In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White sits down with Mark Plitzuweit, President CEO of Edkey, Inc., a diverse charter school network serving over 11,000 students. Mark shares powerful insights on what it takes to lead in education, discussing his journey from teacher to CEO and the core principles that have guided him through the complexities of organizational growth. Mark opens up about his journey, which began on the athletic fields of high school and college,...

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White speaks with Gez Mulvahil, Executive Officer of the Australian Catholic Primary Principals Association (ACPPA). With over 30 years of experience in Catholic education, including eight years as a school principal, Gez brings a wealth of knowledge about leadership in education, the complexities of school management, and the personal challenges leaders face in their roles. Gez begins by sharing her journey from growing up in a...

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White sits down with Jethro Jones, an education consultant and host of the Transformative Principal podcast. Jethro shares his experiences from his years as a school principal, emphasizing how inspiring others and leading with vision are crucial elements of effective leadership. Whether you're an educator or a leader in any field, this conversation is packed with insights on how to build a thriving, vision-driven culture. Jethro...

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White sits down with Dr. Gareth Leechman, headmaster of Arndell Anglican College in Australia. With over 18 years of experience as a principal, Gareth offers deep insights into the unique challenges and rewards of leading a school community. He opens up about his journey from a regional school in Grafton to becoming the chair of the Independent Schools Association in Australia, and the critical leadership lessons he has learned...

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White sits down with Leora Cruddas, the founding Chief Executive of the Confederation of School Trusts in England. Leora shares her powerful journey from growing up in apartheid South Africa to leading a national organization that advocates for school trusts. Her story is one of resilience, passion, and a deep commitment to social justice in education. Leora begins by reflecting on her early years teaching in a township in South...

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White welcomes Jason Rachels, the President of Calvary Christian Academy in South Florida, to discuss his leadership journey and the wisdom he’s gained along the way. With a career that spans teaching, youth ministry, and now leading multiple campuses, Jason offers a wealth of insights into what it takes to be an effective leader in the education sector. Jason shares his first leadership experience in high school, where he started...

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, host Jonno White engages in a compelling conversation with Holly Blair, the Executive Director of the Maine Principals Association. Holly’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and impactful leadership. From her humble beginnings as a quiet freshman in a small-town church group to leading statewide educational initiatives, Holly’s journey is filled with invaluable lessons for leaders at all levels. Holly reflects on her first...

In this heartfelt episode of the Leadership Conversations Podcast, host Jonno White sits down with Jo Fahey, State Executive Officer for New South Wales and ACT at Christian Education National in Australia. Jo shares her journey from being a self-described “quiet achiever” to a courageous and compassionate leader in education. Through personal stories and profound insights, Jo reveals how she overcame self-doubt, embraced leadership, and found her purpose in helping others grow. Key Episode...

Name: Edward Amey Current title: CEO Current organisation: Jay Nolan Community Services in the United States Are you ready to revolutionize the way your team interacts and performs? Tune into this compelling episode with Edward Amey, where he unveils the secrets of successful offsite meetings.  Dive into the heart of team dynamics as Amey explores how stepping away from the regular workspace can forge stronger, more cohesive units. He breaks down the essence of creating a 'psychological...

Name: Edward Amey Current title: CEO Current organisation: Jay Nolan Community Services Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets) https://store.consultclarity.org/lead... The Leadership Conversations Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41... The Jonno White Leadership Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr... The Leadership Question of the Day...

Name: Donnah Ciempka Current title: Head of School Current Organisation: Ascot International School Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets) https://store.consultclarity.org/lead... The Leadership Conversations Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41... The Jonno White Leadership Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr... The Leadership Question of the Day...

Name: Michael Lubelfeld Current title: Superintendent of Schools Current Organisation: North Shore School District 112 Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was an assistant superintendent, a middle school principal, a middle school associate principal, and a middle school social studies teacher. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland...

Name: Raymond J. Schmidt Current title: Head of Upper School Current organisation: Escuela Internacional Sampedrana How Would Your School Community Describe You? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NLBb3iTm005zHYlj1TpBZbU1Fyu50BDi/view?usp=sharing Dr. Schmidt has been an education professional for nearly 30 years. He began his teaching career in Chicago in 1994 and that new teaching journey carried him to Arizona and then Alaska. During that time, he ascertained his Master’s Degree in...

