S2E14: Embracing MESSY Leadership and the Power of Coaching in Education with Rosie Connor
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rosie Connor, a leader in the field of education and not-for-profit leadership development. With over twenty years of experience, Rosie has dedicated her career to empowering leaders to excel and make a significant impact in their organisations. …
S2E13: The Value and Importance of Mastering Effective Staff Consultation with Dr. Paul Teys
In this episode of the Well-Led Schools Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Paul Teys, an expert in educational leadership with over four decades of experience. Following his discussion on the foundations of effective educational leadership earlier this season, Paul returns to explore the vital topic of s…
S2E12: How to Establish a Culture of Trust and Psychological Safety in Schools with Corey Tavella
In this episode of the Well-Led Schools Podcast, we welcomed returning guest Corey Tavella, principal of Thomas More College in South Australia— a large co-ed school with almost 1,100 students that has grown over 30% since his time as principal. Corey recently completed his Master's degree, focu…
S2E11: Using Positive Psychology to Cultivate Flourishing Schools With Chris Daicos
In this episode, I had the pleasure of diving into the world of Positive Psychology with our guest, Chris Daicos, an experienced educator and consultant with over 40 years of experience in the field of education. Chris's expertise lies in leveraging Positive Psychology interventions to foster p…
S2E10: Strategies to Support Parents and Carers to Cultivate Connection With Their Children with Kathy Bowers
In this episode, I had the honour of chatting with Kathy Bowers, a parenting coach with over four decades of experience working with children and their families. Why a parenting coach on a teacher wellbeing podcast? Much of our work with students relies on the relationships we have with parents…
S2E9: Meeting Students Where They’re At: Transformative Strategies to Support and Engage Today’s Youth With Dr Tori Ellis
In this episode, I am joined by the fabulous Dr. Tori Ellis, a Transformational Life and Business Coach and author based in New York City. I had the pleasure of asking Dr. Ellis some thought-provoking questions about her work and insights about her unique approach to working with young people, indi…
S2E8: How To Better Support Your School Community Through Trauma-Informed Practices With Megan Corcoran
In this episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Megan Corcoran, the Founder and Director of Wagtail Institute. Her mission is to empower schools and complex settings to become trauma-informed wellbeing communities where everyone can thrive. She works alongside leaders, educators and social w…
S2E7: The Six Proven Steps To Improved Staff Wellbeing and Culture at Your School with Rob Lans
Social events, morning teas and the one-off wellbeing workshops can only do so much to improve staff wellbeing and school culture. While they’re well-intentioned, these initiatives only target the very surface of the daily challenges school staff face. We need to take a deeper look at the underlyin…
S2E6: The Guiding Principles For Leading Your School With Wellbeing in Mind with Corey Tavella
In this episode of the Well-Led Schools podcast I am joined by Corey Tavella, Principal of Thomas More College in South Australia where, together, we’ll be exploring the guiding principles of ‘Well-Led’ schools. When adopted and applied, these principles can help schools to “lead with wellbeing…
S2E5: The Foundations of Effective Educational Leadership with Dr. Paul Teys
In this episode of the Well-Led Schools podcast, we explore the crucial aspects of educational leadership with Dr. Paul Teys, an inspiring leader in the education space with over four decades of experience in the field. As a seasoned mentor, coach, and expert in educational leadership, Dr. Paul…