A conversation with a parent about a classroom assignment change doesn’t have to be contentious, anxiety-ridden, or reflect negatively on you as a principal. It’s not about your expertise, professionalism, or ability to make decisions. It’s about a parent who wants the best for their child, and in this episode, you’ll learn how to respond to these requests with intention rather than reaction.

 

Learn how to handle even the most challenging class assignment requests with confidence and grace. Hear practical strategies for getting to the root of a parent’s concerns, the importance of validating their emotions without giving in to demands, and my top tips for finding creative solutions that work for everyone.

 

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Today, I share my journey from feeling completely powerless in my early years as a principal to founding a program that helps school leaders reconnect with their personal power. The truth is, the current education system leaves most principals feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled. But it doesn't have to be this way.

 

Discover how expanding your mind to what's possible and rewriting the script of who you are as a leader can create a magical experience beyond what you ever thought was realistic or attainable. If you're ready to love both your career and your life, this episode is for you.

 

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Today, I'm joined by two special guests with an important message to share. Shelly Wilfong and Ryan Donlan coauthored a powerful book, bringing hope and inspiration to school leaders everywhere. The book is called Ensuring Teachers Matter: Where to Focus First So Students Matter Most, and it's all about the topic of mattering.

 

Tune in this week to discover how to help your teachers feel energized and valuable in the work they do. When teachers and administrators feel like they matter, everybody in your school benefits, and you'll learn in this episode how to support your teachers so they can feel valued and, in turn, support the students to the best of their abilities.

 

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This week's episode is dealing with the sensitive topics of school shootings, loss, and grief. I have a long-time colleague and friend Krista St-Germain on the show who specializes in coaching around grief. Given some of the tragedies of the recent past on our school campuses, grief in our work as school leaders is something we need to be equipped to help ourselves and others deal with, and this episode is a good place to start.

 

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If you believe you already have the systems in place, you know yourself, and you know your school, but you still feel stuck as to how to move your school forward, listen in. My client Jami has something incredibly valuable to offer you today as she walks us through how she’s worked on moving her mindset from good to great, helping a new school come to life, and doing so while balancing her time with five children at home!

 

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This week, I’m speaking to the life coach for working moms, Rebecca Olson. Rebecca specifically works with women who love working and describe themselves as career-driven women, and as a school leader, I know you’re passionate about excelling in education as well as in your role as a parent. Both are truly possible, and today, we’re diving into eradicating the idea that you can’t be both a great leader and a great working parent.

 

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Like so many principals, I experienced overwhelm, stress, and confusion, and this led to me putting on weight during my time as a school leader. I know this is the case for many people in high-pressure situations, so I invited weight loss coach Paige Bowman onto the show to talk about gaining a new level of awareness around what you’re eating, why you’re eating it, and how these decisions are showing up in your body.

 

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I have a very dear friend and special guest on the podcast this week: Maggie Reyes. Maggie is a magical Master Certified Life Coach who works with women who are wildly successful in their professional lives, so that’s all of you listening, and she’s here to give us some practical education on how to feel better in your relationship, no matter what’s going on at school.

 

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This week, I have my dear friend, colleague, and financial coach Nicole Stork-Hestad on the show because I want all of you listening to gain comfort when it comes to money. I’ve been coaching a lot over the last few months on the fear many school leaders experience around their professional budgets, and Nicole is here to help you get comfortable with all the layers of yours.

 

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If you’re looking high and low for nooks and crannies around campus so you can be productive for half an hour, listen in. You might have been told you should be out on campus, in classrooms, or on yard duty, and shouldn’t just be a principal sitting in their office. But you have been provided an office for a reason, and we’re diving into it today.

 

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It’s common for teachers to think that professional development training is something they have to endure as part of returning for a new school year. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Tune in this week to get clear on how your thoughts about professional development are impacting your teachers’ experience and the outcomes of your school’s PD trainings, and how you can approach PD differently as a leader, even if it means asking for more money from your district.

 

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Join me this week as I offer my insights on starting the year not fully staffed. You’ll discover how to maintain perspective and see that this challenge is just one chapter of the entire school year, the importance of not diminishing how you feel right now, and my favorite thoughts for navigating what I know feels like a huge wave that’s crashing down on you.

 

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Tune in this week to hear from four of my clients as we discuss their accomplishments and how they’ve acknowledged and celebrated all the effort they’ve put in along the way. They’re sharing how their personal lives have improved since we started working together, and how to stop making your job any harder than it already is.

 

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There’s no school leader on the planet who doesn’t ever get it wrong, misspeak, or make a decision they later regret. We’re all human, and spinning in guilt, avoiding your negative thoughts and feelings, or criticizing yourself endlessly doesn’t help. If you want to go into the new school year feeling fresh and ready to go, you must let go of any past thoughts, memories, or decisions that are weighing you down.

