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by Angela Kelly - Education Podcast Network
The Empowered Principal® is designed to offer tools and strategies that no other elementary principal resource provides - exercises that strengthen your emotional fitness as an educational leader. Former teacher, principal, district administrator, and Certified Life Coach Angela Kelly discusses why elementary principals feel complete overwhelm, ways to approach the issue of time, how to build authentic relationships with staff, parents, students, and district officials, and how to enjoy your job and life overall. Together, we tackle the toughest aspects of being a principal by learning how to manage your thinking so that you can handle whatever comes your way. Listeners can download a free workbook from my website at www.angelakellycoaching.com
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- 6 days ago19 min
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 through, and relying on survival mode to get through challenges. In this episode, I explore the difference between hypervigilance and resilience and how I once confused the two in my own leadership journey. I look at why hypervigilance can feel productive and responsible, especially for school leaders who are used to managing endless demands, but how it can also disconnect us from ourselves, our needs, and our own wisdom. True resilience is not about avoiding hard moments; it's about trusting yourself to process challenges, learn from them, and move forward. Find the full episode show notes, transcript, and Flip the Fall Dip registration info here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/455 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/akellycoaching
- 1 weeks ago46 min
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 important but difficult topic, and we invite you to listen in a way that allows you to process the conversation with care. Protecting students means preparing them for the world they live in, including the digital spaces they navigate every day. In this episode, I talk with Laura Parker, CEO and co-founder of The Exodus Road, a global anti-human trafficking organization, about the importance of digital safety in schools and why educators cannot afford to avoid these conversations. We discuss the rise of online exploitation, why prevention and early conversations are essential, and how school leaders can support students by becoming trusted adults who create safe spaces for disclosure. Find the full episode show notes, transcript, and Flip the Fall Dip registration info here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/454 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/akellycoaching Learn more about Laura's work here: https://lauraparker.org
- 2 weeks ago41 min
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 looking closely because of the emotions, vulnerability, and uncertainty that come with facing the truth. In this episode, I explore the concept of awareness resistance and why we sometimes avoid the very information that could help us create change. I look at the patterns that keep us in the cycle of hype, disappointment, and rinse-and-repeat leadership, and why creating awareness is the first step toward meaningful growth. Find the full episode show notes, transcript, and Flip the Fall Dip registration info here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/453 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/
- 3 weeks ago33 min
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. In this episode, I talk with Youness El Fehdi, author and parent advocate, about his experience navigating the education system as the father of a child with autism. We discuss the importance of collaboration between parents, teachers, and school leaders, how to approach IEP conversations from a place of partnership rather than blame, and why parents bring valuable insight that can help educators better support their students. Find the full episode show notes and transcript here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/452 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/ Check out Youness's website: https://elfehdiauthor.com/
- Aug 18, 202621 min
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 autopilot to creating habits that support the leader we want to be. In this episode, I explore how empowered routines can help school leaders create the outcomes and experiences they desire. We discuss why routines are not just about what we do, but about who we become through the actions we take consistently. Find the full episode show notes and transcript here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/451 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/
- Aug 11, 202621 min
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 leadership and why the work we do is about more than getting through the daily grind. When we lead with intention, awareness, and consciousness, we can create experiences that align with our values and the legacy we want to create. Find the full episode show notes and transcript here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/450 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/
- Aug 4, 202639 min
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 labels and look at what a child's behavior may be communicating, we create opportunities for connection, learning, and growth. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leading expert in nervous system regulation and author of The Dysregulated Kid®, about how regulation impacts learning, behavior, and mental health. We discuss why creating more regulated schools starts with helping adults regulate themselves, how shared language and simple strategies can support entire classrooms, and why students don't need to wait for a diagnosis before receiving tools that help them thrive. Find the full episode show notes and transcript here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/449 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/ Pre-order Roseann's book, The Dysregulated Kid®, here: https://dysregulatedkid.com/
- Jul 28, 202620 min
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 opinions, the pressure to fit in, and why chasing these can pull leaders away from their most authentic and powerful selves. I share examples from my experience coaching school leaders and reflect on how the power of authenticity grounds your leadership energy. Find the full episode show notes and transcript here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/448 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/
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The Empowered Principal® is designed to offer tools and strategies that no other elementary principal resource provides - exercises that strengthen your emotional fitness as an educational leader. Former teacher, principal, district administrator, and Certified Life Coach Angela Kelly discusses why elementary principals feel complete overwhelm, ways to approach the issue of time, how to build authentic relationships with staff, parents, students, and district officials, and how to enjoy your job and life overall. Together, we tackle the toughest aspects of being a principal by learning how to manage your thinking so that you can handle whatever comes your way. Listeners can download a free workbook from my website at www.angelakellycoaching.com
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