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Well-Led Schools

By: Adrienne Hornby
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  • As the rates of professional stress and burnout increase for school leaders, teachers and staff, the solution lies in how we lead our schools and prioritise workplace wellbeing to become "Well-Led" Schools - those that lead with “wellbeing in mind.”

    Join experienced Wellbeing Consultant, Coach, Speaker and School Leader Adrienne Hornby for a host of inspiring conversations with experts and forward thinkers. Covering all things teacher wellbeing, school leadership and culture building - you'll walk away with ideas and recommendations on ways to evolve your leadership, create a mentally healthy workplace and ultimately influence the lives and learning of our students.
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  • S2E12: How to Establish a Culture of Trust and Psychological Safety in Schools with Corey Tavella

    S2E12: How to Establish a Culture of Trust and Psychological Safety in Schools with Corey Tavella
    May 20 2024
    In this episode of the Well-Led Schools Podcast, we welcomed returning guest Corey Tavella, principal of Thomas More College in South Australia— a large co-ed school with almost 1,100 students that has grown over 30% since his time as principal. Corey recently completed his Master's degree, focusing on measuring effective school leadership using an autoethnographic method. In this method, he acted as both a researcher and used himself as evidence. As such, he’s had much time to reflect on his leadership approach from the time he first became deputy principal to now, with six years as principal under his belt. This episode's conversation centers on effective leadership approaches, with an emphasis on building and maintaining trust to cultivate a psychologically safe work environment. In this episode, we cover: The significance of knowing yourself, your values, and what you stand for and how that can guide everyday choices and decisionsThe differences between an authoritative and authoritarian leadership approachCorey’s honest reflections on who he was as a leader when he first started and how his approach has evolved since thenWhy Corey values presence as a leader and how he integrates it as a guiding principle in his schoolThe difficult challenge of establishing but also maintaining a high-performing executive team and school culture despite the turnover of leaders and staffWhat an environment of trust looks, sounds and feels like in a schoolCommon barriers to establishing and maintaining trust in schoolsThe importance of speaking up to the right people when you are unhappy with something at workWays to sustain trust as a collectiveHow principals can support new leaders and middle leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in effective leadership and trust-building About Corey: Corey Tavella is currently the Principal of Thomas More College in South Australia, a relatively large 7-12 school of almost 1100 students from 7-12 (co-ed). This is his sixth year as Principal, having been a Deputy Principal at two schools, one all-boys and one all-girls. Corey has recently completed his masters degree with his main research focussing on measuring effective school leadership using an autoethnographic method where he acted as both researcher and evidence, given his focus on was measuring the effectiveness of his first five years of Principalship. One of his key tenets of leadership is presence, which, he believes, lends itself well to staff well-being. By aiming to be present for his staff, he wants to ensure they all know they are heard, valued, cared for, and respected. Corey has been in education for 24 years, and these last six years are the first in which he has not taught students. Links and Resources: Thank you so much for listening. I’m so honoured that you’re here and would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on your preferred podcast app, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together. Explore the Well-Led Schools Partnership Program: adriennehornby.com.au/school-partnerships/ Listen to S1 Ep. 7 With Corey Tavella: The Guiding Principles For Leading Your School With Wellbeing In Mind adriennehornby.com.au/the-guiding-principles-for-leading-your-school-with-wellbeing-in-mind-with-corey-tavella-episode-7/ Connect with Corey: Coreys work with his Executive Team’s Leadership statement via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7027146166421114880/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-tavella-084160173/ Connect with me via: My website adriennehornby.com.au Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-hornby-a4126a205/ Email hello@adriennehornby.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S2E11: Using Positive Psychology to Cultivate Flourishing Schools With Chris Daicos

