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EdLeaders AustraliaE112 | Mat & Luke 2024 ReviewMat Irving and Luke Callier review the year that was 2024 - Mat's first as Principal at Great Southern Grammar in Albany and Luke's mid year shift to the Director of Business Operations at St Hilda's in Perth.
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From his early days as a history teacher to becoming a leader in school innovation, Matt shares the power of storytelling and compelling reasons in overcoming resistance...2024-12-2356 minEdLeaders Australia110 | School Reputation: Insights from Stephen Holmes, Founder of The 5Rs PartnersIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Stephen Holmes, founder of The 5Rs Partnership, a global strategy consultancy for schools and universities. Stephen brings his wealth of experience—from navigating the quirks of school leadership to redefining reputation management in education.
They discuss why schools need to stop being "vanilla," the secret sauce behind building reputation, and how facilities alone won't win the hearts of discerning parents. Stephen offers practical insights into strategic planning, aligning school culture with long-term goals, and managing the ever-evolving expectations of...2024-12-0844 minEdLeaders Australia109 | The Ever Evolving Role of a Principal with Chris Duncan, CEO - Australian Heads of Independent Schools AssociationIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by Chris Duncan, CEO of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). Chris shares his extensive experience in education leadership, including his pivotal role in transitioning Pulteney Grammar to co-education and serving as principal at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School for a decade.
They discuss the evolving challenges of school leadership, including managing governance, risk, and community expectations. Chris emphasizes the importance of values-based education, effective change management, and building strong board relationships. He also highlights the gr...2024-11-251h 08EdLeaders AustraliaE108 | Principal Conversations with Lorna BeeganIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Lorna Beegan, the first-year principal at Strathcona Girls Grammar School, to dive into her transformative journey in K-12 education leadership. Lorna shares her extensive experience, from her early passion for teaching in Perth to leadership roles at St. Hilda’s and Perth College, culminating in her current role at Strathcona. Together, they discuss the power of authenticity, the challenges and rewards of all-girls education, and the need for innovative learning environments. Listeners will gain insights into how Lorna fosters a high-performing, empathetic culture at...2024-11-121h 09EdLeaders AustraliaE107 | The Connection Curriculum with Matt PitmanIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, hosts Luke Callier and Mathew Irveng sit down with Matt Pitman, the senior program lead at Global Village Learning and author of The Connection Curriculum, to explore the importance of building strong community ties and fostering relationships in education. Matt shares his journey from teacher to leader, discusses his work with Global Village Learning, and offers actionable strategies for increasing student engagement and ownership in learning. They dive into the challenges of the current education system, critiquing passive participation and emphasizing the need for shared decision-making among all school stakeholders. The...2024-10-2958 minEdLeaders AustraliaE106 | Rethinking Digital Wellbeing in Education with Dr. Kristy GoodwinIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Kristy Goodwin, a leading expert in digital well-being and productivity. Together, they explore the profound effects of technology on the brains, stress levels, and overall well-being of both children and adults. Dr. Goodwin shares her journey from teaching to researching the impact of digital habits on mental health, highlighting how unmanaged technology use can lead to burnout and stress, particularly in educational settings.
Dr. Goodwin advocates for intentional and healthy digital practices at individual and institutional levels, emphasizing the need for clear "digital...2024-10-1542 minEdLeaders AustraliaE105 | ScotsX with Dr. Hugh Chilton of The Scots CollegeIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Dr. Hugh Chilton from The Scots College to explore transformative leadership and innovative strategies in K-12 education. Dr. Chilton shares his remarkable journey from avoiding a teaching career to becoming an influential leader in education. He underscores the vital role of leadership, curiosity, and questioning in fostering effective learning environments.
Dr. Chilton’s groundbreaking initiative, "ScotsX," designed to revolutionize the educational experience for middle school students, particularly in Year 8. This innovative program prioritizes personalized, rigorous, and real-world learning experiences, aiming to bu...2024-10-011h 07EdLeaders AustraliaE104 | Principal Conversations with Dr. Marie Perry, Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar SchoolIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Marie Perry, the Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School, who brings over 20 years of experience in educational leadership. Dr. Perry shares her inspiring journey into education, reflecting on the early influences and values that shaped her career.
Dr. Perry shares her extensive leadership experiences, including lessons learned from mentors, the challenges of balancing educational leadership with the business aspects of running independent schools, and strategies for navigating new principal roles. She highlights the importance of board involvement, building effective teams, and the need...2024-09-161h 02EdLeaders AustraliaE103 | The Evolving Role of Community Engagement and Philanthropy in Independent Schools: Insights from Myfanwy StanfieldIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Myfanwy Stanfield, Director of Community Engagement at Ascham School, to explore the evolving role of community engagement and advancement in independent schools across Australia. Myfanwy shares her unique journey from the arts industry to education, highlighting the strategic importance of storytelling, relationship-building, and marketing in modern schooling.
Discover how the role of community engagement has shifted, the challenges of balancing operational and strategic tasks, and the vital need to foster a sense of belonging within school communities. Myfanwy also delves into...2024-09-021h 03EdLeaders AustraliaE102 | Insights from PARED Leadership with Trent Thomas, Principal at Lysterfield Lake CollegeIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving are joined by Trent Thomas, the founding headmaster of Lysterfield Lake College, an all-boys school in Melbourne. Trent shares his unique transition from the corporate world to education, offering valuable insights into school leadership, strategy, and culture.
Discover the "apared" educational model that prioritizes strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and students, and how it shapes the school’s vibrant culture and enhances student outcomes. Trent also discusses the importance of clear communication, mission alignment, and mentorship in fostering an engaging educational environment.Tune innow!
