# trending education (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover trending education. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Emergent Leader with Author Don Gregori COO @ First Factory](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/08/the-emergent-leader/) _2026-08-25 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ Mike Palmer reconnects with old colleague Don Gregori, COO of First Factory, to unpack core insights from Don’s book, The Emergent Leader: A Guide to Brand Building, Leadership, and Self-Mastery. Drawing from a non-linear career path—ranging from theater major and aerial stunt coordinator to an 18-year tenure at Kaplan and scaling tech teams—Don shares practical strategies for authentic… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD8666891378.mp3) ## [Lessons in Literacy from a 62-year-old Learner | David Chalk | Neurodiversity and Dyslexia Advocate](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/08/lessons-in-literacy-from-a-62-year-old-learner/) _2026-08-21 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ What if everything we know about teaching reading is upside down? In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with tech entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and innovator David Chalk to unpack a remarkable story of literacy, neurodiversity, trauma, and redemption. Key Highlights & Discussion Points: 🧠 Trauma and the Literacy Crisis: David recounts his early school trauma… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD3580481513.mp3) ## [Bringing an AI Fluency Program to Kids Globally with Dr. Taniya Mishra, CEO @ SureStart](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/08/bringing-an-ai-fluency-program-to-kids-globally/) _2026-08-14 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ How do we move beyond baseline AI literacy to true AI fluency, agency, and self-efficacy for the next generation? In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Dr. Taniya Mishra, Founder and CEO of SureStart, to explore how hands-on, mentor-led AI education is empowering youth globally to shift from passive users to confident creators. Drawing from her 12+ years as an… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD4492515836.mp3) ## [The Reward Trap: Why External Rewards Backfire with Dr. Ozgur Bolat](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/08/the-reward-trap-why-external-rewards-backfire/) _2026-08-11 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer is joined by Dr. Ozgur Bolat, associate professor of educational science and author of The Reward Trap: Why Rewards Backfire and the Real Science of Motivating Kids. Dr. Bolat shares his journey from seeking external validation to decoding the science of intrinsic motivation, offering practical strategies for parents and educators looking… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD9185497055.mp3) ## [The Education Investment Landscape with Mike Peng, Weatherstone Capital Partners](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/08/the-education-investment-landscape/) _2026-08-07 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Mike Peng, Founder and Managing Partner of Weatherstone Capital Partners, to explore the evolving intersection of education, technology, and capital markets. After missing a meeting at ASU+GSV in San Diego, Mike and Mike reconnect to unpack what it takes to scale educational ventures past the startup phase and navigate the… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD9428430858.mp3) ## [Building Constructive Dialogue Habits in Higher Ed with Francesca Schuler ED @ Dialogue Vanderbilt](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/08/building-constructive-dialogue-habits-in-higher-ed/) _2026-08-04 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ How can higher education equip Gen Z to navigate rapid AI disruption, political polarization, and shifting workplace expectations? In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer connects with Francesca Schuler, Executive Director of Dialogue Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt University. Drawing from her executive career as a COO and CEO in private-sector consumer and fitness industries,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD2605878828.mp3) ## [Reaching The Mission Generation with Author Arun Gupta, CEO at NobleReach](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/07/reaching-the-mission-generation/) _2026-07-30 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ What if the safest career path in an era of rapid AI disruption is actually doing something entrepreneurial or mission-driven? In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer is joined by Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation and author of The Mission Generation: Reclaim Your Purpose, Rewrite Success, Rebuild Our Future. Drawing from his background as a venture capitalist, Georgetown and… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD4929187599.mp3) ## [Helping the Workforce Lean into AI with Monica Marquez, Co-Founder of FlipWork](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/07/helping-the-workforce-lean-into-ai/) _2026-07-22 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ Host Mike Palmer connects with Monica Marquez, founder of ⁠FlipWork⁠ and founding director of the ⁠TIDE Center at UNT Dallas⁠, to explore how humans can navigate the rapid disruption of AI in the workplace. Drawing from her deep background in human capital, diversity, and leadership development at industry giants like Goldman Sachs, Google, and Bank of America, Monica brings a deeply… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD7437767955.mp3) ## [Leading from the Heart | Dr. D Ivan Young on Self-Empathy and the Neuroscience of Leadership](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/07/leading-from-the-heart/) _2026-07-07 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ Host Mike Palmer connects with behavioral neuroscience expert and executive coach Dr. D. Ivan Young to discuss his book, Leading from the Heart. They analyze the balance between artificial intelligence and human emotion, detailing how self-empathy, compassion, and psychological safety impact leadership. Dr. Young also shares practical insights on managing emotional signals, navigating media-driven… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD5778512419.mp3) ## [Educators As Designers with Author Jim Gaona Ellis](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/06/educators-as-designers/) _2026-07-06 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ How do we shift the role of teachers from passive curriculum implementers to active classroom architects? This week on Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer is joined by K-12 math teacher and author Jim Gaona Ellis on the day his new book drops: Educators as Designers: The Hidden Architecture of Learning. Drawing from his unique background transitioning from an architecture student to a global educator… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD5332373046.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zUHVbTxzCKaz) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Building Explainable AI with Beth Rudden - CEO at Bast AI](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/06/explainable-ai/) _2026-06-23 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ This week on Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer is joined by Trending in Ed all-star Beth Rudden, CEO of Bast AI. From her roots digging in the dirt as an archaeologist to managing a $34 billion division as the Chief Data Officer of IBM Managed Services, Beth brings a deeply grounded, technical perspective to the artificial intelligence conversation. In this wide-ranging and insightful conversation,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD9160599329.mp3) ## [Episode 750: Live from the HGSE Next Level Lab Spring Summit](https://trendingineducation.com/2026/06/episode-750-live-from-the-hgse-next-level-lab-spring-summit/) _2026-06-09 · Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer_ In this milestone 750th episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer takes the podcast on the road to the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) for the Next Level Lab Spring Learning Summit. Centered on the future of work, workforce learning, and instructional design, this episode features a dynamic series of conversations with emerging researchers and educational innovators who are… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD1417287778.mp3)