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Well-Led Schools

By: Adrienne Hornby
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  • As the rates of professional stress and burnout increase for school leaders, teachers and staff, the solution lies in how we lead our schools and prioritise workplace wellbeing to become "Well-Led" Schools - those that lead with “wellbeing in mind.”

    Join experienced Wellbeing Consultant, Coach, Speaker and School Leader Adrienne Hornby for a host of inspiring conversations with experts and forward thinkers. Covering all things teacher wellbeing, school leadership and culture building - you'll walk away with ideas and recommendations on ways to evolve your leadership, create a mentally healthy workplace and ultimately influence the lives and learning of our students.
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  • S2E11: Using Positive Psychology to Cultivate Flourishing Schools With Chris Daicos

    S2E11: Using Positive Psychology to Cultivate Flourishing Schools With Chris Daicos
    Apr 16 2024
    In this episode, I had the pleasure of diving into the world of Positive Psychology with our guest, Chris Daicos, an experienced educator and consultant with over 40 years of experience in the field of education. Chris's expertise lies in leveraging Positive Psychology interventions to foster personal and organisational flourishing. As she eloquently explains, Positive Psychology isn't merely about putting on a happy face or ignoring challenges; it's a paradigm shift from problem-focused to solution-focused thinking. Unlike traditional psychology, which often fixates on dissecting problems and finding ways to mitigate them, Positive Psychology seeks to identify moments of success, strength, and resilience. Through this lens, Chris shares insights on how schools can adopt Positive Psychology approaches to enhance wellbeing for students, staff, and the wider community. Join us as we explore the transformative potential of Positive Psychology in education and its practical applications for creating thriving school environments. In this episode, we cover: What Positive Psychology is and how it differs from traditional psychologyWhy schools should adopt positive psychology approaches when looking to enhance wellbeing at their schoolsThe PERMA(H) model and its componentsHow a strengths exploration initiative can improve wellbeing across most areas of the PERMA(H) modelThe importance of communication and unifying the team with a clear vision and expectations About the Guest Chris Daicos is a dedicated advocate for personal and organisational flourishing, leveraging her extensive background as a trained teacher, social worker, and facilitator. As a foundation graduate of Australia’s first Master Applied Positive Psychology program, Chris seamlessly combines her expertise in pedagogy with evidence-based practices to deliver tailored professional learning to leaders, teachers and parents on a range of topics including Positive Psychology, leadership, people management, parental education and more. With over 40 years of experience in Education, 20 of which were spent consulting with schools, Chris specilises in implementing Positive Psychology interventions to enhance wellbeing in diverse contexts. With a focus on practical application and real-life scenarios, Chris's workshops are valued for their effectiveness in promoting confidence, engagement, and satisfaction among participants. Her professional portfolio includes teaching Master's courses on wellbeing and positive psychology at Melbourne University, Victoria University, Australian Catholic University, and Deakin University. She has also spent three years working at Headspace, training professionals to identify and respond to young people at risk. Links and Resources: Blog Article: The PERMAH Model for Workplace Wellbeing adriennehornby.com.au/the-permah-model-for-workplace-wellbeing/ Waitlist for the Well-Led Schools Partnership: adriennehornby.com.au/school-partnerships/ Identify your strengths with the VIA Character Strengths Survey: www.viacharacter.org/ Research Mentioned in The Episode: Friedrich and Jane Dutton - High-quality connections/positive relationships: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_to_create_high_quality_connections_at_work https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/HighQualityConnections.pdf Barbara Fredrickson - Positive emotions: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3122271/ Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Concept of flow: https://positivepsychology.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-father-of-flow/#:~:text=In%20Csikszentmihalyi's%20words%2C%20flow%20is,doing%20it%E2%80%9D%20(1990). https://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/history-of-happiness/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi/ Bruce Tuckman’s model of team development: https://hr.mit.edu/learning-topics/teams/articles/stages-development https://www.wcupa.edu/coral/tuckmanStagesGroupDelvelopment.aspx#:~:text=These%20stages%20are%20commonly%20known,more%20collaborative%20or%20shared%20leadership. https://www.mindtools.com/abyj5fi/forming-storming-norming-and-performing https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1965-12187-001 Viviane Robinson - Open to learning conversations: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Viviane-Robinson/publication/267411000_Open-to-learning_Conversations_Background_Paper_Introduction_to_Open-to-learning_Conversations/links/54d7cb6c0cf2970e4e755956/Open-to-learning-Conversations-Background-Paper-Introduction-to-Open-to-learning-Conversations.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Viviane-Robinson/publication/242493851_School_Leadership_and_Student_Outcomes_Identifying_What_Works_and_Why_Best_Evidence_Synthesis_Iteration_BES/links/0046352c76ef753faa000000/School-Leadership-and-Student-Outcomes-Identifying-What-Works-and-Why-Best-Evidence-Synthesis-Iteration-BES.pdf Michelle McQuaid - Care Framework: https://www.michellemcquaid.com/can-you-create-a-culture-of-care/ ...
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S2E10: Strategies to Support Parents and Carers to Cultivate Connection With Their Children with Kathy Bowers

    S2E10: Strategies to Support Parents and Carers to Cultivate Connection With Their Children with Kathy Bowers
    Apr 9 2024

    In this episode, I had the honour of chatting with Kathy Bowers, a parenting coach with over four decades of experience working with children and their families.

