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Finally... An Executive Coaching Community for

Women in School Leadership

Rebuild culture. Increase retention. Minimize overwhelm. Reignite your passion for leadership.

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Finally... An Executive Coaching Community for

Women in School Leadership

Rebuild culture. Increase retention. Minimize overwhelm. Reignite your passion for leadership.
BOOK A CONSULTATION →

You’ve committed to being the kind of school leader who inspires teams, transforms schools, and makes a lasting impact.

You’ve committed to being the kind of school leader who inspires teams, transforms schools, and makes a lasting impact.

BUT HERE'S THE CHALLENGE...

"This role is just not sustainable."

If you’re a principal, this probably sounds familiar.

You’re putting out fires all day—and not just student behavior. Sub coverage falls through, interruptions derail your schedule, and teacher complaints land squarely on your shoulders like you’re the only one who can solve them.

You start the day determined to tackle your priorities, but within minutes, you’re pulled into a whirlwind of unexpected crises.

Your to-do list grows longer, your focus fractures, and by the end of the day, it feels like you’ve accomplished nothing.

You’re stuck solving problems that others could handle, waging battles that shouldn’t even be yours, and running out of time for the things that matter most—like actually leading your team and shaping the future of your school.

Leadership shouldn't feel like this.

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BUT HERE'S THE CHALLENGE...

"This role is just not sustainable."

If you’re a principal, this probably sounds familiar.

You’re putting out fires all day—and not just student behavior. Sub coverage falls through, interruptions derail your schedule, and teacher complaints land squarely on your shoulders like you’re the only one who can solve them.

You start the day determined to tackle your priorities, but within minutes, you’re pulled into a whirlwind of unexpected crises.

Your to-do list grows longer, your focus fractures, and by the end of the day, it feels like you’ve accomplished nothing.

You’re stuck solving problems that others could handle, waging battles that shouldn’t even be yours, and running out of time for the things that matter most—like actually leading your team and shaping the future of your school.

Leadership shouldn't feel like this.
BOOK A CONSULTATION →

"Our sessions made me feel seen and heard."

“Our sessions made me feel seen and heard. 

Leadership can sometimes feel lonely. Our sessions made me feel seen and heard. It was also nice to have someone who sat in the seat and achieved success be your guide. 
Through our sessions, I was able to develop the confidence to have difficult conversations coupled with a plan for next steps."

-vanessa, Principal | Brooklyn, NY

Here’s the truth...

You’re not meant to solve every crisis or carry the weight of your school alone. You’re meant to lead.

✏️ Starting your day with a clear plan and the confidence to stick to it—no matter what comes your way.

✏️ Focusing on the big picture while empowering your team to handle the day-to-day challenges.

✏️ Creating a thriving school culture that retains top talent and achieves ambitious goals—all without working around the clock.

With the right systems, team synergy, and a sustainable strategy, you can lead boldly, effectively, and with purpose—while protecting your time, energy, and well-being.

Here’s the truth: You’re not meant to solve every crisis or carry the weight of your school alone. You’re meant to lead.

✏️ Starting your day with a clear plan and the confidence to stick to it—no matter what comes your way.

✏️ Focusing on the big picture while empowering your team to handle the day-to-day challenges.

✏️ Creating a thriving school culture that retains top talent and achieves ambitious goals—all without working around the clock.

With the right systems, team synergy, and a sustainable strategy, you can lead boldly, effectively, and with purpose—while protecting your time, energy, and well-being.

introducing...

The Leadership Collective 

An executive coaching and leadership development program designed specifically for school leaders like you—leaders who are ready to move beyond survival mode and embrace sustainable, impactful leadership. This isn’t just about managing the day-to-day of your school. TLC empowers you to lead with intention, equipping you with the tools, strategies, and mindset to build systems that work, foster team synergy, and achieve sustainability in every aspect of your work.

introducing...

The Leadership Collective

An executive coaching and leadership development program designed specifically for school leaders like you—leaders who are ready to move beyond survival mode and embrace sustainable, impactful leadership.

This isn’t just about managing the day-to-day of your school. TLC empowers you to lead with intention, equipping you with the tools, strategies, and mindset to build systems that work, foster team synergy, and achieve sustainability in every aspect of your work.

It’s time to reset.

 

It's time to reset.

This program offers a unique blend of award-winning strategies, top-tier training, and personalized executive coaching, addressing the specific hurdles and situations you face. 

Build Culture

Create a culture and a sense of belonging that inspires. Learn how to foster a positive and inclusive environment that enhances student and staff well-being.

Minimize Overwhelm

Discover effective techniques to streamline your workload and manage stress, making leadership a more balanced and fulfilling journey.

Retain Your Teachers

Learn research-based strategies and best practices for decreasing turnover and increasing engagement.

...and reignite your passion for leadership!

...and reignite your passion for leadership!
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I WANT THESE RESULTS
LET'S BE REAL

Stepping into a leadership role is just the beginning. It's the continuous learning, coaching, and community that truly sustain you.

LET'S BE REAL

Stepping into a leadership role is just the beginning. It's the continuous learning, coaching, and community that truly sustain you.

Individualized coaching and feedback for 12 months

Full access to our video training and resource library

A community space to connect & grow alongside other women leaders

HERE'S HOW IT ALL BREAKS DOWN

What's inside

The Leadership Collective combines the impact of executive coaching with the strength of a supportive community, creating an environment where women school leaders can connect, share, and grow together—all under the guidance of a certified executive coach.

INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM:
  • Two live executive coaching sessions each month for individual feedback and personalized support.
  • Daily access to a private Slack group for community engagement, coaching, and support.
  • Full access to our resource library for the entire year of your enrollment. This includes leadership trainings, masterclasses, and sprints to support your growth every step of the way.
HERE'S HOW IT ALL BREAKS DOWN

What's inside

The Leadership Collective combines the impact of executive coaching with the strength of a supportive community, creating an environment where women school leaders can connect, share, and grow together—all under the guidance of a certified executive coach.

INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM:


• Two live executive coaching sessions each month for individual feedback and personalized support.
• Daily access to a private Slack group for community engagement, coaching, and support.
• Full access to our resource library for the duration of your enrollment, whether you're with us for six months or the full school year. This includes leadership trainings, masterclasses, and sprints to support your growth every step of the way.
• A customized DISC assessment to enhance self-awareness, communication, and conflict resolution.

Creating Culture Without Conflict

Learn how to dismantle toxic workplace cultures and foster trust, communication, and collaboration using practical strategies and the DISCover the DISConnect technique.

Developing Leadership Teams

Discover how to empower your leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability and leveraging individual strengths for collective success.

Tackling Teacher Retention

Master strategies to enhance teacher retention, focusing on creating a supportive environment and implementing a hiring framework that prioritizes intentional selection.

Beating Burnout

Address the challenge of work-life imbalance, learning to prioritize self-care and develop resilience against the pressures of leadership roles.

Successful School Systems

Understand how to establish effective systems and operations to improve school performance, from strategic planning to budget management.

Instructional Leadership

Dive into the essentials of instructional leadership to close academic gaps and enhance teacher performance, focusing on differentiated instruction and personalized learning.

Jennelle B., Principal

"There were so many connections I made with several of Chanavia’s social media posts – functioning systems, preventing burnout, having challenging conversations, shifting culture. I joined The Leadership Collective because I want to walk away with practical strategies to implement in these areas."

VELEKA G., Principal

“I was motivated to join the Leadership Collective because I am passionate about growing as a leader and learning from others to improve my craft. As a new principal, I believe having a network to share insights, challenges, and ideas is very important. I also want to strengthen my leadership skills so that I can make a positive impact on my staff, students, and community. “

MAYA B., Assistant Principal

“This experience has built my confidence that I do know what I am doing and it has highlighted areas that I want to grow in like empowering and building capacity in others. It has truly been helpful to process and problem solve solutions or to think about what I could say and do differently.”

IS THIS FOR YOU?

This program is perfect for you if you're ready to move from being a trained leader to becoming a transformational leader.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

This program is perfect for you if you're ready to move from being a trained leader to becoming a transformational leader.

  • You serve in a leadership role at an elementary, middle, or high school.
  • You are passionate about creating a positive, lasting impact on your school's culture and academic success.
  • You feel like the future of your school is all on you, leading to endless nights and weekends of work, and less time for family or yourself.
  • You inherited a challenging culture and are struggling to clean up past issues while pushing your own plans forward, unsure of where to start.
  • You're constantly prioritizing others, neglecting your needs, leading you to question if this school and role truly fit you.
  • You are tired of feeling isolated, overwhelmed by responsibilities and the day-to-day operations.

• You serve in a leadership role at an elementary, middle, or high school.

• You are passionate about creating a positive, lasting impact on your school's culture and academic success.

• You feel like the future of your school is all on you, leading to endless nights and weekends of work, and less time for family or yourself.

• You inherited a challenging culture and are struggling to clean up past issues while pushing your own plans forward, unsure of where to start.

• You're constantly prioritizing others, neglecting your needs, leading you to question if this school and role truly fit you.

• You are tired of feeling isolated, overwhelmed by responsibilities and the day-to-day operations.

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REAL STORIES, REAL SUCCESS

Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.

Hear directly from women leaders who are transforming schools and inspiring change, empowered by executive coaching.

 
ON THE FENCE?

Imagine having someone to strategize with about...

ON THE FENCE?

Imagine having someone to strategize with about...

  • Building resilient leadership teams that thrive despite change or challenges
  • Delivering compelling State of the School addresses that inspire action
  • Refocusing post-winter break
  • Strategies to attract, retain, and engage teachers 
  • Planning effectively for the first and final 90 days of the school year
  • Handling challenging conversations
  • Leading change with clarity, conviction, and a forward-thinking mindset
  • Developing and advancing Assistant Principals

• Building resilient leadership teams that thrive despite change or challenges

• Delivering compelling State of the School addresses that inspire action

• Refocusing post-winter break

• Strategies to attract, retain, and engage teachers

• Planning effectively for the first and final 90 days of the school year

• Leading change with clarity, conviction, and a forward-thinking mindset

• Handling difficult conversations with confidence

• Developing and advancing Assistant Principals

Meet Chanavia

EDUCATOR | EXECUTIVE COACH | K-12 CONSULTANT | SPEAKER

Meet Chanavia Patterson: an inspiring educator, executive coach, and dynamic speaker with over twenty years of experience spanning from the classroom to district leadership.

Celebrated as Michigan's Principal of the Year for her extraordinary turnaround of a Detroit school, Chanavia elevated from her career to her calling when she founded Principal Patterson Leadership Services—a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to empowering women leaders globally to create thriving schools.

Now, Chanavia is ready to share her award-winning methods & frameworks with you.
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You may be wondering...

How is this different from my leadership fellowship or district-provided programs?

You may be wondering...

How is this different from my leadership fellowship or district-provided programs?

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