All Episodes

Power Surge⚡Check Your Bags, Leader #254

Power Surge⚡Leadership and Imperfections #253

Future-Ready Schools: AI, Leadership, and Student Success for New Principals w/Dr. Albert DuPont #255

End-of-Year Systems for Middle & High School Leaders: Finish Strong Without the Breakdown

End-of-Year Systems for Elementary Principals: How to Finish Strong Without the Chaos #251

🎁FREEBIE: Test Success Protocol -The System That Changes Everything #250

Lead Testing Season Without Losing Your Mind 🧠 (Or Your Staff) #249

Power Surge⚡Check Your Face 😄Your Leadership Is Showing #248

Busy Leadership vs. Systems Leadership: The Shift That Changes Everything #247

Power Surge⚡Lead From Overflow, Not Emptiness #246

Learning Systems ⚙️ The Third System Every School Leader Needs #245

Power Surge⚡From Chaos to Clarity ⭐ #244

Logistics Systems ⚙️ The Second System Every School Leader Needs #243

Power Surge⚡ Lead with Purpose, Not Pressure #242

Leader Systems ⚙️ The First System Every School Leader Needs #241

🛑 Stop Doing Everything: Task Prioritization for School Leaders #239

Power Surge⚡Are You Painting a Leadership Picture Full of Color?

Stop Wasting PD: 7 Ways to Make Professional Learning Actually Work #237

Power Surge⚡Taking Time for Yourself Makes You a Stronger School Leader

Are You Creating Growth — or Just Documentation? #235

Power Surge⚡The Energy Drain Effect: How Principals Can Handle Toxic Staff Members #234

Are You Seeing Growth? Don’t Confuse Activity with Impact #233

Power Surge⚡Carry the Calling, Release the Control #232

Power Surge⚡Presidents, Principals, and Personal Energy #231

Power Surge⚡Lead with Clarity, Not Control #230

Teachers Are Done With This PD—Here’s What They Actually Want Instead #229

Lead With Quiet Confidence (Without Needing to Prove Yourself) #228

Do You Really Need to Explain That? A Leadership Reality Check #227

Power Surge⚡Strong Doesn’t Mean Silent #226

The Power and Effectiveness of Group Coaching for Educators with Cheryl Collins #225

Power Surge⚡Delay, Delete, or Delegate #224

Power Surge⚡What Deserves Your YES, Right Now #223

The Craft of Clarity with Casey Watts #222

Power Surge⚡Finish Strong Without Burning Out #221

Quality Over Quantity: Living Out “New Year, Same Mission” in Second Semester #220

🧭The One Word That Will Shape Your Leadership This Year #219

⚡Power Surge New Year, Same Mission — Stronger Leadership #218

Power Surge ⚡It’s Not Too Late to Change the Ending #217

Lessons From A Christmas Carol About Leadership, Legacy, and More #216

Peace Over Pressure: A Christmas Eve Power Surge #215

Power Surge⚡You Are More Than the Title on Your Door #214

Choosing What Fits Your School: Because Not Every Idea Is the Right One #213

Leading Through the December Dip #212

The App That Makes Data Feel Easy: A Look at Teamchers Technologies with Lea Hickerson #211

Power Surge Protecting Your Peace During Holiday Chaos #210

10 Family Engagement Activities Every School Should Be Doing #209

Power Surge ⚡Don't Just Give Them Donuts, Give Them Gratitude #208

10 Family Engagement Strategies That Transform Schools #207

Power Surge⚡Leading with Joy, Even on Hard Days # 206

Power Surge⚡Hold Your Peace — Leading When the Voices Get Loud #205

🎙 Engagement in Action - Episode 4: Sustaining Momentum and Building a Culture of Growth #204

🎙 Engagement in Action - Episode 3: Model. Practice. Repeat. The Secret to Teacher Growth #203

🎙Engagement in Action — Episode 2: See It. Name It. Do It. Coaching in Real Time #202

🎙Engagement in Action — Episode 1: How to Build a Strong Foundation #201

Leading with PURPOSE🔥The Power of Showing Up Consistently #200

What Do Great Principals Actually Do Daily? Redefining “Instructional Leadership" #199

