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Ep #410: The 1/3 Perspective04 Nov 202500:30:46

Have you ever lost sleep over that one teacher who seems to disagree with everything you do? Or found yourself obsessing over why certain staff members just don't seem to like you? I get it. I've been there.

 

In fact, I remember spending countless hours trying to win over teachers who didn't like me. Stewing over their eye rolls, analyzing their non-verbals, and desperately trying to figure out what I did wrong. The truth? I was wasting precious time and energy that could have been spent actually leading. That's why this week's episode is a game-changer.

 

Join me this week to learn about the 1/3 perspective: a simple but powerful framework that completely transformed how I approach relationships as a school leader. You'll discover why chasing approval from those who don't like you is actually preventing you from being an effective leader, and how accepting this natural distribution of relationships can free up your time and energy for what really matters. Most importantly, you'll learn how to use the discomfort of not being liked as curriculum for your own growth and expansion as a leader.

 

Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/410

 

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Ep #409: Is Your Boss Giving You Anxiety?28 Oct 202500:25:13

Does your heart rate spike when your superintendent's name pops up in your inbox?

 

As an educational leadership coach, I've noticed a universal pattern - that nervous feeling around authority figures. Whether it's a fear of criticism, worry about disappointing them, or anxiety about being micromanaged, these physical reactions to authority figures in education aren't just about the present moment - they're deeply rooted in patterns that shape how we show up as leaders.

 

Join me this week as I peel back the layers and examine what you're actually afraid of. I share the real reasons behind anxiety around your boss or superintendent, and three powerful questions that will help you understand your emotions so you can transform that anxiety into empowered leadership.

 

Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/409

 

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Ep #400: How to Take Relentless Responsibility When Leadership Tests You26 Aug 202500:27:41

School leadership often brings us to our knees in ways we never anticipated. 

 

When everything feels like it's falling apart, when the blame feels justified and the pain feels unbearable, that's precisely when our true leadership capacity gets tested. In this deeply personal 400th episode, I share my journey through divorce and devastation to demonstrate what relentless responsibility looks like in practice.

 

This milestone episode reveals the raw truth about choosing empowerment when every fiber of your being wants to abdicate responsibility. 

 

Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/400

Ep #310: Why This Is Happening05 Dec 202300:19:29

Why are student behaviors so intense this year? Why does pressure feel like it's at an all-time high right now? Why are teachers and staff members so discontent? Why does this job feel harder than ever before? Why is this all happening?

 

This week, learn why believing that things happen to you will keep you stuck feeling disempowered, how to begin shifting the narrative of your questions, and why there's nothing you can't accomplish when you begin wondering how everything is happening for you.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/310

Ep #309: Stop Fixing Things28 Nov 202300:15:24

As a principal, you may be expected to fix everything, but it's not actually your job to do so. If you feel called to attend to every problem that comes up, whether it's with your staff, teachers, or students, listen in to hear how it's having undesirable effects you may not be able to see right now.

 

Tune in this week as I show you why it's not your job, as school principal, to fix everything, and one important question to ask yourself when you feel the need to. Hear how to empower your school community to become excellent problem solvers and why your legacy as a leader relies on you to do so.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/309

Ep #308: Feeling Unappreciated21 Nov 202300:20:19

There is no amount of reassurance that other people can provide us with that will generate the feeling of appreciation. Feeling resentful for going the extra mile or like you're being taken advantage of is an extremely disempowered way to lead your school. The good news is your leadership experience doesn't have to stay this way because appreciation is always an internal job.

 

Discover what might be going on if you feel unappreciated and how to create a culture of empowered appreciation as a school leader. I'm highlighting the problems with expecting other people to make you feel appreciated, what to do if your teachers aren't feeling appreciated, and how to identify when it might be time to give yourself a break from overextending.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/308

Ep #307: Allow Hard. Expect Hard. Too Much Hard.14 Nov 202300:18:20

There's an important distinction between allowing things to be hard, expecting things to be hard, and taking a break when something is too hard. I've been exploring this for myself in both my personal and professional life, and being able to differentiate between these three types of hard has been profound. 