...2024-08-2056 minEdLeaders AustraliaE101 | Celebrating 100 by revisiting Episode 1 - The 7 Traits of Great Leaders in K-12 EeducationJoin Luke and Mat as they revisit episode 1 - How have our thoughts on leadership in K-12 education evolved over the last 4 years? Tune in to find out as we chat about the original list as well as a discussion about our favourite guests and what they've enjoyed about their Edleaders journey.2024-07-281h 08EdLeaders AustraliaE100 | Building Towards the Future with Dr. Adrian Camm, Principal at Westbourne Grammar SchoolIn this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving are joined by Dr. Adrian Camm, Principal of Westbourne Grammar School, delving into his transformative leadership journey in education. Adrian highlights strategic planning for a new campus to meet Melbourne's educational demands, emphasizing distributed leadership, operational insights, and mentorship.
Arian also discusses enhancing team dynamics through targeted recruitment and performance management, fostering a culture of growth and effective communication. Reflecting on his role, he explores adapting school culture, envisioning future priorities for Westbourne Grammar School, and the evolving landscape of educational leadership. Ready to d...2024-07-081h 01EdLeaders AustraliaE95 | The Toddle Story with Deepanshu Arora, CEO of ToddleJoin Luke Callier and Matthew Irving on this insightful episode of the Ed Leaders podcast as they sit down with Deepanshu Arora, a co-founder and CEO of Toddle, the pioneering force in educational technology. Delve into Deepanshu's transition from McKinsey consultant to entrepreneur, and discover how Toddle revolutionizes K -12 education with streamlined teacher workflows and AI integration.
Explore Toddle's journey into the Australian market and their collaborative approach with educators to refine their tools based on real-world feedback. Deepanshu shares his leadership journey, Toddle's founding principles, and their relentless pursuit of educational innovation...2024-06-251h 00EdLeaders AustraliaE94 | Luke on the Changing the Game Podcast, by VICI VenturesIn this episode, Luke answering the questions as he appears on the Changing the Game Podcast, by VICI ventures.2024-06-2030 minEdLeaders AustraliaE92 | Macro Change with Bronwyn Lee, CEO of Learning Creates Australia
This episode features Bronwyn Lee, CEO of Learning Creates Australia. Bronwyn shares her thoughts on self-determination and the crucial development of transferable skills for future careers. She advocates for a transformative shift in the education system, focusing on equity and preparing students for the ever-evolving job market.
We also delve dive into innovative approaches such as learner profiles and alternative entry pathways, emphasizing the development of complex capabilities. Key issues surrounding educational leadership, system innovation, and future-focused strategies are also discussed. Bronwyn passionately supports practices that prioritize student well-being, equitable access to opportunities, and holistic skill development.2024-05-2855 minEdLeaders AustraliaE91 | Leaving Well - Luke And MatJoin Luke Callier and Mathew Irving as they delve into the intricate process of transitioning from one leadership role to another in this latest episode of the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast. Through heartfelt discussions and personal anecdotes, they explore the importance of reflection, integrity, and effective communication during times of change.
Mathew shares his own experiences, from packing up his office to bidding farewell to colleagues, offering valuable insights for aspiring leaders facing similar transitions. As the episode concludes with plans for future discussions, Luke and Mathew's dynamic banter adds a touch of authenticity to the professional dialogue.
...2024-05-1335 minEdLeaders AustraliaE90 | Fostering Empathy and Personal Growth with Simon Shepherd, Principal at Westminster School AdelaideIn this episode of the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by special guest Simon Shepherd, principal at Westminster School Adelaide, who shares invaluable insights on fostering empathy and personal growth within leadership roles.
Learn about the transformative experiences at Westminster School Adeliade, where empathy is championed and a culture of growth is cultivated. Simon emphasizes the importance of preparing students with essential life skills, focusing on emotional intelligence and practical tools beyond academic knowledge.
Discover how the future of education is shaped by the integration of AI technology and the advo...2024-05-0658 minEdLeaders AustraliaE89 | Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow, Mal Cater, Former Principal at Mentone GrammarJoin Luke Callier and Mathew Irving in this episode of the 'Ed Leaders' podcast as they dive deep into the essence of education amidst the ever-evolving landscape of technology, alongside Mal Cater, Former Principal at Mentone Grammar School. From the importance of maintaining personal connections to the significance of mentorship and professional development, Mal shares invaluable insights garnered from his 17-year journey in leadership.
Discover how personalized learning experiences are reshaping traditional assessment methods and explore the future trends that are shaping the educational landscape.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to deepen your understanding...2024-04-2857 minEdLeaders AustraliaEP88 | Creating Joyful Learning Experiences with Abe Janson, Principal at Denver Public SchoolsIn this episode of the 'Ed Leaders' podcast, join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving as they delve into the dynamic world of education with special guest Abe Janson, the school principal of Denver Public Schools. Abe shares his remarkable journey from forestry to educational leadership, highlighting the transformative power of experiential learning in his leadership style.
Discover how Abe's school prioritizes recruiting good people over experience, fostering a positive culture, and embracing diversity. Explore the innovative teaching practices employed, including tier-one instruction through teacher exemplars and engaging monthly field trips, all aimed at providing...2024-04-2252 minEdLeaders AustraliaE87 | Fostering Community & Authentic Leadership with Darren Cox, Principal at Marsden Park Anglican CollegeIn this episode of the 'Ed Leaders' podcast, join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving as they explore the world of educational leadership with special guest Darren Cox, Principal at Marsden Park Anglican College.
Discover the transformative journey from teacher to principal as Darren shares invaluable insights on fostering a thriving school culture through community, authenticity, and proactive engagement. From tackling challenges like staff shortages to envisioning a dynamic learning environment for the future, Darren offers profound insights into fostering a thriving school culture.
Plus, learn about Darren's forward-thinking approach to addressing education's evolving needs, advocating fo...2024-04-1557 minEdLeaders AustraliaE86| Building Positive Cultures with Dr Adam Fraser
In this episode of the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by Dr. Adam Fraser, the founder of The Flourish Movement, who touches upon potential future shifts in education, exploring mixed models that integrate remote learning and AI assistance.
Discover the significance of fostering joy through personal interests, embracing open feedback cultures, and addressing challenges educators face in prioritizing their well-being. Dr. Fraser also sheds light on the pivotal role of self-awareness, humility, and the importance of small daily actions in shaping positive workplace cultures.
