it truly means to lead, teach, and inspire. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or lifelong learner, you’ll walk away from this episode energized with new ideas and renewed purpose.---------------------------------------------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "Be Someone’s Taco: Empathy, Purpose & Leadership" with Sam Demma (E130)

    In this inspiring episode of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with Sam Demma (@sam_Demma) — international keynote speaker, best-selling author of Empty Your Backpack, and picture book author of Be Someone’s Taco.Sam has shared the stage with icons like Kardinal Offishall and Sarah Blackwood, partnered with brands like Taco Bell, delivered two TEDx talks, and toured his empowering message across Canada, the United States, and Kenya. His work has been featured on national television programs like Marilyn Dennis and Breakfast Television. In this conversation, Sam shares how he walked away from a D1 Soccer Scholarship to follow his greater purpose, how his speaking career began in high school, and how it has grown into a mission that inspires hundreds of thousands of people each year. With humor, authenticity, and heart, Sam unpacks lessons on empathy, mental health, and leadership that will leave you inspired to take action.#UUPotential Dedication: Michael LoudfootFollow Sam: @sam_demma

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    "Clarity After Cancer: Jacki Mjoen’s Powerful Return to Teaching" (E129)

    In episode 129 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck is joined by Jacki Mjoen (@mjoenmiddle), a passionate educator, author, and brain cancer survivor, who shares her incredible story of resilience, healing, and purpose.Jacki teaches in the same school she once attended as a student and has returned to the classroom with a renewed vision and deeper clarity for her work. After being diagnosed with a brain tumor, undergoing surgery, and walking through the long road of recovery, Jacki found herself not only stronger—but more determined to make an impact on the lives of her students and colleagues.Tune in to hear how her journey has shaped her leadership, why she believes in the power of storytelling, and how she continues to inspire others through her teaching and writing.#UUPotential Dedication: Heather LarsonSocials: @mjoenmiddle----------------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    "Bigger Than the Game: Supporting Athlete Mental Health " with Danielle Vallas (E128)

    In this episode of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck is joined by Danielle Vallas (@dgwellnessconsulting), a licensed mental health counselor and former PE teacher, who shares her journey into the world of athlete mental wellness.Danielle is the Founder and President of D&G Wellness, where she provides impactful programming and professional development for schools and corporations focused on mental health and overall wellness. She’s also the creator of Buffalo Believes, an online wellness clothing brand with a mission rooted in positivity and purpose.Tune in to hear how Danielle supports NCAA and high school athletes, the strategies she uses in her work, and the inspiring stories behind her programs that are creating real change in the lives of student-athletes.💫 UUPotential Dedication: Elizabeth Benedict & Sierra Barone🔗 Learn more: dgwellnessconsulting.com#UnlockingUnlimitedPotential #DanielleVallas #MentalHealthInSports #AthleteWellness #LeadershipLegacy--------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠.#UUPotential#IntoTheFire

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    With Charle Peck and Josh Stamper "The Language of Behavior" (E127)

    On this episode of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with Charle Peck (@CharlePeck) and Joshua Stamper (@Joshua_Stamper) to discuss the work behind their book "The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Success."In this episode, Charle and Josh dive into their new book and explore how behavior is not the enemy—but a signal. Together, we unpack the 3 Tenets that form the foundation of their work and share practical strategies for educators and leaders to foster positive behavior and deeper understanding—especially during this growing mental health crisis in our schools.Charle Peck is a former school social worker who now partners with schools to provide customized professional development focused on improving mental health. She is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She is also the co-author of Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution. She is a global keynote speaker delivering powerful messages of hope to educators.Joshua Stamper is a dedicated educator, speaker, author, and creator of Aspire to Lead. With a rich background in teaching and school administration, Joshua brings invaluable insight into the challenges and opportunities within the education system. His personal journey as a struggling student, combined with nine years of experience as a middle school administrator, fuels his passion for creating supportive and transformative learning environments. Joshua is committed to helping educators and leaders unlock their full potential, fostering growth, and inspiring lasting change in education.💫 #UUPotential Dedication: Jimmy Casas🔗 Learn more about Charle thrivingeducator.org and Josh... at ⁠Joshstamper.com⁠📱 Follow their book: joshstamper.com/languageofbehavior--------------------------🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at ⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠ for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at ⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠.#UUPotential

