Empowering Women in Educational Leadership

About Empowering Women in Educational Leadership

Welcome to Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact — the podcast for purpose-driven individuals who are ready to lead with boldness, authenticity, and unapologetic confidence. I'm your host, Dr. Stephanie Duguid — speaker, mentor, 30-year educator, leadership expert, best-selling author, and currently serving as Chief Strategic Officer of a growing small business in Mississippi. With decades of experience in education and leadership, I help individuals turn challenges into catalysts and ideas into action. This podcast is your monthly source for powerful leadership tools, mindset shifts, inspiring interviews, and strategies rooted in my Leadership Dance framework — designed to help you grow, serve, and lead with impact. Whether you're in a classroom, boardroom, or launching your own vision, this space is where your leadership expands — and your legacy begins.

Publisher

Dr. Stephanie Duguid

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Aug 2023

Latest episode

29 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Beyond the Words: Conscious Communication, Nervous System Regulation, and Soul-Led Leadership

   Episode Description What happens when leaders learn to pay attention not only to what is being said, but also to what is communicated through energy, presence, body language, and behavior? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Stephanie Duguid is joined by wellness strategist and legacy builder DivinelyDeborah and speaker, coach, and business leader Grace Keohohou Hao. Together, they explore how authentic communication, self-awareness, and emotional regulation influence leadership, workplace culture, employee engagement, and personal growth. Divinely Deborah shares her journey from corporate burnout to conscious, soul-led leadership and explains how nervous system dysregulation can affect creativity, decision-making, relationships, and performance. Grace discusses the power of asking meaningful questions, understanding different communication and behavioral styles, and helping others take ownership of their ideas and growth. The conversation also examines the messages leaders communicate without speaking, the limitations of text and email, and the importance of slowing down long enough to confirm that a message has been fully understood. Listeners will gain practical insights for expanding beyond their comfort zones, shifting from "I have to" to "I get to," and developing the self-mastery necessary to lead with greater clarity, empathy, and intention. This episode is an invitation to communicate more consciously, regulate before reacting, and become the kind of leader whose words, presence, and actions create a healthier culture. Guest Info: SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Divinely Deborah (Jackson) Divinely Deborah (Jackson) is a soul-led visionary, wellness strategist, and legacy builder with decades of experience as a beauty and wellness professional, business owner, and educator. She works with cross-disciplinary leaders in medicine, neuroscience, somatic practice, aesthetics, wellness, and human performance to develop collaborative, science-backed systems that support nervous system regulation, cellular vitality, longevity, and beauty from within. Her mission is to help practitioners expand their impact through sustainable, scalable wellness ecosystems rooted in collaboration, conscious leadership, and transformation without burnout. Grace Keohohou Hao Grace Keohohou Hao is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, author, certified business coach, and founder with more than 19 years of experience as a business owner, facilitator, and professional speaker. She is the co-author of several bestselling books, including Build It Big, More Build It Big, and Mom Entrepreneur Extraordinaire. Grace serves corporations, educators, executives, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, and government agencies. She is also a devoted wife and mother of eight and has been honored as National Advocate of the Year for Working Mothers and Outstanding Mother of the Year by the American Lung Association. (Social Links and Websites) Guest: Divinely Deborah (Jackson) linkedin.com/in/deborah--jackson Divinely_Deborah@icloud.com Guest: Grace Hao coachwithgrace.com Grace@CoachwithGrace.com (mailto:grace@coachwithgrace.com) https://www.instagram.com/iamgrace.hao/ Host: Dr. Stephanie Duguid, Owner, Do Good Leadership Website: www.drstephanieduguid.com Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.rectorduguid Skool Group: https://www.skool.com/dogoodleadership/about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephanieduguid/

2. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Brave Leadership Communication: Difficult Conversations, Boundaries, and Trust

