A Call Across the Pond; Transforming Relationships at School, at Home and Beyond

In this new episode, Tara and Vicky are so happy to welcome Polly Netto who has been making a huge difference at Beechen Cliff School. She is a secondary school teacher in the UK with over ten years experience in both pastoral and academic provision. Polly is the whole school Mental Health and Solution Focused lead, PSHE Lead, Head of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, and Deputy Head of Sixth Form....

In this new episode, it was such a joy for Tara and Vicky to host two very inspiring women - Marcella Stark and Linda Metcalf – researchers, counselors, professors and authors. They are leaders in Solution Focused Brief Therapy and its applications in schools and workplaces. They shared their wonderful journeys, insights and stories with us. They also recently co-authored an exciting new book - So...

In this new episode, Tara Gretton and Vicky Essebag have the pleasure of interviewing Sonja Pullen. Sonja's journey through teaching, school leadership, coaching and consulting has equipped her to support students and teachers across Canada, Ethiopia, and Australia. Based in Toronto, she is the founder of SP Coaching and the Canadian consultant for the world-renowned Instructional Coaching Gr...

In this new podcast episode, Tara Gretton and Vicky Essebag have the pleasure of interviewing  Tamiko Nettles. Tamiko is a lifelong educator, innovative thinker, and author who empowers individuals and organizations to excel and create solutions in education, staff engagement, community and life. For over 20 years, she has created high impact programs that ensure all students and staff are valued,...

Tara Gretton and Vicky Essebag have the pleasure of interviewing  Jessica Morgenthal,  an award-winning podcast host and blogger, positive psychologist, and resilience coach who helps people and organizations navigate change, build resilience, and reconnect with what truly matters. She is the creator of Resilience Gone Wild , a podcast that blends captivating stories from the natural world with po...

In this new episode, Tara and Vicky have the pleasure of interviewing Keita Demming. Keita is an award-winning author, educator, and coach dedicated to transforming companies into spaces that are idea-driven and people-centered. He is Partner and Director of Development and Innovation at the Covenant Group. His book, Strategy to Action , is described as a practical methodology that will turn your...

Our special guest on the podcast this week is Shane Leaning , an organizational coach based in Shanghai, supporting international schools globally, with extensive experience in the UK and Asia, and a background in teaching and regional teaching development (Nord Anglia Education). As a recognized voice in international education, Shane is a public speaker, instructional leader, consultant and coac...

In this episode, Tara and Vicky have the pleasure of interviewing Adam Gretton. Adam founded More Trees Banes in 2008 as a passion project and a response to climate change. Bringing children into the world made him want to make the world a safer place. Adam was motivated by the need to offset carbon, by the great comfort he found in working the land, and by members of his family who were also tree...

In this episode Tara and Vicky have the pleasure of interviewing Ayse Adil. Ayse is the co-founder of Family Based Solutions, a charity in Enfield, London, that provides support for families experiencing child-to-parent abuse, families recovering from domestic abuse, and adult perpetrators of abuse. With over 15 years of experience in various educational roles, Ayse delivers training for organisat...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing our very own Tara Gretton! Vicky Essebag and Naomi Whitehead co-host this episode as they learn about Tara's inspiring work. Tara is an accredited solution-focused practitioner and social worker with post-graduate qualifications in child development and social work, and additional training in human physiology. With over 20 years of experie...

In this new episode, Tara Gretton and Vicky Essebag have the pleasure of interviewing Naomi Whitehead, a passionate and inspirational solution-focused leader. Naomi resides in Sheffield, England where she is a freelance solution-focused practitioner whose current portfolio includes managing her own coaching and training company, providing coaching services to the social justice feminist charity -...

In this new episode, Naomi Whitehead - An experienced Solution-Focused Coach, Trainer and Leader, joins Tara Gretton in interviewing Vicky Essebag about her book -  Relationspaces; A Solution-Focused Handbook for Parents. Enjoy this episode as these three wonderful women reflect on the intention behind creating effective and productive spaces in relationship. Vicky Essebag MEd - CPSY, OCT, CSFC is...

