The Empowered Principal® Podcast

By: Angela Kelly - Education Podcast Network
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Ep #379: Raise the Bar
    Apr 1 2025

    As we enter April and the final season of this school year, this is the perfect opportunity to examine our intentions and how we're showing up in our lives.

    Many of us feel stretched too thin—not feeling "good enough" in our various roles as educators, parents, partners, or friends. This overwhelming sensation often stems from trying to do too much without clear intention. When we operate on autopilot, moving robotically through our days, we miss the richness life has to offer.

    This week, I invite you to raise the bar—not from a place of insufficiency, but from a desire for greater satisfaction and joy.

    To check out The Aspiring School Leader series, sign up for Essentials for New School Leaders, or to find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/379

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    13 mins
  • Ep #378: Creating Problems vs. Solving Them: A Fresh Approach to Staff Collaboration
    Mar 25 2025

    Do your teachers ever come to you with perceived problems they want your help solving? It's easy to get caught up in trying to solve every issue that comes your way, but what if some of those "problems" aren't really problems at all?

    In this episode, I share a powerful coaching conversation I had with a principal who was struggling with a teacher collaboration issue. We uncovered some key insights about how we can sometimes create our own problems by making assumptions and trying to force everyone to fit into the same box. I invite you to consider a different approach to teacher collaboration - one that allows for flexibility, diversity, and acceptance among our staff members. By embracing individual differences and empowering teachers to find creative solutions, we can create a more harmonious and effective school culture.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/378

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    21 mins
  • Ep #377: Times of Uncertainty
    Mar 18 2025

    As a leadership coach, I've observed various leadership styles and approaches, and I've noticed that many school leaders are feeling distressed, concerned, and angry about the current state of education. The impact of leadership changes on schools, districts, communities, families, and students can be significant, and it's natural to feel a sense of uncertainty and fear.

    I explore the reasons why we fear change and offer practical strategies for navigating the challenges of leadership during times of uncertainty. You'll learn how to slow down your mind, quiet your worries, and lead with clarity and confidence, even in the face of chaos and unpredictability.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/377

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    25 mins

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