It’s interesting to notice my own sense of vulnerability with this in terms of sharing this, but I believe this adds another dimension and enriches my work. Initially I worried it may influence people’s perceptions of me negatively, and impact on my work-and then, in a flash of light, I realised that’s what matters…that we…
I visited one of my closest friends this week. We hadn’t seen each other for a little while, but we picked up right where we left off. I updated her on my time investment on ensuring I do the work on myself to be absolutely ready for those I work with, as well as to…
Firstly we need to consider what intentional leadership is— for me it’s linked to leading with purpose, clarity, and vision. But as I’ve undertaken my own coaching learning and research, it’s intrinsically linked to how we shape up as a leader- the Head, heart and body, and our belief systems, how we embody leadership in…
Reflections on a post I wrote last week while up in the North East. Yesterday was a day I met myself in so many ways. Being back in the North East, where I was born and spent my earliest formative years reconnects me to my earliest sense of being. I don’t always have the key…
I came across a poem and the extended metaphor just struck a chord with me today, on Key Stage 2 SATs results day.I was once told that my job rested on that one set of results , that if they weren’t better than the year before I was done. I cried with relief when I…
When I work with anyone I introduce myself , the who I am, in terms of my key values. Leading with love is an absolute must for me. Ultimately, we can consider if decisions we make are motivated by fear or love. In terms of love, this links with positive reinforcement, an intention to impact…
Arriving in Bangkok at the start of the 80s as a 13 year old British white girl, who had attended a selective all girls’ High School, suddenly finding myself in a co-educational International school I often describe as the set of Grease, populated by children and staff from every corner of the world. I was…
Boundless adjective unlimited or immense. Learning abstract noun the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught. My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite. William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet When I…
Last week in school, as a Chair of Governors I was lucky enough to spend some time with Year 6. We’re making closer links with pupil voice and leadership, but in order to do so, we’re building on how they come to understand the school vision and purpose. In terms of our own internal accountability,…