If team challenges have been a theme for you this year, you’re not alone. Hiring, aligning expectations, managing commitment, communication gaps… these issues have been coming up in so many conversations with studio owners lately. And while we can’t control every decision our teachers make, we can control how we lead them, support them, and set them up for success.
In this episode, I break down the key steps to prepare your teaching team for a strong, confident start to 2026. We talk about the practical actions studio owners can take right now that make the biggest difference: clarity, communication, structure, expectations, and leadership.
You’ll learn how to:
Provide clear roles and expectations for 2026
Communicate your vision and priorities for the new year
Update your team documents and teaching resources
Run a simple but powerful teacher briefing
Share a development plan that builds confidence and buy-in
Prepare teachers for the crucial first week back
Streamline communication channels
Build trust by acknowledging and celebrating your team
This is a supportive, practical episode designed to help you start the new year with a confident team, clearer communication, and less stress on your shoulders.
If you want 2026 to feel easier, smoother, and more aligned, this conversation will give you the foundation to create that.