Tara and Vicky had the pleasure of interviewing Jacqui Storm. Jacqui shines a light on the vital relationship we have with our minds and bodies. She has been on a life journey for personal health and believes that all human beings have an inner healing intelligence. She helps people to access this through self-help and preventative therapy. Jacqui explores how the breath empowers and how it compli...

In this episode, Tara Gretton and Vicky Essebag have the pleasure of interviewing Gaia,  a 21-year-old diversity activist based in Bristol, U.K., who works as an LGBTQ+ Team Coordinator for The Diversity Trust. Drawing on her own experience and expertise as a Trans Woman, she delivers LGBTQ+, and specifically Transgender Awareness training. She also leads the local LGBTQ+ groups Alphabets Youth an...

In this new episode, Tara and Vicky have the pleasure of interviewing Carolyn Albanese.  Carolyn is an experienced educator, guidance counsellor and school administrator. She is a passionate mental health and wellbeing advocate, supporting women who have experienced mental health trauma and/or abuse and are looking to change their life path.  She is a leader in equity, inclusion, wellbeing and hum...

In this episode, Tara and Vicky interview a special guest - Meg Durham, from the School of Wellbeing Podcast. Meg's podcast has gained much popularity and notoriety in the past couple of years. Meg is a teacher with experience in primary and secondary education across Australia, and a specialist in the field of wellbeing education. She is an instructional leader, public speaker, coach and men...

In this episode Tara shares an incredible story that teaches a lesson about what lies under the surface in relationships. What can come of a bad situation when we address it with a shift in perspective? What can everyone involved learn from the experience, and what happens when young people are given a chance to be their best selves? Thank you Tara for sharing this amazing experience! https://www....

You might have noticed that Tara and Vicky took a bit of a break since the last podcast! They were busy creating their new Relationspaces Power Bursts for you, where they respond to questions in short 5 minute bursts.  Their conversations are based on quotes from the book - Relationspaces; A Solution-Focused Handbook for Parents. Check them out at  https://www.youtube.com/@Relationspaces, or https...

This week, Tara and I talk about entering into conversations with our children as they prepare for school. How do we encourage the conversation? How do we motivate authentic self-expression? How do we discover what our children are thinking and feeling? How do we support them as they journey into a new school year? Enjoy! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122161/share

A change of perception can be life altering. How willing are we to invest in a change of perception that isn’t immediate? In this next podcast episode, Tara and Vicky embrace the summer as they share stories that point to slowing down the hectic pace of life. How do we manage to do so? What are some unique ways in which to observe these helpful differences? What do we notice about how these differ...

Schools are academic spaces, yet they are also social spaces, where individuals have an opportunity to engage with each other and to establish long term relationships that have an impact their own lives and on school climate. Schools are fairly unique as social systems in that they involve a wide range of roles and responsibilities as well as ages. Tara and Vicky speak to some of the many ways in...

In this episode Tara and Vicky talk about how noticing what works in relationships positively changes the way in which we think about and act on relationships. Noticing what works also empowers and inspires us to access our personal resources and to help motivate others to do so as well.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122161/share

Tara and I are excited to share that in 2 ½ months, we have had 100 downloads of our podcast! Today we celebrate as we extend our sincere appreciation to all of our podcast listeners! Thank you for bringing us into your day. Keep on listening and please share with your friends and colleagues! Tell us what you're interested in hearing about. You can reach us at https://relationspaces.com/ or h...

Tara and Vicky discuss how we can create a space for our children to communicate with kindness. How do we lay a foundation for them to have kind, meaningful and productive interactions which develop character and contribute to healthy relationships? Enjoy this next episode! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122161/share

As many secondary school students prepare for the end of the school year, they're also in the process of preparing for their year-end exam period. This is a stressful time, both for students and their families, as emotions and expectations run high. Tara and Vicky discuss how to best engage with, and support our children during this time. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122161/share