Power Surge⚡You Said It… But Did They Hear It? — The Illusion of Communication in Leadership

Systematize: Calming Chaos with Purpose, People, and Process #197

Power Surge⚡The Power of a New Perspective Seeing the Whole Picture #196

The 3 Conversations Every Leader Should Have Every Week #195

Power Surge⚡Get There When You Get There – Leadership Without the Rush #194

Why Great Leaders Embrace Conflict: Building Stronger School Leadership Teams #193

Power Surge⚡Roots and Wings — Balancing Stability and Growth in School Leadership #192

Unlocking Hidden Leadership to Boost Student Achievement by Putting Teachers in the Right Roles #191

Power Surge⚡Why Great Leaders Understand the Power of “Not Yet” #190

From Idea to Classroom: Inside the Curriculum Development and Selection Process with Alexandra Walsh of Amplify #189

Power Surge⚡ Decisions in the Hallway: How Everyday Moments Shape School Leadership and Culture #188

Feedback Is a Gift — Coaching for Growth at Every Level #187

Power Surge⚡Grace Under Pressure — Leading Calm Through the Chaos #186

Data with Direction: Turning Benchmarks into Better Instruction #185

Power Surge⚡You Set the Temperature — Leading the Culture You Want to See #184

Becoming Fearless in Leadership with Dr. Benjamin Ritter #183

Power Surge⚡Visible Leadership: Why They Need to See You Before They Follow You #182

Power Surge⚡Listen First, Lead Second - Building Trust Before Making Big Changes #181

Create, Connect, Contribute: Leading with Authenticity with Robin Nathaniel #180

Power Surge⚡How to Set the Tone From Day One #179

Small School, Big Impact: Launching Micro Schools with David Richards *178

Power Surge⚡Own the Room: Leading with Presence, Not Just Position #177

Power Surge⚡From Reactive to Reflective: Start the School Year Strong Without Burning Out #176

Power Surge⚡Ready or Not! When God Promotes You Unexpectedly #175

Part 2: Organizing Your School Around the 7 Correlates of Effective Schools with Erica Glenn and Kim Bradley #174

Part 1: Organizing Your School Around the 7 Correlates of Effective Schools with Erica Glenn and Kim Bradley #173

Power Surge⚡What if I Fail? But...What if You Succeed? #172

Power Surge ⚡The Power of Listening: Talking Less, Learning More #171

From Community Engagement and Social Media to Shredded Lettuce and Saturday Selfies with Chuck Moss #170

Power Surge ⚡ Are You an Ambassador for Your School? Represent with Positive Intention #169

Are You Leading in a Comfort Zone? Get Clear and Lead Boldly #168

Are You Leading from Freedom or Shrinking from Fear? Boldly Declare Your Independence and Purpose #167

Let’s Talk Work-Life Balance #166

Power Surge ⚡Ready to Let Go to Level Up? Ditch Analysis Paralysis and Lead with Clarity #165

Why Good Teachers Are Still Struggling—And What We Can Do About It #164

Power Surge ⚡ From Teacher to Leader: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything #163

Part 2 - Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools with Dr. Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder #162

Part 1 - Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools with Dr. Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder #161

☀️🎧 Summer Sound Track Series: Track 5: Build Your Band – Reconnect Before You Re-Lead #160

☀️🎧 Summer Sound Track Series: Track 4: Drop the Beat – Connect Before You Direct #159

☀️🎧 Summer Soundtrack Series Track 3: Hit Repeat – Grow Through Professional Development #158

☀️🎧 Summer Soundtrack Series Track 2: Mark the Beat – Set Your Schedule with Intention #157

☀️🎧 Summer Soundtrack Series Track 1: Turn the Page – Read to Refuel #156

Being Brave on Purpose with Samantha Hamilton #155

Power Surge⚡From Busy to Productive: Leading with Purpose #154

🎙️ From AP to Principal: How to Own the Interview When It’s Your Own School #153

💥Power Surge: Finish Strong, Start Clear #152

Real Talk on Leading, Retaining, Growing, & Starting Before You’re Ready with Dr. Jana Haywood #151

