It’s common for teachers to think that professional development training is something they have to endure as part of returning for a new school year. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Tune in this week to get clear on how your thoughts about professional development are impacting your teachers’ experience and the outcomes of your school’s PD trainings, and how you can approach PD differently as a leader, even if it means asking for more money from your district. Get full show notes and more in...
Aug 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 243
Join me this week as I offer my insights on starting the year not fully staffed. You’ll discover how to maintain perspective and see that this challenge is just one chapter of the entire school year, the importance of not diminishing how you feel right now, and my favorite thoughts for navigating what I know feels like a huge wave that’s crashing down on you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/bonus...
Aug 18, 2022•26 min
Tune in this week to hear from four of my clients as we discuss their accomplishments and how they’ve acknowledged and celebrated all the effort they’ve put in along the way. They’re sharing how their personal lives have improved since we started working together, and how to stop making your job any harder than it already is. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/242
Aug 16, 2022•50 min•Ep. 242
Discover what instructional coaching is, why it works, and how you can set up your instructional coach for success. I’m discussing how to show your teachers that the instructional coach is there for everyone’s benefit, your staff, your students, as well as you as the school leader, and how to come up with a clear and intentional strategy for your instructional coach to make a difference in your school. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/241...
Aug 09, 2022•34 min•Ep. 241
Having trust in your teachers is so important, and them trusting you is vital in creating the best environment for your students. Trust is an essential muscle that you as the leader of your school need to build up. Believe me, when you do the work I’m sharing in this episode, the impact it will have on your leadership and results will be truly mind-blowing. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/240...
Aug 02, 2022•42 min•Ep. 240
Discover the extended value of coaching for your family and school community. Hear how coaching provides compounding benefits that impact every aspect of your life, and why the rate of return 10X’s what you’ve invested not only for yourself, but for your friends, family, staff, students, and the district. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/239
Jul 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 239
Tune in this week as first-year principal Amy and I discuss the things that fueled her success as a first-year principal. We’re discussing how good time management frees you up to focus on making the most of every day you have as a principal, managing your mind around leading a team, and how to let yourself be new during your first year of school leadership. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/238...
Jul 19, 2022•59 min•Ep. 238
One problem I hear from every principal I work with is that they feel overwhelmed and behind, always trying to catch up. Well, I created an incredible process for my one-on-one clients and I’m sharing it with all of you this week. We’re breaking down the year, thinking about it in a whole new way, and coming up with a system to help you plan your accomplishments and how you’ll deal with problems over the next 90 days. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com...
Jul 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 237
Those of you who have been listening for a while will know all about the STEAR Cycle. However, we’ve had a huge influx of listeners over the past year, so I’m taking this opportunity to go over it again, this time with some things I’ve learned since I first covered the concept. Learn what the improved and refined STEAR Cycle is, and how to use it to empower yourself to lead your school in the most effective way possible. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching....
Jul 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 236
This week, I’m sharing an episode I recorded around a year ago all about the value of fun. With summer approaching, this is the perfect time to reflect on the amount of fun you’re creating in your life, why it's important to create fun, and the fun side of our work as school leaders. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/235
Jun 28, 2022•50 min•Ep. 235
This week, I invite you to bring closure to the end of your school year. I’m sharing why spending time reflecting on this year is so important, how to implement a process for wrapping up your year, and why taking the steps I’m offering to you before saying goodbye to this school year will set you up for the start of the next. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/234
Jun 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 234
Tune in this week for a discussion about why mental health matters and how to make mental health a priority in your school. I’m sharing how to start implementing a more wellness-focused culture, and how improved mental and emotional health will lead to better teaching, better learning, and a more successful school. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/233
Jun 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 233
If you’re a school leader and you want to experience more enjoyment in your day-to-day, I invite you to tune in this week to discover how the concept of lighter leadership will transform the way you think about every aspect of your journey, inviting more pleasure and fun into your everyday. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/232
Jun 07, 2022•11 min•Ep. 232
Tune in this week to discuss the difficult topic of dealing with the emotions of tragedy. I’m sharing why we will never be able to ignore or escape the fear these situations bring up, and why the only way to get through it is to come together in community, take the necessary steps toward safety, and manage our emotions around the pain of considering this could happen again. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/231...
