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Positively Leading

Jenny Cole

63 episodes

4 months ago

Send us a text In this special episode of Positively Leading, we welcome Jade Aim, Principal of Kelmscott Primary School. Jade shares her inspiring path from teaching to leadership, shaped by early family experiences and the power of mentorship. She reflects on building a strong school culture through simple, consistent rituals and a shared school charter that fosters accountability and care. Jade also shares her game-changing approach to technology—using AI tools to cut through admin overloa...

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Send us a text In this special episode of Positively Leading, we welcome Jade Aim, Principal of Kelmscott Primary School. Jade shares her inspiring path from teaching to leadership, shaped by early family experiences and the power of mentorship. She reflects on building a strong school culture through simple, consistent rituals and a shared school charter that fosters accountability and care. Jade also shares her game-changing approach to technology—using AI tools to cut through admin overloa...

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Positively Leading

Winter Series E4 - Leadership, AI and Human Connection with Jade Aim

Send us a text In this special episode of Positively Leading, we welcome Jade Aim, Principal of Kelmscott Primary School. Jade shares her inspiring path from teaching to leadership, shaped by early family experiences and the power of mentorship. She reflects on building a strong school culture through simple, consistent rituals and a shared school charter that fosters accountability and care. Jade also shares her game-changing approach to technology—using AI tools to cut through admin overloa...

4 months ago

47 minutes

Positively Leading

Winter Series E3 - Mastering Interviews Part Two with Jenny Cole

Send us a text Walking into a leadership interview can feel overwhelming, especially in the high-pressure world of educational leadership. But what if the key to success isn’t about having perfect answers, but about telling authentic, memorable stories? After 15 years of coaching school leaders, I’ve seen how striving for perfection often backfires. Interview panels aren’t looking for textbook responses – they want to connect with a real person who brings genuine value, courage, and perspecti...

4 months ago

27 minutes

Positively Leading

Winter Series E2 - Mastering Interviews Part One with Jenny Cole

Send us a text Job interviews for leadership roles in education often come down to more than just qualifications. Despite fair intentions, unconscious bias still plays a powerful role in who gets selected. Many capable candidates reach the interview stage but are overlooked – not because of poor performance, but due to hidden dynamics like affinity bias, where panels gravitate toward people who feel familiar. In this episode, part one on mastering interviews, Jenny Cole dives into what really...

4 months ago

32 minutes

Positively Leading

Winter Series E1 - Understanding Parents of Students with Special Needs with Jenny Cole

Send us a text Ever wondered what's really going through the minds of parents raising children with special needs? This candid exploration pulls back the curtain on one of education's most complex relationships. Drawing from three decades of experience in special education, I share how dramatically classroom dynamics have shifted. Today's mainstream teachers regularly support 8-10 neurodivergent students alongside typically developing peers, often with minimal specialized training. Whi...

4 months ago

31 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E16 - The Art of Knowing Yourself with Jenny Cole

Send us a text Ever reached that point where your work becomes so all-consuming that you start losing sight of yourself? That's exactly where I found myself recently – deeply passionate about my work supporting educational leaders, but recognizing the warning signs that preceded burnout in my earlier principalship career. My leadership journey began unexpectedly in rural schools, finding myself in leadership positions before I fully understood what I was stepping into. After serving as princ...

6 months ago

20 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E15 - Navigating Leadership in a Changing Landscape with Jenny Cole for the Structure Literacy Podcast

Send us a text This week on Positively Leading we've reversed roles! We are excited to share an episode featuring Jenny and interviewed by Jocelyn Seamer for the Structured Literacy Podcast. ----- Leadership coach Jenny Cole takes us on a journey through the evolving landscape of educational leadership, offering practical wisdom gleaned from her transition from special needs teacher to principal to leadership consultant. At the heart of this conversation lies a powerful message about c...

6 months ago

49 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E14 - Productivity Hacks Part 2: Using To Do Lists, Trello & Microsoft To Do with Jenny Cole

Send us a text Productivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most with the limited time and energy we have. As school leadership becomes increasingly complex, with endless demands competing for our attention, finding ways to work smarter becomes essential to our effectiveness and wellbeing. Join me as I continue on from the previous episode with Part 2 in this special productivity series! ---------------- Digital overwhelm is a real challenge for school leaders. The consta...

7 months ago

19 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E13 - Productivity Hacks Part 1: Boundaries, Deep Work and Getting Time Back as a School Leader

Send us a text Productivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most with the limited time and energy we have. As school leadership becomes increasingly complex, with endless demands competing for our attention, finding ways to work smarter becomes essential to our effectiveness and wellbeing. In this solo episode, I share my journey as someone who is "naturally disorganized" and a "follower of shiny objects" who has nonetheless developed systems that work. Rather than offer...

7 months ago

19 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E12 - Why Early Childhood Leadership Matters with Linda Sweet

Send us a text Step into the world of early childhood education with Linda Sweet, Deputy Head of Primary Early Learning at a K-12 school in Perth. With 35+ years of experience, Linda’s passion for nurturing young minds shines through as she shares her journey from enthusiastic educator to influential leader. We explore the power of play-based learning, how it builds resilience, emotional regulation, and social skills, and why creating curiosity-driven environments is key to early education. L...

