My guest on the show this week is certified life coach and Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Payal Patel Ghayal, who is an expert in helping Brown women advocate for themselves. Her mission is one that speaks to me deeply, and we’re here to have a conversation about taking back control over your mental, physical, and emotional needs. Dr. Payal and I dive into ways women leaders of all professions get caught in the trap of burnout, and how we can experience greater joy and fulfillment. We’re exploring...
Oct 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 302
It’s October, which means it’s a beautiful month of colorful leaves, costumes, and candy, but for school leaders, it’s one of the most exhausting times of the year. Tune in this week to discover how to deal with the fall dip we experience as school leaders every October. I’m giving you tips and strategies for actually enjoying the fall, not letting October feel so heavy, and I’m sharing how I coach my clients around making their Octobers better and better with every year that passes. Get full sh...
Oct 03, 2023•21 min•Ep. 301
Our emotions are the hardest thing we have to navigate as school leaders and humans in general. What’s often difficult about anything we’re finding hard or challenging, whether in your career or personal life, is the way it feels . That’s why, on this episode, I’m sharing the art of processing your emotions. Discover why we tend to resist or avoid negative emotions and how there is validity in every single emotion you experience. Hear why I suggest inviting those emotions in, how we play small w...
Sep 26, 2023•24 min•Ep. 300
We’ve been led to believe that we need to have a combative relationship with time. We say things like, “I don’t have time,” or “Time slipped away from me,” and we use time as a scapegoat for why we’re unhappy or for not accomplishing the things we truly want to do. The truth is we’ve been sold on this oppressive framework of time, but we can begin building a beautiful relationship with it instead. Learn how to make peace with time once and for all. Hear about the false narratives we repeat about...
Sep 19, 2023•39 min•Ep. 299
This week, I’m joined by Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez to have an important conversation about how leveraging systems can help you become a better school leader. Katie is the founder and executive director of Novak Education : an organization renowned for designing and delivering professional development on UDL, MTSS, and leadership practices. Kristan is the founder of Commonwealth Consulting Agency LLC : an organization dedicated to providing professional development, training, and consulti...
Sep 12, 2023•51 min•Ep. 298
As school leaders, you live in a world of meetings, whether that's with teachers, parents, stakeholders, or your district – the list goes on. Another pain point that many principals experience is spending time securing substitute teachers. While these aspects of your job might make you think you’re losing valuable time, I’m offering you a more empowered way to think about these situations today. Discover how you are in control of your time, even if it might not feel like it right now. Hear why y...
Sep 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 297
This week, I’m sharing an exercise that I developed with one of my clients at the end of last year. The purpose of this exercise is to bring your focus back on who you’re here to serve: your students. You have to consider what needs to be in place for them to be successful, and I’m breaking it all down for you on this episode. Discover why the Student Journey Experience exercise is one of the most powerful things you can do with your staff. Hear how it can also be applied at the district level, ...
Aug 29, 2023•19 min•Ep. 296
You likely intellectually understand the power of meeting with your teachers. It’s a solid practice that serves your entire school community. However, you also probably realize that it’s one of the first things to fall off your plate as the year ramps up and things get busy. Regardless of emergencies, student disciplinary issues, or parent meetings, you can make time for it, and I’m here to show you how. Hear all the reasons why planning and prioritizing regular check-ins with your teachers are ...
Aug 22, 2023•19 min•Ep. 295
No matter how big or small, you make every decision through what I call a 'decision lens.' Your decision lens is essentially composed of a set of values and priorities that you use to determine the decisions you're going to make. Discover why gaining awareness of the decision lens you’re using has to be your top priority as a school leader. Learn about how we sometimes slip into making emotion-based decisions rather than value-based decisions, the consequences of doing so, and how to begin using...
Aug 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 294
Erin Bowlby has been in the education world for 13 years, but she started her school principalship journey a year ago. She knew she needed help and support as she navigated school leadership for the first time, and she’s rewinding her experience all the way back to the beginning to offer some nuggets of wisdom she’s discovered along the way. If you’re an aspiring leader like Erin, navigating the waters of school leadership for the first time, listen in. Erin is sharing her journey of embracing b...
Aug 08, 2023•50 min•Ep. 293
As the school principal, you are often the middle person between the district officials who make decisions and your staff, teachers, and students. There are times when you'll be excited to announce changes being made at the district level because you can see the potential value or rationale behind them. But what do you do when you're presented with changes you aren't on board with? Hear five strategies you can implement when you’re faced with changes you don’t agree with, how to stop letting you...
Aug 01, 2023•31 min•Ep. 292
What makes a truly good leader? How can you create a legacy while maintaining your sustainability as an impactful leader? Is there a specific skill set you can learn to be a valuable and effective school leader without falling prey to overwhelm and burnout? Learn about the one thing we tend to ignore and downplay that has the power to skyrocket your influence as a school leader. This magical skillset is what your ability to lead others depends on, and is what will make you a valuable, effective,...
Jul 25, 2023•39 min•Ep. 291
Your staff wants a leader to follow, and this episode will teach you exactly how to become that person. Simply laying out a vision you have for the next year isn’t enough to get buy-in. You need a compelling vision that your school community is so excited by that it’s a no-brainer, which means learning to articulate it in a way that’s interesting, engaging, and enticing. Discover what generates truly authentic buy-in for your school vision. I’m showing you why this might feel challenging right n...
Jul 18, 2023•34 min•Ep. 290
I’m sharing part one of a two-part series on creating and selling your school vision. Too many school leaders aren’t actually living by and leaning into their vision as a way of being, and that’s why I’m offering a process that will make it simple and doable. If you’re ready to create a compelling vision plan that aligns with what you value as a leader, listen in this week. Hear what it means to establish buy-in from others, and how to transform a school vision, which is currently just an image ...
Jul 11, 2023•35 min•Ep. 289
Being a successful leader is less about WHAT you do. It’s about WHO you BECOME. Here's an invitation to the fastest path to becoming the school leader who accomplishes your professional goals without sacrificing your personal life. To Join EPC: https://angelakellycoaching.com/work-with-me/ Schedule a 15-Minute Consult: https://angelakellycoachingschedule.as.me/groupcoachingconsult...
Jul 10, 2023•4 min
Dealing with haters is an experience every school leader fears, and it's one most principals will have to deal with in some capacity at one point or another. It's a fear that's so visceral that we'll do just about anything to avoid it, so I'm sharing my top tips for dealing with haters. Hear my own personal story of a hater parent that I dealt with during my tenure as a school principal, and the lessons I've learned that you can apply if this is something you're either going through right now or...
Jul 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 288
There are three things you need to trust in order to get hired as a school leader. I’m sharing them with you on today’s show so you can make that career leap and set yourself up for success. Even if you aren’t going through the interview process but you’re the one giving the interviews, this episode is packed with value as well. Discover how to get hired as a school leader. I’m sharing why you are enough right now, why nobody in school leadership has everything together all the time, and how you...
Jun 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 287
The goal of my coaching relationship with my clients is to help them build resilience and problem-solving strength through the challenges that come with school leadership. Something I tell my clients all the time is that they can’t fail if they don’t give up, and I model that by being completely committed to my dreams, even if I miss the mark often. Whether it’s your job, a relationship, or you simply want to make a change, if quitting has been weighing on your mind, listen in this week. I’m exp...
Jun 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 286
We spend so much of our lives trying to avoid mistakes, and you can probably think of mistakes you hold yourself accountable to or that you still beat yourself up over. There is so much drama and fear associated with making mistakes, and it’s costing you. Discover why we’re afraid of making mistakes, and why this is a problem. I’m showing you the meaning we put on mistakes that make them feel fatal, why making a mistake is never a permanent problem, and how to start embracing and creating safety...
Jun 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 285
There are various cultural and societal rules we live by that determine whether someone is being respectful or disrespectful. As adults and teachers, having your students show respect is something we all desire. However, if you frequently feel disrespected or have staff members who frequently complain about it, it's worth clarifying our thoughts about what disrespectful behavior means and the criteria we use to define it. I dissect what disrespect means, what it looks and feels like, and how to ...
