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Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers

Dr. Esther C. Bubb

Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers is a weekly podcast where leadership meets behavior science, and where educators, clinicians, and humans grow. Hosted by Dr. Esther C. Bubb, EdD, BCBA, LBS, each Friday, the podcast brings dynamic conversations, lived experiences, and behavior-based leadership discussions from diverse guests. These episodes are designed to help you connect theory to practice, hear how leadership unfolds in complex systems, and consider how behavior is shaped,

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S4 E4: From Poverty to Physician: Dr. Betty-Ann...

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2026/10/09

What does it take to turn a dream into a life of purpose?In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with fellow Grenadian Dr. Betty-Ann Bernard, physician, educator, healthcare leader, and advocate, for a personal conversation about perseverance, purpose, leadership, and the journey from humble beginnings to medicine. Betty-Ann shares the story of growing up in Grenada, the influence of her family and especially her mother's emphasis on

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S4 E3: Understanding Human Behavior | Leadership,...

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2026/10/02

What can forensic behavior analysis teach us about leadership, trauma, crime, compassion, and changing systems?In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with Dr. Timothy J. Templin, Ph.D., BCBA, a behavior analyst with extensive experience in forensic psychiatric care and a longtime contributor to the field of forensic behavior analysis. Tim shares his journey from psychology and forensic psychiatric care into behavior analysis and criminal

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S4 E2: Leadership, Choice, and Care: Rethinking...

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2026/09/25

What does ethical leadership look like when individual choice, safety, autonomy, and meaningful outcomes do not always point in the same direction?In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with Dr. Matt Tincani, PhD, BCBA-D, Professor of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis at Temple University, for a thoughtful conversation about assent, autonomy, capacity, ethics, and the responsibilities that come with influencing others. Matt

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S4 E1: Creating the Conditions for Growth | 4...

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2026/09/18

What can Viola Davis’s Finding Me teach us about leadership?In this Season 4 premiere of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers, Dr. Esther C. Bubb explores four leadership lessons inspired by Davis’s memoir and examines them through a behavioral lens. This isn't a book review. It's a reflection on becoming. Dr. Bubb explores why leaders must examine their own behavioral histories, why we should never confuse someone's current behavior with their future potential, why people need

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S3 E10: Leadership Legacy in Motion | What Grenada’s...

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2026/09/11

What does Grenadian excellence look like, and what kind of legacy are today's young leaders building for tomorrow?In the final episode of the Young Leaders of Grenada: Rooted in Culture. Rising in Leadership. Ready to Lead four-part virtual youth panel series, Dr. Esther Bubb brings together five emerging Grenadian leaders for a timely conversation about leadership, resilience, service, excellence, opportunity, and legacy. Timara Bubb, Brandon Felix, Paul McBurnie, Peter McBurnie, and Lily Welsh

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S3 E9: Teaching for Belonging | Leadership Lessons on...

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2026/09/04

What does it mean to create an environment where people feel safe, valued, respected, and empowered to grow?In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther Bubb welcomes Julia Spychalski, M.Ed., an Autistic Support Teacher and emerging educational leader, for a conversation about neurodiversity, inclusion, belonging, and the leadership lessons we can learn from the classroom. With more than two decades of experience supporting students with diverse learning,

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S3 E8: Change Leadership | Building Trust, Culture, &...

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2026/08/28

In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with Erin McGrenaghan, MS.Ed., BCBA, Training and Development Specialist, to explore what happens when we move beyond delivering information and begin intentionally creating the conditions for people to learn, grow, implement, and thrive.Erin shares her journey from special education teacher to behavior analyst and professional development specialist—and how those experiences shaped her approach to

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S3 E7: Leading Change Where You Are | How Trust,...

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2026/08/21

What does leadership look like when people are facing grief, uncertainty, housing instability, immigration concerns, or other life challenges?In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with Sonia A. Staples, Director of Constituent Services for Prince George's County, to explore how leadership shows up in moments when people need support the most. Drawing from her experiences as an immigrant, advocate, mother, and public servant, Sonia shares

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S3 E6: Leading Change That Sticks: Behavioral Secrets...

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2026/08/14

In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers, host Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with special guest Laura Jenkins, M.Ed., Supervisor of Special Education.Together, they explore how long-lasting organizational, educational, and personal change starts at the foundational level of human behavior. Laura shares her transition from elementary and special education classroom teacher to administrative leader, dropping powerful insights on adult behavior, trust, and influence. Key

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45:42

S3 E5: Lead Where You Are | How Young Leaders Are...

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2026/08/07

Young Leaders of Grenada – Part III: How Young Leaders Are Creating Solutions For Real Challenges in GrenadaWhat does it take to move beyond recognizing problems and begin creating meaningful solutions? In Part III of the Young Leaders of Grenada series, Dr. Esther Bubb is joined by an inspiring panel of emerging leaders—Zadie Barry, Brandon Felix, Paul McBurnie, Peter McBurnie, and Lily Welsh—for a timely conversation about solving community challenges through leadership, service, and collective

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S3 E4: Leading Beyond the Individual | Designing...

