The Empowered Principal® Podcast

Discover how to build a successful year on a foundation of trust. I'm sharing how to see where increasing your trust in yourself and others will serve you as a school leader, and how to start this work of cultivating belief.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/189

Kate takes us through the interview preparation and coaching we did that landed Kate her first school leadership role. She's sharing her process of cultivating intentional self-belief so she could be authentic and confident in her interview, and the work we're doing to prepare her for her first year as a principal.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/18...

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 sharing why getting curious and asking questions is the most valuable work you can do as a school leader, and I'm also giving you the how, so you can begin this work and start seeing the benefits righ...

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 of having a half-managed mind, and why you can jump in right now, even if you don't feel ready.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/186

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 is sharing where this work has helped him have a successful start to his life as a school leader. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/185

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 myself in my own life, and I'm giving you some tangible tips for what you can do to check in with yourself and see where this pattern of sleepless nights is really coming from. Get full show notes and more...

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 reframe our hang-ups around constraint so we can be more decisive and effective in our leadership.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/183

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 eventually decided to reach out, and the transformation she has experienced as a result. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/182

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 proven benefits of having more fun, how to bring more fun to every day, and why this expands your capacity as a leader to show up for your staff and students. Get full show notes and more information...

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 experience as a school leader. We've done so much work around time, commitment, and courage and I think you'll strongly relate to what Wendy has to share. Get full show notes and more information here...

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 incorporate them into everything you do as a principal. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/179

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 showing up tomorrow with a big smile on your face makes you want to cry, listen in and put what you're going through into perspective! Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoach...

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 this will inevitably play out in your leadership, and what you can do to cultivate the beliefs necessary to lead from authentic positivity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakel...

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 social, emotional, and mental wellbeing is not in check, so we're sharing some simple, doable tips to bring happiness and wellbeing to the forefront of the education system. Get full show notes and more...

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 they make decisions every day that are aligned with their identities as leaders, and discussing their dynamics with their staff and what they've found useful in that area. Get full show notes and more...

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 after getting these amazing people into your school is a crucial one you want to spend some time with, and I'm guiding you through it today. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angela...

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, while also building the inner knowing that you can bring in the best of the best, is going to serve you and your school whenever you're in the hiring process. Get full show notes and more information...

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 why holding space for everyone involved – the non-returning teacher and your other staff who may not be happy about your decision – is so important. Get full show notes and more information here: http...

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 because there will come a day when you want to change schools or move further up the ladder, and the information I'm giving you today will help you immensely in that process as well. Get full show notes an...

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 honoring your time and giving yourself the space to play and have fun, and Erika has truly done the work to have deep connections with the people she loves and cares about. Get full show notes and more inf...

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 a difficult year. Kari is also sharing how these tools can have a profound effect on our communication as school leaders, and what you can do to get started on this work right away. Get full show notes...

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 connection with herself, which then enhances her ability to connect with others, and I know her insights on intentionally choosing connection as a leadership strategy are going to be so valuable to you...

Tune in this week to discover how to start creating the kind of authentic and deep connections that will make your school the productive environment you've always dreamed of. Natalie is sharing why it's not necessary to agree with absolutely everything someone does in order to feel connected to them, and how to help any staff member feel supported, even when you both know there is nothing you can...

Join me on the podcast this week to discover why connection is such an integral part of becoming an amazing school leader. I'm sharing three ways to develop a deep understanding of your brain and how it works, and how you can leverage it to lift you up, and everyone around you at the same time. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/166

Tune in this week as Jewelle and I discuss the mental and emotional challenges she and so many other teachers face and how these can result in really debilitating outcomes. Jewelle is sharing why it's okay to put yourself and your self-care first as a teacher, and how we as leaders can do a better job of modeling this behavior for our staff. Get full show notes and more information here: https://a...