Lead with Purpose
Lead with Purpose
Podcast Description
Welcome to Lead with Purpose with Dr. Janell Gibson.
In this podcast, we explore real stories and engaging conversations with leaders across education, business, and beyond. Each episode offers practical takeaways to help you lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose—no matter where you are in your journey.
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The podcast focuses on leadership, education, and practical applications in various fields with episodes that explore themes like fire safety leadership, crisis management, and the importance of teaching future leaders in specialized programs. Examples include discussions on confidence under pressure and innovative educational programs in emergency services.

Welcome to Lead with Purpose with Dr. Janell Gibson.
In this podcast, we explore real stories and engaging conversations with leaders across education, business, and beyond. Each episode offers practical takeaways to help you lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose—no matter where you are in your journey.
In Episode Two of Lead with Purpose with Dr. Janell Gibson, we explore leadership, legacy, and generational transition in a special mother-and-daughter conversation featuring Brooke Noles, Director of Academic Communication and Relations at Columbia Southern University, and Chantell Cooley, CSU Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Columbia Southern Education Group.
Together, they reflect on the journey of building Columbia Southern University and what it means to pass the torch from one generation of leadership to the next. Chantell shares her perspective as a co-founder stepping back after decades of leadership, while Brooke discusses what it means for the next generation to carry the mission forward.
Through candid conversation, they discuss how purpose becomes legacy, how trust shapes leadership transitions, and how honoring the past while embracing the future strengthens institutions.Whether you’re a leader navigating transition, part of a family legacy, or passionate about purposeful leadership, this episode offers meaningful insight into how leadership evolves across generations.
🎧 Tune in as we discuss:
• What it means to “pass the torch” in leadership
• The legacy and vision behind Columbia Southern University• How founders can empower the next generation
• Lessons from a mother-and-daughter leadership journey
• How purpose evolves into lasting impact
Thank you for joining us on Lead with Purpose.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch-with-brooke-noles-and-chantell-cooley/id1824218053?i=1000758250543
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VGEACxfYU1c?si=zTKqsXCSsjh7abu7

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