Podcast Episodes

506 High Fives, Hard Talks, & Trust: Partnering with Families

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Family partnerships aren’t just about smiles at drop-off—they’re about showing up for the high fives and the hard conversations. In t…

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505 The Magic Is in the Message: Connection Through Conversation

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In this heartfelt and practical episode, Erica sits down with Mr. Jay to explore the power of meaningful conversations in early child…

3 months, 1 week ago

504 From ABCs to “Aha!”: Using Data to Build Real Readers

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Reading doesn’t happen by luck—it happens with intention. In this episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair, Erica sits down with Ta…

3 months, 1 week ago

503 Let Them Lead: Yes Spaces, Play, and Purposeful Practice

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In this energizing episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair podcast, host Erica sits down with early childhood visionary Carla Ward…

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502 C is for Collaboration

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What happens when leadership stops operating in silos and starts building with their teams instead of above them?

In this episode of t…

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501 Stop Avoiding Conversations: How Tough Talks Can Unlock Your Program’s Potential

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In this episode, Erica Saccoccio dives into the conversations you’ve been avoiding—the ones that are silently holding your program ba…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

500 The Leader You’re Becoming: Legacy, Alignment, and the Next Chapter

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In this episode, Erica Saccoccio dives deep into the leader you’re becoming—the one who shows up with clarity, courage, and purpose e…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

499 Leadership Presence: Why Confidence, Clarity, and Calm Matter More Than Words

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 Leadership presence is what people feel before you ever speak. In this solo episode, Erica explores how confidence, emotional regula…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

498 The Language of Leadership: Why the Way You Speak Changes Everything

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 If you want 2026 to look different than 2025, the way you lead—and speak—has to change. In this solo episode, Erica breaks down the …

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497 Stop Waiting to Be Chosen: How Real Authority Is Built

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 Too many leaders wait for permission before they lead—and it’s costing them confidence, influence, and impact. In this episode, Eric…

3 months, 2 weeks ago