Episodes

June 6, 2023

284. Defining Disrespect

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...

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May 30, 2023

283. The Skill of Self-Forgiveness

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...

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May 23, 2023

282. Getting Yourself to Plan in Advance

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 …

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May 16, 2023

281. When You Feel Taken Advantage Of

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, …

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May 9, 2023

280. Allowing an Urge

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, …

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May 2, 2023

279. Let Ease Come to You

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 …

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April 25, 2023

278. What Parenthood Teaches You About School Leadership with Blanca …

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 …

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April 18, 2023

277. Thoughts About Data

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 …

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April 11, 2023

276. How to End the School Year Smoothly

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 …

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April 4, 2023

275. How to Manage Staff Emotions

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...

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March 28, 2023

274. Making Decisions

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 …

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March 21, 2023

273. Hiring in 2023

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 …

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March 14, 2023

272. Not Your People

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 …

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March 7, 2023

271. Coaching for Experienced Principals with Rebecca

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 …

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Feb. 28, 2023

270. When a Teacher Wants to Quit

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. …

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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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