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The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders

Ross Romano

Booking Overview

Education leadership interview show focused on school improvement, organizational leadership, staff development, student success, and practical ideas from authors and experienced practitioners. Credible pitches include education authors, school and college leaders, education technology founders, researchers, and business or personal-development experts with directly applicable expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes up-and-coming voices but also features prominent authors and recognized specialists.

Metrics

Episodes: 237

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 38 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ross@septemberstrat.com

tap@bepodcast.network

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Host

Ross Romano - Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps K-12 education organizations and high-performing leaders communicate...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established expertise in education, leadership, business, personal development, or student success, demonstrated through senior leadership, research, practical programs, recognized professional work, or published books. Authors, speakers, founders, researchers, and experienced practitioners are credible candidates.
Required Achievements:  
Published books with established publishers, Leadership of education programs, schools, colleges, or education companies, Recognized research or professional expertise, Programs or organizations with demonstrated practical impact, Speaking, media, or industry recognition

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeff Meade - Venture-based Learning, Student Entrepreneurship, Career Readiness, Entrepreneurial Thinking, And Sustainable Models For Small Colleges.

Dr. Sarah Oberle - Executive Functions In Early Elementary Classrooms, Self-regulation, Cognitive Load, Classroom Design, And Teacher Professional Learning.

Mitch Weathers - Executive Functions, Cognitive Load, Classroom Routines, Self-regulation, And Learning Environments For K-12 Students.

Sahil Bloom - Personal Development, Curiosity, Learning, And The Five Dimensions Of Wealth: Time, Social, Mental, Physical, And Financial.

Dr. Carey Borkoski - Professional Transitions, Administrator Transitions, Feedback, Imposter Syndrome, Belonging, And Community In Learning Environments.

Recent Topics

Education, Educational Leadership, School Culture, Teacher Development, Student Success

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
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John Hattie: Learning Should Make Your Head Hurt — EduTalk Radio

October 08, 2026

What actually makes learning happen? And in a world where AI can increasingly do the hard work for us, which parts of that work should students still do themselves?The episode was recorded for Education Talk Radio on the Be Podcast Network, and we're excited to share it with you. Host David Cicero spoke with John Hattie, the renowned researcher behind Visible Learning. They discuss why struggle matters, why students need more than one strategy for learning, and why schools may spend too much ...

Hugging Porcupines with Mike Anderson - Transformative Principal Simulcast

October 06, 2026

Recorded live at ISTE 2026, Transformative Principal host Jethro Jones sat down with Mike Anderson to discuss his new book, Hugging Porcupines: Month-by-Month Strategies to Support Our Most Challenging Students. The episode was recorded as a simulcast for Transformative Principal and The Authority. They explore why some students disengage, resist connection, and act out — and how teachers can respond with strategies built on the "three-legged stool" of academic engagement, respectful discipli...

Every Student an Entrepreneur with Jeff Meade

September 24, 2026

Ross talks with Jeff Meade, Founding Director of Entrepreneurship at Paul Quinn College, about the "Every Quinnite Is an Entrepreneur" program — an initiative that requires every student to launch a real revenue-generating business before graduation. The conversation covers venture-based learning, why entrepreneurial thinking prepares students for an uncertain future of work, and how Paul Quinn is building a model that could help small colleges become more sustainable.Jeff Meade is the Foundi...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders?

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders is hosted by Ross Romano. Its publicly listed emails are ross@septemberstrat.com and tap@bepodcast.network. 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 The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders?

The publicly listed emails for The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders: ross@septemberstrat.com and tap@bepodcast.network.

How many listeners does The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders have?

Podseeker estimates The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders?

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established expertise in education, leadership, business, personal development, or student success, demonstrated through senior leadership, research, practical programs, recognized professional work, or published books. Authors, speakers, founders, researchers, and experienced practitioners are credible candidates. Common among recent guests: Published books with established publishers; Leadership of education programs, schools, colleges, or education companies; Recognized research or professional expertise. Recent guests include Jeff Meade, Dr. Sarah Oberle, and Mitch Weathers.

How hard is it to get booked on The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders?

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

What topics does The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders cover?

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

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tap@bepodcast.network

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