Delve into the practical strategies, including organizational alignment with values, the...2024-03-2754 minEdLeaders AustraliaE85| Tim Watson, Principal, Northern Beaches Christian SchoolWelcome to the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast, where Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Tim Watson, the principal at Northern Beaches Christian School, who has a remarkable journey in education and leadership. Tim shares invaluable wisdom on the delicate balance of maintaining a passion for teaching while taking on leadership roles.
Tim dives into the creation of a supportive climate for teachers, emphasizing the pillars of purpose, values, effort, learning, character development, relationships, and opportunities within schools. The importance of authentic feedback and open communication between school leaders and staff members takes center stage in this disc...2024-03-0448 minEdLeaders AustraliaE81 | The Online Experience for Students, Sharaf Goussous - CEO Skills Leap Australia
In this episode we chat with Sharaf Goussous, about all things related to the online experience for students.
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2023-12-2958 minEdLeaders AustraliaE79 | David Runge, Director of Future SchoolsIn this episode we chat with David Runge, Director and Co-Founder of Future Schools. As you might expect, we talk about the Future of Schools, how we can think about systemic change, adaptive cultures to allow innovation to happen and much much more.
This episode is brought to your by Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (SISs). Please support us by checking them out at Veracross.com/edleaders.
Follow Edleaders and connect with Luke Callier and Mathew Irving on LinkedIn and signup to the Edleaders Newsletter at edleaders.com.au....2023-11-171h 06EdLeaders AustraliaE78 | Fleur Johnston - Workforce StrategiesIn this episode, we chat with Fleur Johnston, CEO & Founder of PeopleBench.
As mentioned in the show:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358863746_Teacher_stress_and_burnout_in_Australia_examining_the_role_of_intrapersonal_and_environmental_factors
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Also signup to the Edleaders Newsletter at edleaders.com.au and as always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like...2023-11-011h 20EdLeaders AustraliaE76 | The Edleaders Journey - Recap of Edutech and AHISA ConferencesThis episode is about the Edleaders Journey - outlining what's happening for Mat and Luke with their Edleaders Adventures!2023-10-1248 minEdLeaders AustraliaE73 | The AI Iceberg, Leon Furze - Consultant & AuthorIn this episode, we chat with Leon Furze, Consultant and Author. Leon is one of the headline speakers Edutech 2023 conference, and this episode is part of a 5 episode partnership to promote the conference and to give our listeners a deeper context to some of the headline speakers at the event.
This episode is brought to you by our partnership with Edutech, and if you use our special code Edleaders30, you'll receive 30% off your tickets! Get your tickets now at edutech.net.au.
2023-08-1053 minEdLeaders AustraliaE72 | Technology in Education, Gary StagerIn this episode, we chat with Gary Stager, Founder of the Constructing Modern Knowledge Summer Institute for educators, he is an author contributing to over 20 books, has worked in over 30 countries, and in addition to consulting to many of the state education departments around Australia, he has also worked with some of the worlds biggest brands including Apple and Lego. He is a pioneer in the computing and maker movement education. Dr Gary is one of the headline speakers Edutech 2023 conference, and this episode is part of a 5 episode partnership to promote the conference and to give our listeners...2023-08-031h 03EdLeaders AustraliaE71 | Emergency Pod - Mat's BIG Announcement!!In this emergency episode, we have a quick chat about Mat's big announcement. 2023-07-2916 minEdLeaders AustraliaE70 | Rumbling with Culture and Ideas, Sarah Warby - Head of Professional Growth at Hills GrammarIn this episode, we chat with Sarah Warby, Head of Professional Growth at Hills Grammar. Sarah is one of the keynote speakers at Edutech 2023 and this episode will give you some background to her keynote!
This episode is brought to you by our partnership with Edutech, and if you use our special code Edleaders30, you'll receive 30% off your tickets! Get your tickets now at edutech.net.au.
2023-07-2856 minEdLeaders AustraliaE69 | Impactful & Scalable Innovations in Education, Saku TuominenIn this episode we chat with Founder Saku Tuominen about the purpose of HundrED - whose goal is to share the innovative work happening in Education around the world. Saku is one on the keynote speakers at Edutech 2023 and this episode will give you some background to his keynote!
This episode is brought to you by our partnership with Edutech, and if you use our special code Edleaders30, you'll receive 30% off your tickets! Get your tickets now at edutech.net.au.
2023-07-181h 04EdLeaders AustraliaE68| The journey to creating MyMAP - Vaughan Cleary, Senior Deputy Principal, Assumption CollegeIn this episode, we chat with Vaughan Cleary, Senior Deputy Principal, Assumption College his journey and all things MyMAP. This episode is brought to your by Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (SISs). Please support us by checking them out at Veracross.com/edleaders.
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2023-07-121h 01EdLeaders AustraliaE67 | Luke & Mat on Change Management (Interviewed by Duane Cox)In this episode, Luke and Mat are answering the questions!!!
Yes we were on the other side of the microphone, as Schoolbox Head of Education and Innovation - Duane Cox interviewed the boys about all things Change Management in Schools.
This Episode is as part of our ongoing partnership with Schoolbox and is also brought to you by our friends at Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (SISs). Please support us by checking them out at Schoolbox.com.au & Veracross.com/edleaders.
Also signup to the Edleaders N...2023-07-0642 minEdLeaders AustraliaE66 | Jacinda Euler, Principal - Brisbane Girls Grammar SchoolIn this episode, we chat with Jacinda Euler, Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School.
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2023-06-1850 minEdLeaders AustraliaE65 | Evolving as a Leader - Ray Boyd, Principal Dayton Primary SchoolIn this episode, we chat with Dr Ray Boyd, Founding Principal of Dayon Primary School in Perth's North East. We cover:
In his early days as competitive marathon runner.
The importance of reading and reading widely to his leadership journey.
How he's evolved as a leader between his 30's, 40's and 50's.
Recruiting his founding team
The lifecycle of Principals and their schools.
As well as much much more.
