Catching Up with Casey

A podcast dedicated to sharing the most impactful ways to align teams so they have shared values, are heading in the same direction, and experience fulfillment at work! On this show, we catch up on anything and everything that has to do with building cohesive, vision driven school teams that make su...

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June 7, 2026

Inside a Coaching Call: Reframing Negative Feedback

This week, you'll hear what reframing negative feedback actually looks like. I share a snippet from a real coaching call with a seasoned English teacher who's carried one critical note from a previous principal for ten years....

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May 25, 2026

You Got One Bad Note- Now Why Can't You Let it Go?

One critical comment. That's all it takes to overshadow everything else that went right. In this episode, we explore why negative feedback carries so much more weight than it deserves, what that habit costs us, and how to sto...

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May 20, 2026

How to Distill Your Thinking and Bring Clarity to Your Message

Do you struggle to make your message heard or gaining the confidence to state your message boldly? Former Hollywood actor and RADA teacher Dominic Colenso joins us to share the core ingredients of "cut-through," helping leade...

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May 18, 2026

Let me be clear: Every Woman Needs Her Own Career Mission and Vision

Do you have a clear roadmap for your leadership journey? Julia Bialeski and I explore why every woman needs a personal career mission and vision to navigate the complexities of leadership. Join us to have a candid and clear c...

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May 13, 2026

A Playbook for Tough Conversations

Are you avoiding the high-stakes discussions that your school community needs most? Join Tiffany Burns and Erika Bare as they share about their practical playbook for navigating tough conversations, de-escalating tension, and...

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May 6, 2026

Let me Be Clear: We Need to do PD Differently with Kim Gameroz

In this episode, Casey sits down with Kim Gameros — educator, author, and founder of SELebrate Good Times and Teaching Inside Out — to talk about reimagining how teachers grow, connect, and thrive. In this episode: How Kim's ...

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April 30, 2026

3 Truths about Second-Guessing

I used to second-guess everything. Not just menial decisions like what to wear, but big, life-changing things—my ability to lead a workshop, write a book, or even be a good friend or mom. If you’ve ever found yourself questio...

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April 19, 2026

Why I'm Changing the Podcast

I'm sharing the honest story behind the rebrand — what the old name got right, what it missed, and why my audience is the reason everything is changing. Same mission. Bigger clarity. Your teams are itching for CLARITY! That ...

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April 14, 2026

What Are You Waiting for Permission to Say (Part 2)

You can feel the moment slipping. The room is distracted, disengaged, and nobody's saying why. In this episode, Casey shares the real story of the day she stopped her own training — and what happened when she said out loud wh...

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April 7, 2026

Stop Waiting for Permission (Part 1)

Sometimes we wait on permission to do something, say something, or BE something. The myth is that this permission comes from a title, certification, or degree. And this is where we're beginning as we dive into this first of t...

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March 31, 2026

What to Do When Your MTSS or PLC Framework Hits a Plateau

Are your team meetings driving real change, or just checking a box? Kurtis Hewson, co-founder of Jigsaw Learning dives into the strategies from his new book on Collaborative Team Meetings . Learn how to navigate the shift fro...

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March 25, 2026

The 4 Misconceptions that Undermine SEL

Misconceptions about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) are preventing its true, transformative power from taking hold in schools. Join Krista Leh, founder of Resonance Education, as she brings clarity to the four most common SE...

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March 24, 2026

What to Know About Data and Progress Monitoring (when it comes to campus goals)

If you're waiting for high-stakes test scores to measure success, you’ve already lost momentum. We discuss tracking leading indicators of implementation to maintain staff stamina long after the initial excitement wears off. Y...

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March 16, 2026

What to do about Feedback So People Don't Burn Out

Move past generic or deficit-focused feedback. This third part of the Leading Instructional Change series will be all about how to provide specific, positive, and growth-oriented feedback that immediately improves instruction...

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March 11, 2026

How to Move from Directive to Driven and Build Teacher Buy-In and Ownership

Stop fighting the 20% staff resistance. In this episode, we'll break down practical strategies like "Listening Tours" and the "Skill/Will matrix" to shift initiatives from leadership's project to the teachers' mission. Your t...

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March 6, 2026

How to Bridge the Knowing-Doing Gap: Leading Instructional Change Series

This is the first episode of the "Leading Instructional Change" series! In this first episode, we're gaining clarity on how to bridge the "knowing-doing" gap. The challenge is not knowing the focus. Chances are, you know ex...

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March 6, 2026

What Leaders Can Do to Support Small Group Math Instruction

**Overlooked.** Why is small-group instruction prioritized in reading but often ignored in math? Join Marcy Bernethy, author of Small Groups Big Impact , as she shares her personal experience with math anxiety and reveals the...

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Feb. 24, 2026

How to Make the Most of Leadership Conferences Like SAI

Is your professional learning truly serving your school leaders? Join Al Neppl as he shares how the School Administrators of Iowa designs their Annual Conference to tackle the most critical challenges facing today's principal...

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Feb. 18, 2026

How to Master Time Blocking and Win Back Your Day as a Leader

Does it feel like there are never enough hours in the day to lead effectively? Barb Flowers, Founder of Barb Flowers Coaching and Consultant, will share practical, system-based strategies for time management. Learn the power ...

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Feb. 16, 2026

What to Know About the Importance of Relational Intelligence

**Sustain.** Are you struggling to maintain energy and connection in your leadership role? Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, School Principal and President of MAESP will dive into the vital connection between relational intelligence and...

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Feb. 9, 2026

How to Master Team Building by Hiring Smarter Than Yourself

Do you ever worry about hiring someone who is better at the job than you are? Join Kevin Stewart, VP of Innovative Schools Summits, as he talks about why that feeling needs to stop! He’ll share his best tips on how to build a...

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