  20. 123

    With Glenn Robbins "From Rejection to Redirection" (E126)

    On this episode of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with the one and only Glenn Robbins (@GlennGRobbins), an award-winning superintendent from Brigantine, New Jersey. Glenn’s journey from classroom teacher and championship-winning soccer coach to nationally recognized school leader is nothing short of remarkable.After this episode, you will agree with us... Glenn is the world’s most interesting superintendent! In this episode, Glenn shares insights from his latest book, I Won’t Back Down: How Educators Can Turn Rejection Into Redirection, where he connects the stories of iconic musicians to powerful moments in education. He also reflects on Calm in the Chaos, his earlier work blending Stoic wisdom with leadership.From being named NASSP Digital Principal of the Year to sharing his work at the White House, Glenn’s leadership story is both inspiring and deeply human.💫 #UUPotential Dedication: Michael Dunlea🔗 Learn more about Glenn at glennrobbins.com📱 Follow Glenn: @GlennGRobbins🔔 Don’t miss out! Sign up for Brandon’s FREE “Something For You” newsletter at BrandonBeckEDU.com for practical leadership tips delivered twice a month.🌟 Ready to take your team or organization to the next level? Learn more about Brandon’s keynotes, coaching, and consulting offerings at BrandonBeckEDU.com.#UUPotential

  21. 122

    With Dr. Eric Nichols "The Rural School Leader" (E125)

    In Episode 125 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, host Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with Dr. Eric Nichols (@IamEricNichols) to explore his journey as a three-time state champion high school basketball coach and a dedicated principal in rural Oregon. Eric shares his experiences coaching high school athletes, fostering a thriving school culture, and leading with purpose. As the principal of a rural high school in eastern Oregon, he saw the need for stronger connections among administrators, which led him to create Wide Open Spaces—a groundbreaking network for rural school leaders. Tune in as Eric reflects on his path of continuous growth, the power of relationships, and the lessons he's learned from both the court and the classroom. This conversation is packed with insights for coaches, educators, and leaders striving to make a lasting impact. #UUPotential Dedication: Mr. Payne Website: CLICK HERE Socials: @IamEricNichols -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  22. 121

    With Dr. Dan Stecken "The Stressed Leader" (E124)

    In Episode 124 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, host Dr. Brandon Beck sits down with Dan Stecken (@Supt_Stecken), to explore his remarkable journey as a leader in education and beyond. Dan opens up about his work behind The Stressed Leader movement, sharing how it’s transforming the way leaders manage stress and cultivate resilience. From organizing impactful retreats to creating engaging newsletters, Dan reveals the innovative ways he’s building community and empowering others. Whether you're leading schools, teams, or yourself, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the challenges of leadership and unlock your full potential. #UUPotential Dedication: Mike Donatelli Website: stresstedleaders.com Socials: @Supt_Stecken -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  23. 120

    With Dr. Brandi Kelly "Leading with H.O.P.E." (E123)

    In Episode 123 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, host Dr. Brandon Beck interviews Dr. Brandi Kelly (@jbmrkelly), who shares her inspiring journey into becoming an an award winning principal and inspiring school leader. Brandi is a superintendent, an author, speaker, podcast host, coach, consultant, and so much more! In this episode, Dr. Kelly shares her powerful journey of leading with H.O.P.E., a philosophy shaped by a deeply personal and heartbreaking experience—the loss of her 15-year-old brother. This tragedy sparked her mission to make a difference in education and beyond. Starting as a social worker, she dedicated a decade to supporting children and families before transitioning to leadership roles as a principal and now as a Superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Kelly is the author of Lead with Hope, the host of the Lead with Hope Podcast, and the creator of the Lead with Hope YouTube Channel, where she inspires others to find purpose, resilience, and hope in their own leadership journeys. #UUPotential Dedication: Jeremy Kelly Website: LeadwithHope.net Socials: @jbmrkelly on X @leadwithhope.23 on Instagram Podcast: CLICK HERE -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  24. 119

