Professional Learnings NSWPPA Educational Leadership
Professional Learnings for Educational Leaders is an initiative to support and inform NSWPPA members of the NSWPPA Professional Learning suite offerings.
Our Professional Learning Suite is aligned to our values of Principal Well Being, Principals as Lead Learners as well as supporting Principals to lead School Operations.
Our values are wrapped around support, empower, advovate and lead.
This podcast discusses educational leadership and insights from Educational Leaders around the world .
Our courses and Professional learning include the following world class programs that support educational leadership
| Art of Leadership
| Art of Leadership MasterClass
| Middle Leadership Imperative
| Mitch Wallis REAL Conversations
| TAO of Teams with Rob Stones
| Performance and Coaching Conversations with Rob Stones
| AMP Series
| The Anxiety Project
| Tough Conversations with Michael Hawton
| CLARITY Learning Suite
| CLARITY Learning Suite support group
| CLARITY Learning Suite coaching support
| The Flourish Movement for School Leaders
| The Flourish Movement for Schools
| FRANKLIN COVEY
| 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
| Speed of Trust
| Multipliers
| 4 Essential Roles of Leadership
| Priority Management
| Working Sm@rt with Outlook
| Working Sm@rt with TEAMS
| Working Sm@rt with Notebook
| Working Sm@rt with Microsoft Bookings
| Working Sm@rt with Excel
| Working Sm@rt with MS Power BI
| Working Sm@rt with PowerPoint
| Working Sm@rt with MS Word
| Working Sm@rt with Project Planning Breakthroughs
| Working Sm@rt with Fundamentals of MS Projects
The New South Wales Primary Principals’ Association is committed to supporting and empowering principals to effectively lead and manage school communities from a diverse range of contexts. The Association responds to and supports school leaders as they address different challenges in rural, remote and metropolitan schools. Further information about our Professional Learning can be found at:https://www.nswppa.org.au/professional-learning
Episodes
45 episodes
Judy Hatswell: The Art of Leadership, Choice Theory and Internal Psychology: What Great Principals Know About Themselves
What makes a great leader and where does that greatness actually come from?In this milestone episode, Drew Janetzki sits down with Judy Hatswell teacher, registered psychologist, leadership consultant, and co-architect of the Art ...
Beyond Advice: How Human-Centered Leadership Transforms Schools
In this insightful episode of Professional Learnings, host Drew introduces Season 4 with a powerful conversation featuring executive coach and leadership consultant, Annette Gray. Annette shares her profound insights on navigating lead...
Breaking the Postcode Barrier: How Early Career Education Transforms Lives
From the moment children develop basic motor skills, they begin role-playing the futures they can imagine. But by upper primary school, these dreams often narrow dramatically - limited by postcodes, stereotypes, and what they see in their immed...
Service First, Leadership Always: Khalil Khay navigating educational Pathways and leadership stickyness
Khalil Khay. From classroom to executive to system advocate, Khalil’s story spans three decades of transformation in NSW public education. He’s currently Principal-in-Residence K–12 in the School Excellence Directorate, previously championed cu...
HALT Reimagined: How NSW Schools Are Recognising Excellence Through the HALT Talent Pipeline
HALT Reimagined: How NSW Schools Are Recognising Excellence Through the HALT Talent PipelineIn this episode of Professional Learnings for Leaders in Education, host Drew Janetzki speaks with Krystal Bevin, Coordinator of the HALT Talent...
Preparing the Child for the Road: Inside The Anxiety Project with Michael Hawton
In this episode of the NSWPPA Professional Learnings: Leading with Data series, host Drew Janetzki reconnects with psychologist and author Michael Hawton, Director of Parentshop, to explore the evolution of The...
Everyone Can Be a Leader : Muriel Summers, The Seven Habits, and Real School Turnaround
A single year to turn around a struggling school. A principal willing to listen, let go, and lead with courage. That’s the spark behind Muriel Summers’ journey at A.B. Combs Elementary: The birthplace of a movement that made student leadership ...
Building Schools for Tomorrow: Future-Focused Leadership with Dr Jason McGrath
What if we reimagined education from the ground up? Dr Jason McGrath, recently returned from the OECD in Paris, takes us on a fascinating journey through global education systems that are planning decades ahead while others remain trapped in sh...
"The Why" of the CLARITY Essentials with the CLS Team :The Clarity Essential Suite Makes Professional Learning Flexible, Accessible, and Impactful
The Clarity Learning Suite team introduces their newest initiative, the Clarity Essential Suite, designed to distill powerful professional learning into 12 flexible hours to support school improvement across New South Wales.• Three core...
Championing Public Education with Lila Malarczyk OAM
What does true educational leadership look like when equity remains at its heart for over 40 years? Lila Malarczyk OAM offers a masterclass in purposeful leadership that transforms lives and systems.Growing up in western Sydney from a l...
Tackling Student Anxiety: The Anxiety Project's Data-Driven Results
Anxiety levels among students are skyrocketing, dramatically affecting their ability to tackle challenges and participate fully in school life. Project Lead Rob Walker (Evans River K-12 School) and Trish Peters (Kincumber PS) member of th...
NSW Department of Education Sports Unit: Part 4 of 4 : Breaking Down the School Sports Unit: Policy, Protection, and Practical Solutions
Navigating school sports policy doesn't have to be overwhelming. The final episode of our four-part series with the NSW Department of Education School Sports Unit reveals the practical solutions and expert guidance available to school leaders a...
NSW Department of Education Sports Unit: Part 3 of 4: The Brain-Sport Connection: How Physical Activity Boosts Learning
The connection between physical activity and brain development isn't just anecdotal—it's backed by compelling scientific research that should revolutionize how we think about sport in schools. When students exercise, their brains produce more B...
NSW Department of Education Sports Unit: Part 2 of 4: Movement, Learning, and Inclusion: The School Sports Unit's Mission
Physical activity isn't just about fitness—it's a powerful tool for learning, inclusion, and creating positive school environments. This compelling episode takes listeners behind the scenes with the NSW Department of Education Sports Unit, reve...
NSW Department of Education Sports Unit: Part 1 of 4: The Hidden Educational Powerhouse: Physical Activity in School Leadership
The vital connection between educational leadership and physical activity takes center stage in this compelling conversation with the NSW Department of Education's School Sports Unit. As school leaders navigate competing priorities, understandi...
The Tao of Teams: Building Trust and Synergy in School Leadership
What happens when you gather a group of educators in a room and call them a "team"? Usually, not much. Despite our best intentions, many school leadership teams waste countless hours in meetings without achieving their potential impact - becaus...
Working Smarter: How Technology and Behaviour Change Can Transform Your Leadership
Ever feel like your day is a constant battle to stay ahead of emails, messages, and urgent tasks? You're definitely not alone. In this candid conversation with Robby Stuart, National Learning and Development Manager at Priority Ma...
The 7 Habits Revolution in schools & The Leader in Me impact in schools with Sean Covey
What happens when schools go beyond academic instruction to develop the whole child as a leader? In this podcast, Sean Covey, New York Times bestselling author and President of Franklin Covey Education, reveals the remarkable transf...
Get the Cow Out of the Ditch: Rob Stones on Performance Conversations
What if dreaded "difficult conversations" could transform into your most powerful leadership tool? In this enlightening episode, Rob Stones shares his expertise on performance and coaching conversations, revealing how the right approach can dra...
Michael Burgess: Elevating Educational Leadership and Advocating for Public School Excellence
Discover the incredible journey of Michael Burgess, the newly elected President of the New South Wales Primary Principals Association, as he shares his unique path from a childhood rooted in curiosity and learning to becoming a leading figure i...