2Principals Podcast

2P19: ”Just the Two of Us” with Kevin & Jason

Join Kevin & Jason as they record a bonus episode with just the two of them. In this episode they reflect on the school year and also tackle a few other random questions surrounding life, leadership, health and wellness.

2P18: ”The Summer Tour Begins” with Bob Driver

Come join us as we sit down with Bob Driver, Executive Director of MASSP for the second time as the MN Summer Conference launches for 2023. 

2P17: ”Mindfulness” with Becky Paurus

Becky believes in the innate ability for all people to grow and heal. Through a compassionate relationship and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) she supports clients in reaching their wellness goals. Non-judgement and self-compassion are key elements to her therapeutic style. In addition to supporting clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues, Becky has supported schools and professionals regarding stress management. She’s collaborated on a research project for the University of Minnesota on teacher stress reduction. Working with individuals to manage stress and find new ways to approach their lives is a special interest of Becky’s.
You can find more about Becky by visiting Healthwise Behavioral Health and Wellness. 

2P16: ”Tomorrow Isn’t Promised” with Bob Dockendorf

Bob Dockendorf is the principal of Big Lake High School.  Bob is a relationship driven leader who prioritizes mental health. It's always great to learn from other leaders. Welcome Bob, thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us on today’s 2Principals show.
You can find Bob on Facebook.

2P15: ”Opportunity is Knocking” with Josh Miller

We are pleased to welcome Josh Miller as our guest for today's show. Josh is currently a Junior at Northwestern University, pursuing a degree in Journalism, Economics, and Entrepreneurship. He is the Founder and CEO of Deciding Edge, and has interned with various investment banking firms. Josh has also contributed his expertise to the Northwestern golf team, the MN golf association, and Twin Cities Business Magazine. Despite his young age of 21, Josh has an impressive track record of achievements, and we are certain that he has a bright future ahead of him.
You can find Josh on Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter. 

2P14: ”Creating Memories That Last a Lifetime” with Craig Dexheimer

We are excited to have Craig Dexheimer on the show today. Chief Operating Officer / Data Privacy and Security Officer for Global Tax Network. He currently leads the firm’s Managing Directors, Operations, and the firm’s Finance, Technology, and Human Resources functions. He is also responsible for overseeing the Global Tax Network initiatives associated with data privacy and security. Craig’s professional experience includes playing key leadership roles in entrepreneurial firms, a Fortune 5 organization, and Arthur Andersen, where he started his career. His foundation in public accounting provides a metric driven mindset that supplements his Operations and Human Resources expertise. He has also been affiliated with wellness programs that have received international attention and accolades, including the Mayo Clinic’s first ever study on the thesis of movement and activity while working. Craig was awarded the 2023 OnCon Icon Top 10 COO Award out of 225 COO finalists from around the globe. It’s always great to learn from other leaders. Welcome Craig, thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us on today’s 2Principals show.
You can find Craig on Instagram, Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn

2P13: ”Stress, Trauma and the Mind” with Michael Tkach

We are excited to have Dr. Michael Tkach on the show today. Michael utilizes a psychodynamic approach to therapy that places value on exploring the ways our symptoms and experiences can be understood and addressed to help better understand ourselves on our journey towards health, wellness, and self-empowerment. Dr. Tkach engages in mindful discussions to help identify patterns, emotions, and thoughts that may lead to a better self-understanding and greater self-compassion. It’s always great to learn from other leaders in the field of mental health and wellness. Welcome Michael, thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us on today’s 2Principals show.
You can find Dr. Tkach on LinkedIn

2P12: ”Soul Searching” with Jake Gutierrez

Jake is a retired sports talk radio and tv producer, former college athlete, and author of Samurai of Soul. He’s giving thousands of people new perspectives and ways to grow through life’s most challenging moments.
He specializes in seeking the heart of the matter and translates these innerstandings into success, transformation, and strategies for others to use in their own lives. By focusing on the soul behind the being, he helps people on their journey in healing themselves -bringing out the samurai inside everyone.
You can find Jake on Instagram
You can find Jake on Twitter
You can find Jake on his website as well where you can find information about his upcoming book release as well as the ability to connect with Jake personally. 
Profits from this store will benefit:
JULIE ONTIVEROS ST. JOHN & DEBORAH DOUGLAS GUTIERREZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2Principals Store will be open May 3rd - May 16th, 2023.
Items will be delivered the week of June 12th, 2023

2P11: ”Follow the Magic” with Marysa Meyer

We are excited to have Marysa Meyer on the show today. Marysa is a doctor of physical therapy, a certified yoga teacher, writer, and a guide for developing the mind-body connection. Her work is a melding of her knowledge of the body and using its wisdom to support healing of the mind and spirit. She holds the belief that we are all whole beings. Marysa takes a body-centered and trauma-informed approach to guide others through pain and discomfort in their bodies.  It's always great to learn from other leaders in the field of mental health and wellness. Welcome Marysa, thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us on today’s 2Principals show.
You can find Marysa on Instagram as well as on her website at marysameyer.com

2P10: Make a Change with George Couros

We are excited to have George Couros on the show today. George is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. Most importantly, he is a proud father and husband.  His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts, is modeled in his writing and speaking. In his 20-plus years in the field of education, he has worked at all levels of school. George is also the author of the books, The Innovator’s Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity, Innovate Inside the Box , and his latest release, “Because of a Teacher” and “ Because of a Teacher 2.”  It's always great to learn from other leaders. Welcome George, thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us on today’s 2Principals show.
As a relevant follow up to this episode, please take a listen to episode 16 from season 2 of his Podcast titled "How I Lost 80 Pounds!"
You can find George on the web at georgecouros.ca
You can find George on Instagram at instagram.com/gcouros/
You can find George on Twitter at twitter.com/gcouros
You can find George on TikTok at georgecouros