    With Lauren Pizzolla "The Educator's Joy: A Pathway to Wellness" (E122)

    In Episode 122 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, host Brandon Beck sits down with Lauren Pizzolla (@lauren_pizzolla) to explore her inspiring journey into using social-emotional learning as a powerful tool to enhance student mental health. In this episode, Lauren delves into the abundant joy that lies within every educator and offers insightful strategies for reconnecting with that joy by revisiting their core purpose—their WHY. Through her tips, educators will learn how to harness their inner joy to create a positive ripple effect, fostering joy in their students and colleagues. #UUPotential Dedication: Melissa Pyrch Website: foreshoretraining.com Socials: Twitter: @Lauren_Pizzolla Instagram: @theradianteducator Download a free 7 day guide to unlocking emotional intelligence for educators. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  25. 118

    With Dr. David Arencibia "Elite Culture" (E121)

    In Episode 121 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, host Brandon Beck interviews David Arencibia (@davidarencibia), who shares his inspiring journey to becoming the 2022 Texas Principal of the Year and a 2023 national finalist for National Principal of the Year. In this episode, Dr. Arencibia delves into the key pillars for cultivating an elite culture, as outlined in his book, Foundations of an Elite Culture: Building Success with High Standards and a Positive Environment. He discusses how he transformed his schools into award-winning institutions and recounts his remarkable upbringing. This episode is packed with valuable insights on how to enhance the culture of any environment, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to foster success and positivity. Website: DavidArencibia.com Socials: @DavidArencibia Book: ⁠Click Here⁠ -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  26. 117

    With Lauren Kaufman "The Leader Inside" (E120)

    In Episode 120 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, host Brandon Beck sits down with special guest Lauren Kaufman (@LaurenMKaufman) to explore her inspiring journey from teacher leader to school leadership, culminating in her upcoming book, "The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader Within." In this episode, Lauren candidly shares how her leadership path has demanded vulnerability, empathy, and an unwavering dedication to supporting others. She emphasizes the collective responsibility inherent in leadership development and its profound impact. By the end of the episode, Lauren leaves listeners reflecting on a crucial question: "Who is the leader you want to be?" Website: laurenmkaufman.com Socials: @LaurenMKaufman -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  27. 116

    With Christina Collins "Never Stop Moving" (E119)

    In Episode 119 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Christina Collins (@neverstopmoving.365) discuss her career from Physical Education teacher to entrepreneur in New York. Her business, Never Stop Moving 365, has revolutionized the education sector by providing private coaching, swim instruction, and exercise sessions with Physical Education teachers in the comfort of clients' homes. In this episode, Christina shares valuable lessons she learned as she transitioned from her teaching career to running a successful business. She also talks about how her business is now poised to offer franchising opportunities to like-minded edupreneurs. Website: neverstopmoving365.com Socials: @neverstopmoving.365 -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  28. 115

    With Josh Tovar "Sustaining Positive Culture with Emergent Bilinguals" (E118)

    In Episode 118 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Josh Tovar (Federico Jose Tovar) @JTSPOTLIGHTS discuss his 31 career as an educator leading schools with Emergent Bilingual populations. Josh is the principal at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland, Texas. His work focuses on building positive culture in a school with some of our Nation's most "at risk" students. Students range from newcomers to the country, teen parents, court ordered education, and more. However, in the midst of all of these challenges, Principal Tovar and his staff make an incredible impact that is most important to share. In this episode, Josh provides so many tips and strategies for developing relationships with Emergent Bilinguals which lead to a positive school culture. He gives you a daily tip for celebrating students and staff on each day of the week. He provides 3 integral components to school culture that are vital for not only Emergent Bilinguals, but for ALL students everywhere no matter their background. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  29. 114

    "10 Strategies for Building Self Confidence in Schools" (E117)

    In Episode 117 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck takes goes solo to explore 10 strategies for fostering confidence in educational settings. Aimed at teachers, school leaders, and coaches, this episode emphasizes the critical importance of building self-confidence. Brandon shares practical techniques that can be integrated into your environment to cultivate unwavering confidence within your school community. Tune into this insightful episode, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  30. 113

