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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Healing takes time—a lesson I’m coming to understand, slowly but surely. Amid tears, moments of sadness, flashes of anger, and countless long walks, I’ve realised that my healing isn’t just…