The Aspiring School Leader Podcast

🔥 If you’re an aspiring school leader, chances are you’ve believed at least one of these three lies. I know I did when I was starting out. These false beliefs are keeping you stuck — and in this episode, I am calling them out so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
In this episode, we break down:
→ Why waiting doesn’t build readiness — and what does.
→ Why your unique leadership voice is your superpower.
→ How leadership is not losing your passion — but multiplying your impact.
Whether you’re just thinking about stepping into school leadership or already on the journey, these lies might be playing in the background — and it’s time to replace them with truth.
👉🏾 Ready to shift from stuck to strategic? My Elevate Your Impact Coaching Program is designed to help you confidently land your first leadership role and lead with impact from day one.
📩 Reach out to me (donovansmalls2@gmail.com) — I’d love to help you take your next step.
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👋🏾 Until next time — keep teaching, leading, and learning 📢 New episodes drop every Sunday.
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🎯 Should You Really Be a School Leader? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First
Before you spend your summer chasing school leadership roles, you need to hear this.
In today’s episode of The Aspiring School Leader Podcast, I’m challenging you to pause and reflect on four brutally honest questions that will help you decide if you’re truly ready to step into leadership.
Whether you're feeling stuck in the classroom or fired up about becoming a school leader — this episode is for you.
If you answer yes to all four questions, you may be more ready than you think. And if you’re not quite there yet, this will help you identify exactly what to work on next.
👥 If you're ready to move forward, I want to invite you into the Elevate Your Impact Coaching Program — designed to help you confidently land your first leadership role and lead with impact from day one.
Whether it’s the:
8-Week Leadership Launch4-Week Interview Launchor 90-Minute Interview AcceleratorI meet you where you are in your leadership journey — and help you step into the room like you belong there.
📩 Want to talk further? Here is my email address: donovansmalls2@gmail.com — reach out!
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👋 Wishing you a great week of teaching, leading, and learning. Take care!
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Welcome to The Aspiring School Leader Podcast—your weekly guide to landing your first leadership role and leading with clarity, confidence, and impact.
In this short trailer, Dr. Donovan Smalls II—educator, bestselling author, and school leadership coach—shares what this podcast is all about and how it will help you prepare for leadership interviews, navigate complex school dynamics, and step into the role you’ve been working toward.
If you’re an educator ready to transition into school leadership, hit follow and let’s get to work
Resources:
📚 Read my book Beyond the Classroom: https://shorturl.at/74Bgy
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