The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
🎙️ The Child Care Director’s Chair – Where Big Dreams and Bigger Leadership Collide!
Ready to level up your child care career? Whether you're a teacher assistant dreaming of that lead teacher badge, a lead ready to snag that director title, or a director with your sights set on owning your own center (or multiple ones 👀)—this is your seat at the table. And spoiler alert: leadership isn’t a title, it’s an action.
Hosted by the one and only Erica Saccoccio—part coach, part cheerleader, and full-time leadership hype man—you’ll get daily doses of real talk, big laughs, and bold leadership truths. We’re talking practical strategies, mindset shifts, and serious elevation vibes... all served with love (and a little sass 😘).
✨ New episodes drop Monday–Friday at 1 AM EST—so you can sip your coffee, set your goals, and strut into your center like the boss you’re becoming.
This show is a great addition to your leadership toolbox or the perfect resource for your team onboarding sessions—because the best programs grow their teams from within. 💪
Pull up your chair, future leader. Let’s do this thing. 💼💥
The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
376 We Need to Talk (without the tears)
You’ve got the vision, the clipboard, the team—and now it’s time for that conversation. 😬
You know the one. The awkward, emotionally-charged, “Can we chat for a sec?” kind of convo that makes you want to hide in the supply closet.
In this episode of The Child Care Director’s Chair, host Erica Saccoccio is breaking down how to navigate tough talks without losing your cool (or your compassion). Whether it’s correcting a team member, addressing tension, or just delivering honest feedback without the waterworks, we’re getting into the real deal of communication with confidence.
You’ll learn:
🧠 Why emotional intelligence is your secret weapon in leadership
💬 How to say what needs to be said—without guilt or sugarcoating
👂 What to do before the conversation to set it up for success
👊 How to stay grounded when things get awkward (because they will)
✨ Scripts for keeping things clear, kind, and professional
🤝 And why hard conversations build stronger teams (yes, really!)
If you’re tired of avoiding issues or tiptoeing around feelings, this episode is your permission slip to lead with courage, clarity, and zero drama.
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