Lead with Clarity with Casey Watts, Episode 42

Welcome back to Lead with Hope , the show where we ignite leadership with heart, purpose, and real results. I’m your host, Brandi Kelly—and today, we’re cutting through the noise and getting straight to what’s actually holding schools back.

My guest is the dynamic Casey Watts —educator, coach, and clarity queen! With 20 years in the trenches of teaching, coaching, and leading, Casey knows what it’s like to sit through leadership meetings where “collaboration” really just means more confusion and zero direction.

Her turning point? Realizing that schools aren’t struggling because they lack programs or PD—they’re struggling because their teams lack clarity .

In this episode, Casey pulls back the curtain on the framework she built to help leaders untangle the chaos, align their teams, and finally get traction. You’ll hear why team dysfunction happens, how to shut down initiative overload, and what to do instead of those “just checking in” meetings (spoiler alert: she’s got better ideas!).

She’s also the host of Catching Up with Casey , a podcast that brings real talk about leadership, team dynamics, and how to build momentum that lasts.

So if you're ready to ditch the overwhelm and start leading with focus, direction, and fire—this one’s for you.

Let’s go! 🔥

Website: https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/