Podcast Episodes

Systematize: Calming Chaos with Purpose, People, and Process #197

Episode 197

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If your days feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole—emails, meetings, fires, and a to-do list that multiplies overnight—this episode is your deep breath.

Dr. Mel breaks down how l…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Power Surge⚡The Power of a New Perspective Seeing the Whole Picture #196

Episode 196

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In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel unpacks what happens when things look “fine” on the surface but really aren’t. Drawing inspiration from the Thatcher Effect illusion, she challenges leaders…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The 3 Conversations Every Leader Should Have Every Week #195

Episode 195

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In this episode, Dr. Mel unpacks the three essential conversations every leader should be having weekly — with teachers, leadership teams, and themselves. Learn how to build connection,…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Power Surge⚡Get There When You Get There – Leadership Without the Rush #194

Episode 194

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In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel reminds you that leadership isn’t a race — it’s a rhythm. “Get there when you get there” isn’t about slowing down; it’s about trusting the pace of your purp…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Great Leaders Embrace Conflict: Building Stronger School Leadership Teams #193

Episode 193

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Conflict doesn’t have to divide your leadership team — in fact, when handled well, it can be the very thing that strengthens your culture, deepens trust, and drives innovation. In this …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Power Surge⚡Roots and Wings — Balancing Stability and Growth in School Leadership #192

Episode 192

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Great leaders provide both stability and opportunity. In this Power Surge, we explore what it means to give your staff and students roots—a strong foundation of clarity, consistency, an…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Unlocking Hidden Leadership to Boost Student Achievement by Putting Teachers in the Right Roles #191

Episode 191

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In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel explores the leadership strategy of aligning teachers with the right roles—both in their classrooms and in leadership opportuniti…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Power Surge⚡Why Great Leaders Understand the Power of “Not Yet” #190

Episode 190

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Not every leader has all the answers on day one—and that’s not a weakness, it’s wisdom. In this Power Surge episode, we’ll unpack the power of saying “not yet” as you head into the scho…

Published on 3 months ago

From Idea to Classroom: Inside the Curriculum Development and Selection Process with Alexandra Walsh of Amplify #189

Episode 189

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In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel sits down with Alexandra Walsh, Chief Product Officer at Amplify, to break down what new and aspiring administrators need to know…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Power Surge⚡ Decisions in the Hallway: How Everyday Moments Shape School Leadership and Culture #188

Episode 188

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Not every leadership decision happens in the boardroom. In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel unpacks how the smallest, everyday interactions—like greeting a staff mem…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago