How to Plan for PLANuary 📒 Dec 18, 2021

Hi friend! 

We're coming up on my favorite time of year: PLAN-uary!

Yes—you read that right. What better way is there to kick off the beginning of your year than to crack open a nice, fresh new planner?  

If you're looking to stay on top of your work, wellness, and fitness...

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4 Reasons Why Schools Fail to Get Important Work Done Sep 06, 2021

Hey there, 

You're swamped with work, you're constantly putting out fires, and there's always something that slips off your plate each week. Does this sound like you?

If so, it's likely because some or all of these 4 things are happening to you. Understanding why this happens is the key to...

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6 Back-to-School Productivity Hacks Aug 18, 2021

Hello!

Today I'm giving you some helpful productivity hacks, because I know you're going to need these as you head back to school!

1. Set aside time on your calendar each week for tasks like database entry, retention, pulling data reports, etc. or other routine tasks that need to happen but...

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Best Ways to Ease the Back-to-School Transition Aug 15, 2021

Hey there, 

Happy back-to-school! Today we're addressing how you can make this transition back into the school year with ease. 

This is arguably the busiest time of the year for all schools, but there are ways you can set yourself up for success without all that additional stress. ...

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4 Tips for What to Keep & What to Outsource Aug 04, 2021

 Hey there, 

Do you have a lot on your plate? Whether you're a small or large school, you can apply these 4 steps to determine what items on your task list you should focus on, what you can outsource, and what you can eliminate altogether. 

These will not only save you so much...

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How to Better Systematize Your Team's Work Apr 14, 2021

Hey there, 

I know I've been talking a lot about systematizing and workflow lately. That's because I can't stress enough how crucial they are to the acceleration of your schools' teams! 

Today I want to address an issue I'm seeing in independent schools, large or small, that...

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8 Game-Changing Apps & Tools For Your School Apr 06, 2021

Hey there, 

Today we're diving into 8 of my favorite apps & tech tools! I recommend trying these out, as a lot of them can be really helpful for your school, your team, and your productivity. 

Here they are, in no particular order:

Voxer — This app is what you get when you ...

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Just Do It. Feb 04, 2021

Hey there, 

Yes. You heard it. (I know it's the Nike slogan, but that doesn't mean it doesn't apply to schools!) 

Just do it. 

What do I mean by this? I challenge you to stop procrastinating and making excuses for not making progress.

Maybe you're putting off picking a...

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What I'm Reading Right Now [Best Books for School Professionals] Feb 01, 2021

Hello today! 

Are you a book lover? 

I hope so, because I definitely am. I was the kid in elementary school who maxed out my library card. And, I still do this today!

Books are like friends. Sometimes you want to be around the super energetic, positive friend, and other times you want...

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Marketing Minute: Progress Over Perfection Jan 13, 2021

Hi there,

Just a quick note for all heads of schools and marketing directors: progress over perfection! 

Why? Right now I'm seeing a lot of amazing ideas being floated around in schools, but there is sometimes a resistance to start that idea because it's going to take too many resources...

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How to Plan Your Marketing Budget for Next Year Jan 04, 2021

Hello there, 

Today we're going to be talking about your marketing budget because early 2021 is the time to think about next year. 

I want to focus on return on investment, as it's a key part of deciding your budget.

So, look at each area of your budget and ask yourself this—Is...

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It's PLAN-uary! (Best Planners for 2021) Jan 01, 2021

Hey there,

Welcome to PLAN-uary!

Yep, we've made it to 2021 and it's already time to set your new's years resolutions and start planning ahead for the year to come.

What better way to do that than talking about my favorite planners?

So, we have the Full Focus Planner and the Panda...

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