 

If you’re ready to create a self-concept that empowers you in the new school year, join me this week to learn the power of letting go. I’m showing you what happens when you don’t reconcile any negative thoughts or feelings you’re experiencing about the past school year, the simplest way to let go, and prompts that will help you see where you might need to practice letting go.

 

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Discover what instructional coaching is, why it works, and how you can set up your instructional coach for success. I’m discussing how to show your teachers that the instructional coach is there for everyone’s benefit, your staff, your students, as well as you as the school leader, and how to come up with a clear and intentional strategy for your instructional coach to make a difference in your school.

 

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Having trust in your teachers is so important, and them trusting you is vital in creating the best environment for your students. Trust is an essential muscle that you as the leader of your school need to build up. Believe me, when you do the work I’m sharing in this episode, the impact it will have on your leadership and results will be truly mind-blowing.

 

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Discover the extended value of coaching for your family and school community. Hear how coaching provides compounding benefits that impact every aspect of your life, and why the rate of return 10X’s what you’ve invested not only for yourself, but for your friends, family, staff, students, and the district.

 

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Tune in this week as first-year principal Amy and I discuss the things that fueled her success as a first-year principal. We’re discussing how good time management frees you up to focus on making the most of every day you have as a principal, managing your mind around leading a team, and how to let yourself be new during your first year of school leadership.

 

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One problem I hear from every principal I work with is that they feel overwhelmed and behind, always trying to catch up. Well, I created an incredible process for my one-on-one clients and I’m sharing it with all of you this week. We’re breaking down the year, thinking about it in a whole new way, and coming up with a system to help you plan your accomplishments and how you’ll deal with problems over the next 90 days.

 

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Those of you who have been listening for a while will know all about the STEAR Cycle. However, we’ve had a huge influx of listeners over the past year, so I’m taking this opportunity to go over it again, this time with some things I’ve learned since I first covered the concept. Learn what the improved and refined STEAR Cycle is, and how to use it to empower yourself to lead your school in the most effective way possible.

 

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This week, I’m sharing an episode I recorded around a year ago all about the value of fun. With summer approaching, this is the perfect time to reflect on the amount of fun you’re creating in your life, why it's important to create fun, and the fun side of our work as school leaders.

 

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This week, I invite you to bring closure to the end of your school year. I’m sharing why spending time reflecting on this year is so important, how to implement a process for wrapping up your year, and why taking the steps I’m offering to you before saying goodbye to this school year will set you up for the start of the next.

 

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Tune in this week for a discussion about why mental health matters and how to make mental health a priority in your school. I’m sharing how to start implementing a more wellness-focused culture, and how improved mental and emotional health will lead to better teaching, better learning, and a more successful school.

 

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If you’re a school leader and you want to experience more enjoyment in your day-to-day, I invite you to tune in this week to discover how the concept of lighter leadership will transform the way you think about every aspect of your journey, inviting more pleasure and fun into your everyday.  

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The reality of school leadership is that there’s always too much to do and never enough time to do it. With countless projects, events, and instructional coaching sessions vying for attention, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos. Instead of simply coaching you to manage your thoughts, I’ll be sharing actionable steps on what to do when the pressure is on and everyone is looking to you for support.

 

Discover how to give yourself permission to stretch your boundaries when needed and how to plan your workload to alleviate stress. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights that will help you lead with intention and reclaim your sense of control.

 

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Tune in this week to discuss the difficult topic of dealing with the emotions of tragedy. I’m sharing why we will never be able to ignore or escape the fear these situations bring up, and why the only way to get through it is to come together in community, take the necessary steps toward safety, and manage our emotions around the pain of considering this could happen again.

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Discover why focusing on your role as a mentor will always generate bigger and better results than leading from a place of believing, “I’m the boss so you need to do what I say.” I’m sharing why you’re not here to save the day, and how to become the mentor your staff need.

 

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Join me this week as I take a deep dive into the topic of people’s emotions, how to understand them, and how to ultimately feel better as a school leader. My goal is to show you how you can react from a healthy place to other people’s emotional experiences and provide a safe and comfortable environment for the people around you.

 

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Tune in this week to discover how to actually enjoy the last weeks of the school year. I’m sharing the importance of planning, why we resist the idea of planning our future in this comprehensive way, and I’m giving you my tips and tricks that will allow you to mitigate the things that usually stress you out, so you can be present for all the fun this time of year has to offer.

 

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Tune in this week to discover how to enjoy, embrace, and celebrate all of the hard work and accomplishments of the past school year. Whether you’re a teacher, aspiring leader, a new principal, or a veteran, acknowledging your achievements is everything and, when you can embrace it, you’ll be amazed at how excited you’ll be for next year to begin.

 

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Find out how to have staffing assignment conversations without worry and overwhelm. I’m sharing some pointers for what you need to consider during your decision-making process, and how to be sold on your decisions, even if you initially get some pushback.

