What separates leaders who leave a lasting legacy from those who simply stay busy?

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Janine Stratford back to The Well-being Classroom. Janine is the Founder of Coaching Focus, recipient of the 2024 Most Influential Educator Award, and a highly respected leadership coach, career strategist, and consultant.

With 28 years of experience in education, she helps teachers, middle leaders, and school executives achieve meaningful career growth while leading with clarity, purpose, and confidence. Janine is also the author of the highly acclaimed book Leading for Tomorrow Today: School Leadership with Purpose, Alignment and Lasting Impact, which forms the foundation of today’s conversation.

In this episode, we explore why so many leaders become trapped in day-to-day firefighting and how they can shift their focus toward creating lasting impact. We unpack Janine’s practical BRAND Leadership Blueprint, discuss why leaders should focus on managing their attention before their time, examine the difference between activity and value, and explore how educators can build influence, create alignment, make their contributions visible, and develop a leadership legacy that extends far beyond their role. We also discuss career progression, strategic thinking, coaching, continuous growth, and what it truly means to be a leader who adds value to a school—and much more!

Buy Janine Stratford’s new book- Leading for Tomorrow, Today: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Tomorrow-Today-Leadership-Alignment/dp/1923403664

Janine’s website: https://coachingfocus.com.au/about/