Podcast Episodes

#133: The Art of Interrupting—How to Jump In Without Shutting Others Down

Season 3 Episode 133

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We’ve been taught that good listeners don’t interrupt—but what if the right kind of interrupting is exactly what great leaders do?

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking,…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

#132: The Part of Coaching You Secretly Gave Up On: Where's Your Fixed Mindset Hiding?

Season 3 Episode 132

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Saying you always have a Growth Mindset? That’s not how it works.

Your mindset shifts depending on the situation. You might embrace challenges at work—but shut down when it comes to pers…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

#131: Leading on Empty? How to Stop Burnout Before It Stops You

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Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone.

You’re trying to lead, support, coach, and hold it all together—but it’s starting to show. That quiet dread. The blurred lines between work and, well…

Published on 5 months ago

#130: Why "Kill Them with Kindness" is Killing Your Culture of Belonging

Season 3 Episode 130

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If your school avoids hard conversations, you don’t have belonging. You have politeness.

We confuse being nice with building belonging. But “nice” often means silence, avoidance, and sur…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

#129: The Clarity Cycle: Why That Same Problem Keeps Coming Back

Season 3 Episode 129

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Casey Watts has spent over 20 years in education, and she’s got a sharp diagnosis: too many schools are stuck in quiet chaos—lots of strategies, zero clarity, and a fast track to burnou…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

#128: Ownership Mindset vs. Compliance Culture – How to Build Agency in a System That Kills It

Season 1 Episode 128

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Ready to diagnose the biggest mindset gap on your team? Take the free Catalyst Mindsets Quiz **HERE**! 

Most schools say they want teachers who take initiative. But here’s the kicker—the…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

#127: Stop Curriculum Chaos: Getting Real Engagement

Season 1 Episode 127

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Rolling out a new curriculum? Brace yourself—resistance, frustration, and missteps are inevitable… unless you do it right. Join Sean Lindsey and me as we break down what it really takes…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

#126: Hope Isn't Fluff- It's a Leadership Strategy

Season 1 Episode 126

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We aren't here for wishful thinking—we stand for hope as action. Hope-centered leadership isn’t about toxic positivity; it’s about setting bold goals, creating real pathways, and owning…

Published on 6 months ago

#125: Exhausted From Fixing What’s Broken? Lead From Your Strengths

Season 1 Episode 125

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Dr. Kim Richardson and I discuss building leadership identity with intention. We look at people-centered leadership backed by the 24 character strengths —like love of learning, empathy,…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

#124: Humanizing Imposter Syndrome

Season 1 Episode 124

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Becca and Dr. Chris Jones cohost another episode where they explore how imposter syndrome affects everyone, especially our high-achieving coaches and leaders. Everyone experiences impos…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago