Leading While Human

What does it mean to lead with grace in a world that often rewards speed, certainty, and perfection? In this episode of Leading While Human , hosts Sean Gaillard and Dr. Sonia Matthew welcome Julia Bialeski, educator, author, speaker, and advocate for human-centered leadership. With more than two decades of experience serving as a teacher, instructional specialist, assistant principal, principal,...

Leading While Human featuring Charle Peck How do we remain grounded when the pressures around us seem determined to pull us apart? In this episode of Leading While Human , hosts Sean Gaillard and Dr. Sonia Matthew welcome Charle Peck, therapist, former educator, author, and internationally recognized speaker, for a timely conversation about resilience, leadership, and thriving in demanding environ...

What does it look like to invest in the human first? In this episode of Leading While Human , hosts Sean Gaillard and Dr. Sonia Matthew welcome Sabrina Henry, an educator, advocate, and leader whose unique journey spans the worlds of brand marketing, higher education, classroom teaching, and educational leadership. As a Community Engagement Manager with ISTE+ASCD , Sabrina is dedicated to advancin...

Leading While Human Season 2 Premiere Featuring Dr. Amanda Austin What does it mean to lead with courage, purpose, and humanity in a world that often asks leaders to do more with less? In the Season 2 premiere of Leading While Human , hosts Sean Gaillard and Sonia Matthew welcome Dr. Amanda Austin, the 2025 Louisiana Principal of the Year, educational leader, and advocate for building schools wher...

In this special bonus episode of Leading While Human , co-hosts Sean Gaillard and Dr. Sonia Matthew sit down with acclaimed author and executive leadership coach Marcel Schwantes , author of Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love. Be a Kick-Ass Boss. Together they explore what it truly means to lead with heart, courage, and compassion in a world that too often celebrates hierarchy over humanity...

🎙 Season Finale of Leading While Human In this season finale episode, hosts Dr. Sonia Matthew and Sean Gaillard welcome the inspiring and insightful Dr. Donya Ball for a powerful and upbeat conversation centered on what it truly means to lead while human. Dr. Donya Ball is an internationally respected keynote speaker, leadership expert, professor, and executive coach with more than two decades of...

🎙️ Leading While Human Episode 3 with Lauren Kaufman Co hosted by Sean Gaillard and Dr. Sonia Matthew In this third inaugural episode of Leading While Human , we are joined by Lauren Kaufman, author of The Leader Inside . This conversation centers on leadership that begins within and is rooted in presence, courage, and humanity. Lauren shares reflections on leading from the inside out, staying gro...

In this powerful second episode of #LeadingWhileHuman , hosts Sean Gaillard and Dr. Sonia Matthew sit down with Principal Baruti Kafele , internationally renowned speaker, author, and veteran school leader. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead people not programs in schools and communities where the work demands heart, clarity, and courage. Leadership Beyond Titles: Baruti Kafele sha...

Episode 1: Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket In our premiere episode, we sit with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket , wife, mother, principal, TEDx speaker, author, and President of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals. A lifelong educator and advocate named a Top 100 Influencer in education, Rachel shares her journey from classroom teacher to transformational leader, wisdom on relational leadership,...