    With Wade Stanford "Leading from Behind the Pine Curtain" (E116)

    In Episode 116 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Wade Stanford (@wadestanford) discuss his 41 year journey through education and into the land behind the Pine Curtain in Palestine, Texas. He has served just about every single role in education from Teacher to Principal to Athletic Director to Superintendent and beyond. Wade describes the importance of each of these roles and how it has inspired his journey. Wade Stanford is a Superintendent of Westwood ISD in Palestine, TX. He has a wide range of experience as an educator for 41 years. He is an inspirational leader with a passion for serving others. #UUPotential Dedication: Rob O'Connor Socials: @wadestanford Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  31. 112

    With Todd Bloomer "Being Your School's Biggest Champion" (E115)

    In Episode 115 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Todd Bloomer (@Bloomer_sa) discuss his inspiring journey from New York to High School principal in San Antonio, Texas. He shares so many tips for being a successful principal and how to instill belief in those your school and community. Todd Bloomer is a High School Principal in San Antonio, Texas. He is the author of #TheBlueprint: Survive and Thrive as a School Administrator. He is a sought after speaker and his experience is helping educators around the country. #UUPotential Dedication: Dr. Bobby Martinez Dr. Levi Moses Dr. Lance Groppel Socials: @Bloomer_sa toddmbloomer.com/ Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  32. 111

    With Dr. Sagrario Rudecindo-O'Neill "Joy Unlocks Genius" (E114)

    In Episode 114 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Sagrario Rudecindo O'Neill (@SagrarioOneill) discuss her journey from growing up as an English Language Learner to becoming a school leader in Westchester County, NY. In this episode, we describe the wild journey that educators endure to support students. We discuss dangerous commutes into New York City, reaching marganilized students, Dual language, Equity, Teaching practices to elevate student learning, and so much more... Dr. Sagrario Rudecindo O'Neill is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Student Support at Beacon City School District. Throughout her career she has been a bilingual and special education teacher, assistant principal, Dual Language Program director, and so much more. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and is a sought after speaker and consultant developing equity and literacy teaching practices specializing in MTSS and Response To Intervention. #UUPotential Dedication: Dr. Ellen Clancy Socials: @SagrarioOneill Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  33. 110

    With Jamie Brown "Connections Over Correction" (E113)

    In Episode 113 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Jamie Brown (@Leadership_JB) discuss his journey as a comeback kid. He describes... the varsity jacket...working at Rolling Stone to 9/11 and how it all led into an inspirational career as a school leader, educator, and speaker. Jamie Brown is an assistant principal in South Carolina. His leadership experience with Social-Emotional Care and Character Education has supported Whole Child Development among 1000's of student-leaders over the span of his 20 year career. His approach focuses on empathy and acceptance to create a positive, inclusive culture and climate, where the voice of every student is amplified! #UUPotential Dedication: Cameron Brown (Jamie's Daughter) Socials: @Leadership_JB www.jamiebrownleadership.com/ Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  34. 109

    With Patrick Hinson "Connecting Coaching to the Leadership Journey" (E112)

    In Episode 112 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Patrick Hinson (@PatrickM_Hinson) discuss his journey from coaching to teaching to being a High School Principal at Marble Falls High School in Texas. As a former High School and College Women's Basketball Coach, Patrick shares many positive connections to teaching, coaching, and leading a school. Some important connections: Preparing for Competition, Cultivating Relationships, Team vs. Individuals Goals, Learning from Losing, and so much more! Patrick Hinson is the High School Principal at Marble Falls High School. He is a former Women's Basketball Coach, Teacher, and is currently using all of passion from coaching to lead High School students every single day. #UUPotential Dedication: Todd Bloomer Socials: @PatrickM_Hinson Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  35. 108

    With Justin Brown "Developing Strong Diversity Awareness Programs" (E111)

    In Episode 111 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Justin Brown discuss his journey behind developing strong Diversity Awareness Programs which focus in on Diversity Equity Inclusion for all. Justin is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Downingtown Area School District, PA. He is a strong advocate for all and his passion shines bright throughout this entire episode. #UUPotential Dedication: Ruby Bridges Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  36. 107