This episode is brought to your by Veracross - a global leader in Student Information Systems (SISs). Please support us by checking them out at Veracross...2023-06-011h 09EdLeaders AustraliaE64 | Loretta Wholley - Principal of Genazzano FCJ CollegeIn this episode, we chat with Loretta Wholley, the Prinicpal of Genazanno FCJ College, a P-12 All Girls College in Melbourne.
2023-05-1459 minEdLeaders AustraliaE63 | Its about the People - Grant van der Kruk, CEO of SchoolboxIn this episode, we chat with Grant van der Kruk, CEO of Schoolbox.
This episode was proudly brought to you by Veracross, the globally leading Student Information System Provider - who is now in Australia. Checkout veracross.com/edleaders. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message!
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Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message!
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You can also connect with us personally at L...2023-03-1951 minEdLeaders AustraliaE61 | The Genesis of Paperly - Dan DawsonAristotle said, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” This adoring quote sums up both the traditional teaching-learning setup and the modernized edTech for the school version of education brought by platforms like Paperly.
Speaking of edTech, in this episode, we had a chat with Daniel Dawson, the Co-founder and Director of Paperly, an education management platform which streamlines schools' processes onto a single platform. Daniel founded Paperly after working in two Perth schools, and seeing firsthand how inefficient admin processes affected teachers and the school community. He felt there was a better way...2023-03-0542 minEdLeaders AustraliaE60 | An Audacious Vision - Hugh WilliamsIn this episode, we interviewed Hugh Williams, the Co-Founder of CS in Schools, an Australian charity that is creating sustainable change in digital technology education. In 2022, CS in Schools worked with 72 schools and 250 teachers to deliver world-class coding classes to over 30,000 students in Australia. They have some lofty ambitions to give every secondary school student in Australia the opportunity to learn digital technology. And all that is provided at zero cost to schools.
Hugh is also a Professor at the Melbourne Business School, an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University, and a board member of the State Library V...2023-02-191h 00EdLeaders AustraliaE| 58 - One Year in as Principal - Rob French, Part 3School leaders play a pivotal role in affecting the climate, attitude, and reputation of their schools. They are the cornerstone on which learning communities function and grow. With successful school leadership, schools become effective incubators of learning, places where students are not only educated but challenged, nurtured, and encouraged.
In this episode, we bring back a previous awesome guest, Rob French, the Principal at Kilvington Grammar School in Melbourne. Kilvington is a K-12, co-ed independent school. Rob has been the principal at Kilvington for over a year now and we’re going to dive into what it’s be...2023-01-311h 03EdLeaders AustraliaE57 | Creating Authentic Partnerships with Industry - Rocky Collins & Graeme Dix [Live at the Innovation in Education Festival - Nov 2022]This episode was recorded live at the Innovation in Education Festival Perth in November 2022.
In this episode, we chat with return guest Rocky Collins, Principal at SEDA College, and Graeme Dix, Former Manager at BCG Construction in Perth.
This episode was all about creating an authentic and meaningful relationship between a school and an industry partner, we ask:
Why is it important to build strong partnerships between schools and industry?
The journey they went on from planting the seed, overcoming obstacles, and preparing to launch this new partnership with BCG?
What sort of experiences do...2023-01-1338 min
EdLeaders AustraliaE56 | Reviewing 2022 with Luke and Mat - Edleaders, Work, Life and MoreJoin Luke and Mat as they recap 2022.
The highs, lows and everything in between, they discuss their personal journeys, the EdLeaders journey, and what they have in store for 2023 including the launch of additional Edleaders Masterminds in 2023. Head over to our website to find out more details about what a mastermind entails.
In 2023 you can also join Edleaders+, our community where you can support us in continuing to bring you great content, as well as some special perks including:
4 x Members only episodes per year with a member from the community
4 x Community Pick Our...2022-12-301h 13EdLeaders AustraliaE55 | Leading a New Public School, Kirsten Ferdinands - Executive Principal, Brisbane South State Secondary CollegeIn this episode, we chat with Kirsten Ferdinands - the Executive Principal, Brisbane South State Secondary College
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As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or y...2022-12-2052 minEdLeaders AustraliaE54 | Broadening Impact in Education, Gavin McCormack - Principal and Co-FounderIn this episode, we chat with the energetic and amazing force in education - Gavin McCormack. Gavin was the Principal at Farmhouse Montesorri School until recently, when he left the confines of his school to take his enthusiasm worldwide and co-founded UpSchool. He's also helped build multiple schools in Nepal, and is now a Montessori Australia Ambassador, as well as co-founder of multiple other businesses and a best selling author. He was the Educator's Most Influential Educator 2022, he's a TEDX Speaker and was also one of Australias's LinkedIn Top Voice 2019/20/22. Needless to say this was a wide ranging chat...2022-12-071h 13EdLeaders AustraliaE53 | Embracing Technology in Education - Duncan Anderson - Co-Founder EdroloIn this episode, we chat with Duncan Anderson - the cofounder and co-ceo of Edrolo. We cover including:
The highs and lows of running an Edtech startup
The unique challenges of being a co-CEO
The challenges of raising $40million dollars in capital for the business and what lays ahead for how to spend it.
Embracing the now of doing the curriculum better, rather than trying to change the curriculum
How his leadership is evolving as the company grows.
And of course much much more. We hope you enjoy this chat with Duncan.
You can connect...2022-11-171h 02EdLeaders AustraliaE52 | No BS Leadership, Neesha Flint - Principal, Geraldton Grammar SchoolIn this episode, we chat with Neesha Flint, Principal of Geraldton Grammar School. We cover the many challenges of being a principal, including:
The unique challenges of leading a regional school
The emotional toll of school leadership
the differences in how you can lead in a 25-year-old school in comparison to a 100-year-old school
How Neesha thinks about vision and strategy in a school context
And of course much much more. We hope you enjoy this chat with Neesha.
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E...2022-11-031h 08EdLeaders AustraliaE51 | Louka Parry - The Learning FutureIn this episode we chat with Louka Parry - CEO of the Learning Future. We cover:
How school leaders can think about the future with a futurist mindset
Redesigning the system - what should we be aware of
Attending SXSW and other modern schools in the USA, and what he learned on the journey.
