#47. Adrienne Hornby: Well-Led Schools Inspiration, Influence and Impact

My guest this episode, Adrienne Hornby, shares how her own life experiences, the influence of those around her and her work in school leadership roles have inspired and guided her journey to supporting schools to prioritise staff health and wellbeing.



Adrienne's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:


People - anyone who is a professional in an area you wish to strengthen.
Book - The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
Podcast - My Mum Says My Memoir is a Lie: Diary of a CEO
Cause - one which inspires you
Dream Travel Destination - Greece and Spain



Connect with Adrienne:


LinkedIn - Adrienne Hornby
Website - adriennehornby.com.au
Podcast - Well Led Schools



Adrienne Hornby a Staff Wellbeing Consultant and Strategist for Schools 

Dedicated to fostering thriving school communities, Adrienne collaborates with school leaders and their staff to collect vital data and devise and implement personalised 'Staff Wellbeing Action Plans.' 

With a background as a school leader and teacher in ACT government schools, she became a Health and Wellbeing Coach in 2018. Bringing these two professions together resulted in her current role as a Staff Wellbeing Consultant where she has worked with over 45 Australian and international schools since leaving education in 2022.

Leveraging her own innovative approach, Adrienne developed the '6 Steps to Becoming a Well-Led School' - Which are those schools that lead with wellbeing in mind. Her model integrates Positive Psychology’s PERMA(H) Model, the latest educational leadership research, and insights from leading wellbeing organisations.

Her focus is on equipping school leaders, teachers, and staff with strategies aligned with personal and professional wellbeing and culture building.