We are certainly going through some testing times at the moment and the coronavirus has had a profound impact on our schools and all of our school leaders. So, I’m going to deviate from my original episode schedule to bring you some help with navigating this unchartered territory we find ourselves in.
I truly believe that the situation that we’re going through is the absolute best opportunity to put into practice and perfect the work of self-coaching. Managing our thoughts and emotions and coaching ourselves is the best strategy for any challenge you face as a principal, and dealing with the Coronavirus is no different. Our thoughts determine the actions and results we yield, and we can’t afford to get caught up in problematic thoughts right now.
I have a guest this week who I just know all of you are going to love. I met Gina at a women educator’s leading and learning workshop, and we have become close professional and personal companions. There are a lot of changes happening in our school system right now, so Gina is here to share her advice for principals during these early stages of this crisis.
The first year of being a school leader is undoubtedly a really tough time. You’ve gone from being a respected teacher with bags of experience, and overnight you’re a brand-new principal with a whole new set of expectations on your shoulders. It’s a real challenge and you can feel like nobody understands what you’re going through. Well, my guest this week knows exactly what you’re going through because she’s there as well.