Stepping into [ed]Leadership

Rachel and Toni share reflections and insights from our guests from season 1. Credits: Podcast theme music composed by Julian Ferraretto Logo Design by Meredith Baker Photography by Carmen Roberts

Making a contribution Our final guest for season 1 is the wonderful Heather de Blasio. Heather is currently the Director of Leadership and Human Potential at Wilderness School in South Australia. She is also a published author and runs her own business through Resilient Leaders Elements. Heather is passionate about leading others to do what they didn’t believe they could do and has an insatiable a...

Saying yes to opportunities This conversation introduces one of our fantastic colleagues at Woodcroft College, Middle Leader Mark Cussadia. Mark shares his positive approach to taking up opportunities and pushing himself out of his comfort zone. He describes his early experiences in leadership and the benefits he gained from teaching overseas. Mark has a passion for building high functioning teams...

Leading up Our guest this episode is Middle Leader Felicity Nagel who is currently the Innovation and Technology Coach at Kardinia International College. Felicity is passionate about schools being places of learning for students and teachers alike and is confident AI is not going to replace the human centered profession we all love. Felicity speaks about leadership in a really open, honest and ref...

Leading innovation In this episode we are joined by William Campbell, an Australian educator, currently working in New York as the Founding Head of the Franklin School in New Jersey. Will talks us through his journey and a career defining pivot from higher education to the high school context. We chat about the differences in student experience between Australia and the United States. The unique o...

Adding Value Our guest on the podcast this week is Anne Dunstan. Anne has held many roles in schools in Middle and Senior leadership, including two Principalships, and is currently the Chief Executive of AISSA. In our chat, Anne explores the fascinating concepts of followership and building triangular leaders. She shares invaluable advice on the importance of networking to seek out diverse perspec...

Vision and purpose In this episode we speak to Dr Paul Teys, former Principal, educational consultant and author, who shares lessons from his vast experience and his passion for growing the next generation of leaders. Paul discusses the significance of relationships in educational leadership and the need to build trust through transparency. He highlights the importance of self-leadership, reflecti...

Leading the learning with equity This episode we speak to Middle Leader Luke Clifton. Luke shares his journey into educational leadership and the value of building transferable skills. Luke approaches his role mindful of a range of equity issues which surround education. His leadership is focused on supporting those in his team so they can focus on supporting their students. Join us for this great...

Sphere of Influence In this episode we speak to Dr Jill Berry, former Principal, educational consultant and author, about her passion for leadership and how to overcome the fear of the unknown when Stepping Into [ed]leadership.  Jill shares the joy of being a school leader and highlights the importance of understanding the sphere of influence you have at each stage of your career. We discuss the v...

Self-reflection In this episode, we have a conversation with James Mingorance about the importance of self-reflection in leadership. James shares that understanding yourself is key to leading others with authenticity and that relationships should be at the centre of everything we do. We discuss how these practices can enhance your leadership and why identifying the impact you are having on others...

Declare your intentions. In this episode of Stepping into [ed]Leadership, we sit down with Shannon Warren, Principal of Woodcroft College, to explore the importance of declaring your intentions in leadership. Shannon shares her journey and insights on how being clear and intentional about your leadership aspirations can shape your path and influence those around you. Whether you’re an aspiring lea...

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Stepping into [ed]Leadership: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stepping-into-ed-leadership/ Rachel McCall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-mccall-812847236/ Toni Maddock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-maddock-b33aa1232/ Credits: Podcast theme music composed by Julian Ferraretto Logo Design by Meredith Baker Photography by Carmen Roberts