Podcasts about Chanie

“We don't light candles because we're ready. We light them because it's time.”What if energy isn't something you wait for—but something you create?In this episode, Chanie opens up about walking through profound personal grief while still leading a team, running a business, and showing up for others. She explores the surprising shift that helped her lead from a place of clarity, even when she felt completely depleted—and why great leadership is anchored not in energy reserves, but in energy rituals.Key takeaways:Why energy is something you cultivate, not just conserveThe difference between building systems and building rituals that restore your capacityHow leadership becomes unsustainable when it's only powered by your mood or mental “tank”What rituals actually do for your nervous system—and why they matter more than you thinkWhy consistency—not spontaneity—is what builds trust, safety, and longevity in your leadership

Chanie Gluck is the CEO of 4D Global, a medical billing staffing company. She is also the host of the Growing Global and Leaders in Medical Billing podcasts. As an Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, Chanie has been voted The Next 1,000 CEOs to Watch by Forbes and Inspiring CEOs 2021 by InSight Magazine. In this episode… While female leadership styles are becoming more accepted, women still embody male characteristics when leading, especially during stressful periods. How can you embrace your feminine energy in your personal and professional life? For global entrepreneur Chanie Gluck, leading like a woman means embracing her role as a female in business. Women share unique traits like intuition and strong instincts that allow them to balance work and life effectively. When struggling to maintain composure during high-stress situations, rather than reverting to masculine tendencies, you can delegate tasks to simplify your work-life balancing act. This may involve offshoring talent to streamline responsibilities. In the latest episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston invites Chanie Gluck, the CEO of 4D Global, who talks about offshoring talent and embracing your feminine characteristics. Chanie discusses the future of offshoring, how she balances work and motherhood, and how she dispels myths about offshoring.

Send us a textIn this episode of "Child Care Conversations," co-hosts Kate and Carrie chat with Chanie Wilschanski, CEO of Schools of Excellence. Chanie shares her expertise on managing childcare programs, especially during challenging times like the COVID pandemic. She introduces the "five gears" of childcare management: enrollment, staff retention, parent engagement, financial health, and program quality. Chanie emphasizes focusing on just two gears at a time to boost productivity and avoid burnout. The discussion also covers balancing responsibilities, effective leadership, and the importance of financial transparency. It's a treasure trove of insights for anyone in childcare management! Learn more at: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/media/Thanks for Listening

If drama keeps showing up in your school—it's not a people problem, it's a design problem. In this episode, Chanie unpacks how school leaders can move from managing chaos to designing a culture where drama simply can't survive.Using real (anonymized) stories from our work with school leaders, Chanie breaks down five signs of drama-fueled leadership—like gossip, victimhood, and constant complaining—and how they drain emotional and mental energy from your team.Then, she offers clear tools to shift out of drama and into drama-free leadership that is grounded in emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and values-driven culture design.

I am so excited about today's guest because it is Chanie Apfelbaum of Busy in Brooklyn.If you are not already familiar, Chanie is a food writer and photographer who has a really unique way of blending traditional Jewish foods with modern flavors. She started her blog, Busy in Brooklyn, in 2011 so it's been giving us delicious recipe ideas for all occasions for nearly 15 years now. She is also the author of two cookbooks, Millennial Kosher and Totally Kosher where you can get even more recipe ideas from Chanie as well as tons of tips about cooking, how to stock your kitchen, plan a meal and more.As we all know, Pesach is a stressful time on the Jewish calendar, but the more I get into making and hosting Pesach, the more I'm determined to take the stress out of the process. This episode with Chanie will do that for you. It's genuinely fun. I felt lighter and excited after recording it and had that same feeling after listening through again and editing it. It just got me actually excited to cook for Pesach and feeling blessed for the opportunity to do so versus overburdened with chores. In the episode, we talk a bit about:-Chanie's background and how her spirituality has evolved over the years especially throughout various challenges she has gone through-Then, about halfway through, the ideas start FLOWING when it comes to easy foods you can make this Pesach mainly out of fruits, vegetables nuts and seeds and it is both mouth-watering and easier than you think.-She also shares tips that can help you in the kitchen and streamline your cooking experience. -We go through how to plan a meal — whether it's seder night or a third day lunch and it's just so awesome to see how her brain works in that way. Her ideas are simplified yet do not skimp on the flavor. In fact, they are bursting with flavor and because so many of the ingredients are just fruits and vegetables or repurposing something you have, you will be saving tons of money not having to buy all the processed pantry products and too many extras because as we all know Pesach can get really expensive really quickly.To help you out further, I made a companion document where I typed up all the ideas for easy access — view it here!Wishing all of you a beautiful Pesach.

A conversation with Chanie Krasnianski, a seasoned educator and shlucha on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, NY, about the beauty of the Jewish perspective on sexuality, mikvah, and marriage. Explore the spiritual depth of physical attraction, the beauty and struggles that can arise with the laws of family purity, how to navigate religious differences in a relationship, and the deep potential for holiness and profound connection within our most intimate spaces. Contact Chanie at ckrasnianski@gmail.com.To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.TIMESTAMPS:0:00:00 - The Bedroom is the Holy of Holies0:00:41 - Partner With Human & Holy 0:01:57 - Guest Introduction: Chanie Krasnjanski0:03:01 - Welcome Chanie 0:03:27 - Topic: Holy Intimacy0:03:33 - Chanie's Background 0:05:53 - Bringing Holiness to Marriage0:07:07 - You Want to Fix the World, Fix Your World0:08:05 - In Times of Crisis, Strengthen the Home 0:09:11 - The Art of Holy Intimacy: Connection0:09:42 - How Do You Begin This Conversation?0:10:27 - Reclaiming Your Sexuality 0:12:48 - Boundaries as Protection, Not Restriction0:14:08 - What is the Jewish Perspective on Sexuality?0:14:28 - The Physical Reality Mirrors the Spiritual Reality0:15:11 - The Kabbalistic Understanding of Male & Female Attraction0:18:22 - Attraction Outside of Marriage 0:19:05 - The Torah's Perspective Keeps You Honest0:20:27 - You Choose How to Satisfy Your Hunger 0:22:13 - Halacha Is Not a Checklist0:26:39 - Accepting the Imperfections in Our Relationship with G-d0:27:48 - Judaism is Not a Religion0:28:17 - A Child Learns Faith In Infancy0:30:36 - Reframing Your Understanding of the Mikvah0:31:10 - The Spiritual Significance of Mikvah Immersion0:33:01 - Femininity is a Divine Vessel0:34:42 - You Can't Override the Spiritual Level of Your Spouse0:35:59 - Building a Relationship with G-d 0:38:26 - Overcoming Personal Discomfort with Mikvah Ladies0:41:42 - Your Triggers are Signals 0:43:41 - When Your Spouse Wants Something But It Isn't the Highest Halachic Standard0:46:07 - When You Feel Uncomfortable Speaking to a Mentor About Intimate Topics0:52:02 - Religious Guilt Around Sexuality 0:55:11 - G-d as a Loving Father0:56:40 - You Are Not Your Spouse's Rabbi0:57:10 - When a Spouse Is Resistant to the Other's Spiritual Growth 01:02:58 - Your Spouse is a Mirror 01:04:09 - When Niddah Draws You Apart 01:08:21 - The Seasons of Marriage 01:10:49 - There's Usually a Deeper Reason01:12:30 - Differentiating Between Law & Custom (Halacha & Chumra)01:15:13 - Strengthening the Mitzvah of Family Purity 01:19:13 - The Jewish Ideals of Sexual Intimacy Are Designed to Encourage Connection01:23:24 - Seeking Out the Right Rabbi or Mentor01:25:24 - Inviting G-d into Our Bedrooms 1:27:31 - Through Intimacy, We Become G-dlike 1:28:02 Host's Outro

