The Empowered Principal® Podcast

I’ve been spending the summer talking a lot about how to increase your value as a school leader, and questioning is actually one of the simplest and most powerful tools you can use. So this week, I’m…

I'm dispelling the obstacles that might be keeping you from stepping into a leadership role, and showing you how it’s possible to lead breakthroughs with a half-managed mind. I’m laying out the power…

I speak to Dustin after a year of us working together through his first year as a principal. We’re discussing the thoughts and beliefs that he had to work through during our time together, and Dustin…

Something that all leaders go through at one stage or another is the inability to switch their brains off at night and get proper rest. I’m sharing how this shows up for school leaders, and even myse…

Discover the value of constraint and how exercising constraint, both professionally and personally, will make you an even better school leader. I’m sharing the areas we need to focus on and how to re…

Dena and I are discussing the changes that coaching made both in her role as a leader and her life in general. Dena is sharing what originally held her back from getting the help of a coach, why she …

I’ve discovered through my work as a school leader and with my clients that having more fun increases the value of your experience exponentially. So in this episode, I’m discussing the scientifically…

Tune in this week for an insightful interview with Wendy Cohen. Wendy is sharing her journey to becoming a school leader at just 30 years old, and how the work we've done together has transformed her…

Discover why being in alignment with your values is so important in your work as a school leader. I’m sharing the ill-effects of being out of alignment, how to identify your values, and how to incorp…

Discover the reality of maintaining positivity during the incredibly challenging times we’re experiencing. The school year is coming to an end and there’s so much going on, so if the thought of showi…

Discover the difference between pretending to be positive versus actually bringing authentic positivity to the work you do. I’m sharing my own struggles with forcing a positive outlook, how doing thi…

Kim and I are discussing the value of positivity and how to create an environment of positivity for ourselves and the greater school community. We can't expect kids to make academic gains if their so…

I'm interviewing the amazing Karen Lamb and Christy Hile on why they started The Modern Principal and the work they do with school leaders. They’re sharing the issues facing our schools, sharing how …

Last week, we talked all about attracting your ideal teachers to your school. I know that you want to deliver at the highest level for your entire community as a school leader, and so the next step a…

Tune in this week as I show you how to attract your ideal teachers. Whether you’re new or a veteran in your school leadership role, considering your expectations and how you can be a top-notch leader…

Join me on the podcast this week to discover how to hold space for non-returning teachers. I’m sharing how to ground yourself in making this decision and dealing with the consequences, and discussing…

Join me on the podcast this week for my step-by-step guide to landing your first principalship and making sure it’s the absolute ideal role for you! And if you’re already a principal, stay tuned beca…

Listen in this week as Erika sums up how to create genuine connections in two steps, and how she’s come to prioritize taking care of herself. Creating powerful connection is so closely linked to hono…

Tune in this week for a discussion with Kari Ann Atkinson around how the tools she’s learned through her work as a life coach have been of service to her, her colleagues, and her students throughout …

Join us this week to discover how Jodi’s career transition has panned out and the ripple effect the coaching world has had on her life. She’s sharing the tools and resources she uses to create more c…