Ep #288: Dealing with the Haters (Back to Basics)

The Empowered Principal® Podcast Angela Kelly | Dealing with the Haters (Back to Basics)

Throughout the month of July, I’m highlighting the most popular and valuable episodes of The Empowered Principal™ podcast. Even if you have listened to them in the past, they’re definitely worth revisiting and doubling down on because of the impact they’ve had in helping principals navigate leadership.

This week, you’re hearing the top episode to date of the podcast: Dealing with the Haters. This is an experience every school leader fears, and it’s one most principals will have to deal with in some capacity at one point or another. It’s a fear that’s so visceral that we’ll do just about anything to avoid it, so I’m sharing my top tips for dealing with haters.

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Ep #287: Getting Hired (& Announcement)

The Empowered Principal® Podcast Angela Kelly | Getting Hired (& Announcement)

This week’s episode is for my aspiring leaders. Whether you’ve never been hired before as a school leader or you’re changing positions but you aren’t happy with how your interviews are going, this episode is for you because I’m talking all about how to get hired, especially if you’re currently feeling discouraged.

There are three things you need to trust in order to get hired as a school leader. I’m sharing them with you on today’s show so you can make that career leap and set yourself up for success. Even if you aren’t going through the interview process but you’re the one giving the interviews, this episode is packed with value as well.

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Ep #286: When to Quit

The Empowered Principal® Podcast Angela Kelly | When to Quit

The goal of my coaching relationship with my clients is to help them build resilience and problem-solving strength through the challenges that come with school leadership. Something I tell my clients all the time is that they can’t fail if they don’t give up, and I model that by being completely committed to my dreams, even if I miss the mark often.

However, I have recently been coaching some clients through exceptionally difficult circumstances. It has come to my attention that they might need to consider the option of quitting, which then begs the question: When should we contemplate quitting? Is there a right or wrong time to do so? What are you making quitting mean right now?

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Ep #285: Making Mistakes

The Empowered Principal® Podcast Angela Kelly | Making Mistakes

We often tell children that it’s acceptable to make mistakes, and quotes like “Failure is the path to success” are commonly displayed on classroom walls to instill this lesson. But did you know that, as adults, we often contradict this message?

If you’re conveying to kids that they are allowed to make mistakes while secretly believing that it’s not acceptable for you to make mistakes, there is a clear inconsistency between what you’re saying and how mistakes are treated. We spend so much of our lives trying to avoid mistakes, and you can probably think of mistakes you hold yourself accountable to or that you still beat yourself up over. There is so much drama and fear associated with making mistakes, and it’s costing you.

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Ep #284: Defining Disrespect

I know firsthand that as a principal, you deal with teachers or staff members who send students to your office, saying something along the lines of, “I can’t deal with them, they’re being disrespectful.” It’s something most of you probably deal with on a weekly basis, if not daily, so it’s time to examine the topic of disrespect.

There are various cultural and societal rules we live by that determine whether someone is being respectful or disrespectful. As adults and teachers, having your students show respect is something we all desire. However, if you frequently feel disrespected or have staff members who frequently complain about it, it’s worth clarifying our thoughts about what disrespectful behavior means and the criteria we use to define it.

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Ep #283: The Skill of Self-Forgiveness

The Empowered Principal® Podcast Angela Kelly | The Skill of Self-Forgiveness

As the academic year comes to a close, it’s not unusual to find ourselves dwelling on our shortcomings and perceived failures. After all, as leaders, we inevitably stumble, let our emotions get the better of us, utter the wrong words, or fail to meet our objectives. That’s where the profound power of self-forgiveness comes in, a skill too often overlooked.

If you’re a perfectionist, relentlessly driving yourself to do more and better, and struggling with self-love, this episode is a personal message to you. I understand the relentless pursuit of achievement and the insatiable drive for excellence. If this resonates with you, mastering self-forgiveness is a critical part of your journey.

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Ep #282: Getting Yourself to Plan in Advance

The Empowered Principal® Podcast Angela Kelly | Getting Yourself to Plan in Advance

I’m someone who loves planning in advance. Nothing feels better than having my calendar fully mapped out or my travel plans booked early. However, sometimes life creeps up on me, and I find myself doing things in the moment, feeling messy and scattered.

There are times when I’m super planned and organized, feeling ahead of the game, and other times when unexpected things pop up that I hadn’t planned for, leaving me feeling behind. If getting yourself to plan in advance brings up dread and resistance for you, know that you’re not alone. The good news is that initiating momentum is the hardest part, and I’m showing you how.

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Ep #281: When You Feel Taken Advantage Of

The Empowered Principal® Podcast Angela Kelly | When You Feel Taken Advantage Of

Do you have relationships in your life where you have a hunch that you’re being taken advantage of? Maybe someone is gaslighting you, manipulating your thoughts and feelings, or perhaps they’re asking you to overdeliver, overwork, or overextend yourself without reciprocating.

If you identify as someone who gets taken advantage of or generally feel like people approach you with the intent to hurt you, listen in. Usually, when we feel taken advantage of, we either dismiss it or stew on it, and both options hold us back. This is a very disempowered way to lead and live your life, so what can we do about it?

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Ep #280: Allowing an Urge

The Empowered Principal™ Podcast Angela Kelly | Allowing an Urge

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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Ep #279: Let Ease Come to You

The Empowered Principal™ Podcast Angela Kelly | Let Ease Come to You

My brain loves to frolic in the place of thinking about my clients. I spend a lot of time wondering how to make things easier for them, how to get them better results faster, and the best ways to model empowered leadership. As leaders, we often think about what the right, responsible, or proactive thing to do is, and I find myself in this energy often.

If you’ve ever felt spun out by your drive to get ahead of the game, whether professionally or personally, know that you’re not alone. The energy of being swift about our actions and wanting to do the right thing can feel empowering, but if you look underneath the surface, you might see that it’s not coming from an entirely clean place.

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