The Empowered Principal® Podcast

Ep #424: The HUMANITY of Education

As a school leader, you don't stop being human just because you carry a title, yet many leaders feel pressure to compartmentalize their emotions in order to keep going. When the events happening in our communities and across the nation feel overwhelming, it can become harder to lead with clarity, presence, and compassion. In this episode, I'm speaking directly to the humanity of education and the emotional reality school leaders, teachers, students, and families are experiencing right now. This is not a conversation about politics. It's a conversation about what it means to lead humans through difficult moments and why ignoring the emotional experience only creates more strain, disconnection, and burnout. Join me this week to hear how leadership always moves from the inside out and why allowing yourself to fully process emotions creates the bandwidth needed to hold space for others. We'll talk about how to bring humanity back into education through small, intentional actions and courageous conversations that prioritize connection, compassion, and empowerment at every level of your school community. Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/424 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

Ep #423: Shame as a Call to Action: Leverage It to Lead with Intention

Feeling shame as a leader is a common experience, but it doesn't have to hold you back. Whether you're grappling with a moment of emotional reaction or procrastination, it's easy to fall into the trap of feeling inadequate or disconnected from your true leadership potential. But what if I told you that shame could actually be a powerful tool to redirect you towards greater alignment and personal growth? Join me on this episode as I dive into the uncomfortable feeling of shame, especially in the context of school leadership. We explore the different layers of shame, from the shame of acting out of alignment with your values to the shame that arises from procrastination. But most importantly, we'll discuss how to turn shame into a call to action, rather than letting it paralyze you. You'll learn how to process and repair your mistakes, stay aligned with your leadership vision, and use shame to propel you forward. Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/423 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

Ep #422: Leadership Luxury Series Part 3: How to Embrace Luxury When You've Been Taught Not To

Do you ever feel guilty about wanting nicer things for your school? Maybe it's fresh carpet in the office, a wellness room, or simply air fresheners to combat that musty smell. But then that voice creeps in: "Who am I to want this? We should be grateful for what we have." Here's what I've learned after years of coaching school leaders: When you resist luxury, you're not just denying yourself - you're denying your entire school community. If you find yourself struggling to embrace luxury as a school leader, this episode is for you. Listen in to learn how luxury is actually a feeling we experience, not just something we buy, the difference between wanting to say yes but saying no, and how pushing through that discomfort of embracing luxury opens the door for more to come in. Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/422 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

Ep #421: Leadership Luxury Series Part 2: The Desire for Luxury as a School Leader

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting things to be easier at your school... and then immediately felt selfish for wanting these things? What does it truly mean to experience luxury as a school leader? In part two of the Leadership Luxury Series, I explore the idea that luxury isn't about having all the things at your fingertips. It's about the energetic experience you have as a human walking on your campus, feeling proud of who you are, what you stand for, and the commitment of your teachers and students. Tune in this week to hear why we feel shame around our desire for luxury and how to reclaim the luxury that's already in your life. You'll learn how to hold the duality of luxury, which means embracing both the good and the balance that comes with it. This episode will help you expand your capacity to receive the luxuries you already have while creating space for new ones. Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/421 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

Ep #420: Leadership Luxury Series: The Connection Between Luxury and Education

What if luxury isn't about wealth, exclusivity, or expensive experiences at all? In this episode, the first of a three-part series, I explore the energetics of leadership and the empowerment we want to embody as school leaders. This isn't another "how-to" leadership training. This is an exploration of who you're being versus what you're doing. Join me today to hear how education itself is both essential and a luxury, and why the privilege of being in the field of education is something worth celebrating. We'll dive into how leadership could feel luxurious - not in terms of expensive cars or fancy vacations - but in the satisfaction, fulfillment, and pride you experience every single day. Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/420 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/