PODCAST · PROGRAMS & SYSTEMS
Podcast: Programs & Systems
Back to school, technology, and the systems that keep your program running.
38 episodes, newest first. Each one opens on counselorclique.com.
Podcast · Episode 157 Gamifying the College Search Process with Sam Bernstein Think college searches have to be boring and overwhelming? Think again! In this episode, I sit down with Sam Bernstein, co-founder of the Loper app, to talk about how…College & Career, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 156 Time Management Strategies to Lighten Your Mental Load as a School Counselor with Kaci Ranger Are you constantly juggling emails, student crises, and endless paperwork, feeling like there’s NEVER enough time in the day? I think most of you feel this way! That’s…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 153 Noticing: A Spoken Word by Leah Grant Have you ever stopped to truly notice the world around you – the small moments and subtle ways people carry the weight of their day? In this unique episode, I’m sharing…Supporting Students, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 145 I Gave up Social Media for a Month, and Here’s What Happened Have you checked your phone’s screen time lately? If you’re anything like me, you might be embarrassed about how much time you actually spend on your phone, specifically…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 142 Why You Need to Plan Your Year with a 10,000 Foot View Begin with the end in mind. You’ve probably heard this advice before, but I want it to be your mantra this school year! One of the best things you can do at the…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 141 How a High School Counseling Curriculum Map Will Set You Up to Win This Year Whether you’re still on summer break or have already kicked off a new school year, there’s one thing I think you need during this season: a curriculum map! While it’s…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 135 High School Counselor Office Prep for Back-to-School Season When you’re a new high school counselor, you think you need to have a Pinterest-perfect office in order to be effective. However, your worth as a high school counselor…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 128 4 Things to Quit Worrying About as a Brand New School Counselor I know when I first started out as a school counselor, I was incredibly nervous and constantly worried about both the small and big things that would happen in this…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 109 4 Essentials for a Successful Second Semester You made it to the halfway point; it’s time to begin the second semester! You may feel excited, overwhelmed, and wondering where to start. All those feelings are normal…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 107 3 Ways to Reset As You Kick Off the New Year [Replay] We are taking it back to the second episode of this podcast! This episode is the perfect reminder to focus on resetting yourself for the new year and semester! It’s easy…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 105 Inside Clique Collab Live: Hear Ideas, Challenges, and Inspiration From This School Counselor Community Are you a high school counselor looking for a supportive and engaging community? The Clique Collaborative might be just what you’re looking for, and one of the best…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 96 AI for School Counselors: 10+ Ways to Leverage Artificial Intelligence You’ve likely heard all the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI). But let’s talk about AI for school counselors specifically. Can we really use AI to enhance our…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 90 3 Assumptions to Avoid If You Want to Increase College Access on Your School’s Campus We all want our students to find success after high school and do everything in our power to get them to where they need to be by graduation. This idea of “success” is…College & Career, Supporting Students, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 89 What to Know About Implementing an Effective Student Support Team We all have students on our caseload who are falling through the cracks in one way or another. While part of your job is to advocate for these students and find…Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 88 The Clique Collaborative is Now Open: What to Expect Inside Are you a high school counselor looking for a supportive and engaging community? The Clique Collaborative might be just what you’re looking for, and doors are officially…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 84 5 Back to School Essentials for High School Counselors As high school counselors, we all have our must-have items that help to get us through the year (or the day!). Today I’m sharing my top high school counseling essentials…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 83 How to Use Needs Assessments Strategically This Year in Your High School Counseling Program Let’s tackle a topic that’s been surprisingly absent from the podcast so far: needs assessments! You’re gearing up for a new school year and are ready to make a big…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 82 Set Your Year Up For Success With a Summer Team Planning Day Summer is for relaxing and recharging before you head into another busy school year. I hope you’re taking full advantage of this season because we all know that once…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 78 How Collecting Calendar Data Can Actually Advocate for Your Role As school counselors, we often find ourselves reacting to emergencies rather than proactively helping our