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The Empowered Principal® Podcast

The Empowered Principal® Podcast

By: Angela Kelly - Education Podcast Network
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The Empowered Principal® is designed to offer tools and strategies that no other elementary principal resource provides - exercises that strengthen your emotional fitness as an educational leader. Former teacher, principal, district administrator, and Certified Life Coach Angela Kelly discusses why elementary principals feel complete overwhelm, ways to approach the issue of time, how to build authentic relationships with staff, parents, students, and district officials, and how to enjoy your job and life overall. Together, we tackle the toughest aspects of being a principal by learning how to manage your thinking so that you can handle whatever comes your way. Listeners can download a free workbook from my website at www.angelakellycoaching.comⒸ All Rights Reserved 2026 Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • Ep #439: Why Education Needs Trailblazing Leaders
    May 26 2026

    Education is constantly evolving, and the leaders who have the greatest impact are often those willing to step beyond what's familiar and lead in new ways.

    In this episode, I explore why education needs trailblazing leaders who are willing to think differently, challenge outdated approaches, and create new possibilities for students, staff, and school communities. I discuss the emotional realities of leadership when you are the person stepping outside the norm, including the fear, resistance, uncertainty, and vulnerability that can come with forging a new path.

    Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/439

    Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

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    20 mins
  • Ep #438: The Future of Education: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership with Melanie Ann Layer
    May 19 2026

    As educational leaders, we're constantly looking for new ways to inspire change, innovation, and growth within our schools. But what if the answer to transforming education lies not just in new programs or strategies, but in how we approach the very essence of leadership?

    In this episode, I have a deeply insightful conversation with Melanie Ann Layer, CEO and founder of Alpha Femme. Together, we dive into the vision for the future of education, the integration of emotional intelligence and leadership, and how we can create an environment that nurtures both teachers and students alike.

    Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/438

    Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

    Connect with Melanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alphafemme/

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Ep #437: Rebuilding Your Leadership Identity After Being Released from Your Position
    May 12 2026

    Being released from a leadership position can feel deeply personal, shaking not only your career path but also your sense of identity, confidence, and future.

    In this episode, I explore the emotional and professional realities school leaders face when they are released from their position. I break down how experiences like shame, fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty can impact your nervous system, leadership identity, and decision-making. More importantly, I share how to process these challenges so you can maintain your integrity, reclaim your power, and avoid letting a single professional setback define your future.

    Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/437

    Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

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    27 mins
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