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Back to SearchTeachers Are Done With This PD—Here’s What They Actually Want Instead #229
Episode 229
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Professional development doesn’t have to feel draining or disconnected. In this episode, Dr. Mel breaks down the biggest disconnect b…
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Lead With Quiet Confidence (Without Needing to Prove Yourself) #228
Episode 228
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Confidence in leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room—it’s about being grounded in who you are and why you lead.
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Do You Really Need to Explain That? A Leadership Reality Check #227
Episode 227
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Have you ever walked away from a leadership conversation thinking, Why did I say all of that?
Over-explaining is one of the most commo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Power Surge⚡Strong Doesn’t Mean Silent #226
Episode 226
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The Power and Effectiveness of Group Coaching for Educators with Cheryl Collins #225
Episode 225
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In this episode of Empowered Educator, you’ll hear from Cheryl Wells Collins as she shares the power and effectiveness of group coach…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Power Surge⚡Delay, Delete, or Delegate #224
Episode 224
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Feeling buried by your to-do list? In this Power Surge episode, Mel introduces a simple but powerful leadership filter—Delay, Delete,…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Power Surge⚡What Deserves Your YES, Right Now #223
Episode 223
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The Craft of Clarity with Casey Watts #222
Episode 222
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Casey Watts is a dynamic speaker, author, and expert in team leadership with over 20 years in education and 10 years of experience co…
3 months, 1 week ago
Power Surge⚡Finish Strong Without Burning Out #221
Episode 221
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Second semester doesn’t start slow — it starts heavy. The calendar is full, expectations are high, and leadership fatigue is real. In…
3 months, 1 week ago
Quality Over Quantity: Living Out “New Year, Same Mission” in Second Semester #220
Episode 220
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Second semester doesn’t need more initiatives—it needs more intention. In this episode, Dr. Mel reinforces a message she’s already be…
3 months, 2 weeks ago