 

If you're at max capacity and feel like you're drowning, you're in the right place. Join me this week to learn how you might be succumbing to hard work in a way that isn't serving you, questions to ask yourself when you're faced with something that's too hard, and how to get back in the driver's seat instead of letting hard work run you over.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/307

Ep #306: Emotional Literacy07 Nov 202300:15:20

If you're having trouble dealing with a staff member who isn't showing up the way you expect them to, today's episode is for you. We often believe that the way our staff behaves is a reflection of us as a principal, and that doesn't feel great. You might think it's your place as a leader to fix other people, but there's a better way to approach these uncomfortable scenarios.

 

This week, we're diving into the role emotional literacy plays in influencing your staff's behavior. I demonstrate why it's unhelpful to get frustrated with others for their lack of emotional literacy, discuss ways to assist others in becoming more emotionally aware, and share how you can model emotional literacy yourself, even when it seems to elude those around you.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/306

Ep #305: Allowing Joy31 Oct 202300:23:18

Do you think being in a leadership position means you must sacrifice yourself in favor of productivity and success? My clients often find themselves judging the things that bring them joy in their lives, whether big or small. They may believe it's too trivial or luxurious to experience joy and happiness, and as a result, they deny themselves what is inherently their right as humans.

 

Discover how allowing yourself to feel joy as a school leader is within your control. I'm explaining how you have to give yourself permission for positive emotions to reside in your body, why we tend to default to dismissing and refusing joy, and my top tips for expanding your capacity to feel joy in your life.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/305

Ep #304: Handling Public Scrutiny24 Oct 202300:18:22

As a school leader, you are a public figure. As a public figure, people believe they have the right to scrutinize you for any misstep or mistake you make. This is something you may face at some point in your career if you haven't already, and it can be a scary experience.

 

Learn how to handle public scrutiny as a school leader. I'm sharing the importance of understanding your nervous system in these situations, the questions to ask yourself when you come up against public scrutiny, and how to create internal safety when you're in crisis mode.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/304

Ep #303: Creating Compassionate Norms17 Oct 202300:10:43

We're already in October, but we still have time to establish and revisit norms in our schools. I'm giving you a strategy I use with my clients when it comes to planning out norms and getting others to follow them from a place of compassion.

 

Discover how to make your meetings more productive through establishing clear group norms. I'm discussing the purpose and benefit of having and following norms, both as an individual and a member of a team, how to be compassionate as you implement norms, and I'm showing you how to sell your norms and get buy-in from your team.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/303

Ep #302: Women Leaders: Be Seen, Heard, and Taken Seriously with Dr. Payal Patel Ghayal10 Oct 202300:40:51

My guest on the show this week is certified life coach and Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Payal Patel Ghayal, who is an expert in helping Brown women advocate for themselves. Her mission is one that speaks to me deeply, and we're here to have a conversation about taking back control over your mental, physical, and emotional needs.

 

Dr. Payal and I dive into ways women leaders of all professions get caught in the trap of burnout, and how we can experience greater joy and fulfillment. We're exploring how we don't stop to see the cost of tending to everyone else in our lives first, and why it's our job to seek help and build support as we find our voice. 

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/302

Ep #301: 5 Strategies to Avoid the Fall Dip03 Oct 202300:21:18

It's October, which means it's a beautiful month of colorful leaves, costumes, and candy, but for school leaders, it's one of the most exhausting times of the year. Tune in this week to discover how to deal with the fall dip we experience as school leaders every October. I'm giving you tips and strategies for actually enjoying the fall, not letting October feel so heavy, and I'm sharing how I coach my clients around making their Octobers better and better with every year that passes.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/301

Ep #399: One Thing at a Time: A Principal's Guide to Productivity19 Aug 202500:21:57

The beginning of a new school year brings a familiar flood of tasks, responsibilities, and mental chatter that can make you feel like you're drowning in urgency. 

