Does it feel like your urges have complete control over your life? Are you eating more than you’d like? Do you find yourself staying up watching Netflix when you said you would go to bed earlier? Are you answering emails, even when you said you wouldn’t check them?

We all experience that feeling of tension in our bodies where we have one thought convincing us to do one thing, and another thought telling us not to. This conflict in your mind generates intense and uncomfortable energy that we often want to release by just giving in. Unfortunately, this is exactly how unwanted habits are formed.

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In this episode, I have a very special guest who embodies what’s possible with determination and leadership skills. Blanca Carranza, my client for almost a year now, is a remarkable school leader in a massive district, a new mother, a Woman of Color, and an inspiration to students and colleagues alike.

Blanca has gracefully navigated the challenges of school leadership while also balancing the responsibilities of motherhood. In this episode, she shares her valuable insights on leadership lessons gained through motherhood, her unwavering commitment to serving her school and community, and her personal evolution during our coaching journey.

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Whether your school breaks up at the tail-end of June, or you only have about a month left, the end of the school year is quickly creeping up on us. The testing period is finishing up, you’re super stressed, and you’re exhausted from the year.

As a school leader, you’ve got staffing to deal with, hiring, letting people go, planning for next year, and of course, all the end-of-year events mixed in too. If you currently have a process that isn’t quite working for you or you doubt there is a better way to create calm as you wrap up the year, listen in.

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The majority of what you do as a school leader is make decisions. You make conscious decisions and other times, you make lots of smaller subconscious decisions, which means being intentional about them is vital.

The results you want to create whether it’s work-life balance, higher test scores, a more positive school culture, or a better-managed schedule, require a confident decision-making process. Many principals don’t fully trust in their decisions or sit in indecision due to fear. I want to offer a few thoughts about making decisions that will transform your leadership.

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Our brains love to focus on the teachers who refuse to follow your lead, the parent who comes in raging at you, or the district admin who consistently fails to support you. There are always going to be people who are solely there to criticize every little move you make. But the great news is these are not your people.

On the flip side, there are teachers who are eager to work with you, the parents who are your biggest cheerleaders, and the district admins who are warm and understanding. These are your people. And as you go into hiring season, remembering to focus on the people who are your people is vital.

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