    Why a parenting coach on a teacher wellbeing podcast? Much of our work with students relies on the relationships we have with parents. In this partnership, they can often lean on us for advice for ways to connect with and engage their students. We don;t always have the answers as the classroom and school environment is very different to home.

    Kathy's approach is deeply rooted in the belief that effective communication is the cornerstone of successful parenting. Through her guidance, parents are empowered to navigate communication challenges and foster meaningful connections with their children. She emphasises the importance of presence and active listening, helping parents develop the skills necessary to build rapport and trust with their children.

    Join us as we explore Kathy's wealth of knowledge and experience, gaining invaluable tools and perspectives to enhance parenting practices and promote harmony within our families, but also in classrooms.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Common challenges parents face in parenting
    • The importance of communication and being present to build rapport and trust with your children
    • The value of bridging the gap between our children’s home and school life
    • What parents can do to develop their communication skills at home
    • Steps parents can take to create routines and boundaries at home to establish expectations and respect
    • Strategies for communicating and maintaining a relationship with your independence-seeking teen
    • Effective ways to work with children and young people to achieve a desired outcome without the use of harsh discipline

    About Kathy:

    Kathy Bowers is a parenting coach with over 40 years experience. She works with families and supports parents on all things parenting, behavioural difficulties and the importance of communication.

    Kathy’s journey spans more than 20 years as a family practitioner in social care, where she hones her expertise in understanding and addressing the complex dynamics of family life. Recognising the need for positive change and armed with a wealth of knowledge, Kathy transitioned to coaching parents and individuals where she now

    focuses on supporting parents to find their own solutions to overcome communication and parenting difficulties aiming to Improve their relationship with their children and ensure harmony & balance are restored.

    Links and Resources:

    Student Management Pilot Program: adriennehornby.com.au/behaviour-pilot/

    Download Kathy’s FREE parenting ebook: Download here

    Connect with Kathy via:

    Her website: www.life-change-coaching.co.uk

    Email: kathy@life-change-coaching.co.uk

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/kathybowers50/

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bowers-43555b176/

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083422956915

    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 me via:

    My website: adriennehornby.com.au

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

    Email: hello@adriennehornby.com.au

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • S2E9: Meeting Students Where They’re At: Transformative Strategies to Support and Engage Today’s Youth With Dr Tori Ellis

    S2E9: Meeting Students Where They’re At: Transformative Strategies to Support and Engage Today’s Youth With Dr Tori Ellis
    Apr 2 2024

    In this episode, I am joined by the fabulous Dr. Tori Ellis, a Transformational Life and Business Coach and author based in New York City. I had the pleasure of asking Dr. Ellis some thought-provoking questions about her work and insights about her unique approach to working with young people, individuals and organisations, blending the worlds of hip-hop and positive psychology to create a lasting impact within schools, communities and businesses.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • The benefits and transformations that can be seen from introducing a dedicated youth program in schools
    • The importance of community in shaping young people’s lives
    • Common challenges young people are facing or struggling to overcome in their lives and in learning
    • How involving, relating to and listening to young people can help them overcome some of those challenges
    • What educators can do to ensure they show up authentically so they can truly connect with their students
    • The importance of filling your cup first before pouring into others as an educator
    • Strategies to help educators support their wellbeing from a positive psychology standpoint

    About Dr. Tori Ellis

    Dr. Tori Ellis is a Transformational Life and Business Coach with a mission to empower and guide others in education and the workplace.

    With over 7 years of educational management experience, she now coaches using innovative techniques to drive personal and organisational development for individuals and businesses to excel at their highest capacity.

    Tori additionally focuses on wellness, positive psychology, and entrepreneurship, showcased in her Best-Selling book "The Sound of Business: Seeing Entrepreneurship through Hip Hop." Tori shares impactful stories to inspire children and young people worldwide, encouraging them to pursue their passions in various life aspects.

    She has a background in Psychology and Criminal Justice, a Masters in Industrial-Organisational Psychology and a PsyD. in Human and Organisational Psychology.

    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.

    Links and Resources:

    Well-Led Classrooms: A Student Management Pilot Program: adriennehornby.com.au/behaviour-pilot/

    Connect with Dr. Tori Ellis:

    Her website https://thesoundofbusiness.org/services/

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-ellis-psyd-1a170a166/

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/always_drtorii/

    Purchase her book on Amazon: The Sound of Business: Seeing Entrepreneurship Through Hip-Hop

    https://shorturl.at/auAIJ

    Connect with me via:

    My website http://adriennehornby.com.au

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

    Email hello@adriennehornby.com.au

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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