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…

5 Leadership Lessons from the Golf Course My father and grandfather were both exceptional golfers, each with a unique approach to the game. My dad could hit the ball, and…

As I reflect on the last 18 months, I look back and acknowledge that some days are undeniably harder than others. COVID and I have been on a journey together.…

This week, I found myself grappling with fatigue. It was just a little reminder from COVID, telling em “I am still here and don’t you forget it!! ” I never…