Unsupervised Leadership

Unsupervised Leadership: A podcast for fun, fab, & fierce females

Join us for your weekly inspiration on leadership, friendship and relationships...get ready for some REAL TALK episodes featuring leaders across the country who inspire us, elevate us and celebrate us...our goal is to create a safe space to share the REAL things happening in education. Follow us on Twitter at @F4Leaders ...What does F4Leaders mean? Fun, Fab & Fierce Females!

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Unsupervised Leadership

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Comfy Shoes & Keychains: Dr. Carrie Hruby 10.02.2024

We've got a repeat guest, Dr. Carrie Hruby, talking ALL about her new book, Comfy Shoes and Keychains: Tips for Women in Leadership , available NOW on Amazon! Carrie is the real deal, and you will love this episode!

He Went to Harvard: Dr. Jon Bartelt 03.02.2024

We've got Dr. Jon Bartelt with us and we're talking about our book (shocker), Harvard University, and leadership!

Zandra Jo Galvan: Just Be YOU 27.01.2024

We have Zandra Jo Galvan on the pod...she's a shining example of you can't be what you can't see...she's leading the way for women across the country and showing us all that we need to be OURSELVES...there is no such thing as "too much!" We are talking about imposter syndrome- and yes, we all have it.

So, Now, You're My Boss...Again? 20.01.2024

It's the Barbara Walters Tell All Episode! We’ve got our very own Dr. Courtney Orzel in the hot seat! We’re discussing her recent job change, plans for the future, AND how one of us might just be supervised soon! You won’t want to miss this! #F4Leaders

Changing the World with the Power Up Podcast! 13.01.2024

We've got three incredible 7th grade young women from Brigantine MS in New Jersey who just started their own podcast called The Power Up Podcast and it's all about women empowerment! Check it out...follow their pod and listen to it! These girls are out their changing the world...tune in to learn more!

The End of an Era: SuptChat with Mike & Nick 10.01.2024

We've got Nick Polyak and Mike Lubelfeld on talking about their last 10 years of #suptchat, their new book, Unfinished Teacher ( get your copy here ), Aspiring Superintendent Academy ( sign up here ) something you will be surprised to know about them, their feelings when they hear "Mike and Nick show"...and everything else in between!

Adam WELCOMES 2024...and our new book! 06.01.2024

We've got ADAM WELCOME on with us because he wrote the foreword for our book that releases on January 11- here is the link to purchase: https://shorturl.at/wxMW8 And...yes, we know that he's a guy we chose to write this foreword- and you'll need to listen to figure out why we chose HIM! He gives a sneak peak into the book, talks about leadership and gives some serious inspiration to ev...

Happy New Year from Courtney and Kate! 30.12.2023

It's our New Year's drop! We're on a tangent and it's just the two of us for a sneak peek into our new book!

The Invisible Difference 16.12.2023

We have Bari Levin, retired special education teacher and Executive Director of the I Am Able Foundation talking about inclusivity, middle schools and the We All Learn Differently intiative. Check out iamablefoundation.org and wealllearndifferently.com to learn more!

Dr. Lisa Leali: Superintendent, Mom, Author & Forever Dancer 09.12.2023

We've got Dr. Lisa Leali, author of Leading Through Chaos and superintendent of Lake Bluff SD in Illinois with us! Listen to Lisa's genuine and fun life and work advice, and hear about Ms. Judy...you'll be inspired!

The AP Little Girls Need to See 02.12.2023

We're interviewing Sara Weeks...she's a mom, she's an AP, she's Kate's assistant principal! You're going to hear some inspiration in this episode, and we've got a fun intro this week, too!

We're Thankful for All of You! 25.11.2023

It's just us this Saturday...And no, we still haven't figured out our audio issues...We're on about 50 tangents in just 1 episode...we are talking about generational differences, the workplace, what we're thankful for and everything in between!

It's a Journey: Don't Stop Believing 18.11.2023

We've got Jenna Moller, Assistant Principal, who's here to remind you that YOU CAN DO IT! We're also on several rants that you won't want to miss!

Hail to the Chief! (...and Britney): Our Interview with Emily Warnecke 04.11.2023

We're talking with the Chief of Staff at IASA, Emily Warnecke...and we're discussing what working moms need, how we improve our organizations, and yeah, we're talking about the new Britney Spears book, too!

Three Blonde Bombshells: M, T and B 28.10.2023

That's right! We're talking about Madeline, Taylor and Barbie! Join us to hear from Madeline McCune, Director of Governmental Relations who is talking all things T-Swift & Barbie...and, we have a challenge for our listeners! Better tune in to get involved!

The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place 22.10.2023

Here's our interview with Ellen Taaffe, author of The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place. We're on a rant, we're hearing from Ellen, and we're learning all about the concepts in her new book, and you won't want to miss it!

Unfinished and Unsupervised: Dr. Mike Lubelfeld 14.10.2023

We've got Mike Lubelfeld for an unsupervised interview! From bourbon to hearing his biggest regret in leadership...we've got it covered with Mike this week! Don't miss this great episode!

Kate and Courtney Unplugged 07.10.2023

It's just us this week because we have some things to say...and celebrate...and just get out there to everyone...this episode is only 25 minutes...enjoy!

IL Teacher of the Year: Kim Radotsis 23.09.2023

We all have bad days...even the IL Teacher of the Year! Join us to hear from Kim Radotsis...she'll inspire you, encourage you, challenge you, and she'll leave you realizing that education is the best profession ever!

Don't Take Anything for Granted: Shawn Walsh 16.09.2023

Every day we take the little things for granted. In this episode, we hear from Shawn Walsh- an educator, a dad, a husband, and a man on a mission to make sure that his son who has Sanfilippo Syndrome has every opportunity imaginable. We hear from him about Team Cannon Can, Shawn and his wife's advocacy work, and his view on life, education and the world. A don't miss episode for us all.

Don't Trip the Beauty Queen: Natalie Poli 02.09.2023

Join us for our interview with Natalie Poli, a stroke survivor, assistant principal, Former Luvabull, wife, mom and 2021 Mrs. Illinois and 2022 Mrs. Midwest! Natalie shares her journey and advocacy work, and she reminds all of us that we must support each other. Oh, and we're talking about parent Facebook pages from a parent lens and an administrative lens...don't miss this fun episode!

The Cost of Leadership: Sara Boucek, Part 2 26.08.2023

We are talking about the Cost of Leadership...and, we're talking about how it's an "AND," not a "BUT"...of course we have our tangent that we're on in the beginning, and you WON'T want to miss this enlightening discussion this week!

Season 4 with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo 19.08.2023

We are BACK! And, we've got THE Dr. Joe Sanfelippo talking all about leaving the superintendency, what is most important in our work, giving us the inside scoop on Jimmy Casas, AND, of course we're on a tangent about ALL sorts of things! Welcome back to the pod!

Summer Sesh 2023 22.07.2023

We are BACK with a summer drop! We're on a tangent about what leaders should do during the summer, and we're talking ALL about what we believe that the first days of school should look like. Finally, we give you a sneak peek into our F4Leaders event and highlight some of our guests who joined us!

Season 3 Finale: More Than 7 Listeners 03.06.2023

It's amazing that we have so many listeners and we're recapping this season and talking about the importance of giving REAL feedback and how we should think about the interviewing and hiring process in our organizations!

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