students. But what if I told you that your work calendar could…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 76 The Ultimate Kickstart for New High School Counselors If you’re a new counselor getting ready to begin your career, I’ll bet you are excited and anxious to get started! I’ll also bet that you’re feeling some major nervous…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 75 3 Things NOT to Worry About Over the Summer as a New High School Counselor You’ve just landed that new high school counseling job or you’re hoping to soon – congrats! But now you’re probably thinking, what’s next? Well, if you’re a new high…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 74 What to Expect if You’re Moving to High School Counseling Are you a new high school counselor, or thinking about moving to high school counseling from elementary or middle school counseling? If so, today’s episode is for you…Supporting Students, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 73 What I Wish I Knew as a Beginning High School Counselor Starting your career as a beginning high school counselor is so exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, to say the least. There are certain things that are helpful to…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 72 Don’t Make These Mistakes as a New High School Counselor (and What to Do Instead!) I’m your high school counseling hype girl and I’m here for another pep talk! This one is for you if you’re a new (or new-ish) school counselor and want to avoid key…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 69 Senior Decision Day: Creating Lasting Memories for Your Graduates The end of another school year is quickly approaching and I know that the deadline for diplomas can be so stressful as a high school counselor. However, there are some…Small Groups & Lessons, College & Career, Supporting Students, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 68 4 Ways to Repurpose Student Pictures to Celebrate Your Seniors As a high school counselor, you know that graduation is a major milestone for your seniors, and you’re feeling the pressure to help them successfully cross that finish…Small Groups & Lessons, College & Career, Supporting Students, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 44 Owning Your Time Management by Using Your Calendar You’re in the right place if you’re looking for some short and sweet time management tips and a pep talk about your time management. These tips will be some of your…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 37 A Back to School High School Counselor Pep Talk This one’s for the veteran counselors needing a pick-me-up as this school year is getting started. Listen to this back to school high school counselor pep talk for some…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 36 Your High School Counselor Back to School Starter Pack In this episode, I’m giving you your high school counselor back to school “starter pack” broken into 3 categories: community support, podcast episodes, and resources…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 35 Perspectives of a Charter High School Counselor with Clique Collaborative Member Chris Z. Looking for new perspectives from other high school counselors? Look no further than this conversation with Chris, a public charter high school counselor from…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 34 Private High School Counselor Finds Wellness Passion: An Interview with Tylee R., Clique Collaborative Member Tylee is a Clique Collaborative member working as a private high school counselor in a Catholic high school. As a self-proclaimed homebody, she finds herself serving…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 33 Math Teacher Turned First-Year, Public High School Counselor with Clique Collaborative Member Liz A. Liz is a public high school counselor in a large school in New Jersey. The population at her school has a high immigrant population and lots of bilingual students. She…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 32 Back to School Tips for High School Counselors: Office Prep This episode highlights a few back to school tips for high school counselors looking to ready their spaces and program. Your worth as a high school counselor isn’t…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 7 Resetting Your School Counseling Team in the New Year Help your department by casting vision and resetting your school counseling team whether you’re the department head or a passionate team player. In this last episode of…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 5 Resetting Your Surroundings in the New Year Resetting your surroundings will help you breathe easier as the second semester starts. It’s time to clean up (or at least straighten up) your physical and mental high…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 4 Resetting Your School Counseling Systems in the New Year It’s time to focus on resetting your school counseling systems as you head into the new year! Since my brain doesn’t naturally divide tasks into orderly or efficient…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 3 Resetting Your Admin Relationships in the New Year In Episode 3 of High School Counseling Conversations, we talk about 3 practical ways to focus on resetting your admin relationships or establish a direction with your…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 2 Resetting Yourself in the New Year It’s time to focus on resetting yourself for the new year and new semester! It can be hard to find the motivation to try new ideas, learn new ways of doing things, or…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth