The Empowered Principal® Podcast

Ep #463: How Your Relationship with Power Shapes Your Leadership

Power plays a role in how we lead every day, yet we rarely stop to examine our relationship with it. We may want more control over our decisions, time, and priorities whi

Ep #462: Moving Forward with Grief, Not Around It

Moving forward after tragedy doesn't mean putting our feelings aside and carrying on as though nothing happened. For school leaders, grief, anger, fear, and helplessness

Ep #461: Why Connection Comes Before Correction in Schools with Steve McMahon

When students struggle with intense emotions or challenging behaviors, how we respond can shape the relationship we build with them. But what if the most effective respon

Ep #460: Flip the Fall Dip: When the New School Year Loses Momentum

The beginning of a new school year often brings excitement, fresh energy, and momentum. But as September and October roll around, that initial enthusiasm can start to fad

Ep #459: Internal Data: Leading Beyond the Numbers

School leaders are surrounded by data every day. From attendance and academics to behavior and surveys, there is no shortage of information available to guide decisions.

Ep #458: When Your Empowerment Takes a Hit

Even the most empowered leaders have moments when their confidence, certainty, and sense of personal power are shaken. Sometimes it happens gradually through small moment

Ep #457: Authority in Leadership: The Beliefs That Shape How You Lead

The way you think about authority shapes the way you lead. Every interaction with a person in a position of power, influence, or experience is filtered through the belief

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.