Change Starts Here

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If-Then Beats Willpower

October 13, 2026

In this Change Starts Here research conversation, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller pick up where their last episode on hope left off: you've named the goal and the obstacle in your way, so what do you actually do when that obstacle shows up? They dig into why following through has less to do with willpower than most of us were taught, starting with a study on distractible kindergartners and a confession from Kim about an exercise routine she abandoned on day ten.From there, Kim and Eve walk t...

The Progress Trap: When Doing More Isn’t Moving Us Forward

October 06, 2026

In education, there’s always more to do. Competing priorities, urgent requests, new initiatives, and everyday demands can keep us constantly moving—but being busy and making progress aren’t the same thing. When everything feels important, how do we decide what deserves our focus?In this episode, Change Starts Here host Dustin Odham explores how educators can move beyond activity and create meaningful progress by focusing on what matters most. Drawing from the FranklinCovey Education report Ov...

The Head and Heart of Continuous School Improvement

September 29, 2026

What does it take to keep improving when nothing is technically broken?In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham sits down with Dr. Monica Schroeder, Superintendent of North Shore School District 112, to explore how a high-performing district creates urgency, focus, and shared ownership around continuous improvement. Monica shares how years of intentional work around culture, leadership, data, and student outcomes have helped North Shore 112 keep moving forward—and how tools like th...

Educational Leadership with Principal JL · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Education Influencers · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

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Change Starts Here is hosted by Dustin Odham. Its publicly listed emails are educate@franklincovey.com, debra.lund@franklincovey.com, and jami.welch@franklincovey.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Change Starts Here?

The publicly listed emails for Change Starts Here: educate@franklincovey.com, debra.lund@franklincovey.com, and jami.welch@franklincovey.com.

How many listeners does Change Starts Here have?

Podseeker estimates Change Starts Here reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Change Starts Here?

Change Starts Here typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: K–12 school or district leadership experience, innovative education practice, education research expertise, youth-development knowledge, or recognized authorship in leadership and education. Common among recent guests: Leading meaningful change in schools or districts; Developing successful leadership or school-culture initiatives; Publishing research or books on education, leadership, or youth development. Recent guests include Sean Covey.

How hard is it to get booked on Change Starts Here?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Change Starts Here cover?

Recent episodes cover Educational Leadership, K 12 Education, School Culture, Teacher Development, and Youth Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.