Feeling overwhelmed as the new school year starts? Discover practical advice and calming techniques for teachers facing burnout, anxiety, and the weight of high expectations. Learn how to regain control, manage stress, and avoid panic in this final blog of the back-to-school series.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Deciding Whether to Leave the Teaching Profession
Are you already questioning your decision to stay in teaching just a week into the new school year? This blog explores the emotional and psychological journey of teachers who are considering leaving the profession, offering practical advice, reflective tools, and insights into the change curve. Read on to discover if you’re really ready for a career change or simply navigating the early challenges of the school year.
Letting Go: How to Keep Past Work Struggles from Impacting Your New Role
Starting a new academic year can be daunting for teachers, especially when past experiences cast long shadows. In this blog, I offer advice on how to overcome the hangover of negative feedback, reframe internal beliefs, and build emotional resilience in the classroom. Learn how reflection and self-awareness can empower teachers to regain confidence and thrive.
From Coffee to Clarity: Leadership Lessons from a Café Table
Discover valuable leadership insights through an unexpected café conversation. Join me as I explore the dynamics of power, body language, and communication in a real-world setting. Learn how to navigate challenging leadership situations and foster effective interactions.
Leadership in Motion: Unveiling the Secrets of Newton’s Laws
With my background within Physics, I was considering some of the key physics principles within the context of leadership. As I did, I started considering Newton’s laws of motion and how they do indeed apply to leadership. This is therefore a…
Beyond the Mask: Understanding Insecure Leadership
Insecure leadership is a problem within organisations and can spread quickly depending on the environment and culture of the organisation. We will all recognise the signs and symptoms of it, we will have either experienced an insecure leader ourselves or…
The Enigma of Growth
How do we learn, develop and grow? In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, one timeless truth remains: growth is the compass that guides us towards success. Most of us are keen to grow, and we set ourselves targets which require…
Imposter Syndrome – An Exploration
Explore the depths of imposter syndrome: understand its origins, who it affects, and how to overcome it. Learn practical strategies to boost self-esteem and improve your mental wellbeing in both personal and professional spheres.