We know the feeling of trying to juggle everything at once and feeling overwhelmed when we aren't able to.That's why this episode introduces a Schools of Excellence proven framework that will revolutionize your school's operating system. It's called the 5 Gears, and it explores the idea that it's impossible to work on everything at once. Today we're kicking off a 6-part series during which Chanie will break down each of the gears: enrollment, staff retention, parent engagement, financial health, and strategic growth.In this first episode, you'll learnFocused improvement leads to better outcomes than juggling multiple objectives.Strategic maintenance is crucial while working on active improvement.Every gear requires multiple people working at different levels.Identifying the priority gear is essential for effective leadership.Remember: long-lasting change happens when you focus on just 2 gears at a time while the rest are in strategic maintenance mode.Download your 5 Gears Diagnostic here! It only takes 10 minutes and will show you exactly which gear you need to focus on to create momentum across your entire school. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/gearsquizMentioned in this episode:Profit & Growth CallBook your Profit & Growth Call today!Profit & Growth CallProfit & Growth CallBook your Profit & Growth Call today!Profit & Growth Call

Športovec roka 2024 a jediný slovenský medailista z letnej olympiády v Paríži. To sú veci, ktorými je Matej Beňuš dobre známy. No v najnovšej časti Olympijského videocastu sme preberali aj tie, ktoré o ňom nie sú až také známe. Nie je len úspešný vodný slalomár, ale napríklad aj dobrý kutil či lepší amatérsky hokejista. S kým by si chcel zahrať v útoku a aký je rodič malých hokejistov? Aj to nám prezradil.Videocast vzniká v spolupráci so Slovenským olympijským a športovým výborom a novú časť nájdete každé dva týždne na ŠPORT.sk.Čo sa v rozhovore dozviete?aké je byť športovcom rokaže medaila nie je v najlepšom staveprečo bude ďalšia olympiáda pre neho bez olympijskej atmosféryčo hovorí na kajak krosako mu pomáha dýchanie a prečo nefunguje vizualizáciaaký je hokejistaže je pri rodičoch vidno, či si plnia sny cez detiže už raz zasiahol, keď rodič vulgárne nadával na cudzie detis akými hokejistami by si chcel zahrať

Športovec roka 2024 a jediný slovenský medailista z letnej olympiády v Paríži. To sú veci, ktorými je Matej Beňuš dobre známy. No v najnovšej časti Olympijského videocastu sme preberali aj tie, ktoré o ňom nie sú až také známe. Nie je len úspešný vodný slalomár, ale napríklad aj dobrý kutil či lepší amatérsky hokejista. S kým by si chcel zahrať v útoku a aký je rodič malých hokejistov? Aj to nám prezradil.Videocast vzniká v spolupráci so Slovenským olympijským a športovým výborom a novú časť nájdete každé dva týždne na ŠPORT.sk.Čo sa v rozhovore dozviete?aké je byť športovcom rokaže medaila nie je v najlepšom staveprečo bude ďalšia olympiáda pre neho bez olympijskej atmosféryčo hovorí na kajak krosako mu pomáha dýchanie a prečo nefunguje vizualizáciaaký je hokejistaže je pri rodičoch vidno, či si plnia sny cez detiže už raz zasiahol, keď rodič vulgárne nadával na cudzie detis akými hokejistami by si chcel zahrať

In this inspiring episode of 'Inspire to Lead,' Talia Mashiach interviews Chanie Rubin, founder of Proud Moments, the second largest ABA company in the U.S. Chanie shares her transformative journey of building her company from the ground up, balancing a young family, working long hours, and eventually partnering with private equity to scale her operations. She offers candid insights into her experiences, including the challenges of rapid growth, the importance of quality in business, and the life-changing impact of faith and prioritizing work-life harmony. This episode is packed with invaluable advice for entrepreneurs and leaders looking to grow their ventures while maintaining their personal and spiritual well-being.     00:00 Introduction to Inspire to Lead Podcast 00:27 Meet Chanie Rubin: Founder of Proud Moments 02:08 Chanie's Journey: Building Proud Moments 02:53 Expanding and Scaling the Business 03:48 Investing in Behavioral Health 04:23 Challenges and Lessons in Hiring 06:30 Working with Family: The Dynamics 20:43 Balancing Work and Family Life 29:40 Reflecting on Responsibility and Outside Investment 30:49 Preparing for Outside Investment 32:53 Going to Market and Deal Fatigue 34:06 Choosing the Right Investors 37:36 Transition from Entrepreneur to CEO 41:14 Balancing Work and Family 42:52 Lessons from Experience 46:33 The Importance of Priorities and Intentional Living 50:26 Faith and Letting Go 56:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections     About Our Guest: Chanie Rubin is a co-founder and Board Director at Proud Moments ABA, the Northeast's largest provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. With a passion for scaling businesses and improving operations, Chanie has been instrumental in Proud Moments' expansion to 12+ states nationwide, spearheading new site launches and acquisitions. Chanie's expertise extends beyond Proud Moments. She currently sits on multiple boards for multi-site behavioral health organizations and healthcare tech platforms. Her family office actively invests in promising behavioral health businesses, allowing her to contribute to the industry's growth and innovation. A recognized thought leader in the healthcare sector, Chanie advises market-leading companies and financial sponsors. She brings a deep understanding of industry best practices, regulatory trends, and payor negotiations, honed through years of experience as a clinician executive. Chanie's career began with hands-on clinical experience as a behavior analyst, therapist, consultant, and professor. This foundation informs her strategic thinking and operational focus. Chanie holds a Bachelor's degree in behavior science and a Master's degree in Special Education from Mercy College. She is a licensed BCBA and LBA.   Powered By Roth & Co The JWE For guest suggestions, please email Talia: podcast@thejwe.org

