{"podcast":{"title":"Aspire to Lead","slug":"aspire-to-lead-881344","podcast_index_feed_id":881344,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/aspiretoleadpodcast/","website_url":"https://joshstamper.com/aspire-episodes/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/68992553-1a23-4339-b684-7f934e770ff5/cySyp0cbw84xoTA-YIXVlMWF.png","author":"Joshua Stamper","episode_count":300,"summary":"Joshua Stamper provides an opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and accomplished educational leaders. As we grow in our leadership skills, it’s imperative to learn from other leader’s successes, trials and misconceptions. Join us each week as my guests provide valuable stories, resources, and advice to enhance your leadership journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T14:19:32.017064+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aspire-to-lead-881344"},"episode":{"title":"365. Establishing Your Leadership Identity and Experience: Featuring Brad Hughes","slug":"365-establishing-your-leadership-identity-and-experience-featuring-brad-hughes","published_at":"2026-01-18T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aspire-to-lead-881344/365-establishing-your-leadership-identity-and-experience-featuring-brad-hughes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aspire-to-lead-881344","url":"https://joshstamper.com/establishing-your-leadership-identity-and-experience-featuring-brad-hughes","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bca965e9-f1d9-43a2-b537-d252ada461e2.mp3","summary":"What if the strongest leaders in your school are already in classrooms, waiting for permission to step up? In this week's episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper reconnects with longtime friend and former Teach Better teammate Brad Hughes, elementary principal in Ontario, Canada, to explore how aspiring leaders can build confidence, prepare for interviews, and maintain personal and professional balance without rushing into formal roles. ​ Brad shares stories from his 30+ year journey, from classroom teaching to principalship, and reflects on the value of district aspiring leaders programs, responding to interview setbacks with humility, and investing in physical, emotional, and relational wellbeing to avoid burnout. Listeners will hear practical advice for educators ready to expand their influence, including the power of one-word intentions like “allow,” seeking candid feedback, and recognizing the leadership already happening every day in classrooms. About Brad Hughes : Brad Hughes is the host of The Good News, Brad News Podcast . Brad is an elementary school principal in Ontario, Canada, with 30 years’ experience in education. Prior to becoming a school leader, Brad taught for 16 years from Kindergarten to eighth grade, most recently teaching middle school Visual Arts, French and Special Education. Brad has an ongoing commitment to reframing the joys and challenges of school life through a Self-Reg lens. Brad is an optimist and recovering perfectionist, passionate about improving kids' lives by loving and supporting the adults that serve them. Follow Brad Hughes : Twitter: @brad_hughes Instagram: @bradnewspodcast Website: bit.ly/brad_hughes -- NEW Aspire to Lead Cohort: Join for the March 1st Launch Ready to move from teacher to administrator? The Aspire to Lead Co…","meta_description":"What if the strongest leaders in your school are already in classrooms, waiting for permission to step up? In this week's episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1371,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/aspire-to-lead-881344/episodes/365-establishing-your-leadership-identity-and-experience-featuring-brad-hughes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aspire-to-lead-881344/365-establishing-your-leadership-identity-and-experience-featuring-brad-hughes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}