   Episode Description What does it look like to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and courage? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with Dr. Sarah Porter for an engaging conversation about the role communication plays in shaping trust, culture, and performance. Together, they explore why difficult conversations matter, how healthy boundaries strengthen leadership, and what it takes to repair trust when relationships or workplace dynamics become strained. Sarah also shares a powerful reminder that many of us could bring a little more audacity into our work and leadership. This conversation will encourage you to speak more clearly, lead more intentionally, and make the shifts needed to create healthier relationships and stronger cultures. Listen in for practical insight on communication, boundaries, trust, courageous leadership, and creating culture on purpose. Guest Info: Dr. Sarah Porter Dr. Sarah Porter, a Stanford alum with a PhD from UC Santa Barbara, is a consulting psychologist who helps professionals bring their best head and heart to their roles through her (EQ)uilibrium at Work® framework. A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and learning strategist, she equips teams with research-backed strategies that elevate how people think, feel, and show up. Sarah has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and scrappy startups, been featured in Forbes and Real Simple, and been recognized with the ACPA Early Career Achievement Award and the League Excellence Award for innovative, high-caliber service delivery. She is currently writing her first book, The Musts of Trust®, on how everyday behaviors can foster or fracture trust. With a background spanning management consulting, college teaching, and therapy, Sarah weaves together science, business acumen, and human insight to support leaders in cultivating meaningful connections and creating balanced, lasting impact. PROMOTION: I'd love to invite listeners to reach out if they're looking for a keynote or workshop that boosts individual and organizational EQ. I also work with organizations to assess their (EQ)uilibrium at Work® skills, address gaps while fortifying strengths, and reinforce behaviors so the learning truly sticks. Guest: Dr. Sarah Porter Website: www.drsarahporter.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drsarahporter Instagram: @drsarahporter Host: Dr. Stephanie Duguid, Owner, Do Good Leadership Website: www.drstephanieduguid.com Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.rectorduguid Facebook (Group): https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodLeadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephanieduguid/

3. 

   27 May 2026

   From Classroom Frustration to Family Education: How Kristina Heagh-Avritt Helps Parents Rethink Learning

   In this episode of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with Kristina Heagh-Avritt, founder of Vibrant Family Education and co-host of the Bringing Education Home podcast, to discuss her transition from traditional classroom teaching to educational consulting. Kristina shares how overcrowded classrooms, rigid policies, and teach-to-the-test expectations led her to rethink how children learn best. During the pandemic, she discovered a new calling: supporting parents as they navigated online learning, homeschooling, and family-centered education. Together, Stephanie and Kristina explore what homeschooling really looks like, how parents can lead with curiosity instead of fear, and why personalized learning, trust, communication, and play are essential to helping children thrive. This conversation offers encouragement for parents, educators, and leaders who want to create learning environments where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Kristina Heagh-Avritt Kristina Heagh-Avritt is the founder of Vibrant Family Education and co-host of the Bringing Education Home podcast. With over 30 years of experience in teaching, mentoring, and family development, she helps parents create joyful, values-based learning environments where children thrive in mind, heart, and spirit. After nearly three decades in traditional classrooms, Kristina witnessed firsthand how overcrowding, rigid policies, and "teach-to-the-test" mandates limited students' potential. Her turning point came during the pandemic, when she realized her greatest impact came not from teaching students—but from coaching parents to lead their children's learning with confidence and creativity. Today, Kristina empowers families to reimagine education at home—blending real-life experiences, hands-on learning, and modern tools with timeless values like compassion, integrity, and curiosity. Her approach honors each child's unique learning style and helps parents cultivate deeper connection, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. Guest: Kristina Heagh-Avritt Website: https://www.vibrantfamilyeducation.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.heaghavritt LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-heagh-avritt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRn48ixEp5FsBarfEZ6NzIg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaheaghavritt/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6632664253430731 Facebook Business Page:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572454235495 https://bringingeducationhome.com Host: Dr. Stephanie Duguid, Owner, Do Good Leadership Website: www.drstephanieduguid.com Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.rectorduguid Facebook (Group): https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodLeadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephanieduguid/ Guest Highlight: My podcast Bringing Education Home where parents can find support, inspiration and an expert to meet their needs. There is a free gift at the top of my website- Education at Home in 10 Simple Steps to help families get started.

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