Episodes

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

**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...

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...

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 ...

**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...

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...

Are your "quick syncs" turning into hour-long marathons? Do you leave meetings feeling drained instead of driven? In this episode, we dive deep into the essential skill of setting professional boundaries to reclaim your calen...

"Habit stacking"—a simple, powerful technique for building new routines. Come learn with Lindsay Deacon and I as we share our best tips, tricks, and hacks for seamlessly integrating positive habits into your daily life and wo...

Join speaker Kim Strobel to dive into the essential topic of staff wellbeing, exploring the latest research on happiness and how it integrates with models of success in both work and personal life. Kim shares her pathway to u...