The Empowered Principal® Podcast

Angela Kelly - Education Podcast Network
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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

  1. 3D AGO

    The Energy Mindset Behind Your Leadership

    As leaders, we are constantly shaping the environment around us, and the energy and mindset we bring play a powerful role in the impact we have.     In this episode, I explore what it really means to lead from the inside out. From the concept of leadership energetics to the realities of stepping into new levels of responsibility, I share how your thoughts, emotions, and self-concept influence your decisions, your confidence, and your overall leadership experience.         Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/435       Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

    36 min

  2. APR 21

    How to Recognize and Prevent Burnout in Schools with Jasmin Dennis

    Burnout in schools is a real and growing concern, and as leaders, it's important to not only recognize the signs but also to prevent it from taking hold.     In this episode, I'm joined by Jasmin Dennis, a burnout expert who shares her insights on identifying, preventing, and addressing burnout in schools. Together, we explore how burnout manifests for school leaders, how it affects the school environment, and why it's essential to take proactive steps toward prevention before it's too late.      Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/434     Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/     Check out JAZZDHEALTH here: https://jazzdhealth.com/

    48 min

  3. APR 14

    Overcome Childlike Energy and Step into Mature Empowerment

    Have you ever found yourself stuck in childlike energy, acting from a place of immaturity instead of mature empowerment, when starting something new? As aspiring or new school leaders, we can experience moments when we feel like we're operating from a place of fear, insecurity, or emotional reactivity rather than from true, aligned power.      In this episode, I break down what childlike energy is and why it can feel so hard to break free from. This episode will guide you back to alignment, helping you lead from a place of self-trust and true power, even when faced with difficult challenges.     Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/433     Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

    23 min

  4. APR 7

    The Neuroscience of Behavior: How to Create the Conditions for Real Transformation with Dr. Lisa Riegel

    What if the way we've been thinking about student behavior, engagement, and learning is missing a critical piece: the brain itself?   In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Riegel, a former educator and expert in brain science, to explore how understanding neuroscience can completely shift the way you lead your school, support your teachers, and respond to your students. We dive into her work around the "8 C's" and how school leaders can create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.   Join us this week as we talk about how neuroscience impacts teaching, learning, and leadership. You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of how the brain influences behavior, why traditional approaches to motivation and discipline often fall short, and how you can lead in a way that aligns with how people actually learn and change. This episode will help you think differently about your role as a leader and give you a new lens for supporting both students and staff in a more human-centered, effective way.   Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/432   Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/   Check out Dr. Lisa Riegel's books here:  https://www.amazon.com/NeuroWell-Applying-science-supportive-proactive/dp/B0F1N5DJQF https://www.amazon.com/Aspirations-Operations-leaders-making-transformative/dp/B0GHF3P15G

    53 min

  5. MAR 31

    A Guide to College Admissions for School Leaders and Families with Warren Buck

    What if preparing students for life after high school felt less overwhelming for both families and school leaders?   In this episode, I sit down with Warren Buck, founder of Future Finders, to explore how we can better support students and families through the college admissions process. Warren brings a unique perspective as a former teacher and principal who now works directly with families to help students navigate their options after high school.   Join us this week as we explore how the college admissions landscape has changed, why it can feel so complex and overwhelming, and how students benefit from having a guide who can help them explore possibilities, clarify their goals, and take ownership of their future. You'll learn what families and educators should prioritize early in the college planning process, the importance of focusing on school fit rather than rankings, and how to help students tell their authentic story through their application materials.   Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/431   Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/   Check out Future Finders here: https://www.futurefindersllc.com/

    42 min

  6. MAR 24

    How to Stay in Your Power

    Have you ever wondered how to stay in your power when everything around you feels uncertain or out of your control?   As leaders, we talk about empowerment all the time, but the truth is, we naturally move in and out of it. Whether it's a difficult conversation, a challenging staff situation, or something happening outside your school, it's easy to feel thrown off and pulled into fear. In this episode, I break down what it really means to stay in your power and why it can feel so hard in the moments when you need it most.   Tune in this week to learn how to regulate your nervous system, challenge fear-based thinking, and access the part of your brain that allows you to lead with courage, clarity, and self-trust, even in the most uncomfortable situations. You'll also discover intentional questions that will help you move out of reactivity and back into empowered decision-making.   Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/430   Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

    19 min

  7. MAR 17

    The Movement of Staff Members

    What happens when staff movement brings up both excitement and disappointment at the same time?   In the spring season of school leadership, the movement of staff members becomes part of the HR landscape. Retirements, leaves, resignations, internal transfers, and district reassignments can all create a ripple effect across your campus, and those changes can bring up a mix of emotions that leaders do not always expect.   Tune in this week to discover what it means to lead yourself through employee movement with intention. You'll learn how to acknowledge the duality of your emotions when staff move on, how to self-coach when someone joins your team and you already have concerns, and how to respond when district staffing decisions feel frustrating or unjust. I also walk you through the difference between reacting, staying silently resentful, and processing your emotions so you can respond as the most empowered version of yourself.   Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/429   Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

    18 min

  8. MAR 10

    Impartial Accountability: Holding Everyone to the Same Standard

    What makes holding some staff members accountable feel easy while others make your stomach turn?   As leaders, we often notice that accountability conversations feel very different depending on the person involved. Some staff naturally hold themselves accountable and welcome feedback. Others are eager to grow and see accountability as a collaborative process. And then there are the situations that feel much harder, where discomfort, fear, or uncertainty start to creep in.   Join me this week as I dive into the concept of impartial accountability and why it can feel so challenging for school leaders, especially during the spring season when evaluations, observations, and staffing decisions are front and centre. You'll hear questions you can ask yourself when accountability feels difficult, how your past experiences with accountability might be influencing your leadership, and why documenting concerns and communicating expectations early in the year matters.   Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/428   Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

    18 min
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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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  • Creator
    Angela Kelly - Education Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    441
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Ⓒ All Rights Reserved 2026
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    The Empowered Principal® Podcast

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