Episodes

July 26, 2022

Ep #239: The Extended Value of Coaching for Your Family and School Co…

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...

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July 19, 2022

Ep #238: Time and Mind Management with First Year Principal Amy

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,...

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July 12, 2022

Ep #237: The 3 Month Plan

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...

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July 5, 2022

Ep #236: STEAR 2.0

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...

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June 28, 2022

Ep #235: The Value of FUN 2.0

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...

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June 21, 2022

Ep #234: Wrapping Up the Year

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...

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June 14, 2022

Ep #233: Why Mental Health Matters

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...

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June 7, 2022

Ep #232: Lighter Leadership

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...

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May 31, 2022

Ep #231: Handling the Emotions of Tragedy

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...

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May 24, 2022

Ep #230: Mentoring Vs. Managing

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...

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May 17, 2022

Ep #229: Enhanced Communication

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...

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May 10, 2022

Ep #228: Enjoy the Last Weeks of the School Year (Part 2)

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...

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May 3, 2022

Ep #227: Enjoy the Last Weeks of the School Year (Part 1)

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...

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April 26, 2022

Ep #226: Staffing Assignment Conversations

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...

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April 19, 2022

Ep #225: Your Most Powerful Leadership Strategy

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...

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April 12, 2022

Ep #224: Coaching, Money Mindset, and the Interview Process with Jena…

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...

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April 5, 2022

Ep #223: Navigating Teacher Observation Write-Up Season with Wendy Co…

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...

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March 29, 2022

Ep #222: Leaving School Leadership

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...

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March 22, 2022

Ep #221: Test Score Anxiety

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...

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March 15, 2022

Ep #220: Creating Teacher Buy-In

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...

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March 8, 2022

Ep #219: Staffing Decisions

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...

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March 1, 2022

Ep #218: Creating Demand

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...

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Feb. 22, 2022

Ep #217: Asking for What You Want

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.   Get full show...

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Feb. 15, 2022

Ep #216: After-Break Blues

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...

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