 

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This week, I'm showing you what your most powerful leadership strategy is. This magical skill set is not glamorous, fancy, or high-tech. It’s as simple as it gets, and it might feel too good to be true, but you’ll discover how this is the most undervalued, highest leverage strategy that will skyrocket your influence as a school leader.

 

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Tune in this week to discover the amazing journey Jena has been on with a few years of coaching under her belt, how it intersects with topics like interviewing and money mindset, and how you can take some time to process your own relationship with money, personal development, and so much more.

 

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Listen in this week as my guest Wendy Cohen shares what she’s discovered about the art of feedback, evaluation, and teacher observation. She’s transformed her experience from one of stress and dread to value and fun, and she’s sharing the time hacks she’s implemented, the balance she’s had to find in the process, and how she’s created a system that serves her style of work.

 

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This week, I'm letting you in on my experience of making the decision to leave school leadership. I’m showing you why you might be feeling trapped and unhappy, how to be honest with yourself as you navigate your decision, and my three-step process for creating a solid exit plan.

 

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The Summer of Fun 2024 is kicking off in the Empowered Principal Facebook group right now! If you want to have fun at work and enjoy your life outside of it, but having fun feels unsafe, irresponsible, or unacceptable, this is a must-listen episode.

 

Learn what happens when you embrace having fun as a leader, and why sacrificing fun isn’t helping you become the leader you want to be. Hear how participating in the Summer of Fun 2024 will help you cultivate a new relationship with fun, see it as a value-add to your life, and honor your fun in ways that will pay dividends.

 

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Discover how to create a school climate of pride, motivation, and certainty. I’m diving into what you are making test scores mean about you and your career, how to take back your mental and emotional power when it comes to tests, and some alternate thoughts that will bring you peace and calm instead.

 

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The topic of teacher buy-in comes up a lot in my coaching work, and this week, I have a story that comes directly from one of my clients that I’m using for context so you can apply what I’m sharing to your situation. Whether you’re not yet confident in your decision-making as a principal, or you’re unsure of how to sell your teachers on your vision, we’re covering it all on this episode.

 

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Listen in this week as I share my tips for making staffing decisions stress-free. I know it sounds impossible right now, but you’ll discover why it could be a blessing to have teachers resign, how to involve your staff in the decision-making process, and what to consider to make the best choice for everyone.

 

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Discover how to start creating demand as a school leader to make more money! I’m showing you what will make you an in-demand principal, how this is the gateway to more of everything you want, and the framework for creating value beyond what you think is possible right now.

 

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Tune in this week to discover how to start asking for what you want. I’m sharing why we are so reluctant to just ask for what we want, and I’m giving you my tips for facing the discomfort and asking for exactly what you want.

 

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Join me this week as I invite you to embrace the after-break blues, and show you why doing so is crucial. And once you’ve recognized that this phase is completely normal, I’m offering the first steps for creating a system for you and your staff that will have everyone showing up in a more energized, positive way.

 

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Tune in this week if you’re a school leader who has ever been a victim of a hater, or group of haters. This episode is going to be so useful, whether you’re going through this right now, you’ve been traumatized by it happening in the past, or you’re afraid of the mob mentality that often comes up in our schools.

 

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Spring is a busy time for testing, so tune in this week to discover how to approach raising test scores even if it feels like you’re behind right now. I’m sharing how to start thinking differently so you can see where you have actual control over this situation, and how to approach it without panicking and trying to force your teachers and students.

 

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Discover how to start deciding ahead of time what you’re going to create, and how doing so will allow you to achieve some truly remarkable things. I’m sharing where my clients have seen success using this process, and how to get started intentionally creating an amazing year as a school leader.

 

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Discover why so much of what holds us back boils down to a belief in the impossible. I’m showing you how we’ve been trained to use past data to guide what we think is possible for us, and why we have to use future possibility instead to create incredible results that might currently be beyond our imagination.

 

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I love when my clients come to me with an energy of deep desire and compelling urgency around their goals. While this lights me up, there’s a dark side to our urge to rush, and it’s causing you unnecessary pain and suffering.

 

Learn why we often have the urge to rush and how to stop so you can truly embrace the present moment. Hear why there is absolutely no need to rush, and what happens when you learn to love where you are right now. 

 

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Our human brains love to live in the world of all-or-none, telling us we simply can’t have it all. This thinking is constantly reinforced throughout our lifetimes, so of course, we come to believe life is an all-or-none game. But I’m here this week to show you that you can have things that seem to contradict each other by leaning into the balance of AND.

 

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This week, I invite you to fear no number when you’re setting goals for this year. I’m showing you why we tend to fear numbers as a measure of progress, and why they’re actually our friends that we want to embrace as we work towards our goals.

 

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Tune in this week to sign off on an interesting year. We’re discussing all the things you’re leaving behind in 2021, what you’re bringing into 2022, and I’m sharing all of the amazingness that is happening in my coaching program and mastermind, and how getting involved will set you up perfectly for a brand-new year.

 

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