#30 - Leading from the Front: A Conversation with Professor Kevin Coakley
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#30 - Leading from the Front: A Conversation with Professor Kevin Coakley
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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Panther Experience, Will and Daniela sit down with Professor, veteran, mentor, and SGA advisor Kevin Coakley—one of the most influential and inspiring figures at Palm Beach State College.
From his early years in Queens and his life-changing service as a B-52 crew chief in the Air Force, to his accidental entry into higher education and 15 years of shaping student leaders, Coakley shares raw insights about resilience, responsibility, and the true purpose of education.
He opens up about the moments that shaped him—personal loss, rebuilding after 9/11, and the joy he finds in listening deeply to students. Together, the hosts and Coakley explore the power of SGA, what leadership really looks like, why civic engagement matters more than ever, and how every student’s voice can transform a campus.
The episode features a rapid-fire 60-Second Mentor Challenge, stories from Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves, and uplifting reminders that sometimes all a student needs is someone to believe in them.
Whether you're a new Panther, a developing leader, or someone searching for purpose, this episode delivers wisdom, humor, and genuine heart.
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