May 31, 2022•25 min•Ep. 231
Discover why focusing on your role as a mentor will always generate bigger and better results than leading from a place of believing, “I’m the boss so you need to do what I say.” I’m sharing why you’re not here to save the day, and how to become the mentor your staff need. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/230
May 24, 2022•12 min•Ep. 230
Join me this week as I take a deep dive into the topic of people’s emotions, how to understand them, and how to ultimately feel better as a school leader. My goal is to show you how you can react from a healthy place to other people’s emotional experiences and provide a safe and comfortable environment for the people around you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/229
May 17, 2022•22 min•Ep. 229
Tune in this week to discover how to actually enjoy the last weeks of the school year. I’m sharing the importance of planning, why we resist the idea of planning our future in this comprehensive way, and I’m giving you my tips and tricks that will allow you to mitigate the things that usually stress you out, so you can be present for all the fun this time of year has to offer. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/228...
May 10, 2022•40 min•Ep. 228
Tune in this week to discover how to enjoy, embrace, and celebrate all of the hard work and accomplishments of the past school year. Whether you’re a teacher, aspiring leader, a new principal, or a veteran, acknowledging your achievements is everything and, when you can embrace it, you’ll be amazed at how excited you’ll be for next year to begin. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/227...
May 03, 2022•25 min•Ep. 227
Find out how to have staffing assignment conversations without worry and overwhelm. I’m sharing some pointers for what you need to consider during your decision-making process, and how to be sold on your decisions, even if you initially get some pushback. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/226
Apr 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 226
This week, I'm showing you what your most powerful leadership strategy is. This magical skill set is not glamorous, fancy, or high-tech. It’s as simple as it gets, and it might feel too good to be true, but you’ll discover how this is the most undervalued, highest leverage strategy that will skyrocket your influence as a school leader. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/225
Apr 19, 2022•44 min•Ep. 225
Tune in this week to discover the amazing journey Jena has been on with a few years of coaching under her belt, how it intersects with topics like interviewing and money mindset, and how you can take some time to process your own relationship with money, personal development, and so much more. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/224
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 224
Listen in this week as my guest Wendy Cohen shares what she’s discovered about the art of feedback, evaluation, and teacher observation. She’s transformed her experience from one of stress and dread to value and fun, and she’s sharing the time hacks she’s implemented, the balance she’s had to find in the process, and how she’s created a system that serves her style of work. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/223...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 223
This week, I'm letting you in on my experience of making the decision to leave school leadership. I’m showing you why you might be feeling trapped and unhappy, how to be honest with yourself as you navigate your decision, and my three-step process for creating a solid exit plan. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/222
Mar 29, 2022•48 min•Ep. 222
Discover how to create a school climate of pride, motivation, and certainty. I’m diving into what you are making test scores mean about you and your career, how to take back your mental and emotional power when it comes to tests, and some alternate thoughts that will bring you peace and calm instead. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/221
Mar 22, 2022•35 min•Ep. 221
The topic of teacher buy-in comes up a lot in my coaching work, and this week, I have a story that comes directly from one of my clients that I’m using for context so you can apply what I’m sharing to your situation. Whether you’re not yet confident in your decision-making as a principal, or you’re unsure of how to sell your teachers on your vision, we’re covering it all on this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/220...
Mar 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 220
Listen in this week as I share my tips for making staffing decisions stress-free. I know it sounds impossible right now, but you’ll discover why it could be a blessing to have teachers resign, how to involve your staff in the decision-making process, and what to consider to make the best choice for everyone. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/219
Mar 08, 2022•19 min•Ep. 219
Discover how to start creating demand as a school leader to make more money! I’m showing you what will make you an in-demand principal, how this is the gateway to more of everything you want, and the framework for creating value beyond what you think is possible right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/218
Mar 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 218
Tune in this week to discover how to start asking for what you want. I’m sharing why we are so reluctant to just ask for what we want, and I’m giving you my tips for facing the discomfort and asking for exactly what you want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/217
Feb 22, 2022•30 min•Ep. 217
Join me this week as I invite you to embrace the after-break blues, and show you why doing so is crucial. And once you’ve recognized that this phase is completely normal, I’m offering the first steps for creating a system for you and your staff that will have everyone showing up in a more energized, positive way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/216
Feb 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 216
Tune in this week if you’re a school leader who has ever been a victim of a hater, or group of haters. This episode is going to be so useful, whether you’re going through this right now, you’ve been traumatized by it happening in the past, or you’re afraid of the mob mentality that often comes up in our schools. Get full show notes and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/215
Feb 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 215
