Sorry to tell you but there's no magic formula when it comes to being an awesome leader. The ways that you can do it are just as diverse as options you find in the underwear department at Farmers, so let's find a leadership style that fits you...

On this episode of Don't Lick the Bins I chat to Antoinette Hudson who is the Waikato regional coordinator for the NZEI New Educators Network. We discuss:The importance of having the right support in the first years of your careerHow the NEN can support...

*Solo Episode*I'm thrilled to share my favourite book in the universe with all of the bin-licking teachers out there! The Fish Philosophy was first published in 2000 by Stephen Lundin, Ph.D., Harry Paul, and John Christensen and has gone on to change...

On this episode of Don't Lick the Bins I chat to Rob Bull from Plexus Consulting ... who also happens to be my partner.  #WhatALuckyGuyRob shares in my outrage over the way that the Teachers Council have managed the process of changing the way that our...

*Solo Episode*This podcasting is all new to me, and because I like to try new things, this Ep is just me + a mic, chatting about the first lessons I learned about leadership:1. Defining leadership 2. Creating interdependenceI began this podcast to help...

On this episode of Don't Lick the Bins I chat to Chrissy Wakeman. Chrissy shares her incredible journey from teenage mum to school principal all within 10 short years. She shares with us her top tips for smashing your way through even the loftiest of...

On this episode of Don't lick the Bins we chat to Phobie Howarth. Phobie has 7 years experience as a teacher at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).She shares with us her top tips for teaching and learning in an online space to help all...