And of course much much more. We hope you enjoy this chat with Louka.
You can find Louka at https://www.loukaparry.com/ and The Learning Future and you can connect with Edleaders at Edleaders.com.au or find us on L...2022-10-2748 minEdLeaders AustraliaE50 | Principal Recruiting, Liam King - Associate Partner, Fisher Leadership Executive SearchIn this episode, we chat with Liam King, an Associate Partner at Fisher Leadership Executive Search. Liam brings a wealth of school leadership experience to his recruitment role, formerly holding roles as Deputy Principal and Principal in both Australia and Asia. We hope you enjoy this chat with Liam.
To connect with Liam - find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-king-06103925/
EdLeaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. 2022-10-181h 02EdLeaders AustraliaE49 | Meagan King and Scott Millar - The Innovation in Education FestivalIn this episode, we chat with Meagan King, Director of Innovation at MLC Perth and Scott Millar, Chief Trouble Maker at BOP Industries, who together run the Innovation in Education Festival, on both the East and West Coast of Australia. We hope you enjoy this chat with Meagan and Scott. To connect with Meagan - find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagan-king-2244a3109/ To connect with Scott - find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/smillar1/ EdLeaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link b...2022-10-061h 09EdLeaders AustraliaE48 | Tracey Ezard - The Leap from Schools to ConsultancyIn this episode, we chat with Tracey Ezard, former Assistant Principal who over the last 17 years has built her own consultancy in school leadership and culture, publishing 3 books in the process including her most recent book - Ferocious Warmth, and no doubt has become one of Australia’s leading educational consultants.
We hope you enjoy this chat with Tracey.
To connect with Tracey - find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyezard/
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...2022-09-291h 05EdLeaders AustraliaE47 - Reviewing the first 100 days as a new Principal, Rob French - Principal of Kilvington Grammar School [Pt 2 with Rob]He's back, in this episode, we chat with Rob French. In part I, Rob shared his journey into Principalship, the background, the application and interview process, his process to get ready for the new role, and what he hopes to achieve in his first year in the role.... Well this time we discussed his first hundred days in the job - the ups, downs and everything in between. We hope you enjoy!
To connect with Rob - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-french-74b0bb59
Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get...2022-08-1858 minEdLeaders AustraliaE46 | Troy Stanley - Head of Middle School, Camberwell Grammar SchoolIn this episode, we chat with the Head of Middle School at Camberwell Grammar School in Victoria about all things Middle Schooling.
What is a middle school and what does it do differently from a primary school and senior school, shaping the overall experience of a middle schooler as a leader, how much time is spent on the operational requirements of the school, and what this leaves for teaching, projects, and innovations, whats unique challenges middle school leadership role brings and the challenge of recruitment.
We hope you enjoy this chat with Troy.
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EdLeaders AustraliaE45 | Michael Ha - Element Learning GroupIn this episode, we chat with Michael Ha, Founder and Chief Learning Officer of Element Learning and Element College
In this insightful conversation, we cover what parents and students are looking for in a modern holistic experience, low-tech and high-tech solutions in schools and how these fit with creating young people of character, the siloed nature of schools, the seeming movement towards niche styles of education and the school Michael is looking to create in Noosa, Queensland.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Michael.
To connect with Fiona - linkedin.com/in/m...2022-06-211h 03EdLeaders AustraliaE44 | Peter Hutton Pt 2, Co-Founder of Future SchoolsThis is episode is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Peter Hutton, Co-founder of Future Schools.
In this insightful conversation, we hear about Peter's desire and vision to create a system of schools starting with the Global Village School. Small Communities of 100, of 3-year level groupings, to support young people create their own learning communities to positively impact the world. How a fully funded independent school could operate in a no fee-paying environment and how parents might perceive that. And how edcuators who have a burning desire to start their own school - may want to consider...2022-06-0230 minEdLeaders AustraliaE43 | Peter Hutton Pt 1, Co-Founder of Future SchoolsThis is episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Peter Hutton, Co-founder of Future Schools.
In this insightful conversation, we hear about Peter's journey from his experiences in schools as a student, why he took the leap out of school leadership to create the Future Schools Alliance, The Future Schools Journey, how the system has changed or not changed in the last 10 years and his innovative approach to university entry processes.
To connect with Peter - you'll find him on Linked in at @peterhutton.
EdLeaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever y...2022-05-2651 minEdLeaders AustraliaE42 Annabel Astbury - Head of Education at ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)In this episode, we chat with Annabel Astbury, Head of Education at the ABC.
In this insightful conversation, we hear about Anna's journey from passionate history teacher to her current role at the ABC, the pioneering nature of ABC's role in digital learning and digital literacy, the role of the ABC in the national education landscape and how the ABC thinks about educating 1 to thousands vs 1 to 30 in a classroom setting and the ABC's role in the future of education in Australia, plus much much more. We also make her choose amongst her children to give her o...2022-05-1854 minEdLeaders AustraliaE41 | Mark McCrindle, Founder of McCrindleIn this episode, we chat with Mark McCrindle, Founder and Principal of McCrindle.
In this insightful conversation, we talk about Generation Alpha and the growing gaps between the GenX & Y teachers in our schools, the future of education and the social trends that will affect it, strategic planning and what schools should be thinking about in the long term, how parents demands on schools are changing and what might evolve out of the disconnected sectors of education in Australia.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Mark.
To connect with Mark and learn m...2022-05-0554 minEdLeaders AustraliaE40 | Fiona Johnston - Principal St. Hilda's Anglican School For GirlsIn this episode, we chat with Fiona Johnston, Principal of St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls in Perth.