    With Dr. Jen Mott "Teacherverence: Why Teachers Stay" (E110)

    In Episode 110 Dr. Jen Mott describes here journey from circus performer to teacher, school administrator, and beyond! #UUPotential Dedication: Tom Pesce Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  37. 106

    With Kim Strobel "Teach Happy" (E109)

    In Episode 109 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Kim Strobel (@KimStrobelJoy) discusses her journey through education. From dropping out of college to finding her way into teaching, Kim's challenges set her up for massive success as a motivational speaker and happiness research guru. Her work on what makes people happy is truly groundbreaking and after listening to this episode you will understand happiness in a new way. Kim Strobel is a Motivational Speaker, Leadership Consultant, and Happiness Coach. She is the Best Selling author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy. She has served over 500,000 people through keynotes, courses, and workshops. Kim has partnered with dozens of organizations, including The United Nations Global Happiness Summit, The Google Education Summit, The Special Olympics Leadership Team, European Tech, Diversified Financial. #UUPotential Dedication: Spencer Fest Socials: StrobelEducation.com ⁠Get Book⁠ Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  38. 105

    With LaVonna Roth "Ignite Your Shine" (E108)

    In Episode 108 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, LaVonna Roth (@LaVonnaRoth) discuss the journey from recruiting teachers to developing the S.H.I.N.E. Framework. Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® uses the S.H.I.N.E. Framework to walk leaders through customized examples of how to create a Human-Focused Culture. Each learning experience focuses on creating a work environment where people want to be. LaVonna Roth, M.S.Ed., is an international author, speaker, and consultant. Her best-selling book, Brain-Powered Strategies notebook, published by Shell Education, has increased student engagement and achievement in many classrooms around the world. She also serves as a board member for Florida ASCD and is an affiliate member of the Society for Neuroscience. #UUPotential Dedication: Daryl Saunders Socials: igniteyourSHINE.com Get Book Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  39. 104

    With Joe Salamone "Inspiring a Revolution Against Bullying" (E107)

    In Episode 107 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Joe Salamone (@LICABJoe) who discuss his journey in developing the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying. Joe shares insights into the work he's been doing in schools across Long Island to combat the negative impact of bullying. His efforts have garnered recognition from policymakers, leading him to become an integral part of the Task Force with the New York State Government. Joe's work is not only impactful on a local level but also gaining attention and support at the state level, reflecting the significance of his contributions to the cause of ending bullying. Joe Salamone is a Long Island native from Deer Park. He is the founder and Executive Director of the The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, a position he has held since 2013. A victim of bullying himself, Mr Salamone’s vision is simple: to reach as many children and families experiencing bullying as possible. Under Mr. Salamone’s leadership, LICAB has quickly emerged as a pioneer organization fiercely advocating for children and families impacted by bullying and proudly working with many Long Island schools and organizations to maintain and enhance their bullying prevention curriculums. #UUPotential Dedication: Kristen Wallace Socials: licab.org/ @LICABJoe Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  40. 103

    With Kevin Devaney Jr. "High School Heroes: Kevin Devaney Jr.'s Support for Tomorrow's Athletes" (E106)

    In Episode 106 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest Kevin Devaney Jr. (@KDJmedia1) delve into Kevin's remarkable journey. Kevin shares his experience of transitioning from a beloved local sports reporter and broadcaster for high school sports in New York State's Hudson Valley Region to embracing the world of live streaming for high school athletics. Despite the setback of losing his job, Kevin remained steadfast in his purpose, dedicating himself to creating a better platform to support local high school athletes. His story serves as an inspiration to educators everywhere who champion the cause of high school athletes. Kevin Devaney Jr. has been covering high school sports in the Hudson Valley since 1998, working with The Journal News and LoHud.com, MSG Varsity and News 12 Varsity. He currently is Vice President of Digital Content at LocalLive Networks (locallive.tv), while also operating his own website KDJMedia.com #UUPotential Dedication: Kevin Devaney Sr. Socials: @KDJmedia1 Website Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  41. 102

