Will This Make the Boat Go Faster? Easter is a pretty good time to talk about renewal. And not just the kind you get from a long weekend and a few hot cross buns. I’m talking about the deeper kind—the kind that quietly nudges you to ask: What do I need to let go of?

Let’s be honest—kindness got a bad rap during COVID. It became politicised, polarised, and in some circles, weaponised. A phrase that should have brought us together ended up feeling like a catchphrase with baggage. I’ll own it—there were moments when I felt cynical about it too. And moments when I wasn’t very kind myself. But

How Do I Boost Staff Wellbeing Without Adding More to My Plate? I hear this often from school leaders. And I get it. As a former principal, it can be hard to know what to do without falling into the yoga-and-morning-tea trap. While those things can be nice, they often feel like a band-aid rather

Holding Grief & Flourishing Together This week, grief has been my shadow. Not loud, not overwhelming—just there. Like a song playing faintly in the background, looping, waiting to be noticed. Settling into the spaces I thought I had cleared. Moving with me, beside me. Some weeks are like this. I’ve built a life around flourishing—helping

Leadership in education is often equated with constant availability. Be present. Be accessible. Keep your door open. Yet, at what point does this expectation shift from dedication to depletion? The 2019 Teacher and Principal Health and Wellbeing Survey highlights the growing strain: 75% of school leaders work more than 50 hours per week, with 27%

🚀 Ever feel like your brain is on a never-ending treadmill? No pause button, just go-go-go? Let’s change that. Quiet time isn’t just about resting—it’s about recharging. And yet, most of us avoid silence like it’s the last thing on our to-do list. When was the last time you sat in stillness, without a screen,

Your brain should be your biggest cheerleader, but sometimes, it’s your toughest critic. That little voice of doubt? The one that whispers, “You’re not good enough,” or “Why even try?”—it’s time to challenge it. Negative thoughts can shape how we see ourselves, our work, and the people around us. But here’s the good news—you don’t

Let’s talk about flourishing. It’s not just about doing well personally but thriving collectively, too. For educators, this means finding ways to thrive amidst the daily challenges of teaching, leading, and balancing life. Professor Tyler VanderWeele from Harvard University gives us a pretty inspiring take on flourishing. He says it’s “a state in which all

My Word This Year: FunEvery year, I choose a word to anchor my focus and intentions. In the past, my words have been Data, Kindness, Smile, and Breathe. These words shaped my decisions and provided a lens through which I navigated life. This year, my word is Fun. Not because it sounds lighthearted (though it