108. A Journey of Confidence and Legacy with Erin Owens

<p>Throughout my career coaching leaders in early childhood education, I’ve worked with owners and directors at various points in their journey. So, I have firsthand knowledge of what that journey can look like and how challenging it can be.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>I know that right now, you may be feeling stressed, overworked, and exhausted. Maybe you’re sick of putting out fires and dealing with staff turnover. Maybe—just maybe—you’re even thinking about throwing in the towel.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>If that’s you, I hear you. Leadership is not for the faint of heart, and you’re not alone in your struggles.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>Erin Owens used to be right where you are. After almost a decade as the director of Little Lambs Daycare Ministry, Erin had reached her breaking point. She was so distraught that, on most nights, she would cry herself to sleep. What’s more, she was even starting to consider a different career entirely.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>But everything changed when Erin joined our Director’s Inner Circle program. The community she found through Schools of Excellence helped her better utilize the skills and tools she already had and changed the way she showed up as a leader.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>As a result, Erin has built a stronger community that makes her staff want to stick around, prioritized self-care and quality time with her family, and set ambitious goals for the future of her center.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>She now feels happy and fulfilled in her role—something that once seemed unattainable.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>In this week’s episode of the Schools of Excellence podcast, we’re spotlighting Erin Owens and her journey from a director at her breaking point to a calm and confident leader.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>Listen to my VP of Operations Michelena and Erin as they talk about:</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Erin’s challenges before joining Director’s Inner Circle</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Wh