Episodes

  • With Dr. Eric Nichols "The Rural School Leader" (E125)
    Feb 3 2025

    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

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    34 mins
  • With Dr. Dan Stecken "The Stressed Leader" (E124)
    Jan 20 2025

    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

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    32 mins
  • With Dr. Brandi Kelly "Leading with H.O.P.E." (E123)
    Jan 6 2025

    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

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    31 mins
  • With Lauren Pizzolla "The Educator's Joy: A Pathway to Wellness" (E122)
    Aug 26 2024

    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.

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    32 mins
  • With Dr. David Arencibia "Elite Culture" (E121)
    Aug 5 2024

    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

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    36 mins
  • With Lauren Kaufman "The Leader Inside" (E120)
    Jul 29 2024

    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

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    32 mins
  • With Christina Collins "Never Stop Moving" (E119)
    Jul 22 2024

    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


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    35 mins
  • With Josh Tovar "Sustaining Positive Culture with Emergent Bilinguals" (E118)
    Jul 8 2024

    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.

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    38 mins