Every leader knows the moment: you’ve just had the hard conversation — with a staff member, a parent, or even a pupil — and then comes the lonely walk back to your office. In this episode, we explore that quiet space after conflict, when leaders carry the weight of their decisions alone. It’s a raw and honest look at the side of headship that rarely gets spoken about, but every leader recognises.

* Why difficult conversations linger long after they end

* The emotional cost of leadership silence

* Strategies for processing conflict without burning out

* The importance of support networks and trusted confidants

* Stories that prove even in solitude, leaders are not truly alone

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