 

In this episode, I'm exploring the reality that you are only ever doing one thing at a time, despite what your brain tells you about multitasking and efficiency. 

 

As you prepare for the upcoming school year, join me today to discover how to use this time as a window into your leadership pattern. You'll learn how, by focusing on the one thing in front of you, you can build your capacity for the emotions that come with the work. This fresh start is your opportunity to practice relentless responsibility for your time, energy, and outcomes.

 

Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/399

Ep #300: Your Emotions Are Valid26 Sep 202300:23:39

Our emotions are the hardest thing we have to navigate as school leaders and humans in general. What's often difficult about anything we're finding hard or challenging, whether in your career or personal life, is the way it feels. That's why, on this episode, I'm sharing the art of processing your emotions.

 

Discover why we tend to resist or avoid negative emotions and how there is validity in every single emotion you experience. Hear why I suggest inviting those emotions in, how we play small when we push emotions away, and what to do when your body is flooded with an intense emotion that feels uncomfortable.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/300

Ep #299: Make Peace with Time19 Sep 202300:38:33

We've been led to believe that we need to have a combative relationship with time. We say things like, "I don't have time," or "Time slipped away from me," and we use time as a scapegoat for why we're unhappy or for not accomplishing the things we truly want to do. The truth is we've been sold on this oppressive framework of time, but we can begin building a beautiful relationship with it instead.

 

Learn how to make peace with time once and for all. Hear about the false narratives we repeat about our time and energy, how they're holding you back, why your battle with time isn't with time itself, and how to stop going to war with time so you can instead learn to understand, love, and show compassion for it.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/299

Ep #298: How to Leverage Systems to Become a Better School Leader with Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez12 Sep 202300:51:18

This week, I'm joined by Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez to have an important conversation about how leveraging systems can help you become a better school leader. Katie is the founder and executive director of Novak Education: an organization renowned for designing and delivering professional development on UDL, MTSS, and leadership practices. Kristan is the founder of Commonwealth Consulting Agency LLC: an organization dedicated to providing professional development, training, and consulting services to educational organizations and agencies.

 

Hear why systems play a vital role in providing everyone within your school with what they need to be wildly successful. Katie and Kristan are sharing how their work helps school leaders leverage systems that support both students and staff, and how you can begin practicing thoughtful assessments of what systems are working towards your vision and which aren't. 

 

Get show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/298

Ep #297: Mastering Your Time: Attending Meetings and Scheduling Substitutes05 Sep 202300:26:13

As school leaders, you live in a world of meetings, whether that's with teachers, parents, stakeholders, or your district – the list goes on. Another pain point that many principals experience is spending time securing substitute teachers. While these aspects of your job might make you think you're losing valuable time, I'm offering you a more empowered way to think about these situations today.

 

Discover how you are in control of your time, even if it might not feel like it right now. Hear why you don't actually have to do anything you don't want to, my process for making the most empowered choice, and the energetic shift that happens when you love your reasons for doing anything.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/297

Ep #296: The Student Journey Experience29 Aug 202300:18:30

This week, I'm sharing an exercise that I developed with one of my clients at the end of last year. The purpose of this exercise is to bring your focus back on who you're here to serve: your students. You have to consider what needs to be in place for them to be successful, and I'm breaking it all down for you on this episode.

 

Discover why the Student Journey Experience exercise is one of the most powerful things you can do with your staff. Hear how it can also be applied at the district level, the key questions to consider as you run with this exercise, and how, by focusing on the student journey, you also hone in on the experience you are creating for yourselves as educators.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/296

Ep #295: The Value of Meeting with Teachers22 Aug 202300:19:29

You likely intellectually understand the power of meeting with your teachers. It's a solid practice that serves your entire school community. However, you also probably realize that it's one of the first things to fall off your plate as the year ramps up and things get busy. Regardless of emergencies, student disciplinary issues, or parent meetings, you can make time for it, and I'm here to show you how.

