About this podcast
Lead with H.O.P.E. is a leadership podcast hosted by Dr. Brandi Kelly that equips leaders to grow through challenge, lead with purpose, and create lasting impact.
Rooted in faith and real-life stories, each episode explores resilience, leadership, and the power of hope in action; especially in seasons that feel uncertain or heavy.
Through meaningful conversations and practical insight, you’ll be encouraged to strengthen your mindset, elevate your leadership, and remember that God is still at work; even in hard seasons.
Whether you’re leading in education, business, or your personal life, this podcast will help you lead with clarity, courage, and hope.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 126 episodes
- Episode 126 | Leadership Growth: Knowing When It's Time for a Change · 34 min · Episode 126What does it take to grow as a leader, and how do you know when it is time for a change? In this episode of the Lead with H.O.P.E. Podcast, Dr. Brandi Kelly sits down with Dr…
- Episode 125 | Calm in the Chaos: Leading Through Modern Challenges · 28 min · Episode 125Glenn Robbins, an award-winning superintendent and best-selling author, shares insights on finding calm in chaos, turning rejection into redirection, and applying ancient stoic…
- Episode124 | Introducing the HOPE Hot Seat · 13 min · Episode 124Summary In this episode, leadership coach Dr. Brandi Kelly talks with Will McLean, a principal navigating change and overthinking in leadership. They explore how to shed armor…
- Episode 123 | From School Psychologist to Superintendent: A 38-Year Leadership Journey · 34 min · Episode 123Rob Martinez, the resilience guy, shares his 38-year career journey from school psychologist to superintendent, emphasizing the importance of caring for people and building…
- Episode 122 | “I’ve Got This.” Famous Last Words of an Overloaded Leader · 11 min · Episode 122In this episode of the Lead with Hope Podcast, Brandy Kelly shares the story of her brother Brandon, highlighting the importance of connection and community in overcoming life's…
- Episode 121 | Reframe Your Past, Embrace Intentional Growth & Think Bigger · 22 min · Episode 121Dr. Rebel Heasley shares her journey from nursing to leadership, overcoming adversity, and the power of intentional growth. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, resilience…
- Episode 120 | The H.O.P.E. Reset: Reset your Leadership & Reclaim your Purpose. · 28 min · Episode 120The conversation explores the concept of hope and leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-care, reflection, and connection. It delves into personal stories, challenges…
- Episode 119 | Why Mental Toughness is a Daily Practice, Not a Personality Trait · 35 min · Episode 119Matt Thoman shares his powerful journey of overcoming adversity and building mental toughness. He emphasizes the importance of intentional practice and positivity in achieving…
- Episode 118| Embrace Your Story & Lead with H.O.P.E. · 9 min · Episode 118This episode of the Lead with HOPE Podcast is about embracing your story, the shaping power of experiences, and the renewed commitment to self-care and well-being. It emphasizes…
- Episode 117 | Overcome & Lead with Hope: Leadership, Adversity, and Rebuilding After Loss · 35 min · Episode 117The conversation explores the evolution of leadership, the journey in education, leadership lessons from adversity, vulnerability, compassionate leadership, mindset work, writing…
- Episode 116 | My Birthday Reset: 3 Goals for the Next Season · 13 min · Episode 116Dr. Brandi Kelly shares her personal reflections on her birthday and the goals she has set for the next year of her life. She emphasizes the importance of intentional living…
- Episode 115 | HOPE-Fueled Leadership: Phone-Free Schools & Student Wellness with Dr. Kyle Thompson · 41 min · Episode 115In this episode, Dr. Brandi Kelly interviews Dr. Kyle Thompson, the superintendent of the Regional Office of Education #11. They discuss leadership, self-care, professional…
- Episode 114 | When You Feel Stuck: A 5-Step Reset to Move Forward with H.O.P.E. · 8 min · Episode 114The episode explores the experience of feeling stuck and overwhelmed, providing practical leadership tools and emphasizing the importance of building hope. It introduces a…
- Episode 113 | From Surviving to Thriving: Leadership Habits Every Principal Needs · 34 min · Episode 113The conversation with Todd Bloomer covers the importance of self-reflection, the impact of adversity on leadership, and the hope found in the next generation of young people…
- Episode 112 | The Leadership Blueprint: Dream, Design, Build · 7 min · Episode 112Dr. Brandi Kelly shares a powerful analogy of building a home to illustrate the importance of creating a blueprint for leadership. She emphasizes the need to dream, design, and…
- Episode 111 | Thrive as a Giver: Simple Strategies for Educators · 19 min · Episode 111In this episode, Phil Januszewski shares his journey from a physics teacher to a motivational speaker focused on helping educators and givers thrive without burnout. Discover…
- Episode 110 | The Secret to Sustainable School Leadership · 8 min · Episode 110Episode Summary As school leaders prepare to welcome students and staff back this fall, it's easy to focus on schedules, staffing, professional learning, and school improvement…
- Episode 109 | Leadership of the Heart with Vernon Wright · 57 min · Episode 109Summary This episode of the Lead with Hope podcast features veteran leader, mentor, and speaker Vernon Wright. Dr. Brandi Kelly and Wright discuss the fundamental role of…
- Episode 108 | The Elephant and the Rope: What’s Really Holding You Back? · 8 min · Episode 108In this powerful episode of the Lead with H.O.P.E. Podcast, Dr. Brandi Kelly explores a simple but transformational story about an elephant and a rope—and how it mirrors the…
- Episode 107 | Reclaim Your Worth with Steve Wormer · 35 min · Episode 107Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of leadership and life's challenges? In this episode of Lead with HOPE, we explore how hope, faith, and intentional habits can transform…
