EPISODE 8 Our next interview by Dr Michael Boots is with Brad Gaynor! Brad has 30 years of experience in education, including 25 years in school leadership, most recently as a Primary School Principal. He is passionate about leadership coaching, building strong school cultures, managing change, and developing high-performing teams, with a particular focus on…
EPISODE 7 We are excited to share our interview with Graham Catt in our latest Voices of Change Leading Education Forward! Graham Catt is the CEO of Independent Schools Australia. With 20 years of experience leading member-based organisations across education, business, health, animal health, and agriculture, Graham offers valuable insights into the Australian independent school…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fn0K8HN0MXk%3Fsi%3DxXYEyyQkhHjpbS8x EPISODE 6: Part B Excited to share our interview with Barbara in our video series: Voices of Change – Leading Education Forward! In PART B of a two-part episode, Dr Barbara Smith, an educator with more than 40 years’ experience, who has taught and embraced various leadership roles in public, private, international, independent, and…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=lGeey4fpycE%3Fsi%3D5U-aEsx0xkPBNobN EPISODE 6: Part A Excited to share our interview with Barbara in our video series: Voices of Change – Leading Education Forward! In Part A of a two-part episode, Dr Barbara Smith, an educator with more than 40 years’ experience, who has taught and embraced various leadership roles in public, private, international, independent, and…
A well-connected network is one of the most valuable assets for personal and professional growth. But it’s not just about knowing many people—it’s about having the right connections. Here are five key ideas to build a network that genuinely benefits you: Embrace diversity A strong network includes people with different viewpoints, backgrounds, and experiences. Engaging…
School leadership is at a crossroads. With increasing demands, growing responsibilities, and a shrinking pipeline of aspiring principals, we must rethink how we attract, support, and retain the leaders shaping the future of education. New research sheds light on leadership challenges Recent research from our partners at ialign highlights a key insight: experience alone is…
Have you, as a board or key decision-maker, ever been involved in an educational leadership appointment that went wrong? You’re not alone. But have you truly understood why it happened—or have you simply repeated the same recruitment process without fully reflecting on why you found yourself in that situation in the first place? What to…
EPISODE 5 We are excited to share our interview with Kelly in our video series: Voices of Change – Leading Education Forward! In this episode, Kelly Bunyon, the Foundation Principal at Compass Catholic Community, highlights her passion for journeying with young people as they discover skills and talents and live meaningful lives. Kelly leads by…
EPISODE 4 We are excited to share the fourth interview in our video series. Our fourth interview features Dr Kerry Howells, a social change agent, who is passionate about working with individuals and organisations to discover the role of gratitude in bringing about flourishing relationships, a respectful workplace culture, and ultimately a more peaceful world….
EPISODE 3: PART B In PART B of a two-part series, Paul Paulson, a Mununjali man from Beaudesert shares his unique insights and experiences, as a system leader. His commitment to a range of diverse topics affecting Aboriginal Australians is clear from his extensive leadership in this area. Make sure to follow Aspire2 Edu to…