Episodes

Feb. 21, 2023

269. Working with Negative Teachers

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, …

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Feb. 14, 2023

268. Compounding Comebacks

None of us are perfect, and we need to own the actions that led to undesired outcomes. That’s where the concept of Compounding Comebacks comes in. Learn how to stack and compound your comebacks, instead of sitting in the losses. …

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Feb. 7, 2023

267. The Stigma of Asking for Help

As a school leader, do you feel comfortable asking for the help you need? Most of us have an inherent belief that we should be able to figure things out on our own. I struggled with this for the longest …

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Jan. 31, 2023

266. Decision Audit

This week, I’m introducing you to one of the most powerful exercises I’ve ever tried and I call it the Decision Audit. This practice is all about looking at our decisions, big and small, professionally and in our personal lives, …

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Jan. 24, 2023

265. How to Delegate

Listen in this week to discover how to practice the art of delegation. You’ll hear why delegating is beneficial to you, your teachers, and the greater school community, how you get to contribute so much more when you learn how …

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Jan. 17, 2023

264. Next Level Results

On this episode, I’m inviting you to consider a whole new portal of possibility as a school leader. I’m showing you why we don’t double down on what is working to make it even better, why your brain might resist …

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Jan. 10, 2023

263. Creating Conviction

Listen in this week to discover what it looks like to live in 100% belief, regardless of the circumstances around you. I’m sharing how to be convicted in your beliefs and your vison for your school, even if they seem …

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Jan. 3, 2023

262. Hard Work Vs. Hustle

Many people come to me saying they are exhausted from overworking, that they can’t continue the cycle of overwhelm they’re stuck in, and they want to work their way out of it. However, the truth is, you can’t outrun and …

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Dec. 27, 2022

261. The Solution Cycle

What we believe is possible or impossible determines the level of solution we are able to offer our schools, so this week, I’m showing you a way of thinking that generates a different approach to coming up with solutions. Learn …

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Dec. 20, 2022

260. Your Capacity to be Extraordinary

This week, I’m sharing something personal with you that has challenged my mind deeply lately. I’m going through something which has invited me to question how I currently think, feel, and approach things in my business and in my personal …

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Dec. 13, 2022

259. Success is Not a Multiple Choice Problem

You are here to change the world. That is why you signed up as an educator, to give your students and teachers the best possible chance of making an impact. However, so many school leaders believe they can’t do this …

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Dec. 6, 2022

258. Fully Enjoy Your Holiday Break

Tune in this week to learn how to fully enjoy your Holiday break. This might sound fluffy to you, but stick with me here because it’s more important than you probably believe. I’m sharing how to stop allowing work to …

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Nov. 29, 2022

257. Selling Your School Vision (Part 2)

Learn how to sell the vision that you’ve created for your school. I’m sharing why so many leaders struggle to sell their vision to the stakeholders that need to buy into it, and how to send a clear message with …

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Nov. 22, 2022

256. Selling Your School Vision (Part 1)

The vision you have for your school is incredibly important. If you find that your staff and teachers don’t follow your lead as a principal, it’s possible that you don’t have a clear vision, or you’re not doing a great …

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Nov. 15, 2022

255. Coachability

If you want your teachers to be coachable, you equally have to be open to it too. However, it’s not as easy as we think. Positive feedback feels amazing, but being challenged or questioned? That brings up a ton of …

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Nov. 8, 2022

254. Teacher Evaluation Philosophy

If you’re ready for the teacher evaluation process to be fun, valuable, and enjoyable to you and your teachers, listen in. You’ll hear why this aspect of your job deserves intentional planning, the purpose of teacher evaluations in the first...

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Nov. 1, 2022

253. The Fall Dip

Tune in this week to discover why the fall season for school leaders is like pushing a boulder up a hill, and why if you’re feeling the effects of that, nothing has gone wrong. I’m sharing why this year’s Fall …

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Oct. 25, 2022

252. Thoughts About Emotions

Getting intimate with our emotions is the most vital tool you have access to as a human and school leader, and on this episode, you’ll hear my three-step emotional processing practice to help you create space for allowing all your …

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Oct. 18, 2022

251. Top 15 Mistakes School Leaders Make

Tune in this week to discover the top 15 mistakes I see school leaders everywhere making. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in the job, recognizing and addressing these mistakes is the magic sauce for up-leveling, having a bigger …

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Oct. 11, 2022

250. Understanding Grief as a School Leader with Krista St-Germain

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 …

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Oct. 4, 2022

249. Time and Emotional Management While Leading a Brand-New School w…

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 …

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Sept. 27, 2022

248. Navigating Parent Guilt as a School Leader with Rebecca Olson

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...

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Sept. 20, 2022

247. Focusing on Health for School Leaders with Paige Bowman

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 …

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Sept. 13, 2022

246. How to Be an Amazing Principal with Even Better Relationships wi…

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 …

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