Live Danishly These Holidays  I love a good read. Losing that ability in 2023 was incredibly frustrating, but getting it back has been a reminder of how important small joys…

The end of the school year is finally here. For many school leaders and teachers, this time brings a mix of relief and exhaustion. The Christmas break offers a chance…

It seems a little crazy for me to reflect on this—slowing down is not something that has ever come naturally to me. But here goes. Over the past two years,…

What’s the deal with AI? Is it a game-changer or a threat to education? When generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot entered the scene, many educators…

Indulge me this week, folks, as I blend faith, leadership, and well-being—the heart of my PhD and who I am. Picture this: me in a café, people-watching, sipping on a…

If  Rudyard Kipling’s iconic poem If has always been one of my go-to sources of inspiration. As I recovered from challenging times, this was something I had on my mind…

This year, gratitude isn’t just a theme—it’s my lifeline. And at the centre of it all is one simple truth: connection is what makes life meaningful. As I sip my…

Building a Thriving Workplace Through Intentional Leadership and Relationships As a young school leader, I didn’t take the time to consider the well-being, workload, or stressors affecting myself. Like many…

I am a Taranaki guy. I always will be. At this time of year I reflect on this more than ever. Every year, we see fireworks light up the sky…

I visited a friend at a school this week and was moved to write. Bare with me. In my experience, the people who truly shape school culture aren’t always the…