 

Hear all the reasons why planning and prioritizing regular check-ins with your teachers are incredibly valuable. I'm sharing why you have to spend your time the way you spend money, why proactively meeting with your teachers prevents issues at the end of the year, and how regularly meeting with your teachers puts you in control of your time.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/295

 

 

Ep #294: Your Decision Lens15 Aug 202300:34:33

No matter how big or small, you make every decision through what I call a 'decision lens.' Your decision lens is essentially composed of a set of values and priorities that you use to determine the decisions you're going to make.

 

Discover why gaining awareness of the decision lens you're using has to be your top priority as a school leader. Learn about how we sometimes slip into making emotion-based decisions rather than value-based decisions, the consequences of doing so, and how to begin using your decision lens to make the most aligned decisions for both your personal and professional life.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/294

Ep #293: The Value of Vulnerability with Erin Bowlby08 Aug 202300:49:34

Erin Bowlby has been in the education world for 13 years, but she started her school principalship journey a year ago. She knew she needed help and support as she navigated school leadership for the first time, and she's rewinding her experience all the way back to the beginning to offer some nuggets of wisdom she's discovered along the way.

 

If you're an aspiring leader like Erin, navigating the waters of school leadership for the first time, listen in. Erin is sharing her journey of embracing being new, the value of modeling vulnerability as a school leader, some of the challenges and wins she's experienced, and how our coaching together helped bring the spark back to principalship.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/293

Ep #292: Embracing and Announcing Change01 Aug 202300:31:16

As the school principal, you are often the middle person between the district officials who make decisions and your staff, teachers, and students. There are times when you'll be excited to announce changes being made at the district level because you can see the potential value or rationale behind them. But what do you do when you're presented with changes you aren't on board with?

 

Hear five strategies you can implement when you're faced with changes you don't agree with, how to stop letting your brain make this a problem, and why it's your job as a school leader to sell yourself on changes. 

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/292

Ep #291: Your Most Powerful Leadership Strategy (Back to Basics)25 Jul 202300:39:04

What makes a truly good leader? How can you create a legacy while maintaining your sustainability as an impactful leader? Is there a specific skill set you can learn to be a valuable and effective school leader without falling prey to overwhelm and burnout?

 

Learn about the one thing we tend to ignore and downplay that has the power to skyrocket your influence as a school leader. This magical skillset is what your ability to lead others depends on, and is what will make you a valuable, effective, and empowered school leader. 

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/291

Ep #398: Drop the Rope: How to End Power Struggles12 Aug 202500:14:26

Have you ever found yourself caught in an endless back-and-forth with a challenging staff member? You know the type - where no matter what you say or do, it feels like you're being pulled into a defensive game of "prove you're right"?

 

Tune in this week as I share a powerful metaphor that's changing how principals handle difficult conversations: instead of playing tug of war, drop the rope.

 

You'll discover how to recognize when people are using blame as a delay tactic, why defensiveness keeps you locked in unproductive battles, and most importantly, how to maintain your alignment without needing anyone else to validate your perspective.

 

Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/398

Ep #290: Creating Buy-In for Your School Vision (Part 2) (Back to Basics)18 Jul 202300:33:45

Your staff wants a leader to follow, and this episode will teach you exactly how to become that person. Simply laying out a vision you have for the next year isn't enough to get buy-in. You need a compelling vision that your school community is so excited by that it's a no-brainer, which means learning to articulate it in a way that's interesting, engaging, and enticing.

 

Discover what generates truly authentic buy-in for your school vision. I'm showing you why this might feel challenging right now, the pitfalls to avoid as you communicate your school vision, the keys that will make people get on board with your school vision, and the value of taking the time to do this work.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/290

Ep #289: Creating Your School Vision (Part 1) (Back to Basics)11 Jul 202300:34:56

I'm sharing part one of a two-part series on creating and selling your school vision. Too many school leaders aren't actually living by and leaning into their vision as a way of being, and that's why I'm offering a process that will make it simple and doable.

