Oct 21, 202626 minS3
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Leadership Talks
Hosted by Professional Learning · education · EN
About this Podcast:
This podcast engages school leaders across Ontario in authentic conversations about their passion and expertise within K-12 education. We hope listeners will gain practical insights and strategies from each other to enhance learning and strengthen their school communities. Most importantly, this podcast will highlight excellence in practice and the joy of school leadership! HOSTS Lawrence DeMaeyer – Professional Learning Advisor, Ontario Principals’ Council Susie Lee-Fernandes – Director of Professional Learning, Ontario Principals’ Council
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What is Leadership Talks about?
This podcast engages school leaders across Ontario in authentic conversations about their passion and expertise within K-12 education. We hope listeners will gain practical insights and strategies from each other to enhance learning and strengthen their school communities. Most importantly, this podcast will highlight excellence in practice and the joy of school leadership!
Who hosts Leadership Talks?
Leadership Talks is hosted by Professional Learning. The show has published 45 episodes to date.
What has Leadership Talks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S3 EP5 - The Impact of PPM 162/170 'Exemptions' in Ontario Schools" (21 October 2026, 26 minutes), "S3 EP3 - Beyond Welcome: What School Leaders Need to Know About Newcomer Family Engagement in the Early Years" (23 September 2026, 17 minutes), and "S3 EP2 - Equipping Support Staff in Leadership and Learning" (9 September 2026, 19 minutes).
How often does Leadership Talks publish?
Leadership Talks publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 45 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Leadership Talks?
Booking probability for Leadership Talks is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Leadership Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Leadership Talks's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Leadership Talks?
The strongest fits for Leadership Talks are Schools (K-12). Leadership Talks has an education audience.
About the host
Professional Learning hosts Leadership Talks, an education podcast with 45 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 23, 202617 minS3
Description: This podcast conversation will explore how school leaders can move beyond symbolic welcome practices toward more meaningful engagement with newcomer families in kindergarten and the early years. Drawing on...
- Sep 9, 202619 minS3
Description: At Golden Learning Centre (KPDSB), the school team has developed and refined norms that focus on empowering educational assistants to build their strategies, strengthen their professional voice, and support...
Episode #1
S3 EP1 - The AI-Powered Principal: Reclaiming Time for Connection and Instructional Leadership
Aug 26, 202622 minS3Description: In this session, I will demonstrate how school leaders can leverage AI—specifically customized "Gems" and AI agents—to automate administrative heavy lifting and reclaim time for instructional leadership...
- Jun 24, 202619 minS2
Description: As equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts face mounting resistance, how are you uniquely positioned to lead with boldness, care, and clarity? This session invites listeners into a collaborative...
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- May 6, 202616 minS2
Description: In this episode of Leadership Talks , Julia Hayes, a principal in the Grand Erie District School Board, reflects on the power of distributed leadership and its role in building a strong, people‑centred...
- Apr 22, 202619 minS2
The Leadership Talks Podcast features Amy Crummer, based as a Principal with Avon Maitland District School Board. Description: When we talk about serving equity-serving or unique populations in a public system - it's...
- Apr 8, 202623 minS2
The Leadership Talks Podcast features Gillian Kajganich, based as a Principal at West Ferris Secondary School in Northy Bay with NNDSB, and also welcomes Krista Tucker Petrick who is a Principal at Chippewa Secondary...
- Mar 23, 202620 minS2
The Leadership Talks Podcast welcomes Nicole Aloise, based in the Toronto District School Board. This session explores targeted interventions of a Scarborough high school that supports the learning and excellence of...
- Mar 4, 202619 minS2
The Leadership Talks Podcast welcomes France Thibault, former Superintendent with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, for a conversation where she shares her experience leading teachers through the experience of...
- Feb 18, 202627 minS2
The Leadership Talks Podcast has highlighted a variety of stories and perspectives so far brought forward by colleagues involved in different aspects of the education ecosystem. We are pleased to be able to offer a...
- Jan 28, 202623 minS2
In this episode of Leadership Talks, we are pleased to welcome Lesley Kennedy from the Peel District School Board. As an administrator, Lesley has consistently found meaningful ways to ensure school and community remain...
Episode #7
S2 EP07 - Strengths Based Leadership
Jan 14, 202620 minS2In school and system leadership it is critically important to understand the leadership and learning profiles of our team and what strengths they bring to the table. For this episode of Leadership Talks, Michael...
- Dec 10, 202517 minS2
In this episode of Leadership Talks, Aamer Zuberi, an elementary principal with the Peel District School Board, explores the power of building meaningful connections with local communities. He emphasizes the importance...
Episode #5
S2 EP05 - Embracing Global Perspectives: Insights from international partnerships and facilitation
Nov 26, 202517 minS2For this episode, Nina Jaiswal, a former superintendent with the Peel District School Board, consultant, coach and facilitator, joins Leadership Talks to share some of her experiences and insights gained during projects...
- Nov 12, 202522 minS2
Sara D’Angelo shares her passion for social justice, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed practice in education. She talks about how she models leading from the heart with a focus on building relational trust and...
- Oct 29, 202521 minS2
In today’s classrooms, educators shape not only academic outcomes but also the emotional and psychological safety of their students—especially those students who have experienced trauma. Dr. Jackie Eldridge, formerly of...
- Oct 15, 202520 minS2
Joining us for this episode of Leadership Talks is Sheena Yap Chan, bestselling author of The Tao of Self Confidence and Bridging the Confidence Gap with Wiley, and a renowned speaker on leadership and empowerment...
- Oct 1, 202528 minS2
This episode takes us global! We welcome Lisa Piquette, OPC International Learning Lead, and Ana Mena, principal with the Trillium Lakelands DSB, in a conversation about OPC’s International Exchanges which is a job...
- Oct 23, 202423 minS1
This podcast is dedicated to empowering Principals to prioritize their well-being while navigating the challenges of educational leadership. Vinita Mongia, a recently retired Principal and now a Leadership Consultant...
Recent guests
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Sheena Yap Chan
Wall Street Journal bestselling author, TEDx speaker, founder of the Confidence Through Visibility movement, Human Readiness
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Lisa Cole
Chief Marketing Officer and Head of the AI Center for Excellence, York University
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Steve Oliver
Asst. OL Coach, Detroit Lions, Taylor & Martin Auctioneers
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Lindsay Diakiw
Ontario Principals' Council
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