Angela Kelly - Education Podcast Network
The Empowered Principal® Podcast
The Empowered Principal® is designed to offer tools and strategies that no other elementary principal resource provides - exercises that strengthen your emotional fitness as an educational leader. Former teacher, principal, district administrator, and Certified Life Coach Angela Kelly discusses why elementary principals feel complete overwhelm, ways to approach the issue of time, how to build authentic relationships with staff, parents, students, and district officials, and how to enjoy your job and life overall. Together, we tackle the toughest aspects of being a principal by learning how to...
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Angela Kelly - Education Podcast Network
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Ep #176: The Science of Happiness with Kim Strobel 11.05.2021 43:10
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...
Ep #175: The Value of Positivity with The Modern Principal 04.05.2021 50:37
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...
Ep #174: Onboarding Teachers 27.04.2021 17:26
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...
Ep #173: Attracting Ideal Teachers 20.04.2021 21:11
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...
Ep #172: Holding Space for Non-Returning Teachers 13.04.2021 25:49
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...
Ep #171: Landing Your First Principalship 06.04.2021 28:15
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...
Ep #170: Generating Connection in 2 Steps with Erika Gutierrez 30.03.2021 48:06
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...
Ep #169: Life Coaching Tools for Communication and Connection with Kari Ann Atkinson 23.03.2021 54:59
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...
Ep #168: Choosing Connection as a Leadership Strategy with Jodi Schilling 16.03.2021 48:13
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...
Ep #167: Improving Your School's Performance Through Authentic Connection with Natalie Wilson 09.03.2021 41:47
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...
Ep #166: The Value of Connection 02.03.2021 24:45
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
Ep #165: How to Emotionally Support Your Teachers with Jewelle Bejjavarapu 23.02.2021 34:26
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...
Ep #164: Cultivating Positivity for Students and Teachers with Joey Mascio 16.02.2021 50:14
Tune in this week as Joey and I discuss the coaching principles that have helped him in every aspect of his life as a teacher, from supporting the kids to making a huge difference in the lives of his fellow educators. Joey has made a real impact as a teacher, and at the end of this school year, he will be transitioning into a full-time coach for teens with the goal of helping them and their parent...
Ep #163: Mental and Emotional Resilience Starts Here with Ben Pugh 09.02.2021 38:39
Listen in today as Ben and I have a conversation about what kind of mindset he had to cultivate to become a school principal after teaching for three years, what contributed to his success as a leader, and the one thing that will empower the people around you more than anything else. Mental and emotional resiliency starts with you , and I hope Ben's story motivates you to prioritize doing this wor...
Ep #162: Mental and Emotional Well-being in Schools 02.02.2021 40:47
Join me on the podcast this week to discover what I believe the solution is to the mental and emotional difficulties the whole school system is facing. I'm sharing the path back to more happy and contented schools, and how you can take positive steps towards this goal right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/162
Ep #161: The Empowered Principal Program 26.01.2021 27:52
If you feel caught in a vicious cycle of overwhelm, self-doubt, and chaos in your school leadership role, I invite you to listen in and check out the next round of my Empowered Principal program. I am here to be the support you need, to guide you and help you evolve, and I can't wait to meet you in there. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/161
Ep #160: How to Achieve Any Goal in 2021 19.01.2021 1:01:30
Join me on the podcast this week to discover how to get clear on your goals for the year and beyond, and then break them down in a way that allows you to take accountability at every step and achieve your desired results piece by piece. I'm sharing how this process has worked for me and my clients in the past, and how you can best implement it in your professional and personal life right now. Get...
Ep #159: Future Vision 12.01.2021 26:09
Tune in this week to discover why your future vision will be the difference between you having an amazing year – whatever the circumstances of 2021 – and clinging on for dear life. I'm sharing the perspective that having a future vision as a leader brings to you and to the rest of your school, and how to implement this future vision to ensure a successful year ahead. Get full show notes and more i...
Ep #158: The Blessing of 2020 05.01.2021 37:10
Join me on the podcast this week to discover what I believe was the blessing of 2020. I'm discussing my thoughts on where the current education system is working against itself in achieving its desired outcome, and what we can do as school leaders and educators to evolve and make our schools a place of inclusion, equity, and success, whatever that looks like for our students. Get full show notes a...
Ep #157: Closing Out 2020 29.12.2020 26:57
Join me this week as I invite you to process the emotions of 2020 and let them go to create space and possibility for 2021. Allowing yourself to process, release, and reset is a great energetic cleanse to do every single year, and I know it'll help you generate hope and enthusiasm for the upcoming year to look towards the future from a place of inspiration and optimism. Get full show notes and mor...
Ep #156: Change Fatigue 22.12.2020 34:17
Join me on the podcast this week to discover what change fatigue looks like and how it is impacting your ability to perform at the level you know you can for your school. I'm sharing what is going to be required of you to move through this (or any) fatigue, and the two choices you have if you want to make it to the other side with your love for the job still intact. Get full show notes and more in...
Ep #155: Getting to Know Yourself Personally 15.12.2020 35:10
Join me on the podcast this week to discover how a positive personal relationship with yourself will change everything when it comes to your work as a school leader. I'm sharing how to build a deep relationship with yourself so you can start to truly enjoy every aspect of your life as the person you are inside. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/155
Ep #154: Your Professional Relationship With Yourself 08.12.2020 33:16
Join me on the podcast this week for a glimpse into your relationship with yourself and who you are as a school leader. I'm sharing how your relationship with yourself will shape your legacy as a principal, and what you can do to make sure you nurture this relationship in a way that will allow you to succeed. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/154
Ep #153: Teletherapy Lessons for School Leaders with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge 01.12.2020 45:22
Tune in this week as Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge and I discuss how the pandemic has allowed us to learn so much about our schools and the roles they play in looking after our communities' mental and emotional wellbeing. Roseann is sharing how leaders can support their staff and students throughout this time, and she's sharing the resources that will help you do just that. Get full show notes and mor...
Ep #152: Accelerate Your Accomplishments 24.11.2020 26:34
Listen in this week to discover the work you have to do to accelerate your accomplishments and become a highly influential and impactful leader. This is especially hard if you're new to school leadership, but I know that by focusing on these few concepts, you'll start building up your legacy and transform into the leader you dream of becoming. Get full show notes and more information here: https:/...
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