Join Mat and Deb as they explore their Principalships in a broad ranging and candid conversation about leadership, transitions, finding professional nourishment and sustaining wellbeing.

Want to know more? - EdLeaders Australia podcast https://www.edleaders.com.au/podcast Join the conversation: - Deb: @theeeduflaneuse on Instagram - The Edu Salon: @theedusalon on Instagram

A great conversation with Rev Chris Ivey as he enters his third principalship,.We chat about whats different this time around, as well as what the experience as the Chair of AHISA brought to his day to day role.

In this episode we chat with Stuart Robinson from Morningtide Consulting about all things strategy.

A great chat about the importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and how we go about instilling emotional intelligence in young people.

A cracking chat with Grant Grosser, Co Founder of SEQTA.

A great chat with Rev Andrew Syme about his leadership journey and life after the Principalship and what that meant for him.

A great chat with Shane Smith, CoFounder of Education Perfect. Shane takes us on his journey to creating an International software powerhouse.

A classic chat with Nick Johnstone on regional leadership and how his sabbatical led to a significant change in his path.

Mat Irving and Luke Callier review the year that was 2024 - Mat's first as Principal at Great Southern Grammar in Albany and Luke's mid year shift to the Director of Business Operations at St Hilda's in Perth.

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Matt Estermann, the dynamic Director of Innovation and Partnership at Our Lady of Mercy College. With a career that spans a love for ideas, tech-savvy solutions, and a healthy dose of "let's try this and see if it works," Matt unpacks what it really means to innovate in the education sector.

From his early days as a history teacher to becoming a leader in school innovation, Matt shares the power of storytelling and compelling reasons in overcoming resistance to change. He dives into the transformative role of AI in education, exploring how it can act as a personal assistant to educators and students while highlighting the need for thoughtful implementation.

Matt touches on the evolving responsibilities of school leaders, the value of postgraduate studies, and practical insights from his co-authored book on AI and education. Together, they explore the future of education, curriculum innovation, and the importance of building authentic professional networks. Matt also reveals his vision for establishing a new school network in New South Wales.

Ready to rethink the way schools innovate? Tune in now and join the conversation! 

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Luke Callier - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/⁠

Mathew Irving - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ 

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