Leading While Human Season 2 Premiere
Featuring Dr. Amanda Austin

What does it mean to lead with courage, purpose, and humanity in a world that often asks leaders to do more with less?

In the Season 2 premiere of Leading While Human, hosts Sean Gaillard and Sonia Matthew welcome Dr. Amanda Austin, the 2025 Louisiana Principal of the Year, educational leader, and advocate for building schools where relationships, teamwork, and student success remain at the center of the work.

From reopening a school that had been closed for more than a decade to leading innovative STEM and magnet programs, Amanda's leadership journey is a testament to what is possible when vision is paired with people first leadership.

Together, Sean, Sonia, and Amanda explore the realities of leadership beyond the title. They discuss the challenges, victories, moments of doubt, and relationships that sustain leaders through change and uncertainty. Amanda shares lessons learned from her leadership journey, the importance of leaning on others rather than leading alone, and why keeping the focus on students and human connection matters more than ever.

This conversation is heartfelt, practical, and inspiring. It is a reminder that leadership is not about having all the answers. It is about showing up, staying grounded in purpose, and helping others become the best versions of themselves.

Because at the end of the day, leadership is human work.

Listen. Reflect. Grow. Welcome to Season 2 of Leading While Human.