7 months ago

47 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E11 - Why Being a School Leader is More than Just a Title with Cleo Jenkins

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Cleo Jenkins, an experienced Deputy Principal with a wealth of leadership wisdom. Growing up in a family of educators, Cleo shares how her early influences and personal hardships shaped her perspective on leadership and wellbeing. We explore why self-care is essential for school leaders and how Cleo’s doctorate research is shedding light on the relational dynamics that impact leadership effectiveness. From building trust and communication to fo...

7 months ago

38 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E10 - Why Every Leader Needs a Cheerleader with Jacquie Cooper

Send us a text Join us for an inspiring chat with Jacquie Cooper, a passionate principal who went from a hesitant intern to a confident school leader. Jacquie’s story is all about empowering educators, building connections, and leading with authenticity. In this episode we dive into the real challenges of school leadership—balancing community expectations, managing staff, and nurturing middle leaders - and Jacquie shares her approach to professional development, ensuring educators grow ...

7 months ago

38 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E9 - Embracing the Unexpected: Leadership and Innovation with Sara Campbell

Send us a text What if embracing the unexpected could transform your approach to educational leadership? In this episode, Sara Campbell, Deputy Principal at a fully inclusive primary school in Perth, shares her inspiring journey from teaching computing and art in the UK to becoming a passionate advocate for students with disabilities in Australia. Sara’s leadership story highlights the balance between academic achievement and social-emotional growth, showcasing how the strengths of education ...

8 months ago

39 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E8 - Leading with Heart: Balancing Career and Family with Nicki Hill

Send us a text In this episode, Nicki Hill, principal of North Tom Price Primary School, shares her inspiring journey of balancing a demanding leadership role with family life. From her transition from the Goldfields to Perth, Nicki reflects on the challenges she faced, the strategic choices she made to prioritize her family, and how embracing vulnerability and self-trust shaped her leadership path. Nicki’s passion for early childhood education shines as she explores the critical developmenta...

8 months ago

42 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E7 - Embracing Feedback and Building Confidence with Marg Tranquille

Send us a text In this episode, Marg Tranquille, vice principal of a secondary college in Western Australia, reflects on her 30-year journey in Catholic education. From her early days as head of year to balancing motherhood and career, Marg shares how she overcame burnout, found renewed purpose through consulting, and rediscovered her passion upon returning to the classroom—paving the way to her current leadership role. Marg offers candid insights into the challenges and rewards of middle lea...

8 months ago

32 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E6 - Building Trust and Overcoming Ego in Schools with Brooke McFarlane

Send us a text What does it take to build a truly inclusive educational environment? In this episode, Associate Principal Brooke McFarlane shares her inspiring journey from drama and English teacher to passionate advocate for vulnerable students. Drawing from her experiences in challenging school settings, Brooke highlights the power of community cohesion in supporting special needs students within mainstream education. She candidly reflects on her leadership evolution, shaped by programs lik...

8 months ago

37 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E5 - Leadership and Growth in Primary Education with Robyn Hutchins

Send us a text Join us as we chat with Robyn Hutchins, a primary school principal on the Gold Coast with an unconventional path into education. From high school teaching to leading in primary, Robyn’s story is all about adaptability, growth, and the power of great mentors and colleagues. We dive into her leadership style—grounded in steadiness and support—and how it shapes her approach to guiding teams and driving change. Robyn shares why having a strong support network (think of it like your...

9 months ago

41 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E4 - Balancing the Tasks of a Middle Leader Role with Melanie Moore

Send us a text This week on Positively Leading, I chat with Melanie Moore, a level three program coordinator at a public secondary school. Mel shares her experiences leading professional learning communities, balancing academic growth with well-being, and the complexities of middle leadership. With a career spanning over 30 years in both the UK and Australia, Mel has navigated roles in student services, instructional coaching, and curriculum leadership. From implementing multi-tiered s...

9 months ago

36 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E3 - Revolutionising Education Through Leadership and Innovation with Cara Fugill

Send us a textWhat if you could revolutionize education while staying true to your core values? Join us as we chat with Cara Fugill, the inspirational Principal of Scotch Global, who has transformed from a young mathematics teacher into a pioneering leader in educational innovation. Cara's journey is a testament to the power of embracing leadership early and taking calculated risks to challenge traditional norms. Her experiences across various educational systems, including a pivotal period i...

9 months ago

58 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E2 - Creating Positive School Cultures and Communities to Improve Learning with Hayley Taylor

Send us a textJoin us for a down-to-earth chat with Hayley Taylor, Principal of Canning Vale Primary School, as she shares her journey from an early childhood teacher in a small Wheatbelt school to leading a thriving school community. Hayley opens up about how family priorities and unexpected challenges shaped her career, showing the power of courage, determination, and building strong relationships in education.Hayley talks about creating a positive school culture, including her experience i...

9 months ago

42 minutes

Positively Leading

S3E1 - Leading in Isolated Schools with Jess Wilson

Send us a textJoin us for an inspiring chat with Jess Wilson, Deputy Principal of Doomadgee Primary School in Queensland. Jess shares her journey from University to teaching in London, and how she found her way to the unique and remote community of Doomadgee. She talks about what drew her to this role and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way.In this episode, Jess dives into the challenges and rewards of leading in a close-knit community, where school and community life often overl...

10 months ago

29 minutes