Episodes

Why are student behaviors so intense this year? Why does pressure feel like it’s at an all-time high right now? Why are teachers and staff members so discontent? Why does this job feel harder than ever before? Why is this all happening?   This...

As a principal, you may be expected to fix everything, but it’s not actually your job to do so. If you feel called to attend to every problem that comes up, whether it’s with your staff, teachers, or students, listen in to hear how it’s having...

There is no amount of reassurance that other people can provide us with that will generate the feeling of appreciation. Feeling resentful for going the extra mile or like you’re being taken advantage of is an extremely disempowered way to lead your...

There’s an important distinction between allowing things to be hard, expecting things to be hard, and taking a break when something is too hard. I’ve been exploring this for myself in both my personal and professional life, and being able to...

If you’re having trouble dealing with a staff member who isn’t showing up the way you expect them to, today’s episode is for you. We often believe that the way our staff behaves is a reflection of us as a principal, and that doesn’t feel...

Do you think being in a leadership position means you must sacrifice yourself in favor of productivity and success? My clients often find themselves judging the things that bring them joy in their lives, whether big or small. They may believe it's too...

As a school leader, you are a public figure. As a public figure, people believe they have the right to scrutinize you for any misstep or mistake you make. This is something you may face at some point in your career if you haven’t already, and it can...

We’re already in October, but we still have time to establish and revisit norms in our schools. I’m giving you a strategy I use with my clients when it comes to planning out norms and getting others to follow them from a place of compassion....

My guest on the show this week is certified life coach and Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Payal Patel Ghayal, who is an expert in helping Brown women advocate for themselves. Her mission is one that speaks to me deeply, and we’re here to have a...

It’s October, which means it’s a beautiful month of colorful leaves, costumes, and candy, but for school leaders, it’s one of the most exhausting times of the year. Tune in this week to discover how to deal with the fall dip we experience as...

Our emotions are the hardest thing we have to navigate as school leaders and humans in general. What’s often difficult about anything we’re finding hard or challenging, whether in your career or personal life, is the way it feels. That’s why, on...

We’ve been led to believe that we need to have a combative relationship with time. We say things like, “I don’t have time,” or “Time slipped away from me,” and we use time as a scapegoat for why we’re unhappy or for not accomplishing the...

This week, I’m joined by Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez to have an important conversation about how leveraging systems can help you become a better school leader. Katie is the founder and executive director of : an organization renowned for...

As school leaders, you live in a world of meetings, whether that's with teachers, parents, stakeholders, or your district – the list goes on. Another pain point that many principals experience is spending time securing substitute teachers. While...

This week, I’m sharing an exercise that I developed with one of my clients at the end of last year. The purpose of this exercise is to bring your focus back on who you’re here to serve: your students. You have to consider what needs to be in place...

You likely intellectually understand the power of meeting with your teachers. It’s a solid practice that serves your entire school community. However, you also probably realize that it’s one of the first things to fall off your plate as the year...

No matter how big or small, you make every decision through what I call a 'decision lens.' Your decision lens is essentially composed of a set of values and priorities that you use to determine the decisions you're going to make.   Discover why...

Erin Bowlby has been in the education world for 13 years, but she started her school principalship journey a year ago. She knew she needed help and support as she navigated school leadership for the first time, and she’s rewinding her experience all...

As the school principal, you are often the middle person between the district officials who make decisions and your staff, teachers, and students. There are times when you'll be excited to announce changes being made at the district level because you...

What makes a truly good leader? How can you create a legacy while maintaining your sustainability as an impactful leader? Is there a specific skill set you can learn to be a valuable and effective school leader without falling prey to overwhelm and...

Your staff wants a leader to follow, and this episode will teach you exactly how to become that person. Simply laying out a vision you have for the next year isn’t enough to get buy-in. You need a compelling vision that your school community is so...

I’m sharing part one of a two-part series on creating and selling your school vision. Too many school leaders aren’t actually living by and leaning into their vision as a way of being, and that’s why I’m offering a process that will make it...

Being a successful leader is less about WHAT you do. It’s about WHO you BECOME. Here's an invitation to the fastest path to becoming the school leader who accomplishes your professional goals without sacrificing your personal life.   To Join...

Dealing with haters is an experience every school leader fears, and it's one most principals will have to deal with in some capacity at one point or another. It's a fear that's so visceral that we'll do just about anything to avoid it, so I'm sharing...