The principal’s job is not for the faint-hearted. If serving in the job long enough, it’s not if, but when something comes out of left field. In today’s episode, we listen to the story of a principal who retired due to ill-health as a result of having to endure nearly two years of intense scrutiny … Read more
School principals love their jobs. But what do you do when you can no longer do your job properly? That was the dilemma faced by secondary school principal John Conway. The job became so untenable, that, for him, there was only one option… Transcript You’re listening to Loretta Piazza, experienced school, … Read more
The principalship: a road less travelled, or going nowhere? Dr Mark Thompson and Dr Loretta Piazza Principalship paper
According to Jim Knight, coaching is for professionals who think for a living. Growth Coaching International Executive Director, Chris Munro, explains how coaching is about relationships and conversations, fuelled by understanding the nuances within the different layers. Coaching and mentoring sit on a continuum, and by asking the ever-important question ‘how do I need to … Read more
Even school principals, who intuitively are great coaches and mentors, benefit from being coached. In this episode, we listen to Robin Stickland, experienced principal, talk about why she chose to be coached, how she benefited from the experience and her advice to school leaders as to why they shouldn’t shy away from the experience. … Read more
When the student is ready, the teacher appears. When the student is truly ready, the teacher disappears. Celeste, a primary school teacher, shares her story about the advantages of having a mentor, and the great relationship they share. #3 Celeste Petinella You’re listening to Loretta Piazza, experienced school, principal, mentor, and coach, and … Read more
Today’s leaders can’t have all the answers; that’s why coaching is so effective. Long time coach, Mandy Dunn, talks about how she uses her experience as a school principal to tap into the needs of the people she coaches by assisting them gain clarity, regain energy and find focus. #2 Mandy Dunn Coach … Read more
Are coaching and mentoring the same thing? Over the coming weeks, the answer becomes clearer. Whilst asking the right questions is important, it’s the mentor who has the knowledge and is the one who takes their mentee on the journey. In this episode, experienced and retired primary school principal, now mentor with The Victorian Academy … Read more