SOUND FAMILIAR?
You were great in the classroom. Great with your team. Now you're leading a whole campus, and nobody handed you a manual.
You second-guess your
decisions
Even the small ones.
Difficult conversations feel
hard
You avoid them or overthink
them.
You're leading, but are
you influencing?
There's a difference. A big one.
"I spent 20 years as a principal. I've been exactly where you are. And I built Great2Lead because no one should have to figure this out alone."
-Michelle Pourchot
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
Real conversations. Practical leadership.
Explore podcast conversations and short videos where I share practical approaches to the real challenges school leaders face.
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A candid conversation about practical school leadership, confidence, influence, and impact.
One simple phrase can slow the conversation down, build trust, and help others take ownership.
A clear boundary can still be supportive. This phrase helps leaders say no without shutting down the conversation.
WORK WITH ME
Practical help for school leaders and teams. Not theoretical.
I work with school leaders, teacher teams, and the districts that support them. Everything is practical, focused, and built to create results you can see right away.
For leaders and districts
Workshops and professional development built around the real situations leaders face: communication, confidence, and influence. Let's talk about what your team needs.
PLCs that end with something teachers can use
Too many PLCs end with a good conversation and nothing new in the classroom. The PLC Operating System helps your team pick one focus, make one decision, and walk out with something to use. Piloting with schools in early 2027.
ABOUT MICHELLE
20 years in the principal role. Now helping you do it better.
I'm Michelle Pourchot, retired elementary school principal, author, and leadership coach. I didn't just study school leadership. I lived it, struggled in it, and learned what actually works. Great2Lead exists because I want to give new leaders the tools I had to figure out the hard way.
Ready to talk?
Whether you're a new leader looking for support or a district administrator exploring professional development options, let's have a conversation.