In this episode of the Well-Led Schools Podcast, we sit down with Katrina Bourke to explore the importance of leading authentically in education. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher and school leader, Katrina emphasises the significance of human skills in leadership. Authentic leadership, marked by self-awareness, vulnerability, and groundedness, is crucial in Education today. Katrina shares her journey and insights on how leaders can cultivate these qualities to create more connected and effective teams.

In this episode, we cover:

• The role of self-awareness in shaping us as leaders
• The capabilities that leaders need in education today
• How we can use these skills to become more authentic and grounded leaders and teams
• Katrina’s Authentic Leader Framework for mapping your sacred ground in four steps
• How do we know if we’re truly showing up authentically?
• What it means to be vulnerable as a school leader and how to get the balance right

About Katrina:

Katrina Bourke has over 20 years of experience in education as a teacher and school leader. Now a leadership coach, speaker, and author, she specialises in helping leaders discover their Sacred Ground. Her approach goes beyond traditional coaching, empowering leaders to lead with grounded confidence. Katrina offers a unique blend of personal and professional development that enables leaders to show up as the best human and leader they can be, no matter the circumstances. Through her journey of self-discovery and overcoming challenges like setting boundaries and perfectionism, Katrina has learned that we all have untapped potential within us. She believes in the power of authentic leadership and is committed to helping others cultivate courage, vulnerability, curiosity and reflection in their roles.

Links and Resources:

Explore Our Well-Led Schools Partnership Program: https://adriennehornby.com.au/school-partnerships/

Article by Tasha Eurich: What Self-Awareness Really is (and How to Cultivate It)

Article by Herminia Ibarra: The Authenticity Paradox

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 Katrina via:

Her Website: katrinabourke.com

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/katrinabourkeleadership

On Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/katrinabourke/

Connect with me via:

My website http://adriennehornby.com.au

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

Email hello@adriennehornby.com.au

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