This episode looks a little different. Chanie was recently joined by school leaders wanting to fill their programs without spending a dollar on marketing. During this exclusive roundtable replay, three education leaders will share:How one school enrolled 27 new students using only their enrollment systemThe calendar structure that helped another secure 15 new enrollmentsThe exact process that led to 7 premium enrollments through strategic time blockingThe secret to their success isn't about fancy marketing tactics or complex sales funnels. It's about having the right system that does the heavy lifting for you.Ready to implement the system behind these 49 enrollments? Check out our NEW Enrollment Engine now! https://schoolsofexcellence.com/enrollment-engine/

Every school leader we talk to is feeling the same crushing pressure:Enrollment numbers are droppingMarketing costs are skyrocketingParents are becoming more selective than everSchools of Excellence has studied hundreds of schools who broke through the enrollment ceiling. They are not spending more money on marketing, a fancy website, or desperate discounts and panic pivots. They have done a complete system overhaul of intentional growth. This episode, Chanie walks you through the strategic shifts that you can make today to revamp your enrollment ecosystem.It all starts with three principles for success:Mindset before mechanics.Systems before tacticsCalendar before marketingThese changes can be made without spending a dollar on marketing and without putting in extra hours.Tune in now!If you're looking for how to actually manage your leads, do parent follow-up, create a parent referral system, and turn all of your staff into enrollment champions, check out our Enrollment Engine here! YOUR PATH TO 25% GROWTH STARTS TODAY https://schoolsofexcellence.com/enrollment-engine

Have you ever had chronic pain, or maybe immense pain that happened out of nowhere, and you can't seem to find the answer as to what's causing it out of the blue? We don't always need copays and medicine to cure our physical pains. Many times, our emotional pain manifests into physical pain. Tune into this weeks episode to hear Chanie's amazing insight into how we can help ourselves emotionally feel better when it feels like we are physically under the weather.You can contact Chanie by:Instagram/Facebook - @LiveLoveInnerPeacePodcast - Reclaim Your VoiceEmail - ReclaimYourVoicePodcast@gmail.comText/Call - (650) 575-3567

This episode looks a little different. Chanie was recently joined by school leaders, just like yourself, who are ready to join the top schools that are growing enrollment by 25% without cutting rates or compromising quality.What you'll learn in this workshop replay:Profit Messaging™: How to clearly communicate your center's unique valueProfit Calendar™: Creating a systematic approach to enrollment activitiesProfit Pipeline™: Managing and converting potential families effectivelyYou can turn potential into profit.Ready to create such compelling value that families can't help but become a part of your story? Check out our NEW Enrollment Engine now! https://schoolsofexcellence.com/enrollment-engine/

In this week's episode, I am once again chatting with my amazing sister, Chanie. Chanie talks with me about how to communicate with your children when they are dysregulated and talks to you, the parent, in an aggressive, or perhaps, disrespectful manner. Chanie brings in multiple personal stories in which she has used her techniques, and it is something everybody should listen to! You can contact Chanie by: Instagram/Facebook - @LiveLoveInnerPeace Podcast - Reclaim Your Voice Email - ReclaimYourVoicePodcast@gmail.com

Chanie Delman, LCSW, PMH-C is a reproductive and maternal mental health therapist. Chanie supports women experiencing infertility, infancy, and miscarriage loss, postpartum mood disorders, motherhood and loss of all ages. She also specializes in working with partners of those struggling with addictions. Chanie maintains a private practice in Queens, the Five Towns and offers virtual sessions as well. Chanie can be reached at chaniedelman@gmail.com.   CONNECT DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast

Chanie was recently joined by women multi-site owners for a CEO Power Hour to uncover the money leaks in their operations. You cannot listen to this without saving some money. We promise!In this episode you will learn:Space Optimization GapsPayment System LeaksSchedule Efficiency GapsFood Control LeaksSupply Management GapsAdministrative & Technical SystemsDiscover the breakthrough approach used by the elite 1% of women multi-site owners.To create your 2025 growth plan, hop on a profit finding session with the Schools of Excellence team. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/money-leaks/

High-achieving leaders understand how to align their goals and actions to drive meaningful progress in their centers.In this episode, Chanie shares why the schools that will win in 2025 challenge conventional wisdom and embrace discomfort.Chanie's five powerful truths that will propel your leadership:More is the enemy of high performanceEmbrace the discomfort of pressureIt is not your effort, it is your environment that matters mostTake an unapologetic approach to marketing and messagingThe 30 to 60 day rule of goal settingTo explore how to join the Schools of Excellence community with leaders just like you, start here with our free consult call. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/consultMentioned in the episode: Watch the New School Playbook Workshop. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/familiesMentioned in this episode:New School Playbook WorkshopAre you ready to stop guessing what your families want and start knowing exactly how to connect with every family in your school? You will learn how to implement 5 power plays: 1. Know Your Families: Learn the exact data points that predict family satisfaction and longevity. 2. Speak Their Language: Master the art of creating parent avatars, a proven template that's revolutionized communication for hundreds of schools. 3. Be Where They Are: Discover the channels and messages that resonate with modern families. (Stop wasting time on platforms your families don't use!) 4. Train The Troops: Transform your team and teachers into family engagement experts, including our “quick-win” scripts for common scenarios. 5. Sync Your Calendars: Build a communication calendar that keeps families engaged and referring new ones! Visit: schoolsofexcellence.com/familiesNew School Playbook

Chanie Wallin - the owner of Sorority Boutique, located in Lakewood NJ came on the podcast today. She shares her story with us of how this unique store came to be. As you will hear, this really is a unique store. Chanie is 100% catering to the frum girls and women in the frum community by selling the exact same clothing as the non plus size stores. And why shouldn't we all have access to the same types of clothing and styles? Sorority was born from Chanie's passion to fill a void in the fashion industry, providing stylish, youthful and fashionable designs for plus size women in a market where such options were scarce. Known for her commitment to exceptional customer service, Chanie creates welcoming and joyful shopping experiences, empowering her customers with confidence and style. This store is the only of it's kind. People travel from near and far to shop for their entire wardrobe. I appreciate Chanie's down to earth approach to body positivity. She firmly believes in dressing your best can help you feel your best. And I do agree with her! Check out the store here: https://www.instagram.com/sorority_boutique/?hl=en Thank you for listening! Follow me on instagram @ gila.glassberg.intuitiveRD. Check out the website at gilaglassberg.com for more interviews, blog posts and recipes! I am wishing you all the luck and positivity on your next shopping spree!