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2026/07/31

In this episode, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with school-based behavior analyst and clinical leader Kelleen Corrigan to explore what it means to lead beyond direct service. From her roots in a service-oriented family to her work in clinical research at Drexel University and tiered school systems, Kelleen shares actionable insights on behavioral leadership, building alignment across multidisciplinary teams, and designing sustainable environments. Tune in to discover how to move from reactive behavior

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S3 E3: Behind the Decisions | Ethics, Judgment, & the...

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2026/07/24

Behind the Decisions: Ethics, Judgment & the Conscience of Clinical LeadershipEvery leadership decision tells a story. In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with Dr. Alissa Conway-Wortman, BCBA-D, to explore what happens behind the scenes of clinical leadership, where data, ethics, policy, and human impact intersect. Drawing on her experience as a clinical reviewer and behavior analyst, Dr. Conway-Wortman offers an inside look at the

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S3 E2: Designing Systems That Work: Leadership,...

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2026/07/17

What does it take to design systems that truly support students, staff, and families? In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther C. Bubb sits down with Dr. Kevin T. Kane, Assistant to the Superintendent for Pupil Services and Special Education at Neshaminy School District, for a thought-provoking conversation about leadership, behavior, systems thinking, and the future of special education. With more than two decades of experience in education, Kevin shares

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S3 E1: Season 3 Premiere | From Momentum to Impact -...

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2026/07/10

Season 3 begins with celebration, reflection, and a renewed commitment to meaningful change. In this special season premiere of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther C. Bubb celebrates a major milestone—30 episodes and more than 2,000 downloads—and reflects on the lessons, conversations, and relationships that shaped Season 2. From engineering and education to healthcare, youth leadership, advocacy, and systems change, one theme emerged: Leadership is behavior. In this

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S2 E10: Leadership During Uncertainty | Why Trust...

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2026/07/03

How do great leaders build trust when everything around them is changing? In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther C. Bubb sits down with communications and corporate marketing leader Lauren Higgins to explore what it truly means to lead through uncertainty with humility, honesty, and purpose. As organizations navigate rapid technological advances, shifting priorities, artificial intelligence, and evolving workplace expectations, many leaders are asking the

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S2 E9: Decisions That Shape Us: Becoming Leaders...

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2026/06/26

Series: Young Leaders of Grenada: Rooted in Culture. Rising in Leadership. Ready to Lead (Episode II) What defines a leader? Is it a title, a position, or something deeper? In Part II of our Young Leaders of Grenada series, Dr. Esther C. Bubb sits down with an inspiring panel of emerging leaders to explore the decisions, challenges, and experiences that have shaped their leadership journeys. Joining the conversation are Timara Bubb, Brandon Felix, Chrystal Williams, Peter McBurnie, and Dericka

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S2 E8: The Service of Change: Behavior Analysts as...

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2026/06/19

What if leadership is defined by the everyday behaviors that help others succeed?In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther C. Bubb sits down with Luciana Mayo, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Specialist, and doctoral student, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership through the lens of behavior science. Together, they explore how behavior analysts can move beyond clinical expertise to become leaders who build capacity, strengthen

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S2 E7: Shaping People, Shaping Change | Why Great...

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2026/06/12

What if leadership wasn’t about authority, but about how we shape behavior, relationships, and systems?In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking, Dr. Esther C. Bubb is joined by Dr. Joseph Cautilli, Dr. Michael Weinberg, Valeria Pascale, and Lynn Santilli Connor to explore how leadership lives in everyday behavior, and how effective supervision becomes a cornerstone for real, sustainable change. Together, they unpack: The role of supervision as leadership How relationship-building drives

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S2 E6: Beyond Compliance | Compassionate Leadership...

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2026/06/05

What does authentic leadership look like in education, advocacy, and systems change?In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with Dr. Briana Bronstein—Assistant Teaching Professor at Widener University, researcher, consultant, advocate, and first-generation Latina scholar—to explore the intersection of identity, leadership, inclusion, neurodiversity, and evidence-based practice. Together, they discuss: Navigating leadership as a

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S2 E5: Young Leaders of Grenada 🇬🇩 | Building...

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2026/05/29

What shapes a young leader?In Part I of our special four-part series, Young Leaders of Grenada: Rooted in Culture. Rising in Leadership. Ready to Lead, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with an extraordinary panel of Grenadian youth leaders from Grenada and the diaspora. Together, they explore: How family, culture, and community shape identity The values that anchor leadership How adversity builds resilience Why purpose evolves over time How young people are using their voices to create change, including

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