About The Flourish Movement Podcast…
Through the Flourish Movement program we have had the pleasure of meeting many school leaders. The program works strongly on building collegiate support to remind school leaders they are not alone. In the program, we have heard their stories of success, resilience, challenges, joy and sadness.
One thing we observed is that each school leader has a ‘superpower’, which is something they do exceptionally well. We wanted to give them a platform in which they can share this skill and others can learn from it. This is why we have created The Flourish Movement podcast, a space where they can teach other school leaders the knowledge, strategies and skills that allows them to be world class leaders.
Hear all about their secrets on how to be successful in educational leadership.
Sponsored by:
“The NSWPPA is proud to be a sponsor of the Flourish Podcast. Principal Wellbeing is our number one priority. As an Association we lead and advocate for initiatives that support and empower school leaders to enhance their wellbeing and create sustainable high-performance leadership practices.
We are excited to be part of this podcast series that highlights a range of research through sharing the practices and impact of some outstanding school leaders.”
Episodes
Episode 8 - Cementing your School Culture Through Purpose with Melissa Proctor
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the remarkable story of Melissa Proctor, an incredible school leader who revolutionised the culture of her school using a 5-step strategy.
Episode 9 - Bouncing Back: Finding the Light at the End of the Tunnel with Susan Hilliar
In this rollercoaster of an episode, we dive into Susan Hilliar’s story. Even though Susan has always been passionate about education and being a school leader, back in 2016 she found herself in a really dark place and questioning whether or not she would continue her career as a Principal. Fast forward to 2023, and Susan is living her best years in educational leadership. Join us as we look at Susan’s amazing journey.
Episode 10 - Calm Leadership in the Midst of Chaos with Mark Peterson
In this episode, we welcome Mark Peterson. Mark is a very experienced Principal with the amazing ability to stay calm even in the most complex situations. Hear from him what strategies he uses to ensure that his staff and community see him as a consistent, calm and reliable leader.
Bonus Episode - Apart But Together with Rebecca Challenor
Rebecca Challenor won an award for Best Remote Learning Program. She shares with us the lessons she learned and the practices she used during lockdown that have now been put into place in face-to-face learning.
The Hosts
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THE RESEARCHER
Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance and wellbeing researcher and founder of The Flourish Movement. Adam knows the world of school leaders in great detail and is a passionate supporter of the important role they play in their teachers and students lives, as well as the school and broader community. After researching their world, he founded The Flourish Movement, a wellbeing and effectiveness program for school leaders. The Flourish Movement improves many aspects of school leaders lives including 71% in-crease in boundary strength, 37% reduction in interruptions in their work day, 21% reduction in stress and 47% increase in ‘my personal time is my own’.
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THE PRINCIPAL
Bob Willetts is the Principal of Berry PS and the Vice President of the NSWPPA. He is passionate about promoting wellbeing for School Leaders. His personal experiences, understanding of the extraordinary and exponential challenges facing principals and teachers, as well as a range of research showing the negative impact on the health and wellbeing of principals, led him to instigate The Flourish Movement and is now a facilitator. He’s the man in the chair, who understands the role and the challenges school leaders face.