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Positively Leading
With Dr. Sarah Howling
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As we hurtle towards the holiday season and 2023 comes to a close, it’s not uncommon for many of us to feel the weight of exhaustion and stress with so many events in the school calendar. That’s before you even think about the amount of presents to buy and wrap, cooking the perfect Christmas dinner, […]
As we hurtle towards the holiday season and 2023 comes to a close, it’s not uncommon for many of us to feel the weight of exhaustion and stress with so many events in the school calendar. That’s before you even think about the amount of presents to buy and wrap, cooking the perfect Christmas dinner, […]
What’s one thing that you’re grateful for today? Do you know your favourite ways to practise gratitude? Have you ever tried to cultivate gratitude within your team or organisation? Gratitude can transform and significantly impact our well-being, resilience and leadership. It really is a superpower in leadership and life! In this episode, we’re exploring the […]
Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? Or had the feeling that everyone is so much smarter than you, or you’ll never be good enough to deserve something? Maybe you’re worried your colleagues are going to discover you’re a fraud? If you answered yes to some or all of these, then you might be […]
Change is unavoidable – whether it’s in our professional or personal lives. It can be hard and can seem even harder when we haven’t asked for it, we don’t want it, and feel like we have limited control. Fortunately, there are ways to get better at change, and that’s our focus in today’s episode as […]
If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of a tough conversation with emotions running high, and you weren’t sure why or what to do about it (and well, let’s face it, haven’t we all?) then this episode is for you. In this episode, I answer one of the most frequently asked questions: How can […]
Ep 23: How to manage your emotions in difficult conversations: strategies to stay calm and collected
We’re often so focused on what we need to do to improve that we don’t recognise our own strengths and what we do well. Rather than focusing on what’s wrong or what could be better, a strengths approach focuses on what is right, what is working, and what is already strong so that you can […]
We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships and professional growth, but sometimes it can be challenging to receive. This is especially the case if you didn’t ask for it, don’t want it, and you don’t agree with it! In this episode (the third in a series of four on feedback) we explore how […]
Knowing your leadership values is a vital part of being an effective leader. When you’re in touch with your values – and live them every day – you can be more transparent, make better decisions, build stronger relationships and trust in your school, and inspire others. In this episode you’ll discover what leadership values are […]
As leaders, we’re always learning. And in today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the topic of learning in leadership, whether you’re an emerging, middle, or senior leader. We’ll talk about why having the right mindset and heartset is so important, and how without cultivating these first, any learning might not be as effective. I’ll also […]