    With Katie Kinder "Untold Teaching Truths" (E105)

    In Episode 105 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Katie Kinder (@KatieKinder1) discuss her journey from classroom to stage as a full time speaker and consultant. She describes life as an entrepreneur and how she went from wanting to quit teaching to finding her greater purpose. Katie Kinder has been an educator since 2006. Her peers selected her as Teacher of the Year at her school, and then administration awarded her with top 5 Teacher of the Year for the entire district. She has been the OKC Rotary Teacher of the Month, and a top 100 educator in Oklahoma on Twitter. Katie is also the author of Untold Teaching Truths and Hallway Leadership, a Tedx Speaker, and leader of educator professional development. #UUPotential Dedication: New Teachers Books: Untold Teaching Truths Hallway Leadership Socials: Katie-Kinder.com @KatieKinder1 Katie's Tedx Talk: CLICK HERE Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  42. 101

    With Alana Winnick "How AI is Changing Education" (E104)

    In Episode 104 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Alana Winnick (@AlanaWinnick) discuss how Artificial Intelligence has changed the face of education. The current controversial conversation about how to utilize AI in our schools most effectively has been a hot topic in education. Alana describes so many golden nuggets for teachers, school leaders, and students to ponder. Alana Winnick is the Technology Education Director in the Pocantico Hills School District in Westchester County, NY. She is the author of the "The Generative Age" She is also the Hudson Valley Director for The New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE), where she blends her degrees, certifications, and experience in Childhood Education, Educational Technology, and Leadership. Alana hosts The Generative Age, a live web show and podcast powered by NYSCATE that explores the rapidly evolving world of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on education. She has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry and has supported both her region and NYS during several disruptive transformations, including the migration to cloud computing, navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic (including the shift to remote/hybrid learning), and the emergence of generative AI. #UUPotential Dedication: Marina Lombardo Socials: AlanaWinnick.com @AlanaWinnick Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  43. 100

    With Dr. Kris DeFilippis "From Custodian to Critical School Leader" (E103)

    In Episode 103 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Kris DeFilippis discuss his journey through education where he began as a school custodian. This led Kris to pursue his passion, become a substitute teacher, an aide, a monitor, a teacher, Principal, Consultant, New York City Assistant Superintendent, and so much more. Kris DeFilippis is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director of Educational Leadership at New York University -Steinhardt (NYU Steinhardt). With a research focus on using continuous improvement models to advance school-based equity and justice, Kris has taught Master’s and Doctorate level courses at Fordham University, contributed chapters to two books on school improvement, and served as a consultant with a number of districts around the Tri-State area. #UUPotential Dedication: Michelle Defilippis Socials: CLICK HERE Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  44. 99

    NCMLE Inspire Conference Mash Up (E102)

    Check out this inspirational mash up of some of the featured speakers from the NCMLE Conference who were on the #UUPotential Stories Show. The NCMLE Inspire Conference is March 24-26. CLICK HERE to learn more. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  45. 98

    With Santiago Meza "Being Rooted in Strength" (E101)

    In Episode 101 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Santiago Meza (@SantiagoAM115) describe his journey from Mexico to being a school leader. Santiago is an Assistant Principal in Rosamond, California. His philosophy for education is "Rooted In Strength." He describes the foundation of this philosophy and the #fitleaders movement. #UUPotential Dedication: Dr. Ryan Jackson Socials: @SantiagoAM115 Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  46. 97

    With Tricia Molfetta "The Story Behind the National Champions: Why Not Us?" (E100)

    In Episode 100 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Tricia Molfetta (@PaceWLax) describes the story behind coaching the Pace University Women's Lacrosse Team to the 2023 NCAA DII National Championship. Inside of this episode is inspiration for any coach or educator who is trying to develop a championship caliber culture. Tricia Molfetta has coached all over the world. She has become a powerhouse Women's Lacrosse Coach and in 2023 her Pace University Women's Lacrosse team won the NCAA D2 National Championship. In this episode, she describes the story behind taking over the program in 2017, coaching through the pandemic, and how different defining moments led to the team playing in their prime in the National Finals. Coach Molfetta fills this episode up with knowledge, strategies, and insight describing how to create a Championship Culture. Here are few quick highlights and takeaways for developing positive team culture from Coach Molfetta in this episode: 1. The Gas Tank 2. Why Not Us? 3. People in Our Team Matter. 4. FUN 5. Videos for Parents 6. Videos from Alumni 7. Celebrate #UUPotential Dedication: Courtney Pabst Socials: @PaceWLax Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  47. 96