Name: Sherri Douville Current title: CEO & Board Member Current organisation: Medigram, Inc. CEO & Board Member at Medigram; honored to be recognized on top executive & U.S. CEO lists in several categories of tech and healthcare in 2022 by Startups.US as one of the highest ranked tech execs on Crunchbase #1 WW Medical & top private company executive. Serial editor, lead author, contributor to 3rd book defining advanced technology for medicine with top academic book...

Name: Scott Anthony Barlow Current title: Founder & CEO Current organisation: Happen to Your Career I help you take your skills, experiences and strengths and transform them into meaningful, fulfilling work that allows you to keep the lifestyle you love (without settling in your career) - I promise it happens differently than you think it does, but you can get started free here:- http://happentoyourcareer.com/8day Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Download of The Leadership...

Name: Brett Mannion Current title: President Current Organisation: HHS, LLC Highly effective, self-motivated, engaging, and influential leader. I have a strong passion for developing, inspiring, and mentoring new leaders, with a track record of proven success. I am a strategic thinker that focuses on success as the only option. I have extensive experience in operations, business development and finance, negotiations and contract management, safety and compliance, and leadership...

Name: Kevin Collins Current title: President Current organisation: Diversified Business trailblazer with a unique talent for identifying untapped opportunities and delivering ground breaking solutions. Throughout his career, Kevin has cultivated valuable relationships and executed plans to optimize organizational structure and company performance. Recognized as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and staff, he identifies creative solutions to complex business problems, leveraging his...

Name: Sara Ray Stoelinga Current title: President & CEO Current organisation: Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Rockford Non-Profit Leader I am an experienced non-profit executive, specializing in leadership of non-profits in the $50M-$100M operating range. I have multi-faceted experience in these complex organizations, at leading merger, start-up as well as turnaround and transformation initiatives. As a part of these efforts, I have gained significant experience in architecting...

Name: Angelique Hamilton Current title: Founding Member Current organisation: HR Chique Group Award-winning Human Resources and Diversity & Inclusion thought leader recognized for innovative, strategic leadership within HR. Offering human resource management expertise in DEI, employee engagement, culture management, talent acquisition, organizational restructuring, performance management, capability building, human resource information systems (HRIS), and workforce planning. An...

Name: Anthony Scaramucci Current title: Founder & Managing Partner Current organisation: SkyBridge Anthony Scaramucci is the Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital. He is the author of four books: The Little Book of Hedge Funds, Goodbye Gordon Gekko, Hopping Over the Rabbit Hole (a 2016 Wall Street Journal best seller), and Trump: The Blue-Collar President. Prior to founding SkyBridge in 2005, Scaramucci co-founded investment partnership Oscar Capital Management, which was...

Name: Debarati Sen Current title: President, Construction & Home Improvement Markets Current organisation: 3M Co. Debarati Sen was appointed as President of 3M Construction & Home Improvement Markets Division in April 2022. This $2.6 Billion business serves key retailers across Home Centers, General Merchandise, Paint and Automotive stores across the world with industry leading brands such as FiltreteTM Home Filtration, CommandTM Home organization products, ScotchBlueTM Painters...

Name: Ranghan Venkatraman Current title: Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: Rezilyens LLC Evidence of Success: Master-minded technology and business strategy, vision, and execution for an eclectic group of high-growth and valuable privately held technology companies. Press Coverage/Awards: Cover page article in ‘Banking CIO December 2018’ and awarded ‘Top 10 AI Solutions Provider Board Chair: Relentless Holdings | Mckintir | GaadiZone | AutismZero Founder, Group CEO, CTO,...

Name: Marie OConnor Current title: Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: Exhale Spa Experienced CEO/President with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer services industry and healthcare field. Skilled in Start-Ups, Consulting, Data Analytics, Customer Service, and Acute Care Settings. Strong business development professional with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused on Data Analytics. Resources mentioned in this...