The Flourish Movement

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Principal Louise Challis. Louise shares her initial struggles with guilt and reluctance to prioritise herself due to the demanding responsibilities of her role. We talk about some of the detrimental mindsets and expectations surrounding the role of a school leader, which perpetuate the myth of self-neglect and sacrifice as a badge of honour fo...

In this episode, we talk to Simon Ellaby, the proud Principal of a Special Education School in Tasmania. Since joining the school, Simon has put a lot of time and effort into improving the culture of the school and the staff’s wellbeing. As a result of this, he saw significant reductions in absenteeism (200 days last year), the number of critical incidents, teachers want to come and work at his sc...

We had to bring back Rebecca Challenor after we found out she won an incredible award for Best Remote Learning Program at the Australian Education Awards. During lockdown and remote learning, she had 100% attendance. In this episode, she will share the amazing things she and her school did during that time that led to the award. She also shares the lessons she has learned and the practices she use...

In this episode, we welcome Mark Peterson. Mark is a very experienced Principal with the amazing ability to stay calm even in the most complex situations. As a leader, the way you show up to difficult circumstances can dictate the outcome you are going to get and how people perceive you as a leader. Hear from Mark the strategies he uses to ensure that his staff and community see him as the consist...

This is a very special episode as we go back to the beginning of Flourish and welcome one of the people responsible for the creation of The Flourish Movement. Susan Hilliar has had a long career in education, though it hasn’t always been an easy, joyful one. Back in 2016, Susan hit a really dark place in her career. Detrimental mindsets like ‘I need to be everything to everyone’, ‘I can’t show wea...

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the wellbeing and mental health of our school leaders. The Flourish Movement provides a space where leaders can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Sc...

In this captivating podcast episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Principal Greg Wells. Throughout his extensive career, Greg has weathered seemingly impossible challenges, changes, and disruptions.  From critical incidents to sensitive conflicts, the role of a school leader is often tested in the most challenging moments. Join us as Greg shares with us the real-life stories, tools a...

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the wellbeing and mental health of our school leaders. The Flourish Movement provides a space where leaders can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Sc...

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the wellbeing and mental health of our school leaders. The Flourish Movement provides a space where leaders can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Sc...

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the wellbeing and mental health of our school leaders. The Flourish Movement provides a space where leaders can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Sc...

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the wellbeing and mental health of our school Principals. The Flourish Movement provides a space where Principals can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomedi...

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the wellbeing and mental health of our school Principals. The Flourish Movement provides a space where Principals can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomedi...

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the wellbeing and mental health of our school leaders. The Flourish Movement provides a space where they can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other.  Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomedical...

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we look after the well being and mental health of our school Principals. The Flourish Movement provides a space where Principals can take off their professional armour, sit with their colleagues, be supported and have real conversations to share their experiences and learn from each other. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher with a PhD in Biomed...