The Empowered Principal® Podcast

There are various cultural and societal rules we live by that determine whether someone is being respectful or disrespectful. As adults and teachers, having your students show respect is something we all desire. However, if you frequently feel disrespected or have staff members who frequently complain about it, it's worth clarifying our thoughts about what disrespectful behavior means and the crit...

If you're a perfectionist, relentlessly driving yourself to do more and better, and struggling with self-love, this episode is a personal message to you.   I delve into the transformative influence of self-forgiveness on the quality of both your personal life and leadership experiences. Discover what might be hindering your journey towards self-forgiveness, why this could be a form of self-impriso...

There are times when I'm super planned and organized, feeling ahead of the game, and other times when unexpected things pop up that I hadn't planned for, leaving me feeling behind. If getting yourself to plan in advance brings up dread and resistance for you, know that you're not alone. The good news is that initiating momentum is the hardest part, and I'm showing you how.   Learn how to get yours...

If you identify as someone who gets taken advantage of or generally feel like people approach you with the intent to hurt you, listen in. Usually, when we feel taken advantage of, we either dismiss it or stew on it, and both options hold us back. This is a very disempowered way to lead and live your life, so what can we do about it?   Learn how to take ownership of your empowerment so you don't ev...

Does it feel like your urges have complete control over your life? Are you eating more than you'd like? Do you find yourself staying up watching Netflix when you said you would go to bed earlier? Are you answering emails, even when you said you wouldn't check them?   Hear why, while we can't extinguish our urges, we can allow them without responding. I'm sharing how you might be strengthening your...

If you've ever felt spun out by your drive to get ahead of the game, whether professionally or personally, know that you're not alone. The energy of being swift about our actions and wanting to do the right thing can feel empowering, but if you look underneath the surface, you might see that it's not coming from an entirely clean place.   I share one simple but profound sentence that can change yo...

As a client of mine for nearly a year, Blanca Carranza has been able to harness the power of effective leadership not only in her role as a school leader but in all aspects of her life. Discover how Blanca's inspiring journey can help you become the best leader you can be.   In this episode, Blanca imparts her wisdom on how her experiences as a mother have influenced her leadership style, and how...

There tend to be two camps of principals – the data-driven principals and the data-avoidant principals. Some of us get consumed with data and love it, whilst others of us freak out about it. I was in the avoidant camp for a long time, but this week, I offer you a balanced approach to data.   I show you how to stop giving data more power over you than it deserves, and how to start seeing it as neut...

Whether your school breaks up at the tail-end of June, or you only have about a month left, the end of the school year is quickly creeping up on us. The testing period is finishing up, you're super stressed, and you're exhausted from the year.   So today, I offer my process for creating the smoothest end of the school year possible. I'm selling you on the power of slowing down to map out the end o...

We're approaching the end of the school year which means you've got testing energy, spring fever energy, and exhaustion. You're tasked with not only managing your own emotions, but your staff, students, parents, and school board's emotions too.   As a school leader, you need to be able to hold a conversation and maintain your emotional stability while allowing someone else to have an emotional rea...

The majority of what you do as a school leader is make decisions. Many principals don't fully trust in their decisions or sit in indecision due to fear. I want to offer a few thoughts about making decisions that will transform your leadership.   Hear how to make decisions through the filter of your future goals and values rather than fear. I'm showing you why you become a stronger, more empowered...

It's March 2023 and I've been working with clients and talking to people all over the country who are experiencing one thing in common: stress, fear, doubt, and panic about hiring for the upcoming school year.   Discover how to attract your ideal teachers and staff as you hire in 2023. You'll hear why it's worth questioning what "highly qualified" means to you, how to start thinking differently ab...

Our brains love to focus on the teachers who refuse to follow your lead, the parent who comes in raging at you, or the district admin who consistently fails to support you. But the great news is these are not your people.   Discover why we often focus on the people who aren't our people, and how to begin training our brains out of this habit. You'll hear how there is an abundance of people who are...

This week, I'm joined by one of my very special clients, Rebecca. She has been a school leader in a rural district in Ohio for just over a decade now. But it's only in the past year that Rebecca has taken ownership and control over her time and her calendar.   She's discussing the specific work we've done together, how she's implemented it in her work, and how she's changed her dynamic with her en...

Principals across the board are dealing with teachers who want to quit. They're seeing new teachers who had a different idea of what the profession would look like, as well as veterans who just decide they can't do it anymore.   You'll hear why your personal opinion is irrelevant in a situation like this, the difference between clean coaching and mentoring, and how to give them space to clarify th...

You might have one, two, or even a handful of teachers on your campus who tend to be exceptionally negative. Do you know how to approach them in these instances?   Learn how to approach your teachers from a more neutral, loving, and compassionate place when they're being negative. I'm sharing what to do when you experience a negative teacher, what you have to be careful of in these moments, and wh...

None of us are perfect, and we need to own the actions that led to undesired outcomes. That's where the concept of Compounding Comebacks comes in.   Learn how to stack and compound your comebacks, instead of sitting in the losses. I'm sharing how to come back wiser, smarter, and stronger each time you fail, so you can experience the benefits that live on the other side of every mistake.   Get full...

As a school leader, do you feel comfortable asking for the help you need? Most of us have an inherent belief that we should be able to figure things out on our own. I struggled with this for the longest time, but there was one simple thing that flipped the switch for me, and I'm sharing it with you today.   Discover the stigma that is preventing you from asking for the help you need, and what I be...

This week, I'm introducing you to one of the most powerful exercises I've ever tried and I call it the Decision Audit. This practice is all about looking at our decisions, big and small, professionally and in our personal lives, to gain awareness around our brain's decision-making protocol so we can make our most empowered decisions.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelak...

Listen in this week to discover how to practice the art of delegation. You'll hear why delegating is beneficial to you, your teachers, and the greater school community, how you get to contribute so much more when you learn how to delegate, and what to consider as you start planning to delegate with care and intention.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com...

On this episode, I'm inviting you to consider a whole new portal of possibility as a school leader. I'm showing you why we don't double down on what is working to make it even better, why your brain might resist the notion of tearing down what's good to make it great, and how to start creating next level results for your school.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellyc...

Listen in this week to discover what it looks like to live in 100% belief, regardless of the circumstances around you. I'm sharing how to be convicted in your beliefs and your vison for your school, even if they seem impossible right now, and how to make sure that your conviction rises above all obstacles, challenges, failures, and disappointments that will inevitably come up.   Get full show note...

Many people come to me saying they are exhausted from overworking, that they can't continue the cycle of overwhelm they're stuck in, and they want to work their way out of it. However, the truth is, you can't outrun and outwork your stress and exhaustion, and this is where the difference between hard work versus hustle comes in. If you are caught up in the overwhelm cycle, trying to hustle your wa...

What we believe is possible or impossible determines the level of solution we are able to offer our schools, so this week, I'm showing you a way of thinking that generates a different approach to coming up with solutions. Learn why you have the power to come up with an effective solution to any problem, the specific thoughts that help me come up with solutions in my own life, and how you can borro...

This week, I'm sharing something personal with you that has challenged my mind deeply lately. I'm going through something which has invited me to question how I currently think, feel, and approach things in my business and in my personal life. So, I'm sharing this experience as I process it in real time because I know it will help you with anything you're dealing with, personally or professionally...