Important reminder for every school leader who's reading this: You're not just getting by or just managing a school; you're transforming lives in your center one decision at a time. In this episode, Chanie reconnects you to the heart of your mission and why you do what you do by walking through some celebration prompts for what you've achieved in 2024.Need some inspiration to remember?Creative solutions you found for your budgetThe moments you got it right with your staffThe most courageous decision you made this yearTreat yourself to the goodness of this episode. Soak it in. You deserve it.Need this reminder more often? It happens everyday in our members community. Learn more by talking to one of our team members: SchoolsofExcellence.com/consult

This episode is for every school leader out there who feels there is no one in their life who “gets” the challenges of being the leader.In this episode, Chanie is joined by Amy Retchless, an ECE owner from Frederick, Colorado. Like all leaders, Amy has experienced various seasons as a school leader. In both the times she's crushing it and when she needs a little more support, she's found comfort in the Schools of Excellence community.What you will learn:The importance of setting work-life boundariesHow practicing meditation enhances you as a leaderThe power of a supportive networkTo explore how to join the Schools of Excellence community with leaders just like you, start here with our free consult call. SchoolsofExcellence.com/consultMentioned in this episode:CEO Power HourWe just added a CEO Power Hour for leaders like you. Are you ready to reclaim your personal life without sacrificing your school's growth? Discover the breakthrough approach used by the elite 1% of women multi-site owners. December 10th at Noon EST I'm hosting a CEO Power Hour. Email cw@chanie.me to get the zoom link

Ashley Perron-Knutson, a fellow ECE leader, found herself at a crossroads with her center. She had to decide whether to continue struggling or commit to becoming the best leader she could be. In this episode, Chanie and Ashley discuss how she regained clarity and organization with the frameworks she received as a Schools of Excellence member:What you will learn:How revamping your calendar rhythms reduces anxietyWhat essential, effective foundational systems to buildBalancing your administrative duties while mentoring your teamCan you relate to Ashley and want to know how these frameworks can bring organization and calm to your day as a school director or owner? Get on a strategy call with the Schools of Excellence team. http://schoolsofexcellence.com/consult

This episode looks a little different than others. November 14th, Chanie was joined by school leaders for an interactive workshop that tackled the complexity of attracting, engaging, and retaining families in 2024.Are you ready to stop guessing what your families want and start knowing exactly how to connect with every family in your school? In this episode, you will learn how to implement 5 power plays:Know Your Families: Learn the exact data points that predict family satisfaction and longevity.Speak Their Language: Master the art of creating parent avatars, a proven template that's revolutionized communication for hundreds of schools.Be Where They Are: Discover the channels and messages that resonate with modern families. (Stop wasting time on platforms your families don't use!)Train The Troops: Transform your team and teachers into family engagement experts, including our “quick-win” scripts for common scenarios.Sync Your Calendars: Build a communication calendar that keeps families engaged and referring new ones!As you listen, fill out this Power Play Action Plan worksheet. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/New-School-Playbook-Workshop-Worksheet-1-1.pdfThen, book a call with our team to discuss how to customize this strategy for your school! https://schoolsofexcellence.com/consultWatch the workshop replay on video here. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/workshop-new-school-playbook-replay/

Whether it be election-related stress, end of the year hecticness, or just a busy season of your life, we can all benefit from creating moments of tranquility. Our bodies literally hold this stress inside us. It's imperative we understand this for our long-term health.Our mental state deeply impacts our physical state and the other way around. When our brains and bodies feel overwhelmed, it's especially important to pause, to reset, and to lead from a place of calm and clarity.What do you do when everything around you feels outside of your control? How do you take care of yourself?In this episode, Chanie gets real about stress and how she's helped herself and her own children not carry this around. She gives 3 immediate action steps to regain your balance amid the chaos of this time. Mentioned in the episode: Chanie's meditation for school leadersDesign your new enrollment playbook in only 1 hour with our live interactive workshop — November 14th Register or learn more at schoolsofexcellence.com/familiesReady to move faster? Directors: Join the Director's Inner CircleOwners: Join the Owner's HQ.It starts with a free consult. Schedule your session now. Mentioned in this episode: New School Playbook

The Playbook for enrolling new families in your school has changed. The old rules of building a website, sending a postcard and holding an open house just don't work like they used to. In previous episodes, Chanie emphasized taking action by knowing your families, speaking their language, being where they are, and training the troops.Now it's time to make it happen! Develop a weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedule to strategically adapt to your evolving school families.In the fifth and final part of the New School Playbook series, Chanie shares what must happen so your whole team puts this plan into action: Sync Your Calendars.Key Topics Discussed: Start small with check-ins and team huddles to keep everyone on the same page, sharing insights from throughout the week about different families.Avatars aren't a “one and done” tool. Regularly update avatar profiles and strategies to best serve your families as they evolve.Do a communication audit once a month, where you're ensuring that all outgoing messages align with the avatar preferences.How can you create consistent rhythms to up-level your effectiveness as a staff? Listen in for action steps you can take today.Design your new enrollment playbook in only 1 hour with our live interactive workshop - November 14th Register or learn more at schoolsofexcellence.com/familiesReady to move faster? Directors: Join the Director's Inner CircleOwners: Join the Owner's HQ.It starts with a free consult. Schedule your session now. Mentioned in this episode: New School Playbook

The Playbook for enrolling new families in your school has changed. The old rules of building a website, sending a postcard, and holding an open house just don't work like they used to. In today's episode, the fourth part of the New School Playbook Series, Chanie breaks down how to Train Your Troops.We've all had awkward social interactions — accidentally bumping into someone, forgetting someone's name, or even realizing that we had a stain on our shirt after running into someone we haven't seen in years. Afterward, we're left wishing everything went smoother.As school leaders and staff, we're interacting with a diverse collection of families daily, so it's extra important that we all understand how to best conduct ourselves in a professional, yet still friendly and helpful, manner. Key Topics Discussed: Generational differences in communication skills. Some staff members excel at in-person interactions, and others at digital interactions, but we need them to be successful at both.Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of our families. When we learn how to cultivate more cultural sensitivity, we learn how to be more accepting of other people and break down social barriers.Educating staff on the different parent avatars (see episode 201!) What makes one family feel respected and heard doesn't work for everyone. Once your staff understands the parent avatars at your center, they can cater their interactions to the appropriate style for every family.What training do your troops need? Tune in for action steps you can take today!Design your new enrollment playbook in only 1 hour with our live interactive workshop - November 14th Register or learn more at schoolsofexcellence.com/familiesReady to move faster? Directors: Join the Director's Inner CircleOwners: Join the Owner's HQ.It starts with a free consult. Schedule your session now. Mentioned in this episode: New School Playbook

