Change Starts Here
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<p>Change Starts Here, presented by FranklinCovey Education, is the podcast for K–12 school and district leaders who are shaping—or ready to lead—meaningful change in their schools and communities. Through interviews with innovative educators and research-backed insights, each episode explores how to build leadership at all levels, foster high-trust school cultures, and achieve breakthrough results around what matters most. This podcast offers practical ideas and bold thinking to help you create lasting impact in your school community. Explore the episodes and dive into real stories, proven strategies, and the leadership mindset that transforms schools. This is your space for inspiration, clarity, and action. Real change starts here.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
Return With Clarity: A Summer Leadership Challenge
Host Dustin Odham (FranklinCovey Education) guides leaders through a summer challenge to renew themselves mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, fostering clarity and intentionality for their return.
May 27, 2026
What To Do With The Year You Just Had
<p><span>In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller explore how educators and leaders can effectively transition out of a demanding school year. Drawing on a Yale study, they discuss how a leader's ability to manage their own emotions directly impacts the well-being of their staff. Because of "emotion contagion theory," the emotional residue leaders carry out of the spring can set the tone for the entire school environment in the fall.</span></p><p><span>Listeners will discover why end-of-year recovery is an essential part of leadership, rather than optional self-care. The conversation highlights three research-backed practices: savoring positive moments to combat exhaustion , using narrative identity to make meaning of difficult experiences rather than ruminating on them , and engaging in the challenging but necessary practice of mentally disengaging from work. By leaning into self-compassion, educators can process the year, recover fully, and prepare a healthier emotional climate for the future.</span></p><p><span>Download the Handout:</span></p><p><a href="https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/podcast_handout_s6e37?x=Z0wt6j" rel="nofollow">https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/podcast_handout_s6e37?x=Z0wt6j</a></p><p><strong>Hosts</strong><span>: </span></p><p><span>Kim Yaris, M.Ed. Associate Director of Research with FranklinCovey Education</span></p><p><span>Dr. Eve Miller (Director of Research with FranklinCovey Education)</span></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong><span>:</span></p><p><span>00:00 Podcast intro</span></p><p><span>00:42 Transitions for adults</span></p><p><span>01:30 The reality of exhaustion</span></p><p><span>03:00 Yale wellbeing study</span></p><p><span>03:47 Emotion contagion theory</span></p><p><span>05:08 Recovery is leadership</span></p><p><span>06:06 Practice one savoring</span></p><p><span>08:52 When savoring matters most</span></p><p><span>09:58 The savoring prompt</span></p><p><span>11:06 Practice two narrative identity</span></p><p><span>13:58 Meaning making versus rumination</span></p><p><span>15:01 Three reflection questions</span></p><p><span>16:51 Practice three mental disengagement</span></p><p><span>18:36 Nervous system discomfort</span></p><p><span>19:38 The power of self-compassion</span></p><p><span>20:56 Closing thoughts</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
May 19, 2026
The Gift of Pause When Leading What’s Next
<p>In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham sits down with global leadership expert and executive coach Victoria Roos Olsson to discuss the importance of pausing at the end of a busy school year. While exhausted leaders often want to rush to the finish line or immediately tackle the next challenge, Victoria explains why using the end of a season for reflection is vital for sustainable success.</p><p>Listeners will discover how to ask more effective questions and evaluate the past year through creative exercises, such as having their team draw their experiences. Victoria also shares practical strategies for re-energizing staff, from conducting walking meetings to providing reflective summer assignments. Ultimately, this conversation serves as a powerful reminder that leadership is a human endeavor, and slowing down is often the key to moving forward effectively.</p><p><strong>Get your copy of The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Deserves-Great-Manager-Practices/dp/1982112077" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Deserves-Great-Manager-Practices/dp/1982112077</a> </p><p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p><p>Dustin Odham (Host)</p><p>Victoria Roos-Olssen. Global Leadership Expert, Executive Coach, & Bestselling Author </p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 Podcast intro</p><p>02:46 Victoria's leadership journey</p><p>04:34 The power of reflection</p><p>08:16 Finishing the race strong</p><p>12:38 Questions as power tools</p><p>14:21 Drawing the school year</p><p>17:22 Re-energizing your team</p><p>21:16 The extended mind</p><p>24:44 Craving our own imbalances</p><p>29:16 Creating leadership habits</p><p>35:35 A healthy summer reset</p><p>38:37 Human side of leadership</p><p>42:03 Closing thoughts</p>
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- What is Change Starts Here?
<p>Change Starts Here, presented by FranklinCovey Education, is the podcast for K–12 school and district leaders who are shaping—or ready to lead—meaningful change in their schools and communities. Through interviews with innovative educators and research-backed insights, each episode explores how to build leadership at all levels, foster high-trust school cultures, and achieve breakthrough results around what matters most. This podcast offers practical ideas and bold thinking to help you create lasting impact in your school community. Explore the episodes and dive into real stories, proven strategies, and the leadership mindset that transforms schools. This is your space for inspiration, clarity, and action. Real change starts here.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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