Power Surge⚡The 3-Minute Reset: Leading with Intention #150

No Permission Needed: Building a Culture of Trust and Innovation with Chuck Moss #149

💥 Power Surge: The Ripple Effect of a Thank You #148

Creating a Culture of Care: Practical Advice for School Leaders with Dr. Chris Culver #147

Power Surge ⚡Leading in the Waiting *146

Power Surge ⚡Is Your Leadership Following the Clock or the Compass❓*145

Part 2: Ignite Your Leadership Shine w/LaVonna Roth *144

Part 1: Ignite Your Leadership Shine w/LaVonna Roth *143

Power Surge ⚡Leaving a Legacy with Your Leadership Today *142

Power Surge⚡Lead Well, Live Well *141

Crush Your Leadership Interview: 5 Must-Know Strategies to Speak with Confidence *140

Power Surge ⚡Called to Serve, Equipped to Act *139

💪🏽 The Power of Student Engagement: Unlocking the Path to Achievement *138

Power Surge ⚡Iron Sharpens Iron *137

🏀March Madness & Leadership: Coaching Your Team to Victory *136

Power Surge ⚡Bouncing Back From a Tough Day *135

Firm, Fair, and Calm: Leading Student Discipline with Confidence *134

Power Surge: The 2-Minute Gratitude Boost *133

Lead Your School Into the Ai Future with Gruvy Education *132

Power Surge: Use Your Purpose & Passion to Be a Great School Leader🔥*131

From Teacher to Leader: Taking Bold, Imperfect Action to Step Into Your Leadership Role *130

Empowering Teacher Leaders for a Stronger School Community *129

Power Surge: Lead Where You Are *128

The Leadership Consistency Crisis: Why Inconsistency Erodes Trust *127

Power Surge: Bamboo Leadership-Foundational and Explosive Growth *126

Leading with Balance: Making Self-care a Leadership Strategy *125

Power Surge: The Vesuvius Leader Within *124

Supporting Struggling Teachers: Actionable Feedback and Additional Coaching *123

Power Surge: Is Your Leadership Regular Coffee or Espresso? *122

Five Key Ways to Show Up as the Building Leader Every Day *121

Your Leadership Potential: Essential Traits Every Leader Needs *120

Big Changes Are Coming to the Empowered Educator Podcast! 🎉*119

Second Semester Success: Strengthening School Relationships for Principals and Leaders *118

Realign, Refocus, and Tackle 2025 *117

New Year, New Goals: Leading with Purpose in the Second Semester *116

Rest and Recharge: Returning to School Ready for Semester Two *115

Building Bridges: Home-to-School Relationships That Last All Year #114

Building Standards-Based PD That Transforms Classrooms #113

Leading Literacy: The Principal's Role in Transformational Leadership with Dr. Sharon O'Neal *112

Ready to Transform Teacher Performance and Student Outcomes? Principal's Role in Instructional Coaching #111

Unlocking Student Potential: How Educators Can Lead with Heart and Purpose w/Dr. Louis Guiden Jr.*110

Strategies to Level Up Student Engagement *109

Building Strong School Cultures: Empowering Teachers and Growing Leadership w/ Samantha Hamilton *108

Supporting Teachers with the GUIDE Framework: Clear Expectations for Instructional Mastery *107

Part 2 | Foundations of an Elite Culture with Dr. David Arencibia *106

Part 1 | Foundations of an Elite Culture with Dr. David Arencibia *105

Part 2 | Possibilities vs. Responsibilities of Using Tech with Dr. Rachelle Poth *104

Part 1| The Power of AI: Insights from Tech Leader Dr. Rachelle Poth *103

Part 2 | The Importance of Mentorship and Facing Fear with Cheryl Wells Collins *102