The Playbook for enrolling new families in your school has changed. The old rules of building a website, sending a postcard and holding an open house just don't work like they used to. How many different ways are you sending out information to your families? Maybe it's just one email. Or maybe it's seven emails, 4 texts and a printed flyer. When you step back and examine your different parent avatars (listen to the previous episode to learn how to build yours), you can start to understand when to send text or email and easily personalize that to best suit all of your families.In part three of the New School Playbook series, Chanie shares how to Be Where They Are:Key Topics Discussed: Your messages become invisible to a large portion of your community if you're not sending them to what they check (i.e. are they text or email people?)In-person events will always create the best lasting impression. When a parent has a positive interaction with your school at an event, they will tell an average of nine other people. How do you make these kind of events?How do you know if your messages are even being read? Learn how to audit your current communication methods and see how many people are actually opening and viewing them. Mentioned in this episode: If you need to increase enrollment right away, check out episode 191Design your new enrollment playbook in only 1 hour with our live interactive workshop — November 14th Register or learn more at: schoolsofexcellence.com/familiesReady to move faster? Directors: Join the Director's Inner CircleOwners: Join the Owner's HQIt starts with a free consult. Schedule your session now. Mentioned in this episode: New School Playbook

In this weeks episode, I am chatting with my sister, Chanie Volovik. Chanie is a certified somatic practitioner and a wise mom of 4. We talk all about the importance of allowing our children to feel the emotions that they are feeling, regardless of what that emotion is. Chanie talks about things such as how giving our child a proverbial band-aid, such as a candy, to help soothe them, can actually be causing our child more harm emotionally in the long run, and so much more! You can contact Chanie by: Instagram/Facebook - @LiveLoveInnerPeace Podcast - Reclaim Your Voice Email - ReclaimYourVoicePodcast@gmail.com

The Playbook for enrolling new families in your school has changed. The old rules of building a website, sending a postcard and holding an open house just don't work like they used to. Think about how good it feels when someone notices something that's uniquely you and engages with that in mind… You're a person who matters to them. When you can achieve this with your families, you create a connection that makes a big difference in your school's success.In part two of the New School Playbook series, Chanie shares how to reach families when you: Speak Their Language.Key Topics Discussed: Adjusting your communication and involvement expectations to the diversity of your parent demographics and community - single parent families, large families, first generation, both parents working - you see where I'm going? They all have different needs - and you as a director don't need to overwork yourself trying to meet them. (Keep reading!) Creating key avatars of your families that speak to their needs in words they relate to is possible and not only simplifies the challenge for you, but allows each family to be truly heard and seen.Chanie's quick action step: Start with simple exercises like a communication audit of last week's emails, tweak the language to be more inclusive and connective to more of your family dynamics. Then press send and test it out!This is the second in the series to help you develop a NEW playbook for your school enrollment and retention strategies. Listen and be prepared for some practical action steps for implementing these new tactics that work!Design your new enrollment playbook in only 1 hour with our free, interactive workshop — November 14th Register or learn more at: schoolsofexcellence.com/familiesReady to move faster? Directors: Join the Director's Inner CircleOwners: Join the Owner's HQ.It starts with a free consult. Schedule your session now. Mentioned in this episode:New School Playbook

The Playbook for enrolling new families in your school has changed. The old rules of building a website, sending a postcard and holding an open house just don't work like they used to. In part one of this series, Chanie will be sharing the 5 new power plays to attract, engage, and retain families. The first is: Know Your Families.Key Ideas: We know you want to know your families and think that you do, but there are new family dynamics to understand and adapt to.Traditional methods of surveys and parent-teacher conferences need an uplevel.What keeps families around for long term retention is no longer - flexible schedules, fun events and general communication. Learn what keeps your families happy now. This is first in a series to help you develop a NEW playbook for your school enrollment and retention strategies. Listen and get ready to take notes on these new tactics that work for today's families.CTA: Design your new enrollment playbook in only 1 hour with our live interactive workshop - November 14th Register or learn more at:Schoolsofexcellence.com/familiesReady to move faster? Directors: Join the Director's Inner CircleOwners: Join the Owner's HQ.It starts with a free consult. Schedule your session now. Mentioned in this episode: New School Playbook

How can mentor relationships stabilize and strengthen the core of your organization and have an impact on your life? In this episode Chanie talks with Todd Herman, renowned leadership coach and author of "The Alter Ego Effect," and her mentor of 9 years. He shares personal stories and strategies that have helped him successfully mentor high achievers, Olympians, and entrepreneurs, offering valuable lessons that can be applied in educational settings.Key Topics:The Power of Questions: Discover how asking the right questions can transform coaching and leadership, and learn Todd Herman's categories of questions that can deepen understanding and communication.Mentorship vs. Coaching: Understand the distinct roles of mentors and coaches, and why it's an important to know the difference.Empathy and Adaptability: Learn how empathy and adaptability can enhance your leadership and create a supportive environment for both students and staff.Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ Todd can be found here:https://toddherman.me/Linked In toddherman1Facebook @toddherman1Instagram @Todd_HermanX todd_herman His Books: The Alter Ego, My Super MeMore about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

Picture this–you're walking through your school, juggling urgent emails, staff questions, and never-ending paperwork. The days blur together as you tackle one crisis after another. But what if there was a way to break free from this chaos?In this week's episode, Chanie addresses a critical challenge faced by school leaders: being trapped in the day-to-day operations. Chanie explains how creating a “Work Smarter” calendar can revolutionize your leadership approach, allowing you to move from reactive management to proactive, strategic leadership. With practical insights into time blocking, delegation, and the importance of regular review sessions, Chanie guides early education leaders, school teachers, and administrators through the steps to regain control of their time and focus on what truly matters–leading their schools to success. Key Topics Discussed: How being stuck in daily tasks prevents school leaders from focusing on strategic growth and long-term planning. How to design a calendar that includes time for personal wellness, team development, and high-level tasks, creating boundaries to ensure work-life balance. The key to delegating effectively and empowering your team to take ownership of tasks while freeing up your time for leadership activities. The mindset shift required to treat your calendar like a muscle–consistently exercising strategic time management to build a thriving school. So, are you ready to unveil the secrets to escaping the day-to-day grind and becoming the visionary leader your school needs? Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

