In its 14th year, this show is a series of expertly facilitated conversations with world experts in a variety of disciplines. These conversations illuminate problems, issues and solutions faced and considered by aspiring and veteran leaders.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn its 14th year, this show is a series of expertly facilitated conversations with world experts in a variety of disciplines. These conversations illuminate problems, issues and solutions faced and considered by aspiring and veteran leaders.
Recent episodes include "Leading With Grace" (22 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Beyond Belonging: Rethinking Equity in Education" (15 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "Fit to Lead: The Health Behind High Performance" (7 October 2026, 32 minutes).
The Perkins Platform publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 335 episodes.
Booking probability for The Perkins Platform is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Perkins Platform requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Perkins Platform's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Perkins Platform are Business & Professional Training and Business & Management Consulting. The Perkins Platform has an education audience.
The Perkins Platform is an education podcast with 335 episodes published.
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Episode #295
In this episode of The Perkins Platform, I sit down with Dr. Julia Bialeski to explore the role of grace in effective leadership. Drawing from her book Leading with Grace: Cultivating Hope, Authenticity, and a Focus on...
Episode #294
In this episode, I sit down with Zaretta Hammond, nationally recognized education consultant and author of the bestselling book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain , for a thought-provoking conversation about...
Episode #293
In this episode, I sit down with Zac Armstrong, founder of Executive Health Edge , retired Naval Commander and former F-18 fighter pilot, for a conversation about an often-overlooked dimension of leadership: the...
Episode #292
In this episode, I sit down with Professor Jonathan Jansen, distinguished scholar, former university leader, and author of Breaking Bread , for a deeply reflective conversation about leadership and the experiences that...
Episode #291
In this episode, I sit down with Jim Brown , seasoned leadership coach, consultant, and author of The Imperfect CEO , for a candid conversation about what he has learned from years of working alongside executives and...
Episode #290
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Keys Adair , author of Smart and Capable: Supporting Children’s Agency in a Complex World , for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to genuinely believe in...
Episode #289
What happens when leaders build teams of people who think differently, but continue to lead everyone the same way? In this episode of The Perkins Platform , Dr. Brian Perkins sits down with Dr. Dan Flint to explore what...
Episode #288
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes of Union Theological Seminary for a thoughtful conversation about moral courage and what it means to lead when the choices before us are anything but simple. We...
Episode #287
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin for a thought-provoking conversation inspired by her new book, Staying True to You . We explore the tension between authenticity and belonging and what happens...
Episode #286
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz for a deeply reflective conversation inspired by her new book, The Archaeology of Self . We explore why meaningful leadership begins with understanding ourselves...
Episode #285
In this episode, I sit down with Betsy Kauffman, author of The Fix , for a compelling conversation about why so many of our solutions fail to solve the problems they're intended to address. We explore the human tendency...
Episode #284
In this episode, I sit down with Christine Miles, author, entrepreneur and founder of The Listening Path®, to explore why listening may be one of the most overlooked leadership skills. Drawing on her research and...
Episode #283
In this episode, I sit down with Yasar Ahmad, leadership coach, people leader and one of social media's most influential voices on career growth and workplace success. Known for his engaging content on TikTok and...
Episode #282
In this episode, leadership advisor and executive coach Dr. Julie Staggs joins me for a practical conversation about one of the most important realities of leadership: teams follow behavior, not intention . Drawing on...
Episode #281
In this episode, leadership author and thought leader, Mark C. Crowley joins me to discuss why the future of leadership may depend less on managing performance and more on supporting human well-being. Drawing on lessons...
Episode #280
In this episode, I sit down with David C. Banks, former Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, to unpack what it really takes to lead a large, complex organization. Drawing on his experience leading New York City...
Episode #279
In this episode, I sit down with Andy Rotherham, co-founder and senior partner at Bellwether and the longtime voice behind Eduwonk, for a conversation about the uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence and its...
Episode #278
In this episode, I sit down with cybersecurity expert Suresh Sankaran Srinivasan to unpack what today’s organizational leaders need to understand about digital risk. We explore the different levels of the internet (what...
Episode #277
In this episode, Punya Mishra joins me to discuss his chapter, “Beyond Boundaries: Transdisciplinary Creativity with Generative Artificial Intelligence,” from the edited volume Generative Artificial Intelligence and...
Episode #276
In this episode, psychologist and researcher Dr. Brett Waggoner joins me to explore his work on legacy motivation. Legacy motivation is defined as the psychological drive to leave a meaningful and lasting impact. We...
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Distinguished Professor of Education, University of Stellenbosch
leadership coach, consultant, author, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Pennsylvania Department
lead voice in equity and education, Teachers College, Columbia University
Founder, CEO, Coach, Cross Impact Coaching
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