The Empowered Principal® Podcast

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Ep #350: Being Organized Sep 10, 2024

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Do you ever feel like you're constantly chasing organization but never quite achieving it? How often do you catch yourself saying, "I need to get organized"? If you're ready to finally break free from the endless cycle of chasing organization and step into your most organized self yet, you're in the right place.

Learn what it really means to be an organized principal and leader, and how one subtle mindset shift can make all the difference. Hear practical strategies to assess your current level of organization, and how to shift from a scarcity mindset around organization to one of sufficiency and ease.

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Ep #349: How to Handle Parent Emotions Around Classroom Placements Sep 03, 2024

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A conversation with a parent about a classroom assignment change doesn't have to be contentious, anxiety-ridden, or reflect negatively on you as a principal. It's not about your expertise, professionalism, or ability to make decisions. It's about a parent who wants the best for their child, and in this episode, you'll learn how to respond to these requests with intention rather than reaction.

Learn how to handle even the most challenging class assignment requests with confidence and grace. Hear practical strategies for getting to the root of a parent's concerns, the importance of validating their emotions without giving in to demands, and my top tips for finding creative solutions that work for everyone.

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Ep #348: Empowered Principal® CURRENCY Aug 27, 2024

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Today, I share my journey from feeling completely powerless in my early years as a principal to founding a program that helps school leaders reconnect with their personal power. The truth is, the current education system leaves most principals feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Discover how expanding your mind to what's possible and rewriting the script of who you are as a leader can create a magical experience beyond what you ever thought was realistic or attainable. If you're ready to love both your career and your life, this episode is for you.

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Ep #347: Valuable Planning Aug 20, 2024

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Planning is an essential element of leadership, but too often, we develop a negative relationship with the process. We set goals that feel constrictive, scary, or disconnected from what we truly want to create. But what if instead of planning from a place of fear and doubt, we planned as though we were guaranteed to succeed?

I share a powerful framework for valuable planning that will transform the way you lead. Explore the secrets to becoming a pro at creating experiences that delight your students, staff, and community. You'll also discover the key difference between a goal and a plan, how to plan with purpose, and the importance of enjoying the creative planning process.

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Ep #346: Compare and Despair Triggers Aug 13, 2024

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As a school leader, it's easy to get caught up in what others are doing and feel like you're not measuring up. But the truth is, their path is different from yours, and it's important to focus on your own journey. If you're struggling with compare and despair triggers, you're in the right place because in this episode, I show you how your feelings of insufficiency are just thought errors, not reality.

Learn how to recognize your compare and despair triggers, and more importantly, how to reframe them. Hear how you might be weaponizing other people's accomplishments against yourself, how to take ownership of your wins, and how to lead from a place of sufficiency to not only change your leadership experience but also inspire those you lead.

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Ep #345: Evolving Your Identity Aug 06, 2024

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Your identity is simply what you believe about yourself and what you're capable of learning, doing, experiencing, handling, creating, and having. You can hold firm to your identity if it's currently serving you well, but if you feel restless or stuck on repeat, it might be time for an identity shift. Today, you will learn how evolving your identity is the key to expanding your impact, productivity, and fulfillment as a principal.

Hear why intentionally redefining how you see yourself, what you believe you're capable of, and who you want to become are essential for achieving your biggest goals and dreams, both professionally and personally. You will also learn a simple but transformative process for upgrading your identity so you can show up as your most empowered self.

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Ep #344: Radical Empowerment Jul 30, 2024

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In this episode, I share my insights on radical empowerment - what it means, why it matters, and how to embody it as a school leader. Get ready for a perspective shift that will transform how you lead.

Discover how to balance being the boss with compassion, navigate difficult emotions, and see the potential in everyone on your campus. It's time to stop seeking external validation and step into your most empowered self. Let's go!

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Ep #343: Leadership Development Jul 23, 2024

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The school leader's job description often requires being an expert in it all while doing everything at once. Whether you're making the shift from good to great or great to exceptional, you are not alone if you feel like you don't know what you're doing. That's why it's my mission to make leadership development a mainstream practice in every school community, and I show you how I'm doing this in today's episode.

Learn why we desperately need leadership development for all school principals and the common patterns and experiences I've witnessed among brand-new leaders. I share how The Empowered Principal Collaborative is the container you need if you're ready to stop feeling in over your head and cultivate the confidence necessary to be the leader your school needs.

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Ep #342: The Value of Alignment (Back to Basics) Jul 16, 2024

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In this episode, I'm diving deep into how you can define what truly matters to you as a leader… but it doesn't stop there. Consistently acting in accordance with the values you set out is the other half of the equation, and I'm showing you how to do that every step of the way.

I tackle a foundational element of school leadership: aligning yourself with your core values. Learn the power of knowing you're leading with alignment and authenticity, a framework for identifying the values that guide you as a leader, and practical tips for integrating those values into everything you do as a school leader.

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Ep #341: Intentional PD Planning Jul 09, 2024

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Whether your PD day happens at the end of July, August, or even in September, I encourage you to start thinking about it right now. Many of you are expected to facilitate PD days for your teachers, but it can often feel like you're being told what to do and how to do it by your district, which can be stressful. You want to lead a PD day that you believe in, and I'm showing you how.

Hear why you have more agency than you might currently think when it comes to creating the PD experience you want your teachers to have, and my top tips for curating the most effective, efficient, and productive Professional Development day possible.

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