In this insightful conversation, we cover the benefits of an overseas experience in your leadership journey and in particular Fiona's own experience at the Australian International School in Singapore, the diverse nature of the principal's role including the "dark arts" of managing a school board, the notion of disrupt or be disrupted, the fusion of work and home life in leadership roles and Fiona's advice regarding finding a career sponsor. We even create a new word for the oxford d...2022-04-0350 minEdLeaders AustraliaE39 - Rob French - Principal of Kilvington Grammar SchoolIn this episode, we chat with Rob French. Rob is the new Principal at Kilvington Grammar School and former Deputy Head of Camberwell Grammar School. In this episode, we cover his journey into Principalship, the background, the application and interview process, his process to get ready for the new role, and what he hopes to achieve in his first year in the role.... We hope you enjoy!
To connect with Rob - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-french-74b0bb59
Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the...2022-03-1557 minEdLeaders AustraliaE38 - Wil Masara - Founder of the Youth Leadership Academy AustraliaIn this episode, we chat with Wil Masara. Wil is the 19 year old founder of Youth Leadership Academy Australia. After starting his first business at 11, Wil is a Social Entrepreneur & Changemaker, who is committed to providing all young people access to skills that empower them to lead themselves, their schools and our communities.
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As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hea...2022-03-0152 minEdLeaders AustraliaE37 Baden U'Ren - Entrepreneur in Residence | Somerset CollegeIn this episode, we chat with Baden U'Ren. Baden has a long history with Bond University and currently the Entrepreneur in Residence at Somerset College.
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As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ to signup or follow us on Linked In at Edleaeders Australia a https://www.linkedin.com/company/edleadersaus where you can k...2022-02-1453 minEdLeaders AustraliaE36 - Cameron Fox - Founding Head of VERSO International SchoolIn this Episode we chat with Cameron Fox - Founding Head of VERSO International School in Bangkok.
We talk about VERSO's origin story, their work with IDEO - one of the worlds leading design companies and the impact this had on everything else that's followed. Cameron and VERSO are on a mission to inspire other international schools to take the opportunity to dig deep into the needs of their communities and look for ways to ask big important questions about what they do and how they do it - in essence, to adopt a designer's mindset. Lots o...2021-12-1337 minEdLeaders AustraliaE35 - Andrew Oberthur - Leading Parent ConversationsIn this episode, we chat with Andrew Oberthur. Andrew is in his 20th year as a Principal and in 2022 will be leading St Columba's School in Brisbane. He's the author of the book 'Are you ready for primary school this year?' and is now an executive coach and speaker. In this episode with Andrew we cover his great framework for interacting with parents, the importance of trust and the hidden emotional toll of managing difficult conversations in the work place and much much more... We hope you enjoy!
To connect with Andrew - https://www.linkedin.c...2021-12-0141 minEdLeaders AustraliaE34 - Lauren Sayer - Leading InnovationIn this episode, we chat with Lauren Sayer. Lauren is the current Executive Director Research and Innovation at Melbourne Girls Grammar and in this episode we cover tech in schools and its value without training, the value of experience outside of schools, innovation as an executive role, what there is to learn as a new executive member, the metaverse, micro-credentials and much much more... We hope you enjoy!
To connect with Lauren - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-sayer-34637919/
Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link...2021-11-1858 minEdLeaders AustraliaE33 - Going Well with Dr Gihan JayaweeraIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Gihan Jayaweera - GP and Founder of Atomic Wellness. We discuss why Dr. Gihan is so interested in teacher and school leader wellbeing, the difference between the plastic and glass balls you may be juggling in the air, the MAM - the Minimum Absolute Must, Habit Loops, and the multiplying factor of small habits, how when multiplied out over weeks, months and years little things can go a long way to shaping your health profile.
You can email Dr Gihan on gihan@atomicwellbeing.com using the subject line Lets Dance E...2021-10-3151 minEdLeaders AustraliaE32 - Kathy McLean - Executive Recruiter and Partner at Fish & NankivellIn this episode, we chat with Kathy McLean - Partner at Fish and Nankivell. Kathy is one of Australia's leading executive recruiters in education and in this interview she share's her wisdom from recruiting Principals for some of Australia's best Schools over the last 17 years. In a wide ranging discussion, we cover what Kathy looks at to discover the type of leader a school requires, how she determines which candidates might be good "fits" and how schools should consider candidates that might currently be a 6/10, but have the potential to be a 10/10 Vs candidates who will only ever be...2021-10-101h 03EdLeaders AustraliaE31 - Dr Bek Duyckers - ImpactIn this episode, we chat with Dr Bek Duyckers - Thought Leader in Residence from Oxley College in NSW. We discuss shaping, influencing, blue sky thinking and the massive impact we can have in leading from the side and growing our young people into great human beings. We also discuss the importance of the value there is in joining professional groups like ACEL, TedX Youth and the Future Schools Alliance.
You can connect with Bek on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bek-duyckers-1683776b/
As always if you have questions, feedback or h...2021-09-1944 minEdLeaders AustraliaE30 - Mathilda Joubert - Creative MavericksIn this episode, we chat with Mathilda Joubert about Creativity, how we can foster in our students, our teachers, and our organisations. Mathilda is currently the Director of Innovation and Excellence at the Sheridan Institute - a startup higher education provider and prior to this was the Principal of Teaching at Learning with the Swan Christian Education Association. Mathilda is also the acting president of the ACEL WA Branch.
You can connect with Mathilda on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathilda-joubert-8299705/
As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from...2021-08-3059 minEdLeaders AustraliaE29 - Sam Kronja - Managing $$$In this episode, we chat all things that relate to school financials with Sam Kronja - former Director of Finance at PLC Perth.
You can connect with Sam on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-kronja-80a9036b/
As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ to signup or follow us on Linked In at Edleaeders Australia at https://www.linkedin.com/company/edleadersaus where you can keep up to date with the latest.
Please remember if you...2021-08-2347 minEdLeaders AustraliaE28 - Peter Thomas - HaileyburyX - Leading Learning ExperiencesIn this episode, we chat with the Director of HaileyburyX - Peter Thomas.
Peter has led the HaileyburyX program since 2019 and in addition to this, he's a founding partner of Theorica and QV systems and previously has lectured at a number of universities including the University of Melbourne. This was a wide-ranging chat covering R&D in schools, meeting students where they are and the future of learning experiences.
