The Flourish Movement

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The Flourish Movement

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the wellbeing and mental health of our school leaders. The Flourish Movement provides a space where they can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Science. Along with Principal Bob Willetts, he will be introducing you to some of the amazing school principals that are teaching our kids and leading our schools all over Australia.

  1. Looking Back: Evolved Leaders for Evolving Challenges

    12月8日

    Looking Back: Evolved Leaders for Evolving Challenges

    As we close yet another Podcast season, as well as another year, we reflect on the evolving landscape of education and, in particular, school leadership. We explore how the key challenges they face have shifted in recent years. From addressing mental health, to staff shortages, we discuss the current realities of leadership in schools.  We also look back at all the incredible guests who’ve been on the Podcast and discuss what we believe are the common characteristics they share, which allowed them to achieve such amazing things both in their schools and their personal lives.     Join us for an insightful discussion filled with lessons, inspiration, and practical takeaways for anyone in education.    We kindly ask all of our listeners to subscribe to the Podcast and leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. This will allow us to continue to bring you all these great stories and guests.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank the NSWPPA, our learning partner in this Podcast.

    25 分钟
  2. Timetable for the Perfect Day with Greg Weeks

    11月10日

    Timetable for the Perfect Day with Greg Weeks

    In this episode, we sit down with Principal Greg Weeks, who designed the “timetable for the perfect day” for himself, staff and students. Faced with the constant demands of his role, as well as curriculum demands, and staff wellbeing, he reimagined the daily timetable to create an environment that supports academic focus, job effectiveness, and collaboration.     Join us as we explore the process he went through to achieve this. We'll discuss the implementation strategies and practical takeaways on how to rethink the structure of the school day for a healthier, more productive learning and work environment for staff and students alike.    We would like to take this opportunity to thank the NSWPPA, our learning partner in this Podcast.

    32 分钟
  3. Breaking the Mould: Innovative Educational Leadership with Jennifer Parrett

    10月20日

    Breaking the Mould: Innovative Educational Leadership with Jennifer Parrett

    In this episode, we look at the characteristics of an innovative leader. Join us as we speak with Jennifer Parrett who is exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning.    We’ll explore traits such as a student focused vision, and a commitment to lifelong learning, discussing how these qualities empower leaders to foster a culture of innovation within their schools.     Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an experienced educator, this episode will provide valuable perspectives on how to break the mould and drive innovation, ultimately transforming the educational experience for both students and teachers alike.    We would like to take this opportunity to thank the NSWPPA, our learning partner in this Podcast.

    35 分钟
  4. Excelling at wellbeing: Creating a better school for staff and students with Chris Whitten

    9月15日

    Excelling at wellbeing: Creating a better school for staff and students with Chris Whitten

    Join us in this episode as we sit down with an exceptional school principal, Chris Whitten, who is transforming his school through a deep commitment to staff and student wellbeing. Discover the innovative strategies and leadership practices that have led to his school being rated as ‘excelling in the area of wellbeing’.    This episode is a must-listen for all educators, as Chris shares with us his school’s wellbeing journey and some really practical tools. Through initiatives such as a strengths-based approach, Chris has had a very positive impact on students and staff alike.     We would like to take this opportunity to thank the NSWPPA, our learning partner in this Podcast.

    40 分钟
  5. Vicarious Trauma: Practical Strategies to Reduce its Impact with Jude Hayman and Scott Sanford

    8月4日

    Vicarious Trauma: Practical Strategies to Reduce its Impact with Jude Hayman and Scott Sanford

    The following recording contains themes that may be disturbing to some audiences. In this episode, we're privileged to be joined by two incredible principals, Jude Hayman and Scott Sanford, to shine a light on the often-overlooked area of Vicarious Trauma in education.   But this episode is not about sharing and dwelling on all the incredible tough things educators deal with when supporting their students, parents, their staff and the community. Instead, focus on solutions. We share with you the strategies and practices that Jude and Scott have implemented within their schools and in their personal lives to support themselves and effectively manage and minimise the impact of vicarious trauma on them and their staff. From fostering a culture of open communication and vulnerability, to ensuring the practice of self-care, they offer really practical insights and actionable advice for principals and educators alike.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank the NSW Primary Principals Association, our learning partner in this podcast.

    37 分钟
  6. Managing your Inner Critic: Using the concept of Kevin to evolve your leadership with Adam Downes

    6月16日

    Managing your Inner Critic: Using the concept of Kevin to evolve your leadership with Adam Downes

    In this podcast episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Principal Adam Downes. Join us as we unpack the concept of Kevin and how Adam used it to evolve his leadership. Through vulnerability and self-awareness, he has managed to take a new approach to the way he engages with his inner critic.    We explore how he uses self-awareness and acceptance to get perspective on his leadership style, as well as practical strategies he developed to improve his capability as a leader.     If you want to find out more about how you can re-imagine the relationship you have with your inner critic, make sure you tune in to this great episode, as we explore the fascinating relationship we all have with our thoughts and emotions.    We would like to take this opportunity to thank the NSW Primary Principals Association, our learning partner in this podcast.

    41 分钟
  7. Leading with meaning: A Celebration of Meaning and Purpose with Melinda Smith

    5月26日

    Leading with meaning: A Celebration of Meaning and Purpose with Melinda Smith

    In this very special episode, we talk about the deep meaning and purpose that sits behind school leaders. Our guest, the incredible Melinda Smith, shares her inspiring story and the journey that led her to a leadership role at a special education school, revealing the profound meaning and purpose that drives her work each day.  She opens up about her personal connection to special education and how it shaped her career path. Drawing from her own experiences and insights, Melinda shares valuable lessons emphasising the importance of living in alignment to your meaning and values. She reminds us that school leaders, as well as educators in general, have the extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of their students and communities, so long they don’t lose sight of what’s really important.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank the NSWPPA, our learning partner in this Podcast.

    42 分钟
  8. Proactive Leadership: Tackling Staff Shortages in Regional Schools with Jane Grieger

    5月5日

    Proactive Leadership: Tackling Staff Shortages in Regional Schools with Jane Grieger

    In this episode, Principal Jane Grieger shares the proactive steps her and her staff took to address staff shortages in her regional school. Jane shares the challenges they faced, how waiting for external solutions wasn't enough and the innovative strategies they came up with to attract teachers to her region.     She also shares her leadership philosophy and the values embedded in her school's culture that allowed for this proactive approach and mindset. Through collaboration, open communication, transparency, and openness to feedback, not only from her staff, but parents as well, she has been able to improve her school’s situation.    Jane’s story shows the power of proactive leadership and collaborative action in overcoming challenges.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank the NSWPPA, our learning partner in this Podcast.

    39 分钟
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Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the wellbeing and mental health of our school leaders. The Flourish Movement provides a space where they can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Science. Along with Principal Bob Willetts, he will be introducing you to some of the amazing school principals that are teaching our kids and leading our schools all over Australia.

信息

  • 创作者
    The Flourish Movement
  • 活跃年份
    2023年 - 2024年
  • 单集
    22
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © The Flourish Movement
  • 节目网站
    The Flourish Movement

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