The Empowered Principal® Podcast

Ep #456: A New School Leadership Architecture: Rethinking How We Lead with Lindsay Whorton

School leaders are carrying more responsibility than ever, but what if the solution is not simply asking them to do more?    In this episode, I talk with Lindsay Whor

Ep #455: Hypervigilance vs. Resilience: What's Really Driving Your Leadership?

Being able to handle anything is often viewed as a sign of strong leadership. But there is a difference between true resilience and constantly staying on guard, pushing t

Ep #454: Protecting Students in the Digital Age: A Conversation with Laura Parker

Disclaimer: This episode includes a conversation about human trafficking, online exploitation, and the ways children can be vulnerable in digital spaces. This is an impor

Ep #453: Awareness Resistance: Why School Leaders Avoid What They Need to See

Growth begins with awareness, but awareness requires the courage to see what is really happening. As school leaders, we often know what needs attention, yet we can resist

Ep #452: Beyond the IEP: Building Stronger Parent-School Partnerships with Youness El Fehdi

Supporting students with disabilities requires more than following a plan. It requires trust, communication, and strong partnerships between families and schools.      

Ep #451: Empowered Routines: Creating Habits That Support Your Leadership

The routines we create shape the way we lead, the way we show up, and the results we create. When we become intentional about our routines, we can move from operating on

Ep #450: The Stories You'll Tell: Creating Your Legacy as a School Leader

The stories we tell about our leadership experiences are shaped by the choices we make every day.       In this episode, I reflect on the deeper purpose behind school

Ep #449: The Dysregulated Kid: Creating More Regulated Schools with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Understanding student behavior through the lens of nervous system regulation can transform the way schools support students, teachers, and families. When we move beyond l

Ep #448: The Power of Authenticity in Leadership

Authenticity is the foundation of strong leadership and essential for creating lasting impact.      In this episode, I explore the distractions of trends, external op

Ep #447: Secrets of the Successful School Leader

Being a successful school leader requires more than managing schedules and programs; it requires self-awareness, intentionality, and the ability to inspire your staff and

Ep #446: The Empowered Principal Academy: Mastering Coaching & Leadership

Leadership isn't about getting people to comply; it's about inspiring them into action.      In this special episode, I introduce The Empowered Principal Academy (EPA

Ep #445: New Beginnings in School Leadership and The Empowered Principal Academy

A new school year is the perfect opportunity for fresh starts and renewed focus.   In this episode, I share insights on embracing new beginnings in school leadership

Ep #444: Leadership Clarity: Finding Your Compass

Making clear, confident decisions as a school leader can be challenging when multiple priorities, pressures, and competing perspectives pull you in different directions.

Ep #443: The Land of And: Embracing Abundance in School Leadership

Leadership is full of challenges and competing priorities. It's easy to fall into "all or none" thinking, believing that if one thing goes wrong, the entire day or outcom

Ep #442: Not Your Granny's Grammar: Engaging Grammar Instruction with Patty McGee

Understanding how students experience and engage with language is key to creating meaningful literacy learning. Yet so often, grammar instruction is approached in a rigid

Ep #441: Experiential Neuroscience in Education with Thayne Martin

Disclaimer: Please be advised that this episode contains content related to childhood trauma and a suicide attempt. If these topics are challenging for you, you may wish

Ep #440: Rewriting Your Empowerment Story

The stories we tell ourselves shape the way we lead, the way we see ourselves, and the way we experience the world around us.     In this episode, I explore the disem

Ep #439: Why Education Needs Trailblazing Leaders

Education is constantly evolving, and the leaders who have the greatest impact are often those willing to step beyond what's familiar and lead in new ways.       In t

Ep #438: The Future of Education: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership with Melanie Ann Layer

As educational leaders, we're constantly looking for new ways to inspire change, innovation, and growth within our schools. But what if the answer to transforming educati

Ep #437: Rebuilding Your Leadership Identity After Being Released from Your Position

Being released from a leadership position can feel deeply personal, shaking not only your career path but also your sense of identity, confidence, and future.     In