Part 1 | Building Leaders from Within: Insights from Cheryl Collins *101

Episode 100! Leading with Perseverance and Celebration *100

Power Surge: Just a Bad Day, or Something Else? *99

Powered UP Reflective Practice for School Leaders *98

What's Data Got to Do With It? *97

Motivation Matters: Thriving Through Challenges *96

Beating Burnout: Empowering Educational Leaders with Dr. Jamay Fisher *95

Building Success Through Discipline and Perfect Practice with Dan Rigby *94

Leadership and SEL in Special Education with Shakira Releford *93

Power Surge: Perfectionism in Education: Breaking Free to Lead with Confidence *92

Mindset Mastery: The Power of Serving Others When You Are a District Leader *91

Part 2/ The Road to Awesome: Leadership Clarity and Team Empowerment with Dr. Darrin Peppard *90

Part 1/ The Road to Awesome: Educational Consultancy with Dr. Darrin Peppard *89

Part 2/Making an Impact with the 4 C's of Leadership with Jim Salvucci *88

Part 1/Making an Impact with the 4 C's of Leadership with Jim Salvucci *87

The #1 Way to Cultivate a Positive School Culture as a Principal *86

Midweek Mastery: Adult vs. Children Learners *85

From Childhood Trauma to Leadership: Shaneice Thomas' Journey of Resilience and Purpose *84

Midweek Mastery: Understanding How Adults Learn for Better PD *83

Revolutionizing Education: Embracing AI with Dr. Tania Farran *82

Equity in Education: Building Inclusive Schools with Cameron Poole *81

Orchestrating Success in Music Education Through Teacher Self-Advocacy with Karen Janiszewski *80

Empowering Educators to ASPIRE for Leadership Success *79

Leveraging Leadership: Integrity and Self-care in Action with Brenda Winkle *77

Leadership Mindset: Celebrating Teachers Year-Round *78

On Board for PD Success - The Energy Bus for School Leaders with Dr. Jim Van Allan *76

Update: Dr. Mel's Book

Evolution of Empowered Educator to Empowered Entrepreneur, Dr. Mel's Story *75

Part 2 Scaling Your Everest: Reaching New Heights in Educational Leadership with Dr. Kevin Daniel *74

Part 1-Scaling Your Everest: Reaching New Heights in Educational Leadership with Dr. Kevin Daniel *73

Unlocking Potential: Empowering Women on a Path to Leadership with Cheri Dixon *72

3 Tips to Better Work-Life Balance #71

Breaking Barriers and Transforming Lives: An Educational Leader's Journey with Dr. David Johnson *70

Part 2: Creating a Culture of Collaboration to Empower Teachers with Dr. Chris Jones *69

Part 1: Creating a Culture of Collaboration to Empower Teachers with Dr. Chris Jones *68

Vegas Vibes: 5 Career Lessons from My Trip *67

Are You Living Intentionally? 5 Steps to Embrace Purpose in Career & Life *66

From Teacher to Leader: Innovating Education as a Virtual Principal with Dr. Tania Farran *65

From Big Screen to New Dreams: Take Action as the Director of Your Career with Actress Marjean Holden *64

Empowering Teachers: Leveraging Leadership for Instructional Mastery with TransformEd *63

BONUS: Are You an Aspiring Author? Publish Your Way to Success with Kimberley Day *62

Leadership Lift: Mastering the PACE of Leadership Excellence *61

From Teacher to Leader: What Does it Take to Be a School District Superintendent? *60

Struggling to Manage Your Educational Tasks? Leverage Rubi.ai to Enhance Your Efficiency *59

Career Shift Chronicles: Do You Have the Courage to Make the Change? with Priscilla Jabouin *58

Do You Have the Right Kind of Mindset for Leadership? Leading with Heart with Paya Sample *57

Do You Have a Mantra? Choosing Your Word of the Year for 2024 *56

Your Next Chapter: Redefining Yourself and Taking Bold Action in 2024 *55

The 4P Process from Believing to Achieving: #4 Progress *54

The 4P Process from Believing to Achieving: #3 Perseverance *53

The 4P Process from Believing to Achieving: #2 Potential *52

The 4P Process from Believing to Achieving: #1 Purpose *51

From Teacher to Leader: The Long and Curvy Trek to Superintendency with John Fortney *50

Educator to Entrepreneur: How to Start Your Own Educational Company and Move Beyond the Classroom as an Entrepreneurial Leader