You can connect with Peter on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaspj/
As always if you have questions, feedback or ha...2021-08-0553 minEdLeaders AustraliaE27 - David Mulford - School Leadership ConsultantIn this episode, we chat with School Leadership Consultant - David Mulford. David was the former Headmaster at Newington College in Sydney. Prior to this David was also Principal at Radford College and Blue Mountains Grammar School, brining over 27 years of school leadership experience to the Interview.
You can connect with David on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mulford-5455761a7
As always if you have questions, or feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ to...2021-07-2553 minEdLeaders AustraliaE26 - Catherine Misson - The Responsibility of Leadership | Principal of Havergal CollegeIn this episode we chat with Catherine Misson, Principal of Havergal College in Toronto, Canada and former Principal of Melbourne Girls Grammar.
You can connect with Catherine on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-misson/
As always if you have questions, or feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ to signup for the newsletter, or follow us on Linked In at Edleaders Australia and also please remember to leave us a review on iTunes or your f...2021-06-1051 minEdLeaders AustraliaE25 - Phillip Heath AM - Head of Barker CollegeIn this episode, we chat with Phillip Heath, the Head of College at Barker College in Sydney about being a leader and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students, a champion for reconciliation and how we as the next cohort of leaders can help shape the education landscape to address the education gap for first nations peoples. There's no easy answers or right answers in this space, but this interview challenges us to consider how we can do more.
You can connect with Phillip on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-heath-am-7666a618/
or follow him on Twitter at...2021-05-1941 minEdLeaders AustraliaE24 - Dr Paul Browning, Headmaster at St Pauls School in BrisbaneIn this episode, we chat with Dr Paul Browning, Headmaster at St Pauls School in Brisbane
You can connect with Dr Paul on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldbrowning/
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...2021-04-2248 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 23 | Rocky Collins - Distributed School, Connected LeadershipIn this episode, we chat with Rocky Collins, Principal of SEDA College WA.
Rocky takes us through his journey into leadership at SEDA, the distributed nature of the College and how that impacts on his leadership style and how he embeds relationships at the centre of their educational model. Student Agency and Student Voice - how they listen to students and how this helps them in being agile and ensuring that they're walking the journey with the students. How the board is open to student centred success, which is derived by defining individual students goals - and...2021-03-3150 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 22 | Dr. John Collier - Work Life MeaningIn this episode, we chat with Dr. John Collier, Principal of St Andrew's Cathedral School and the Gawura School in Sydney.
Dr. John takes us through some of the most challenging aspects of being a school leader and discusses the types of leadership required in the most challenging moments as well as at different points of the journey. He discusses whether the Masters of Educational Leadership, the Doctor of Education or the Masters of Business Administration is the best possible preparation to be a Principal of an Independent School. He speaks candidly about the influence of politics...2021-03-2145 minEdLeaders AustraliaE21 - ACEL WA Panel with Valerie Gould, Lisa Rodgers & Dr Debra Sayce | Leadership Challenges and Opportunities - A View from System LeadersWhat are the challenges and opportunities facing educational leaders in 2021?
In this episode, we deviate from our traditional chat or interview and instead hit the road with the mic to a panel discussion featuring the three system leaders in WA - exploring what the new normal of education might just look like in 2021. The panel featured Valerie Gould (Executive Director at the Association of Independent Schools of WA), Lisa Rodgers (Director General at the WA Department of Education) and Dr Debra Sayce (Executive Director of Catholic Education WA) and was MC'd by Mathilda Joubert, President of ACEL W...2021-03-161h 14EdLeaders AustraliaEp20 - Allan Shaw | Principal of The Knox SchoolIn this episode, we chat with Alan Shaw, Principal and CEO of The Knox School in Melbourne.
We journey with Allan as he takes us through the highs and lows of his time as a young Founding Principal of Peter Moyes Anglican School in Perth, to the advocacy role as CEO of AHISA and how that impacted his current role as the Principal at The Knox School. He speaks candidly about some of the real challenges that come with being a principal and some of the things he's learned along the way. We hope you enjoy this...2021-03-0454 minEdLeaders AustraliaE19 | Making Student Agency Real - A Journey into Micro-credentials.In this episode Luke and Mat discuss student agency in schools, why it is important, and how it continues to evolve in Schools, as well as a long discussion and look under the hood of the Micro-credential program Mat and Luke are implementing in 2021.
Including:
What do Micro-credentials mean for students?
The types of micro-credentials being run.
Opening up students to life skills, vocational skills and career pathways beyond their typical academic subjects.
The shift from teacher to facilitator and the subtle differences.
The challenges in finding teachers within schools to facilitate micro-credentials
How Micro-credentials might help break down ATAR
...2021-02-2446 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 18 - Paul Teys | Boards, Brands and Student SuccessIn this episode Mat and Luke chat with Paul Teys - Principal at Hunter Valley Grammar School between 2008-2020 and former AHISA board member 2015-2019. The conversation talks about navigating principalship, how boards have evolved over the last 20 years and how they can best support principals, the need for more to be done for cross-school leadership development in the independent sector and what he believes success looks like for young people graduating from school in 2021.
You can find Paul Teys on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulteys
As always if you have questions, o...2021-02-1741 minEdLeaders AustraliaE17 - 2020 Review with Mat & LukeIn this episode Mat and Luke review our biggest takeaways from 2020, where strategy might be heading and how we went with our to learn lists.
As always if you have questions, or feedback or love the show - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/
You can also connect with us at LinkedIn:
Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/
Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/2020-12-2748 minEdLeaders AustraliaE16 - Kim Edwards - Lessons from LeadershipIn this episode with Kim Edwards, we discuss the lessons she's learned from 30 years in leadership roles in school, how data and evidence should be contributing to teaching and leadership and what will the future of edtech look like.
