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Positively LeadingS3E16 - The Art of Knowing Yourself with Jenny ColeSend us a textEver reached that point where your work becomes so all-consuming that you start losing sight of yourself? That's exactly where I found myself recently – deeply passionate about my work supporting educational leaders, but recognizing the warning signs that preceded burnout in my earlier principalship career.My leadership journey began unexpectedly in rural schools, finding myself in leadership positions before I fully understood what I was stepping into. After serving as principal across three schools, I eventually burned out – a painful but profound learning experience that taught me the cornerstone of effective lead...2025-05-0820 minPositively LeadingS3E15 - Navigating Leadership in a Changing Landscape with Jenny Cole for the Structure Literacy PodcastSend us a textThis week on Positively Leading we've reversed roles! We are excited to share an episode featuring Jenny and interviewed by Jocelyn Seamer for the Structured Literacy Podcast.-----Leadership coach Jenny Cole takes us on a journey through the evolving landscape of educational leadership, offering practical wisdom gleaned from her transition from special needs teacher to principal to leadership consultant. At the heart of this conversation lies a powerful message about confidence: it's not something we wait to receive, but something we build through action. Jenny challenges t...2025-05-0149 min
Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast with Cole & Scott#121 - Jenny Dearborn - How to be an Insight-Driven CHROHelp support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect
Join Cole in a riveting episode of Directionally Correct, where he sits down with Jenny Dearborn, the Chief People Strategy Officer at BTS and renowned author of The Insight Driven Leader. Explore the fascinating transition from a beekeeping enthusiast to a leading mind in HR analytics. In this episode, J...2025-04-2053 minPositively LeadingS3E14 - Productivity Hacks Part 2: Using To Do Lists, Trello & Microsoft To Do with Jenny ColeSend us a textProductivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most with the limited time and energy we have. As school leadership becomes increasingly complex, with endless demands competing for our attention, finding ways to work smarter becomes essential to our effectiveness and wellbeing. Join me as I continue on from the previous episode with Part 2 in this special productivity series!----------------Digital overwhelm is a real challenge for school leaders. The constant stream of tasks, emails, and projects can leave even the most organized administrator feeling underwater. But wh...2025-04-1719 minPositively LeadingS3E13 - Productivity Hacks Part 1: Boundaries, Deep Work and Getting Time Back as a School LeaderSend us a textProductivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most with the limited time and energy we have. As school leadership becomes increasingly complex, with endless demands competing for our attention, finding ways to work smarter becomes essential to our effectiveness and wellbeing.In this solo episode, I share my journey as someone who is "naturally disorganized" and a "follower of shiny objects" who has nonetheless developed systems that work. Rather than offering advice as a productivity expert, I'm speaking as a fellow traveler who has tried countless methods and fo...2025-04-1019 minPositively LeadingS3E12 - Why Early Childhood Leadership Matters with Linda SweetSend us a textStep into the world of early childhood education with Linda Sweet, Deputy Head of Primary Early Learning at a K-12 school in Perth. With 35+ years of experience, Linda’s passion for nurturing young minds shines through as she shares her journey from enthusiastic educator to influential leader.We explore the power of play-based learning, how it builds resilience, emotional regulation, and social skills, and why creating curiosity-driven environments is key to early education. Linda also discusses the Reggio Emilia approach, the importance of advocacy for young learners, and the need for mo...2025-04-0348 minPositively LeadingS3E11 - Why Being a School Leader is More than Just a Title with Cleo JenkinsSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Cleo Jenkins, an experienced Deputy Principal with a wealth of leadership wisdom. Growing up in a family of educators, Cleo shares how her early influences and personal hardships shaped her perspective on leadership and wellbeing.We explore why self-care is essential for school leaders and how Cleo’s doctorate research is shedding light on the relational dynamics that impact leadership effectiveness. From building trust and communication to fostering a supportive school culture, her insights are practical and deeply relevant.Aspiring le...2025-03-2639 minPositively LeadingS3E10 - Why Every Leader Needs a Cheerleader with Jacquie CooperSend us a textJoin us for an inspiring chat with Jacquie Cooper, a passionate principal who went from a hesitant intern to a confident school leader. Jacquie’s story is all about empowering educators, building connections, and leading with authenticity.In this episode we dive into the real challenges of school leadership—balancing community expectations, managing staff, and nurturing middle leaders - and Jacquie shares her approach to professional development, ensuring educators grow in ways that align with their passions. She also highlights the power of cultural responsiveness, sharing how she weaves Noong...2025-03-1939 min