📈 Empowered Growth: Take Responsibility for Your Own Learning to Unlock Your Full Potential *49

Stair Stepping the Way Into Leadership with JP Prezzavento *48

Leadership Lift: Ignite Your Leadership and RISE to Excellence *47

Navigating the Path to School Leadership: From Classroom to Principal's Office *46

From Teacher to Leader: Moving Into the Role of Principal *45

Leader vs. Manager: From Cat Herding to Jedi Teaching *44

Do You Face Mindset Challenges? How to Master Your Mindset for Success *43

Can a Growth Mindset in Education Transform Learning? Discover 6 Tips for Success *42

Mindset Mastery: Paving the Way to Educator Leadership *41

Part 4 | Making a Lasting Impact as an Educational Leader: Overcoming Challenges to Impactful Leadership *40

Part 3 | Making a Lasting Impact as an Educational Leader: How to Lead with Impact *39

Part 2 | Making a Lasting Impact as an Educational Leader: What Does Impact Look Like *38

Part 1 | Making a Lasting Impact as an Educational Leader: Why Impact Matters *37

Balancing Act: Handling the Resources You Have During Your Career Transition *36

4 Things I Learned After Being Downsized: Bonus Episode *35

Transitioning with Purpose: From Classroom to Professional Learning Specialist with Jill DuBois *34

33* The Call to Lead: Navigating Your Path to Educational Leadership

32* Navigating the Pathway to Instructional Leadership: Becoming a Curriculum Director

31* Empowering Educational Excellence: Behind-the-Scenes with Curriculum Directors

30* Backward Plan Your Goals Into that New Career You’re Ready to Pursue

29* Are You Ready for a Challenge? How to Know When You’re Ready to Transition From Teacher to Leader

28* Is Bad Leadership Causing You to Hate Your Job? Use Your Negative Experience to Be Successful in Your Career Transition

27* Who Is In Your Corner When You're Making Big Decisions? Find That Support Person and Accomplish Your Goals

26* How to Write a Killer Resume That Will Get You Noticed

25* Birthday Celebration: 50 Years! Boy, Do I Have Regrets

24* How to Write a Stand Out Cover Letter When You’re Ready for a Career Change

23* Are You Intentional in Your Movements Forward? How To Be More Productive and Accomplish More Goals

22* Dear Future Me…Let’s Talk About Your Goals Last Year and Next Year

21* 3 Steps to Take the Leap Into Educational Leadership

20* Level Up and Prepare to Move Into That Leadership Position

19* Embracing Fear: Following Your Passion, Even When You're Scared

18* How to Know Your Strengths: 4 Ways to Align Yourself with God in Every Season

17* Choosing Your Word of the Year: How to Focus Yourself in 2023

Part 5 of 5: Define Your Destiny and Plan Your Passion into Action - Reflect On Your Action Steps *16

Part 4 of 5: Define Your Destiny and Plan Your Passion Into Action-Take Action and Backward Plan Your Goals *15

Part 3 of 5: Define Your Destiny and Plan Your Passion Into Action- Create Goals for Your Online Business *14

Part 2 of 5: Define Your Destiny and Plan Your Passion Into Action-Create the Mission for Your Online Business 13*

Part 1 of 5: Define Your Destiny and Plan Your Passion Into Action-Define Your Why/Vision for Your Online Business *12

Career Courage: 4 Ways to Know When and How to Change Jobs *11

10* Fellowship Friday: Thanksgiving and Gratitude Every Day!

09* Tips to Identify and Control Anxiety

What Is Your "More? How to Persistently Pursue Your Purpose *08

Interview with Author Daphne McMenemy of Code Breaker Inc *07

Energizer Bunny PPL, It Keeps Going and Going *06

Smashing Darling, Simply Smashing-Tips for Using Two or More Apps Together *05

Risk Taker by Brian Aspinall: Bonus Episode *04

Remote Controlling Professional Learning *03

Riding The Wakelet Wave! Tech Tools for Teachers *02

That's Flipping Awesome! Flipped Professional Learning *01

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