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Co-Author of Loving our Students on Purpose

Bach HS/Bach CCJ; MSW; GradcertNPT

After two decades in schools we have spoken to hundreds of teachers who are frustrated and longing for a better way. You can experience success connecting with your students; learn how to never argue with a student again. From 5-year-olds, to students with disabilities, to court ordered teenagers, we have celebrated the transformation of students’ lives across Australia.

04/02/2026

Students don’t remember roles. They remember how we made them feel.

In 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟰: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲, we reflect on the teachers who left a mark not through authority or performance, but through genuine relationships.

A timely reminder for educators and school leaders navigating the everyday pressures of the role.

If you missed this episode, it’s worth revisiting — the message still resonates deeply.

🎧 Listen on Spotify — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗣. 𝟰: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 — link is in the comments 👇

01/02/2026

Something meaningful is on the way.

Season 2 of The LoSoP Journey Podcast launches this February, with new conversations designed to support educators, school leaders, executive teams, and staff.

Because strong cultures don’t happen by chance —
they’re led on purpose.

🎧 Listen on Spotify
📅 Every 2nd Tuesday of the month | From February

30/01/2026

What if the “perfect solution” wasn’t the goal?

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟵 of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 explores how giving space for reflection and ownership strengthens engagement, confidence, and leadership in schools.

These quiet moments can make a huge difference.

If you missed this episode, it’s worth returning to — the ideas still apply today.

🎧 Listen on Spotify — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟵: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 — link is in the comments 👇

28/01/2026

Not every teacher leaves a mark.
But the ones who do, change how we see ourselves.

In 𝗘𝗣. 𝟰: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲, we reflect on the quiet, steady leadership that builds strength without creating dependence — and why this kind of influence lasts far beyond the classroom.

🎧 Listen on Spotify — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗣. 𝟰: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 — link is in the comments 👇

25/01/2026

Season 2 launches this February.

The LoSoP Journey Podcast continues with deeper conversations on leadership, wellbeing, culture, and human connection — the foundations of thriving schools and organisations.

This season is for:
✔ Educators
✔ School leaders
✔ Executive teams
✔ School staff

Because leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about how people experience you.

🎧 Listen on Spotify
📅 Every 2nd Tuesday of the month | Starting February

23/01/2026

Ever caught yourself thinking, “I have to control this”?

That’s what we call yellow truck thinking 🚛

Big. Powerful. Overbearing.
And often… well-intentioned.

But when control takes over, we don’t just manage behaviour — we take away power, responsibility, and growth.

It might look like it’s working in the short term.

But it doesn’t build character.
It doesn’t build leadership.
And it doesn’t build connection.

Powerful educators lead with people, not over them.
Save this for the moments when control feels tempting and share it with someone who leads others.

What shows up more in schools — control or connection?

21/01/2026

Growth doesn’t require pressure to be powerful.

In 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿, we talk about how educators can encourage growth while preserving dignity, trust, and relationship.

This episode is for teachers, school staff, and leaders who believe that calling someone higher should feel safe, respectful, and empowering — not overwhelming.

🎧 Listen on Spotify — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 — link is in the comments 👇

19/01/2026

Some educators leave a mark that lasts far beyond the classroom.

In 𝗘𝗣. 𝟰: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲, we talk about what it looks like when educators lead with integrity, trust, and presence — especially during moments when students need stability the most.

This episode speaks to teachers, school staff, and leaders who understand that real impact isn’t always visible in the moment.

🎧 Listen on Spotify — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗣. 𝟰: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 — link is in the comments 👇

18/01/2026

Many challenges in schools aren’t about behaviour — they’re about disconnection.

Triangulation happens when:
● One person is labelled the problem
● One person feels powerless
● One person rushes in to fix

And suddenly, responsibility disappears.

Strong school cultures are built when educators and leaders choose to stay powerful, regulated, and connected — even when it’s uncomfortable.

This is not about blame.
It’s about maturity, boundaries, and leadership.

💬 Where do you see triangulation show up most — classrooms, staffrooms, or leadership spaces?

Please share this with someone who leads people. It matters.

16/01/2026

Some leadership lessons become more relevant with time.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 — 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 unpacks how leaders build internal capacity through small, intentional choices.

It’s a grounding reminder that steady leadership always starts from the inside.

If you missed this one, or need the perspective again, it’s waiting for you.

🎧 Listen on Spotify — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 — link is in the comments 👇

14/01/2026

Many leaders chase the next title — believing influence will follow.

This 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 explores a different truth: influence grows through connection, credibility, and consistency.

When leaders stop relying on position and start investing in relationships, everything about their leadership changes.

This is the kind of leadership that lasts.

🎧 Listen on Spotify — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗦𝗼𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 — link is in the comments 👇

11/01/2026

We’ve all been taught the wrong idea of power…

Leadership has long been confused with control.

But control only gets compliance — it doesn’t build connection.

Real leadership? It models behaviour.
It starts with managing yourself.
It creates safety before expecting change.

When leaders are grounded, people feel safe enough to engage, learn, and grow.

If this resonates, drop a ❤️ and share it with someone who leads with presence — let’s celebrate that kind of leadership together.

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