Episodes

Discover what instructional coaching is, why it works, and how you can set up your instructional coach for success. I’m discussin…

Having trust in your teachers is so important, and them trusting you is vital in creating the best environment for your students.…

Discover the extended value of coaching for your family and school community. Hear how coaching provides compounding benefits tha…

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 d…

One problem I hear from every principal I work with is that they feel overwhelmed and behind, always trying to catch up. Well, I …

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 listene…

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 p…

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…

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 s…

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 disc…

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 t…

Discover why focusing on your role as a mentor will always generate bigger and better results than leading from a place of believ…

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 b…

Tune in this week to discover how to actually enjoy the last weeks of the school year. I’m sharing the importance of planning, wh…

Tune in this week to discover how to enjoy, embrace, and celebrate all of the hard work and accomplishments of the past school ye…

Find out how to have staffing assignment conversations without worry and overwhelm. I’m sharing some pointers for what you need t…

This week, I'm showing you what your most powerful leadership strategy is. This magical skill set is not glamorous, fancy, or hig…

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…

Listen in this week as my guest Wendy Cohen shares what she’s discovered about the art of feedback, evaluation, and teacher obser…

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 b…

Discover how to create a school climate of pride, motivation, and certainty. I’m diving into what you are making test scores mean…

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 …

Listen in this week as I share my tips for making staffing decisions stress-free. I know it sounds impossible right now, but you’…

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 prin…