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S3 E1 - Rediscovering Your Why: Igniting Your Passion for Purpose-Driven Leadership with Andrew McPeak

October 09, 2025 • Growing Leaders x Maxwell Leadership Foundation • Season 3 • Episode 1

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Season 3, Episode 1

In this powerful kickoff to Season 3, co-host Gina Watts flips the script and interviews Andrew McPeak about something every leader wrestles with—rediscovering their “why.”

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, a district leader, or anyone guiding the next generation, this episode offers practical, heartfelt wisdom on reigniting your purpose, especially when burnout, doubt, or fatigue start to creep in.

Andrew shares:

His own moment of purpose-drift and what brought him back
How purpose serves as an anchor in turbulent times
Why educators must care for themselves first
Daily rituals that restore energy and focus
A one-sentence challenge to reframe your purpose this week

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why am I still doing this?” — this episode is your answer.

🎧 Listen in, take notes, and share your one-sentence purpose with us on social!

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Hosted by Andrew McPeak and Gina Watts, this podcast is for educators, school leaders, and change-makers who believe in building schools where leadership, character, and social-emotional growth matter just as much as academics. If you believe education should inspire, equip, and empower the next generation—you’re in the right place!

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