CURRENT SCHOOL
LEADERS
leaders
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1:1 coaching for current school leaders who want to clearly communicate their leadership, confidently answer interview questions, and position themselves for their next leadership role.
YOU'VE ALREADY DONE THE WORK.
You’ve led, supported staff, made decisions, and impacted students. But when it comes time for interviews, many current school leaders struggle to clearly explain their leadership in a way that reflects their true ability. Not because they aren’t qualified—but because they haven’t had structured guidance to help them organize their story, refine their responses, practice their pacing, and prepare with intention.
This coaching helps you bridge that gap so you can walk into interviews prepared, confident, and clear.
Who This Is For
THIS IS FOR CURRENT LEADERS WHO ARE:
PREPARING FOR principal, assistant principal, or district-level interviews
LOOKING TO clearly and effectively communicate their leadership experience in interviews
SEEKING structured, 1:1 support instead of preparing on their own
WANTING TO present their experience in a more confident and organized way
COMMITTED TO taking the next step in their leadership journey
What We'll Work On:
EVERY COACHING EXPERIENCE is tailored to your specific goals, role, and upcoming opportunities. You bring the areas you want to focus on, and I design the sessions around your needs—whether that’s interview preparation, leadership storytelling, or strengthening how you communicate your experience.
Across our work together, we may focus on areas such as:
STRUCTURING & DELIVERING
strong responses to common and challenging school leadership interview questions
CLARIFYING & STRENGTHENING
your leadership story so you can clearly and confidently communicate your experience and impact
COMMUNICATING
how you make decisions and manage complex situations within a school environment
ARTICULATING
your leadership approach to supporting teachers, leading teams, and improving instructional practice
What We'll Work On
OPTION 1: 4-WEEK INTERVIEW PREPARATION PROGRAM
A deeper, more structured experience with ongoing support.
4 weekly 1-hour 1:1 sessions
Continued refinement of your interview responses
Guided practice and feedback
Support as you prepare for upcoming opportunities
OPTION 2: 90-MINUTE INTERVIEW PREPARATION INTENSIVE
A focused session designed to help you quickly strengthen your interview readiness.
Clarify your leadership story
Address specific interview concerns
Refine how you respond to key questions
Leave with actionable next steps
Why This Works
This coaching is designed specifically for school leaders preparing for interviews—not generic professional development.
YOU'LL WORK THROUGH
Real interview questions
School-based leadership scenarios
Your actual experiences and examples
So instead of guessing what to say, you’ll have clarity, structure, and confidence in how you present yourself.
Common Challenges
this helps with
“I know what I’ve done, but I struggle to explain it clearly.”
“I freeze or overthink during interviews.”
“I’m not sure how to structure my answers.”
“I don’t feel confident communicating my leadership impact.”
“I want to be more prepared before applying or interviewing.”
What We'll Work On
As a current Assistant Principal, Best-Selling Author, and Interview Coach,
Dr. Smalls II works directly within the school system and understands what hiring teams are looking for in leadership candidates.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL | EAST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Before coaching, I struggled with interview questions and lacked strong examples. Dr. Smalls helped me craft go-to answers, build confidence, and see my daily work as leadership. Now, I’m ready and confident for interviews.
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If you’re preparing for your next leadership interview and want to feel more confident in how you communicate your experience and leadership impact, the next step is to connect.