EdLeaders Australia

In this episode we chat with David Scanlan who spent 5 years as the Director of People and Culture at St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls in Perth.

The boys are back with special guest Stuart Meade. Stuart discusses his leadership experiences across Hale School in Perth, Matthew Flinders in Queensland, Cranbrook in Sydney and most recently as a council member at St Hilda's in Perth.

In this episode, we chat to Justin Garrick - Head of School at Canberra Grammar School about his journey in Principalship.

In this episode Luke and Mat discuss the highs and lows of 2025, what they learned along the way and whats on the horizon for 2026. Hint hint... Luke shares some big news about a new turn in his career!!

In this episode we chat with Frances Booth, Principal at Korowa Anglican Girls' School about the importance of being authentically you in a Principal role. Hosted by Luke Callier and Mathew Irving. www.edleaders.com.au www.principalshq.com.au Follow us on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Luke Callier and Mat Irving are joined by Danielle Wruck, Director of Business Operations at St Hilda's School on the Gold Coast.

In this episode we talk in depth about School Branding, and the connection between brand and the tone and voice of the Principal in communications. Checkout Brand Amplified at: https://www.brandamplified.com.au/ Checkout PrincipalsHQ at: https://www.principalshq.com.au/ And find Edleaders at: https://www.edleaders.com.au/

Join Mat and Deb as they explore their Principalships in a broad ranging and candid conversation about leadership, transitions, finding professional nourishment and sustaining wellbeing. Want to know more? - EdLeaders Australia podcast https://www.edleaders.com.au/podcast Join the conversation: - Deb: @theeeduflaneuse on Instagram - The Edu Salon: @theedusalon on Instagram

A great conversation with Rev Chris Ivey as he enters his third principalship,.We chat about whats different this time around, as well as what the experience as the Chair of AHISA brought to his day to day role.

In this episode we chat with Stuart Robinson from Morningtide Consulting about all things strategy.

A great chat about the importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and how we go about instilling emotional intelligence in young people.

A cracking chat with Grant Grosser, Co Founder of SEQTA.

A great chat with Rev Andrew Syme about his leadership journey and life after the Principalship and what that meant for him.

A great chat with Shane Smith, CoFounder of Education Perfect. Shane takes us on his journey to creating an International software powerhouse.

A classic chat with Nick Johnstone on regional leadership and how his sabbatical led to a significant change in his path.

Mat Irving and Luke Callier review the year that was 2024 - Mat's first as Principal at Great Southern Grammar in Albany and Luke's mid year shift to the Director of Business Operations at St Hilda's in Perth. This Episode was brought to you by PrincipalsHQ - checkout PrincipalsHQ.com.au for more details and to sign up to the waitlist.

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Matt Estermann, the dynamic Director of Innovation and Partnership at Our Lady of Mercy College. With a career that spans a love for ideas, tech-savvy solutions, and a healthy dose of "let's try this and see if it works," Matt unpacks what it really means to innovate in the education sector. From his early days...

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Stephen Holmes, founder of The 5Rs Partnership, a global strategy consultancy for schools and universities. Stephen brings his wealth of experience—from navigating the quirks of school leadership to redefining reputation management in education. They discuss why schools need to stop being "vanilla," the secret...

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by Chris Duncan, CEO of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). Chris shares his extensive experience in education leadership, including his pivotal role in transitioning Pulteney Grammar to co-education and serving as principal at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School for a decade.   T...

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Lorna Beegan, the first-year principal at Strathcona Girls Grammar School, to dive into her transformative journey in K-12 education leadership. Lorna shares her extensive experience, from her early passion for teaching in Perth to leadership roles at St. Hilda’s and Perth College, culminating in her current ro...

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, hosts Luke Callier and Mathew Irveng sit down with Matt Pitman, the senior program lead at Global Village Learning and author of The Connection Curriculum, to explore the importance of building strong community ties and fostering relationships in education. Matt shares his journey from teacher to leader, discusses his work with Global Village Learning, an...

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Kristy Goodwin, a leading expert in digital well-being and productivity. Together, they explore the profound effects of technology on the brains, stress levels, and overall well-being of both children and adults. Dr. Goodwin shares her journey from teaching to researching the impact of digital habits on mental health, highl...

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Dr. Hugh Chilton from The Scots College to explore transformative leadership and innovative strategies in K-12 education. Dr. Chilton shares his remarkable journey from avoiding a teaching career to becoming an influential leader in education. He underscores the vital role of leadership, curiosity, and questio...

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Marie Perry, the Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School, who brings over 20 years of experience in educational leadership. Dr. Perry shares her inspiring journey into education, reflecting on the early influences and values that shaped her career. Dr. Perry shares her extensive leadership experiences, including lessons...

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Myfanwy Stanfield, Director of Community Engagement at Ascham School, to explore the evolving role of community engagement and advancement in independent schools across Australia. Myfanwy shares her unique journey from the arts industry to education, highlighting the strategic importance of storytelling, relat...