Episodes

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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...

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...

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Tune in this week if you’re a school leader who has ever been a victim of a hater, or group of haters. This episode is going to be so useful, whether you’re going through this right now, you’ve been traumatized …

Spring is a busy time for testing, so tune in this week to discover how to approach raising test scores even if it feels like you’re behind right now. I’m sharing how to start thinking differently so you can see …

How deciding now takes so many negative outcomes out of the equation.