 

If you're ready to create a compelling vision plan that aligns with what you value as a leader, listen in this week. Hear what it means to establish buy-in from others, and how to transform a school vision, which is currently just an image in your brain, into real, tangible, and livable results.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/289

BONUS: The Fastest Path to Success: EPC10 Jul 202300:04:11

Being a successful leader is less about WHAT you do. It's about WHO you BECOME. Here's an invitation to the fastest path to becoming the school leader who accomplishes your professional goals without sacrificing your personal life.

 

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Ep #288: Dealing with the Haters (Back to Basics)04 Jul 202300:41:26

Dealing with haters is an experience every school leader fears, and it's one most principals will have to deal with in some capacity at one point or another. It's a fear that's so visceral that we'll do just about anything to avoid it, so I'm sharing my top tips for dealing with haters.

 

Hear my own personal story of a hater parent that I dealt with during my tenure as a school principal, and the lessons I've learned that you can apply if this is something you're either going through right now or fearing.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/288

Ep #287: Getting Hired (& Announcement)27 Jun 202300:31:52

There are three things you need to trust in order to get hired as a school leader. I'm sharing them with you on today's show so you can make that career leap and set yourself up for success. Even if you aren't going through the interview process but you're the one giving the interviews, this episode is packed with value as well.

 

Discover how to get hired as a school leader. I'm sharing why you are enough right now, why nobody in school leadership has everything together all the time, and how you can approach your interviews with confidence. I also have some super-exciting announcements, so listen out for those.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/287

Ep #286: When to Quit20 Jun 202300:32:55

The goal of my coaching relationship with my clients is to help them build resilience and problem-solving strength through the challenges that come with school leadership. Something I tell my clients all the time is that they can't fail if they don't give up, and I model that by being completely committed to my dreams, even if I miss the mark often.

 

Whether it's your job, a relationship, or you simply want to make a change, if quitting has been weighing on your mind, listen in this week. I'm exploring the three types of circumstances in which you are allowed to give yourself permission to quit, and showing you why it's never a problem if quitting is in your best interest.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/286

Ep #285: Making Mistakes13 Jun 202300:21:06

We spend so much of our lives trying to avoid mistakes, and you can probably think of mistakes you hold yourself accountable to or that you still beat yourself up over. There is so much drama and fear associated with making mistakes, and it's costing you.

 

Discover why we're afraid of making mistakes, and why this is a problem. I'm showing you the meaning we put on mistakes that make them feel fatal, why making a mistake is never a permanent problem, and how to start embracing and creating safety around making mistakes.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/285

Ep #284: Defining Disrespect06 Jun 202300:20:58

There are various cultural and societal rules we live by that determine whether someone is being respectful or disrespectful. As adults and teachers, having your students show respect is something we all desire. However, if you frequently feel disrespected or have staff members who frequently complain about it, it's worth clarifying our thoughts about what disrespectful behavior means and the criteria we use to define it.

 

I dissect what disrespect means, what it looks and feels like, and how to examine what's true or untrue about a behavior you deem disrespectful. Hear how, very often, students want to give you respect, why it's worth considering the indicators of respect we expect from them, and why connection needs to be prioritized over correction.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/284

Ep #283: The Skill of Self-Forgiveness30 May 202300:29:01

If you're a perfectionist, relentlessly driving yourself to do more and better, and struggling with self-love, this episode is a personal message to you.

 

I delve into the transformative influence of self-forgiveness on the quality of both your personal life and leadership experiences. Discover what might be hindering your journey towards self-forgiveness, why this could be a form of self-imprisonment, and learn that forgiving yourself does not equate to renouncing responsibility for your mistakes.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/283

Ep #282: Getting Yourself to Plan in Advance23 May 202300:17:22

There are times when I'm super planned and organized, feeling ahead of the game, and other times when unexpected things pop up that I hadn't planned for, leaving me feeling behind. If getting yourself to plan in advance brings up dread and resistance for you, know that you're not alone. The good news is that initiating momentum is the hardest part, and I'm showing you how.

