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Positively Leading

With Dr. Sarah Howling

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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 […]

Ep 26: Overcoming imposter syndrome: strategies for success

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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 […]

Ep 26: Overcoming imposter syndrome: strategies for success

Self-leadership

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 […]

Ep 24: How to thrive through change: 10 top tips

Self-leadership

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 […]

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 […]

Ep 21: Uncover your strengths and thrive in leadership and life

Self-leadership

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 […]

Ep 19: How to get better at receiving feedback

Self-leadership

​​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 […]

Ep 15: Unlocking learning: Strategies to learn and grow at every level of leadership

Self-leadership

Stepping into a new leadership role can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’re stepping into a new position or simply seeking actionable insights, this episode is packed with ideas to help you thrive.  As part of our back-to-school series, today we’ll explore the four Ps that will support your approach to leadership: people, purpose, […]

Ep 12: Strategies for success in a new leadership role

Self-leadership

Did you know that 82% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the end of January and 23% don’t even last a week? The truth is, most change initiatives fail and our brains are wired for survival and conserving energy. That means change can be a real challenge. In this episode, we are going to be […]