It’s our final episode of 2025, and we’re officially shedding skin and picking up speed.
We’re closing out the Year of the Snake—the year of reflection, reinvention, and releasing what we hate—and getting ready to gallop into the Year of the Horse with momentum, confidence, and zero apologies.

In this episode:

• What the Year of the Snake taught us—and what we’re shedding before midnight

• Kate is deep in her 50 Cent era (energy: bold, unbothered, and highly quotable)

• Courtney is fully in her 50’s era—clarity over chaos, boundaries over burnout

• The wins, the wounds, the wild moments, and the lessons of 2025

• Why 2026 is about movement, courage, and going all in

Hit play. Shed the skin. Saddle up. 2026 isn’t waiting—and neither are we.

We’re back — and not waiting until January 1st because you don’t need a new year to make a new decision. After a little hiatus, we’re diving straight into the real talk: why leaders feel like they can’t be vulnerable, how constant criticism wears people down, and we’re still showing up, still supporting others, and still not asking for permission.

We’re breaking down a new workplace study that says employees are actually more productive when they can step out for personal errands… and how that dream hits differently in education, where flexibility is basically a myth.

Plus — Kate officially launches Country Club Social, Courtney is recovering from Jeff’s 50th birthday, and we’re reminding you that you don’t need a “fresh start Sunday” to reset your life. You just need today.

Hit play. Let’s go.

It’s Courtney’s last day in her 40s, and we’re getting real about what the last decade taught her — from surviving surprise parties to juggling motherhood, leadership, and life. We’re talking lessons learned, dreams for her 50s, and the art of keeping it all (mostly) together. We're also talking about new student podcast, Unmuted, so check it out if you haven't!

Grab your champagne, because this one’s part reflection, part revelation, and all kinds of fabulous. Cheers!

We're talking about us getting board members on the pod, interviewing, setting boundaries, and coachability - join us for a quick drop!

We're back and we've got friends with us today! What happens when we're staying late after our new student podcast? What keeps us up at night? What would we change about education? And now we've got sound effects too!

Dr. Stephanie Owens-Burkhart, Physical Therapist, and Courtney's PT, drops real-world hacks on pain, posture, movement, and burnout so leaders can feel fierce and sleep better, and we're here for all of it, and you will be, too!

We've been out, but we're back and committed to recording more episodes...we're talking about opening institute, we've got a great new gig open in our district, and we're of course bantering about the big engagement...you know who we're talking about!

We’re diving into the 5 ways to feel appreciated at work (spoiler: martyrdom isn’t one of them). We also unpack how to protect your peace when work tries to follow you home.

Courtney goes off on her least favorite thing—yes, the dreaded 👍 text reaction—and we share highlights from our latest cohort session with Dr. Gabe (surviving hardship like a boss) and Carrie (burnout truth bombs).

Oh—and Kate’s duck had ducklings who are now... gone? We’re confused, concerned, and emotionally invested. 🐥💔

Press play. Your leadership sanity depends on it.

This week on Unsupervised Leadership, Kate introduces her new AI BFF, Nova (yes, she named ChatGPT), and let’s just say…it’s working. While sipping Michelob Ultra with limes, Kate and Courtney set the record straight on what actually happens at the District Office in the summer (spoiler alert: no bon bons involved). Plus, they spill on their incredible new cohort and how Nova accidentally helped them build an entire business model. If you've ever wondered what happens when leadership, tech, and lime-flavored genius collide—this is it.

Tony and his friend are launching Country Club Social—a golf simulator and bar that’s basically your new favorite hangout spot. Courtney gets a much needed text, while Kate breaks down her human design profile, and we’re kicking off our Unstoppable cohort tomorrow with nearly 100 incredible women from across the country!