 

Learn how to get yourself to plan in advance so you can become an even more valuable principal and leader. I'm sharing the context of a recent coaching conversation to give you a feel for the support you can receive, and how I helped this client plan in advance and feel great about it.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/282

Ep #397: The Adventure of Creating Impact05 Aug 202500:16:41

The business of education is the business of creating impact.

 

School leaders step into their roles with dreams of transformation, yet impact doesn't automatically materialize with credentials or titles. It emerges through conscious creation - a co-creation between you and a higher power when you're tuned in and aligned with yourself. 

 

Join me this week to learn how the path to creating lasting impact involves processing emotions in real time rather than avoiding them. You'll discover how to separate your identity from others' behaviors and criticisms, fuel your desire for impact even when facing injustice, and decide whether this is your season for transformation or restoration. 

 

Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/397

Ep #281: When You Feel Taken Advantage Of16 May 202300:31:25

If you identify as someone who gets taken advantage of or generally feel like people approach you with the intent to hurt you, listen in. Usually, when we feel taken advantage of, we either dismiss it or stew on it, and both options hold us back. This is a very disempowered way to lead and live your life, so what can we do about it?

 

Learn how to take ownership of your empowerment so you don't ever have to feel taken advantage of. I'm sharing a list of questions to consider when you feel taken advantage of, the choices available to you if you want to keep that relationship, and my top tips for protecting yourself so you don't have to live with this identity any longer.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/281

Ep #280: Allowing an Urge09 May 202300:17:53

Does it feel like your urges have complete control over your life? Are you eating more than you'd like? Do you find yourself staying up watching Netflix when you said you would go to bed earlier? Are you answering emails, even when you said you wouldn't check them?

 

Hear why, while we can't extinguish our urges, we can allow them without responding. I'm sharing how you might be strengthening your urges, why acknowledging and identifying where your urge is coming from is the key to creating change, and what becomes possible when you learn how to hold space for your urges.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/280

Ep #279: Let Ease Come to You02 May 202300:15:27

If you've ever felt spun out by your drive to get ahead of the game, whether professionally or personally, know that you're not alone. The energy of being swift about our actions and wanting to do the right thing can feel empowering, but if you look underneath the surface, you might see that it's not coming from an entirely clean place.

 

I share one simple but profound sentence that can change your leadership experience completely. I'm inviting you to question whether what you desire could be possible with ease, what it means to let ease come to you, and how you can begin inviting ease into your thoughts, feelings, actions, and results.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/279

Ep #278: What Parenthood Teaches You About School Leadership with Blanca Carranza25 Apr 202300:51:00

As a client of mine for nearly a year, Blanca Carranza has been able to harness the power of effective leadership not only in her role as a school leader but in all aspects of her life. Discover how Blanca's inspiring journey can help you become the best leader you can be.

 

In this episode, Blanca imparts her wisdom on how her experiences as a mother have influenced her leadership style, and how her dedication to her school and community has driven her to succeed. We explore the transformative work we've done together as coach and client, and how it has helped Blanca grow and evolve as a leader.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/278

Ep #277: Thoughts About Data18 Apr 202300:22:14

There tend to be two camps of principals – the data-driven principals and the data-avoidant principals. Some of us get consumed with data and love it, whilst others of us freak out about it. I was in the avoidant camp for a long time, but this week, I offer you a balanced approach to data.

 

I show you how to stop giving data more power over you than it deserves, and how to start seeing it as neutral. Find out the reason we don't like to look at data, and how to start viewing it differently to help you make decisions and take actions that you believe are the next best step for you, your students, and your staff.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/277

Ep #276: How to End the School Year Smoothly11 Apr 202300:27:04

Whether your school breaks up at the tail-end of June, or you only have about a month left, the end of the school year is quickly creeping up on us. The testing period is finishing up, you're super stressed, and you're exhausted from the year.

 

So today, I offer my process for creating the smoothest end of the school year possible. I'm selling you on the power of slowing down to map out the end of your school year, and why doing so will help you have the most peaceful experience ever and leave you feeling ahead of the game for next year.

