Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers

In this powerful episode, Dr. Esther C. Bubb sits down with Gabrielle C. Sereni, Esquire, teacher turned school attorney, educational advocate, and founder of Sereni Law Group, LLC. Together, they explore the intersection of behavior, belonging, and the law, uncovering how legal systems, human behavior, and leadership practices shape the lived experiences of children, families, and educators. Draw...

In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers, Dr. Esther C. Bubb sits down with Jennie Prochorenko-Stadelberger, Special Education Consultant with Sereni Law Group LLC, for a rich discussion on servant leadership, behavior-driven decision making, and educational advocacy. We explore how servant leadership and behavioral science intersect to drive student success, strength...

What does leadership really look like when it’s grounded in values, culture, behavior, and impact, not just titles and charisma? In this powerful episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther C. Bubb is joined by Dr. Tessa Barry and Dr. Donnell Thomas for a rich, reflective conversation on behaviorally informed leadership in education and beyond. Drawing from their sha...

What does leadership look like when it’s grounded in everyday behavior, not titles or authority? In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers, host Esther C. Bubb is joined by Evangelist Dr. Monay Legette, Ed. D., Principal and Building Supervisor at Samuel Everitt, for a powerful conversation on translating leadership vision into daily practice. Dr. Legette shares her le...

Leadership Before the Title: How Early Career Experiences Build Ethical, Behaviorally Skilled Leaders In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers, Dr. Esther C. Bubb sits down with Mikhaela C. McKinnie, a senior at Temple University double-majoring in Financial Planning and Real Estate, to explore how leadership is shaped long before formal authority is granted. Through...

Dr. Esther C. Bubb and guest, Tracey F. Wise, explore why motivation thrives in environments of trust and clarity and how leaders can create environments that spark engagement and trust. Tracey's Bio Tracey F. Wise, M.Ed., is a highly experienced and credentialed educational leader with over two decades of expertise in special education law, student services, and compliance monitoring. Tracey offe...

Dr. Esther C. Bubb and guest, Dr. Natalie Hess, unpack what it means to lead when you’re tired, stretched thin, or tested, and the behavioral science behind staying centered when it matters most. Dr. Hess's Bio: Dr. Natalie Hess is the Director of Special Education and Support Services for the Brandywine School District, where she leads district-wide programs and services for students with disabil...

Dr. Esther C. Bubb and guest, Tyrrea L. Graves, explore what genuine reinforcement looks like, how recognition strengthens teams and relationships, the art of leading with positivity without slipping into toxic positivity, and how leaders can hold space for hard emotions while still offering hope. Tyrrea's Bio: Tyrrea L. Graves is the innovative Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Autistic Angels...

In the very first episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Changemakers, host Dr. Esther Bubb lays the foundation for what meaningful, sustainable leadership is really made of behavior. Not titles. Not charisma. Not personality. Behavior. Observable. Measurable. Teachable. Shapeable. Dr. Bubb breaks down how applying behavior science to leadership transforms classrooms, clinics, teams, and...

Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Changemakers is where leadership meets behavior science, and where educators, clinicians, and humans grow. Hosted by Dr. Esther C. Bubb, this podcast blends inspiring leadership wisdom with practical applied behavior analysis, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and real‑world stories from schools, homes, and organizations. Each episode explores the small, po...