In the journey of life, we often encounter moments that challenge our resilience and redefine our understanding of joy. Join Chanie, as she courageously shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss, revealing the unexpected lessons that emerged from her heartache and healing. In this week's episode of Schools of Excellence, Chanie opens up about her emotional journey following a pregnancy loss. From the initial joy of discovering her pregnancy to the profound heartache that followed, she explores how this experience reshaped her perspective on healing, resilience, and the importance of community support. Chanie emphasizes the significance of self-care and acknowledges the full range of emotions that accompany grief, Through heartfelt reflections, she highlights the importance of embracing vulnerability and finding ways to honor losses while navigating the complexities of personal and professional life. Key Topics Discussed:The distinction between being okay and getting over a loss. The importance of celebrating progress in the healing process. Personal stories of community and mentorship provide essential support. Ways couples can reconnect and support each other through shared experiences. Strategies for integrating gratitude and relaxation into daily life. Chanie's story serves as a powerful reminder that healing is a journey filled with ups and downs. By sharing our experiences, we can collectively navigate the complexities of grief and joy. Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Chanie Fogelman. Chanie lives in Massachusetts with her husband, and they have a Chabad House (Jewish Outreach Center). Chanie talks about how she got connected with me multiple years ago, and that she attended a Nurtured Heart workshop that I hosted. Through that, Chanie got so inspired to finally pursue the Afterschool program that she had wanted to open for awhile, and she speaks about how becoming certified in the Nurtured Heart Approach has benefited her life tremendously. Both in her career and in her personal life. Here is the link to my website! MussiDiskin.com/Registration Here is the link to donate! https://www.nurturedheartfoundation.org/donate/donate-jewish-womens-fund Here is the link to apply for a scholarship! https://www.mussidiskin.com/ctischolarship

What does it take to move from survival mode to true leadership?In this week's episode, Chanie interviews Mel Elridge, a director at an early education lab school, who shares her powerful transformation since joining the Schools of Excellence program in 2020. Together, they explore how Mel built stronger connections within her team, shifted her mindset from chaos to growth, and implemented practical systems that foster a healthier work-life balance. Key Topics Discussed: The vitality of cultivating social connection within school staff for creating a healthy, supportive environment. How leadership development rooted in mindset shifts and strong foundational values is essential for sustainable growth. Practical time management systems, like time-blocking, allow leaders to balance professional responsibilities and personal well-being. The importance of trusting the value of your program and investing in its growth and its effects on effective advocacy for school resources. Embracing difficult conversations as an opportunity for growth strengthens school leadership and relationships. Mel's journey offers valuable lessons for any early education leader seeking sustainable growth and a thriving school culture. We support ECE leaders like you to grow their enrollment, retain their staff, and create freedom! To learn more about how to work with us, apply here for a call!https://airtable.com/app35MKA8diZnD2WQ/shrse1exQfLyrXszSLearn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

A parent is standing at your school's front desk, full of questions about how your program will fit their family's unique needs. Now, multiply that by dozens of families, each with different backgrounds, expectations, and concerns.How do you speak to all of them with each of their individual needs?In this episode, Chanie introduces her Parent Archetypes Framework, helping schools decode the unique needs of families—from first-time parents to multicultural families and grandparent guardians. By tailoring communication and marketing strategies to each family type, schools can boost enrollment and foster stronger, lasting relationships with parents. Chanie also shares actionable steps for training staff to interact more effectively with each parent archetype, ensuring smooth operations and engaged communities.Key Topics Discussed: Identifying and supporting first-time parents, multicultural families, and grandparent guardians.Crafting marketing strategies that resonate with each parent archetype.Training staff to improve parent engagement and satisfaction.This episode provides a wealth of knowledge for school leaders aiming to enhance their marketing and communication strategies by truly understanding the diverse needs of their school's parent community.Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

What do you do when two of your most trusted teachers have unexpectedly handed in their resignations? This is the reality of staff turnover faced by many school leaders.In this episode of the Schools of Excellence podcast, Chanie delves into the multifaceted issue of staff retention within early education centers. Drawing on her extensive research and hands-on experience, Chanie introduces the "Retention Intelligence Framework" and guides school leaders on how to build a positive and sustainable culture that caters to the diverse needs of their staff, ultimately reducing turnover.Key Topics Discussed: The significance of using real data to drive retention decisions in schools, moving away from assumptions and gut feelings. The seven key reasons why staff leave early education centers.How demographic mapping can inform more effective and personalized retention strategies.How to utilize the six channels of intelligence for gathering data on staff retention to discover meaningful insights and improve staff retention. The five pillars necessary for creating a strong culture of retention, focusing on community, work-life harmony, accountability, contribution, and promotion. Ready to reduce staff turnover in your school? We support ECE leaders like you to grow their enrollment, retain their staff, and create freedom! To learn more about how to work with us, apply here for a call!https://airtable.com/app35MKA8diZnD2WQ/shrse1exQfLyrXszSLearn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

Making decisions when leading in the school system can feel like a storm, and with the economic state of things, it can feel like the storm is only getting stronger.But… as you navigate the turbulent waters of school management, you may be surprised to find out that the right strategies can turn challenges into opportunities. In this episode of Schools of Excellence, Chanie breaks down critical strategies for early education leaders to optimize cash flow, manage enrollment challenges, and stand out in a competitive market. She shares actionable tips on aligning your calendar with profit-driven activities, leveraging underutilized spaces, and understanding your school's unique value proposition. Key Topics Discussed: How implementing strategies like increasing registration fees, accelerating accounts receivable, and renegotiating contracts boost cash flows. Strategically planning your calendar to focus on profit-driven events and lead generation in order to sustain enrollment growth. How to identify and repurpose underutilized areas in your school for additional revenue streams. The importance of making informed decisions based on hard data from parent surveys and market trends, rather than just anecdotal evidence. Tune in to learn how to navigate economic uncertainties while maximizing your school's profitability and strategic advance! Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