As always if you have questions, or feedback or love the show - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/
You can also connect with us at LinkedIn:
Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/
Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/2020-12-201h 01EdLeaders AustraliaEp 15 - Dr. Shane Glasson - Leadership and Learning Agility, the 7 Traits Educational Leaders Must HaveIn this episode we chat with Dr Shane Glasson FACEL (WA, National) about identifying potential leaders, using data in leader recruitment, learning agility and the 7 traits educational leaders must have to be great leaders. Shane has a wealth of knowledge, 7 degrees, and over 30 years of experience in education, with the last 15 years in Catholic Education WA's Head Office in system-wide roles.
As always if you have questions, or feedback or love the show - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/
You can also connect with us at LinkedIn:
Luke Callier...2020-12-1650 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 14 - Paul Belton - Principal at St Pauls College, AdelaideAs always if you have questions, or feedback or love the show - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ and send us an email or sign up for the newsletter. You can also connect with us at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/2020-11-0841 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 13 - Steve Byrne - Leading Change. Principal at Sacred Heart College, AdelaideBeing a change maker isn’t easy. Steve Byrne has undertaken some huge change projects during his principalships including taking a school co-ed and amalgamating three schools into two and in this episode we dive into that, how he manages his relationship with the chair and how to think about your career strategically.
As always if you have questions, or feedback or love the show - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ and send us an email or sign up for the newsletter. You can also connect with us at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.co...2020-10-2543 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 12 - John Burke - Building a School and School Culture from Day ZeroIn this episode, we chat with the Principal of Bob Hawke College, John Burke. John has a wealth of leadership experience in senior high schools in WA, including principalships at Belrdige Secondary College, Hedland Senior High School, and an Associate Principal role at Gilmore College.
We talk about what John sees as the fundamental roles of schools, his continued growth as a leader, what he's looking for in recruiting the right staff, enabling your staff’s superpowers and what he took away from a leadership development opportunity at Harvard.
As always if you have questions, or feedback or love the sh...2020-10-1238 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 11 - Rob Beveridge and Coaching a Winning Culture in SchoolsIn this episode, we chat with high-performance basketball coach Rob Beveridge. With 300+ NBL games and experience at both Junior and Senior National World Championships - Rob has some experience when coaching to get the best from his team.
We discuss how School Leaders should consider what their team is like when providing coaching and how to set up structures to empower your team to become leaders themselves.
You can connect with Rob on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beveridge-57589217/
As always if you have questions, or feedback or love the show...2020-09-2454 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 10 - Professor Gary Martin | Why Building a Social Media Profile is Important for School LeadersIn this episode we chat with Professor Gary Martin, CEO of the Australian Institute of Management Western Australia.
We discuss how School Leaders should be embracing Social Media in order to tell both their story and the story of the school. We also touch on how boards should be empowering leaders to make this part of their role and how and why it will help your school in the long run and Gary's 8 R's framework for creating your social media career profile.
Gary writes across a number of publications, and if you want to hear fr...2020-08-1542 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 9 - Recruiting Great Leaders with Fiona HuttonIn this episode we are joined by Fiona Hutton, Director of Hutton Consulting. Hutton Consulting is one of Australia’s leading executive search companies and specialises in attracting, sourcing, growing and transitioning school leaders across Australia. Recently they've placed Executive Leaders at Haileybury, Walford Anglican School, Ballarat Grammar, De La Salle College and Wesley College Victoria.
Together we cover a broad range of topics related to Executive Leadership recruitment in schools including:
Fiona's approach to determining "the heartbeat" of a School and whether its values are lived in everyday campus life
When Principal fit is about more t...2020-07-101h 01EdLeaders AustraliaEp 8 - Culture. We all talk about it, but what is it really?The definition of a culture is the patterns of behaviour in a group of people. But is it that simple? In this episode we dive into what this means in a school context and discuss how its both visible and invisible, seen and unseen. When culture is great or poor, people know it when they feel it but can’t always describe it. But how do we as school leaders guide, shape and influence culture? Ultimately its about every decision that gets made in an organisation and the standards we accept in the 1%’ers every day. Can you have a gr...2020-06-2146 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 7 - Strategy in SchoolsIn this weeks episode we dive into what is Strategy, how it shapes up in comparison to coporate strategy and Mat takes us through his version of Strategy 1.0, Strategy 2.0 and Strategy 3.0 in Schools. Enjoy.
If you have questions, or feedback or love the show - head on over to edleaders.com.au and send us an email or sign up for the newsletter. 2020-05-2941 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 6 - Strategic ThinkingIn this episode we look at Strategic Thinking and the skills you need to develop in order to be a better Strategic Thinker.2020-05-2451 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 5 - The Challenge of 'To Learn' ListsIn this episode we dive into "to learn lists' and we run through how we went going through the process ourselves in creating our own "to learn lists".
Enjoy.
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2020-05-1745 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 4 - Lifelong LearningIn this episode - we break down 4 of the habits of life long learning, discuss the fascinating Eton College response to the Coronavirus Issues facing education in the UK and look at absenteeism data across a selection of Australian Schools during remote learning.
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2020-05-1453 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 3 - Nine Traits of Exceptional StaffIn this episode Mat and I discuss a list of the 9 traits on an exceptional employee and how they stand out of the crowd. Interesting for both leaders and employees alike to consider how they think the 9 traits apply to themselves.
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www.edleaders.com.au2020-05-0157 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 2 - Digital Devices in Schools, University Entry & Schools with No TimetablesA dive into the latest conversation in Education, using devices in schools, direct entry to university and schools with no timetables.
**Post publish note - this episode was recorded pre-covid, in a future episode we will review our discussions on laptops as learning tools and how many attitudes shifted with the covid challenge.2020-02-1830 minEdLeaders AustraliaEp 1 - Seven Traits of Great Leaders in K-12 EducationIn this episode, Mat and Luke chat about the leadership traits of great leaders in K-12 education.
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www.edleaders.com.au2020-02-0152 minEdLeaders AustraliaEdTalk Australia - Coming SoonEdTalk Australia is hosted by Mat Irving and Luke Callier and explores leadership, strategy, culture and change in Education. Season 1 of the show is coming soon!2019-02-2100 min