    S2E11: Using Positive Psychology to Cultivate Flourishing Schools With Chris Daicos
    Apr 16 2024
    In this episode, I had the pleasure of diving into the world of Positive Psychology with our guest, Chris Daicos, an experienced educator and consultant with over 40 years of experience in the field of education. Chris's expertise lies in leveraging Positive Psychology interventions to foster personal and organisational flourishing. As she eloquently explains, Positive Psychology isn't merely about putting on a happy face or ignoring challenges; it's a paradigm shift from problem-focused to solution-focused thinking. Unlike traditional psychology, which often fixates on dissecting problems and finding ways to mitigate them, Positive Psychology seeks to identify moments of success, strength, and resilience. Through this lens, Chris shares insights on how schools can adopt Positive Psychology approaches to enhance wellbeing for students, staff, and the wider community. Join us as we explore the transformative potential of Positive Psychology in education and its practical applications for creating thriving school environments. In this episode, we cover: What Positive Psychology is and how it differs from traditional psychologyWhy schools should adopt positive psychology approaches when looking to enhance wellbeing at their schoolsThe PERMA(H) model and its componentsHow a strengths exploration initiative can improve wellbeing across most areas of the PERMA(H) modelThe importance of communication and unifying the team with a clear vision and expectations About the Guest Chris Daicos is a dedicated advocate for personal and organisational flourishing, leveraging her extensive background as a trained teacher, social worker, and facilitator. As a foundation graduate of Australia’s first Master Applied Positive Psychology program, Chris seamlessly combines her expertise in pedagogy with evidence-based practices to deliver tailored professional learning to leaders, teachers and parents on a range of topics including Positive Psychology, leadership, people management, parental education and more. With over 40 years of experience in Education, 20 of which were spent consulting with schools, Chris specilises in implementing Positive Psychology interventions to enhance wellbeing in diverse contexts. With a focus on practical application and real-life scenarios, Chris's workshops are valued for their effectiveness in promoting confidence, engagement, and satisfaction among participants. Her professional portfolio includes teaching Master's courses on wellbeing and positive psychology at Melbourne University, Victoria University, Australian Catholic University, and Deakin University. She has also spent three years working at Headspace, training professionals to identify and respond to young people at risk. Links and Resources: Blog Article: The PERMAH Model for Workplace Wellbeing adriennehornby.com.au/the-permah-model-for-workplace-wellbeing/ Waitlist for the Well-Led Schools Partnership: adriennehornby.com.au/school-partnerships/ Identify your strengths with the VIA Character Strengths Survey: www.viacharacter.org/ Research Mentioned in The Episode: Friedrich and Jane Dutton - High-quality connections/positive relationships: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_to_create_high_quality_connections_at_work https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/HighQualityConnections.pdf Barbara Fredrickson - Positive emotions: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3122271/ Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Concept of flow: https://positivepsychology.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-father-of-flow/#:~:text=In%20Csikszentmihalyi's%20words%2C%20flow%20is,doing%20it%E2%80%9D%20(1990). https://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/history-of-happiness/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi/ Bruce Tuckman’s model of team development: https://hr.mit.edu/learning-topics/teams/articles/stages-development https://www.wcupa.edu/coral/tuckmanStagesGroupDelvelopment.aspx#:~:text=These%20stages%20are%20commonly%20known,more%20collaborative%20or%20shared%20leadership. https://www.mindtools.com/abyj5fi/forming-storming-norming-and-performing https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1965-12187-001 Viviane Robinson - Open to learning conversations: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Viviane-Robinson/publication/267411000_Open-to-learning_Conversations_Background_Paper_Introduction_to_Open-to-learning_Conversations/links/54d7cb6c0cf2970e4e755956/Open-to-learning-Conversations-Background-Paper-Introduction-to-Open-to-learning-Conversations.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Viviane-Robinson/publication/242493851_School_Leadership_and_Student_Outcomes_Identifying_What_Works_and_Why_Best_Evidence_Synthesis_Iteration_BES/links/0046352c76ef753faa000000/School-Leadership-and-Student-Outcomes-Identifying-What-Works-and-Why-Best-Evidence-Synthesis-Iteration-BES.pdf Michelle McQuaid - Care Framework: https://www.michellemcquaid.com/can-you-create-a-culture-of-care/ ...
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S2E10: Strategies to Support Parents and Carers to Cultivate Connection With Their Children with Kathy Bowers

    S2E10: Strategies to Support Parents and Carers to Cultivate Connection With Their Children with Kathy Bowers
    Apr 9 2024

    In this episode, I had the honour of chatting with Kathy Bowers, a parenting coach with over four decades of experience working with children and their families.

    Why a parenting coach on a teacher wellbeing podcast? Much of our work with students relies on the relationships we have with parents. In this partnership, they can often lean on us for advice for ways to connect with and engage their students. We don;t always have the answers as the classroom and school environment is very different to home.

    Kathy's approach is deeply rooted in the belief that effective communication is the cornerstone of successful parenting. Through her guidance, parents are empowered to navigate communication challenges and foster meaningful connections with their children. She emphasises the importance of presence and active listening, helping parents develop the skills necessary to build rapport and trust with their children.

    Join us as we explore Kathy's wealth of knowledge and experience, gaining invaluable tools and perspectives to enhance parenting practices and promote harmony within our families, but also in classrooms.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Common challenges parents face in parenting
    • The importance of communication and being present to build rapport and trust with your children
    • The value of bridging the gap between our children’s home and school life
    • What parents can do to develop their communication skills at home
    • Steps parents can take to create routines and boundaries at home to establish expectations and respect
    • Strategies for communicating and maintaining a relationship with your independence-seeking teen
    • Effective ways to work with children and young people to achieve a desired outcome without the use of harsh discipline

    About Kathy:

    Kathy Bowers is a parenting coach with over 40 years experience. She works with families and supports parents on all things parenting, behavioural difficulties and the importance of communication.

    Kathy’s journey spans more than 20 years as a family practitioner in social care, where she hones her expertise in understanding and addressing the complex dynamics of family life. Recognising the need for positive change and armed with a wealth of knowledge, Kathy transitioned to coaching parents and individuals where she now

    focuses on supporting parents to find their own solutions to overcome communication and parenting difficulties aiming to Improve their relationship with their children and ensure harmony & balance are restored.

    Links and Resources:

    Student Management Pilot Program: adriennehornby.com.au/behaviour-pilot/

    Download Kathy’s FREE parenting ebook: Download here

    Connect with Kathy via:

    Her website: www.life-change-coaching.co.uk

    Email: kathy@life-change-coaching.co.uk

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/kathybowers50/

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bowers-43555b176/

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083422956915

    Thank you so much for listening. I’m so honoured that you’re here and would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on your preferred podcast app, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.

    Connect with me via:

    My website: adriennehornby.com.au

    Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-hornby-a4126a205/

    Email: hello@adriennehornby.com.au

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
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