I know you know that feeling of immense overwhelm when you look at the endless tasks on your school calendar. A pit in your stomach starts to form just by looking at everything you need to accomplish with such little time. But it doesn't always have to feel that way…In this episode, Chanie reveals the secrets to mastering calendar audits and making strategic decisions that align with your school's long-term goals. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Chanie illustrates how thoughtful decision-making can keep a school's operations aligned with its core priorities. By conducting regular audits, school leaders can identify blind spots, optimize their schedules, and stay focused on what truly matters. Key Discussion Points: The critical role of regular calendar audits in ensuring alignment with school goals and priorities. How to differentiate between anxious, hasty decisions and calm, strategic choices that drive long-term success. The impact of prioritization on your school's profitability, retention, and enrollment outcomes. Understanding and leveraging lead metrics to maintain accountability and focus within your school's operations. How the Schools of Excellence framework can help streamline your leadership practices, maximizing time and efficiency. Whether you're an anxious decision-maker or someone looking to fine-tune your scheduling practices, this episode offers invaluable insights into optimizing your time and resources!Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

Struggling with school enrollment can feel like navigating a maze of challenges and stress, leaving you wondering if there's a clear path to attracting and retaining families.Join Chanie Wilschanski as she cuts through the confusion and reveals actionable strategies to transform your enrollment process, turning it from a daunting task into a streamlined, effective approach. Chanie goes over three key tactics that can drive immediate results and set the stage for long-term success. These tactics are also tailored to help create meaningful connections and attract new families for enrollment. Key Discussion Points:The effectiveness of tailoring incentives to the unique preferences of each family to significantly enhance referral programs.How to leverage face-to-face interactions by visiting local establishments like gyms, spas, and apartment buildings.Observing and listening effectively to community conversations can help school leaders refine their marketing strategies to address real concerns and attract new families. Tune in to learn how practical strategies can enhance your school's visibility and drive enrollment success!Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

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In the demanding world of early education, balancing professional challenges and personal life can feel overwhelming.So, how did Stacy Smith, founder of Big Timber Daycare, transform her childcare center into a thriving example of integrated leadership and personal fulfillment?Join Chanie Wilschanski as she and Stacy delve into the transformative effects of values-based leadership on both professional and personal realms. Stacy opens up about her journey in reshaping her approach to leading a childcare center, balancing business demands with personal life, and integrating effective strategies for sustainable success. Listeners will gain actionable insights on leading with integrity, managing challenges, and aligning personal values with professional goals.Key Discussion Points: How leading with core values can shape both professional success and personal fulfillment.Strategies for integrating effective business practices with maintaining personal wellness.Insights into the specific hurdles faced in running a childcare center and how to address them.Practical advice for ensuring personal values and career objectives are in harmony.Tune in to discover actionable strategies for aligning your leadership approach with core values, balancing business and personal well-being, and overcoming the unique challenges of early education.Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

When I lived in New York, I spent a lot of time inside during the winter because I didn't want to freeze my face.But here in Florida, it's the exact opposite.I find myself indoors all summer because I don't want to melt.My older kids are away at camp, and Mayer's and my work schedules both have a little bit more flexibility.We've started a family tradition of using the summer to assess our household.Is there maintenance we need to do on the house?Do we want to cancel some streaming subscriptions?How will we give back to our community in the next 12 months?It will always inconvenience someone for us to pause and go through our household assessments. Maybe we'll be without a washer for a few days as a new one gets put in, or maybe we'll take the morning off work to guide a handyman through the house.But summer is the least inconvenient time to go through these upgrades and tweaks.Schools follow a similar pattern.Even if you run summer programs, there are usually fewer people in the building this time of year.Families go on vacation. Teachers might take off time to travel. Kids are at Disney World or at their grandparents' house out of state.Plus, you're in the perfect position to reflect on what went well last school year, and what didn't.That makes right now the ideal moment to enhance your school leadership through audits, assessments, and evaluations.In this week's podcast episode, I discuss the types of school audits that might be right for you and why summer is the perfect time to take on this project.Join me for a conversation about:Qualities of summertime that make it ideal for reflection and strategic planningTypes of audits you may wish to consider for your school this summerAstute questions to ask yourself as you evaluate what's working and what's notA shortcut to prevent you from reinventing the wheel when it comes to school auditsLearn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ Going through school audits can feel super overwhelming. If you apply for our Owner's HQ and Director's Inner Circle membership programs, you'll learn the next best steps to keep you strategic and calm. As a member, you'll gain access to tools, resources, coaching, and community to help you build a school of excellence.If your audit finds a big hole in your processes or a massive opportunity to shift your systems, I'd love to support your next steps. During a Schools of Excellence Leadership Day Intensive, you'll get a full day of on-demand, in-school training with me, plus various accountability check-ins, to help you and your team work through obstacles and build a stronger, healthier center that values self-care. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/leadership/More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and...

One of my clients is a school owner who hired a new director to lead a brand-new location.In the beginning, the director was doing a great job.But then she started to fall short… including on tasks that were not all that complicated.The owner was concerned the director was acting helpless, especially when it came to her regular duties.She said to me, “Chanie, I don't know what to do. What do I tell her? How do I train her?”If she wanted to invest in this director, I suggested she take her out to breakfast. Spend some time getting to know her, human to human.So they went out to breakfast.It wasn't a one-on-one meeting. It wasn't a performance review. It was not an interrogation.It was a chance for them to build a relationship outside the context of work, over coffee and a relaxing meal.It went so well, they decided to keep it up every month for the next six months.As the owner got to know her director better, and the more she came to understand who she was as a person, the owner became more empathetic.And that empathy caused something surprising to happen:The more empathetic the owner became towards her director, the less afraid she was to hold her accountable.Knowing what's going on with someone can actually make it easier to hold them accountable because you're better able to express both expectations and empathy. Candor and kindness.Before they knew it, the director had extricated herself from her helplessness, and she was back to being a high-performing professional.In this week's podcast episode, I'm discussing ways you, as an ECE leader, can guide your staff out of those sneaky feelings of helplessness, while boosting morale and creating a healthier school.Join me for a conversation about:The six main reasons your teammates could fall into a state of helplessnessWhy certain factors lead to feelings of helplessnessHow you can take proactive steps to prevent your staff from feeling helplessWays to coach your staff out of a state of helplessness while keeping morale highLearn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ If you are feeling overwhelmed and helpless as a school leader, I encourage you to apply for our Owner's HQ and Director's Inner Circle membership programs. Inside, you'll gain access to tools, resources, coaching, and community that will help you build a school of excellence.Is there a helplessness epidemic at your school? It's time to shift the culture. During a Schools of Excellence Leadership Day Intensive, you'll get a full day of on-demand, in-school training with me, plus various accountability check-ins, to help you and your team work through obstacles and build a stronger, healthier center that values self-care. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/leadership/More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that