Jun 06, 2023•21 min•Ep. 284
If you're a perfectionist, relentlessly driving yourself to do more and better, and struggling with self-love, this episode is a personal message to you. I delve into the transformative influence of self-forgiveness on the quality of both your personal life and leadership experiences. Discover what might be hindering your journey towards self-forgiveness, why this could be a form of self-imprisonment, and learn that forgiving yourself does not equate to renouncing responsibility for your mistake...
May 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 283
There are times when I'm super planned and organized, feeling ahead of the game, and other times when unexpected things pop up that I hadn't planned for, leaving me feeling behind. If getting yourself to plan in advance brings up dread and resistance for you, know that you're not alone. The good news is that initiating momentum is the hardest part, and I’m showing you how. Learn how to get yourself to plan in advance so you can become an even more valuable principal and leader. I’m sharing the c...
May 23, 2023•17 min•Ep. 282
If you identify as someone who gets taken advantage of or generally feel like people approach you with the intent to hurt you, listen in. Usually, when we feel taken advantage of, we either dismiss it or stew on it, and both options hold us back. This is a very disempowered way to lead and live your life, so what can we do about it? Learn how to take ownership of your empowerment so you don’t ever have to feel taken advantage of. I’m sharing a list of questions to consider when you feel taken ad...
May 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 281
Does it feel like your urges have complete control over your life? Are you eating more than you’d like? Do you find yourself staying up watching Netflix when you said you would go to bed earlier? Are you answering emails, even when you said you wouldn't check them? Hear why, while we can’t extinguish our urges, we can allow them without responding. I’m sharing how you might be strengthening your urges, why acknowledging and identifying where your urge is coming from is the key to creating change...
May 09, 2023•18 min•Ep. 280
If you’ve ever felt spun out by your drive to get ahead of the game, whether professionally or personally, know that you’re not alone. The energy of being swift about our actions and wanting to do the right thing can feel empowering, but if you look underneath the surface, you might see that it’s not coming from an entirely clean place. I share one simple but profound sentence that can change your leadership experience completely. I’m inviting you to question whether what you desire could be pos...
May 02, 2023•15 min•Ep. 279
As a client of mine for nearly a year, Blanca Carranza has been able to harness the power of effective leadership not only in her role as a school leader but in all aspects of her life. Discover how Blanca's inspiring journey can help you become the best leader you can be. In this episode, Blanca imparts her wisdom on how her experiences as a mother have influenced her leadership style, and how her dedication to her school and community has driven her to succeed. We explore the transformative wo...
Apr 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 278
There tend to be two camps of principals – the data-driven principals and the data-avoidant principals. Some of us get consumed with data and love it, whilst others of us freak out about it. I was in the avoidant camp for a long time, but this week, I offer you a balanced approach to data. I show you how to stop giving data more power over you than it deserves, and how to start seeing it as neutral. Find out the reason we don’t like to look at data, and how to start viewing it differently to hel...
Apr 18, 2023•22 min•Ep. 277
Whether your school breaks up at the tail-end of June, or you only have about a month left, the end of the school year is quickly creeping up on us. The testing period is finishing up, you’re super stressed, and you’re exhausted from the year. So today, I offer my process for creating the smoothest end of the school year possible. I’m selling you on the power of slowing down to map out the end of your school year, and why doing so will help you have the most peaceful experience ever and leave yo...
Apr 11, 2023•27 min•Ep. 276
We’re approaching the end of the school year which means you’ve got testing energy, spring fever energy, and exhaustion. You’re tasked with not only managing your own emotions, but your staff, students, parents, and school board’s emotions too. As a school leader, you need to be able to hold a conversation and maintain your emotional stability while allowing someone else to have an emotional reaction. I show you how to leverage emotions as a leadership tool, what happens when you don’t acknowled...
Apr 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 275
The majority of what you do as a school leader is make decisions. Many principals don’t fully trust in their decisions or sit in indecision due to fear. I want to offer a few thoughts about making decisions that will transform your leadership. Hear how to make decisions through the filter of your future goals and values rather than fear. I’m showing you why you become a stronger, more empowered leader when you become practiced at making decisions, what happens when you don’t trust your decisions...
Mar 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 274
