In this episode of the Best Practice Network Apprenticeship Podcast, hosts Emma Minchella and Tatia Singleton are joined by guest Lucas Wheatley to explore the important topic of feeling lost in adulthood.

Together, they dive into the experience of questioning whether we’re on the right path, the challenges of navigating uncertainty, and the impact this can have on mental wellbeing. They also discuss practical strategies for finding direction, embracing change, and fostering resilience, helping listeners reflect on their own journeys and feel more confident in their personal and professional growth.

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Develop a sharper strategic mindset by exploring critical analysis and evaluation in real leadership contexts. You will reflect on assumptions, evidence, bias and judgement, considering how decisions are formed under uncertainty. This episode encourages deeper thinking, balanced reasoning and greater confidence when navigating complex organisational challenges.

Guy Strath is an Upper Phase Lead & Data Manager at Southlands School in Lymington, Hampshire. Teaching for over 20 years in large secondary schools & sixth form to specialist ASD schools. Level 7 apprentice for Senior School Leadership.

​​​​​​​​​​Level 7 Critical Analysis & Evaluation PowerPoint

Explore what makes a business proposal truly strategic. You will reflect on risk, ethics and influence, moving beyond operational fixes to big-picture thinking. This episode helps you test your ideas, challenge assumptions and make confident decisions when navigating complexity, uncertainty and competing priorities as a leader.

Resources

Creating a strategic business proposal - PowerPoint