Episodes

What if luxury isn't about wealth, exclusivity, or expensive experiences at all? In this episode, the first of a three-part series, I explore the energetics of leadership and the empowerment we want to embody as school leader...

As we step into 2026, I want you to imagine something powerful… What if you woke up every morning knowing that your leadership energy has the power to transform the educational experience for everyone in your school community...

As we wrap up 2025 and settle into the holiday season, I have a special gift for you. Instead of adding to your already full plate, I've curated the most powerful moments, insights, and conversations from the past year of The...

Do you find yourself dreading the holidays instead of enjoying them? Maybe it's the pressure of sending hundreds of greeting cards, hosting the perfect party, or dealing with difficult family conversations. The truth is, most...

Have you noticed an uptick in complaining at your school lately? Maybe it's the constant venting about broken technology, construction delays, or just the general "heaviness" of the year. We've all been there, nodding along a...

Have you ever noticed how kids approach new experiences? My 10-year-old niece came over the other night to bake brownies. When I asked if she'd found the recipe online, she said, "No, I just created it. I made it up and I wan...

Have you ever been in a relationship where you know something's wrong, but you're too afraid to talk about it because you don't want it to end? That's exactly what's happening in education right now. We're clinging to the old...

Have you noticed how the value of education is being questioned by everyone - students, parents, even some of your staff? Since the pandemic, there's been an explosion of change in how people view school. Students question wh...

Have you ever felt so exhausted that even a full night's sleep doesn't help? Maybe you're dragging yourself to school each morning, fighting back tears in the parking lot. Or sitting in your car for an hour after work because...

Veteran principals sometimes share a secret that newer leaders might not expect: the work can feel repetitive, uninspiring, even boring. When you've mastered the routines of observation cycles, behavior investigations, and IE...

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 rememb...

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 cr...

As you make your classroom rounds this week, I want to ask you something: when was the last time you focused not just on what you saw, but what you felt when you walked into a classroom? We've all had that experience - walkin...

I recently had a client schedule a one-on-one after a particularly challenging incident where a student admitted to a behavior during the investigation, then went home and adamantly denied everything to their parents. The par...

As educators and school leaders, we often pour our hearts into our work, only to sometimes feel that our efforts aren't fully appreciated. This tension between service and appreciation reveals a deeper truth about where we se...

When was the last time you thought about your emotional fitness? Just like physical muscles need regular exercise to stay strong, our social-emotional skills require consistent practice to serve us when we need them most. But...

School leaders everywhere know the feeling – you've been pushing the boulder up the mountain since August, giving 200% to launch the school year successfully. The adrenaline that carried you through the first weeks starts to ...

Here's something that might surprise you: Some of the most innovative educational leaders come from unexpected backgrounds. This week, I'm speaking with Deepali Deshmukh, a school leader whose journey from biochemist to head ...

I just returned from hosting my first-ever EP Alive event, and let me tell you, it was nothing like your typical education conference. I'm joined by three remarkable principals, Erin, Kay, and Sherry, who attended EP Alive 20...

As a school leader, do you often feel responsible for everyone's happiness, success, and challenges? If you're nodding your head, you're not alone. Many principals carry the weight of their entire school community on their sh...

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 leadersh...

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 ev...

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'r...

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 con...