    With Tom Pesce "From Burnt Out to Brilliance" (E99)

    In Episode 99 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Tom Pesce (@TomPesceOfficial) describes how an interest in magic led him to becoming an innovative teacher. Tom describes how both magic and teaching lead to creating a space that is authentic and meaningful for all involved. Tom Pesce is one of the country’s most sought-after speakers, educators, and motivational entertainers. His long client list includes companies such as Morgan Stanley, NASA, Amazon, Google, NBC, Deloitte, Nasdaq, Formula 1, and more. Tom has toured the country as a headliner for Princess Cruises and regularly performs for some of the most prestigious resorts, theaters, and Fortune 500 companies in the world. As an educator, he is known for combining his unique brand of fast-paced “high-octane” magic with his genuine ability to connect deeply with students. #UUPotential Dedication: Tom's Parents who were both educators Socials: @TomPesceOriginal tompesce.com Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

  48. 95

    With Dr. Chad Dumas "Putting the C in PLC" (E98)

    In Episode 98 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Dr. Chad Dumas (@ChadDumas) discuss his story from teacher to administrator to full time consultant. We dive deep into the shift in professional learning communities that has taken place over the past few years and how educators can use them to unlock unlimited potential. Dr. Chad Dumas is a Solution Tree PLC at Work, Assessment, and Priority Schools associate and international consultant, presenter and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. Having been a successful teacher, principal, central office administrator, professional developer and consultant in a variety of school districts, he brings his passion, expertise, and skills to his writing and speaking as he engages participants in meaningful and practical learning. In his Amazon best-selling books, Let's Put the C in PLC and An Action Guide to Put the C in PLC. #UUPotential Dedication: Craig Koutz Socials: @chaddumas nextlearningsolutions.com BOOK LINK Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

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    With Phil Januszewski "Maintaining Positive Growth" (E97)

    In Episode 97 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Phil Januszewski (@philjanuszewski) discuss the story behind his work as a youth speaker, teacher, father, and teacher speaker. We dive into positive psychology and he provides a bunch of tips to begin living more positively RIGHT NOW. Phil is a high energy high school chemistry/physics teacher and coach that is obsessed with positive psychology, personal development, and growing with others to make more positive impact. We describe his journey as a youth speaker which led him to speaking to educators across the country. #UUPotential Dedication: Matt Matkovic Socials: @philjanuszewski philjanuszewski.com Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

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    With Chris Jochum "A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership " (E96)

    In Episode 96 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Brandon Beck and special guest, Chris Jochum (@jochumcj) discuss the story behind his work with future teachers and leaders at the higher education level. Chris Jochum is the head of Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hayes State University in Kansas. He is also the Author of The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership. Chris works with future teachers designing courses to prepare them for our schools. This book is set within the context of serving as a department chair in higher education. However, the principles and guiding questions are applicable to practically any leadership role within a college, university, public school system or private organization. He is also the host of the Department Chair Leadership Podcast. #UUPotential Dedication: All Educators Preparing Educators Book Links: Click Here Socials: @jochumcj cjleadership.com Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. -------- Sign Up for the FREE Something For You Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This newsletter delivers helpful tips and resources to your inbox on the 1st and 15th of every month. Brandon provides you with helpful takeaways so you can implement them immediately to continue to unlock unlimited potential in all whom you serve. What are you waiting for!? Sign Up NOW! If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BrandonBeckEDU.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Your story is so important to your journey. This show is a culmination of stories from people who are unlocking unlimited potential in all whom they serve. Together, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation that drives these innovative thought leaders toward further success. Join us as we celebrate inspirational stories from inspirational people who live with Passion and Purpose.

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Dr. Brandon Beck

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