 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/276

Ep #275: How to Manage Staff Emotions04 Apr 202300:33:37

We're approaching the end of the school year which means you've got testing energy, spring fever energy, and exhaustion. You're tasked with not only managing your own emotions, but your staff, students, parents, and school board's emotions too.

 

As a school leader, you need to be able to hold a conversation and maintain your emotional stability while allowing someone else to have an emotional reaction. I show you how to leverage emotions as a leadership tool, what happens when you don't acknowledge the power of emotions, and an instrument for understanding and managing staff emotions.

 

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Ep #274: Making Decisions28 Mar 202300:26:49

The majority of what you do as a school leader is make decisions. Many principals don't fully trust in their decisions or sit in indecision due to fear. I want to offer a few thoughts about making decisions that will transform your leadership.

 

Hear how to make decisions through the filter of your future goals and values rather than fear. I'm showing you why you become a stronger, more empowered leader when you become practiced at making decisions, what happens when you don't trust your decisions, and how to cultivate courage in your decision-making.

 

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Ep #273: Hiring in 202321 Mar 202300:24:34

It's March 2023 and I've been working with clients and talking to people all over the country who are experiencing one thing in common: stress, fear, doubt, and panic about hiring for the upcoming school year.

 

Discover how to attract your ideal teachers and staff as you hire in 2023. You'll hear why it's worth questioning what "highly qualified" means to you, how to start thinking differently about the pool of teachers available to you, and what you can do to lead in an empowered way despite your circumstances.

 

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Ep #272: Not Your People14 Mar 202300:19:45

Our brains love to focus on the teachers who refuse to follow your lead, the parent who comes in raging at you, or the district admin who consistently fails to support you. But the great news is these are not your people.

 

Discover why we often focus on the people who aren't our people, and how to begin training our brains out of this habit. You'll hear how there is an abundance of people who are your people, and why being authentically yourself is the key to finding them.

 

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Ep #396: Everything Planning vs. Focused Priority Planning29 Jul 202500:19:21

School leaders everywhere face a critical decision as they plan for the upcoming year: tackle every problem that needs fixing or focus on what truly matters. 

 

The pressure to improve student attendance, boost test scores, enhance behavior management systems, and implement multiple district initiatives simultaneously creates an impossible burden that leads to burnout and resentment across entire school communities. The reality is that while you can improve anything you want this year, you cannot improve everything you want.

 

This episode explores the fundamental difference between "everything planning" and "anything planning" - a distinction that could transform how you approach the 2025-26 school year. 

 

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Ep #271: Coaching for Experienced Principals with Rebecca07 Mar 202300:43:14

This week, I'm joined by one of my very special clients, Rebecca. She has been a school leader in a rural district in Ohio for just over a decade now. But it's only in the past year that Rebecca has taken ownership and control over her time and her calendar.

 

She's discussing the specific work we've done together, how she's implemented it in her work, and how she's changed her dynamic with her entire team so she can have a light and empowered experience as a school leader instead of feeling weighed down and burdened by her day-to-day.

 

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Ep #270: When a Teacher Wants to Quit28 Feb 202300:16:27

Principals across the board are dealing with teachers who want to quit. They're seeing new teachers who had a different idea of what the profession would look like, as well as veterans who just decide they can't do it anymore.

 

You'll hear why your personal opinion is irrelevant in a situation like this, the difference between clean coaching and mentoring, and how to give them space to clarify their thoughts and come to their own decision about their career.

 

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Ep #269: Working with Negative Teachers21 Feb 202300:19:52

You might have one, two, or even a handful of teachers on your campus who tend to be exceptionally negative. Do you know how to approach them in these instances?

 

Learn how to approach your teachers from a more neutral, loving, and compassionate place when they're being negative. I'm sharing what to do when you experience a negative teacher, what you have to be careful of in these moments, and why the goal isn't to change your teacher's negative attitude or thinking.

 

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