I remember when I got my first W2 job when I was 19.I was so proud and excited.I was working hard, showing up every day, and doing my best.But when I got that first paycheck, my heart sank.I thought, “There's something wrong. This is not the amount that was in my contract.”I went to my boss and gently let her know about the mistake.Little did I know there was no mistake.She showed me the other side of the paycheck, with taxes, benefits, and withholdings.It was Greek to me. I had no idea how the working world operated.When I look back at that memory, I cringe.And I honestly hope you cringe at your past self, too.Because if you're cringing by looking back, that means you've grown a whole lot in the intervening years.Just remember, some of your employees are new to the ECE field—or are new to working in general, just like I was at 19.You've hired a teacher for whom you have high expectations.And they want to meet those expectations. But before they can master classroom management and parent communication and curriculum planning…They need to know the basics.Where's the bathroom? How do they clock in? Where are the supplies?In this week's podcast episode, I invite you to temper your expectations while maintaining your high standards.I want to encourage you to define and then tolerate “good enough” for long enough, so you can build a school of excellence.Join me for a conversation about:Why setting realistic expectations fosters an environment of growthHow to determine what “good enough” means for each employee Ideas for supporting teachers in achieving good enough without sacrificing high standardsWhy growing through the learning curve cultivates better employee performance in the long runLearn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ If perfectionism is your middle name, and you're open to a loving reality check that ultimately benefits your teachers, your center, and you, I encourage you to apply for our Owner's HQ and Director's Inner Circle membership programs. As a member, you'll gain access to tools, resources, coaching, and community that will help you as you work toward building a school of excellence. Are you adjusting how you onboard new staff at your school and you are craving support as you adjust your expectations? Allow me to help. During a Schools of Excellence Leadership Day Intensive, you'll get a full day of on-demand, in-school training with me, plus various accountability check-ins, to help you and your team work through obstacles and build a stronger, healthier center that values self-care. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/leadership/More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical...

Big decisions are tough.I was speaking with one of my clients who was considering letting a director go.There was a clear mismatch of values between the director and the school.Everything the owner had tried to get the director on track had failed.And yet if she fired the director, the owner would have to expand her workload. She would get stuck doing all the director's tasks, even though she was already tired. Plus, she would have to go through the exhausting process of hiring a replacement.It all sounded like too much.While she knew there was a discrepancy in values, she was considering continuing to put up with it.I invited her to journal about the situation.On the left side of her page, I asked her to write “What do my fear and my ego say?”On the right side of her page, I asked her to write, “What does my higher self say?”She spent some time expressing her thoughts on paper.It gave her the clarity she needed: it was vital that she let the director go.After journaling, she had so much more clarity, assurance, poise, and ease around the decision and the challenging conversation to follow.Journaling is one of the great strategies I use for managing the challenging—and often conflicting—emotions that come up when we have to make big decisions.In this week's podcast episode, I discuss additional methods of navigating complex emotions while we're in the decision-making process.Join me for a conversation about:How mindfulness can impact your ability to make wise decisionsA calendaring strategy that encourages decision breakthroughsWhy speedy decision-making doesn't correlate to intelligence or wisdomWays to assess when you need to make the decisionLearn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ Decision-making is a key leadership skill that isn't as intuitive as it sounds. For continuous coaching and support, I encourage you to apply for our Owner's HQ and Director's Inner Circle membership programs. As a member, you'll gain access to tools, resources, coaching, and community that will help you as you work toward building a school of excellence.Are you facing a big decision right now? Are you looking for support as you make a significant shift? During a Schools of Excellence Leadership Day Intensive, you'll get a full day of on-demand, in-school training with me, plus various accountability check-ins, to help you and your team build a stronger, healthier center. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/leadership/More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.Mentioned in this episode:School Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership...

During my second year of teaching, I was only 20 years old.Our school had teachers do home visits before the school year started, so the child could get to know their teacher before entering the classroom.I remember one home visit distinctly because the child's mom came on so strong.“How old are you? Do you have a college degree? Are you in a relationship? Have you ever provided childcare before?”She interrogated me.I remember thinking, “This woman's going to eat me alive!”The insecurity I felt is really common for new teachers. They don't know how to be a leader yet, and they're too green to conduct themselves with discretion and grace.On the other hand, veteran teachers have a lot more self-assurance because of their years of experience.In this week's podcast episode, I'm talking about the difference between new and veteran teachers when it comes to leadership and decision-making. Join me for a conversation about:The pros and cons of both types of teachers when it comes to curriculum planningTypes of classroom management guidance you can offer veteran and new teachersInherent advantages veteran teachers have when it comes to parent communicationGuidance you can provide new teachers when it comes to crises and professional boundariesLearn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ Nurturing your staff is an ongoing endeavor, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution. For continuous coaching and support, I encourage you to apply for our Owner's HQ and Director's Inner Circle membership programs. As a member, you'll gain access to tools, resources, coaching, and community that will help you as you work toward building a school of excellence.As you discern how to best guide and show appreciation for both veteran and new staff, you may be looking for personalized ideas and guidance. During a Schools of Excellence Leadership Day Intensive, you'll get a full day of on-demand, in-school training with me, plus various accountability check-ins, to help you and your team build a stronger, healthier center. https://schoolsofexcellence.com/leadership/More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.Mentioned in this episode:School Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership Toolkit: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/toolkit/School Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership Toolkit: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/toolkit/

Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/membership/ Get access to the Classroom Management Blueprint here: https://discovered.thrivecart.com/the-classroom-management-blueprint/More about the show:If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life. Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.Mentioned in this episode:School Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership Toolkit: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/toolkit/School Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership Toolkit: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/toolkit/

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you!   In this podcast episode, Franciska reflects on podcast burnout and future topics, including the desire to have conversations with listeners about influential books. The featured guest, Chanie Delman, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health, discusses the various stages and challenges women face throughout their life cycles. The conversation covers topics such as infertility, postpartum mood disorders, marriage adjustments, parenting, and supporting elderly parents. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-care, empathy, communication, and seeking support in navigating these transitions, as well as the need for recalibration and finding balance amidst life's ongoing demands. About Our Guest: Chanie Delman is a reproductive and maternal mental health therapist. Chanie supports women experiencing infertility, infancy and miscarriage loss, postpartum mood disorders, motherhood and loss of all ages. Chanie maintains a private practice in Queens, the Five Towns and offers virtual sessions as well. Chanie can be reached at at chaniedelman@gmail.com and 917-755-9437. Follow Chanie: https://frumtherapist.com/profile/chaniedelman https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hwo6KZ9klQH161FCuQSqW?si=JlGY6HVLQzmwM_vCGLrxtA https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/119-chanie-delman-lcsw-climb-it-because-its-there/id1479167734?i=1000552494063     Check out: www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network.  

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