Reflective Leadership Program

Service Description

Leading with purpose begins here: It’s not indulgence, it’s investment in excellence. Ten years ago I had an ambitious vision to create a school that not only provided a genuinely new alternative for senior years of schooling for NSW kids, but also supported teachers to excel, flourish and NOT burn out. I started a school with just me, 3 visionary teachers, 25 students, and no admin staff. 10 years on GOAL College employs 36 people, and achieves a 99% HSC graduation rate, 98% engagement with work or study 3 months after finishing year 12, and 30% of our students go straight into University from Year 12, without any of them having an ATAR. Challenging the status quo and building something new and exceptional comes with risks – and I am proud to have met them, worked through them and succeeded. In education, leadership isn’t just about strategy and operations — it’s about people, purpose, and clarity. Yet too often, school leaders at all levels are caught in the relentless cycle of “doing” and what often gets squeezed out — quietly and consistently — is time to reflect, think, and learn from experience. As someone who has been a school principal, a director in the NSW Education Department, a board director, and an international education leader for decades, I understand these challenges deeply. I am here to help your school leadership team to step back from the noise, process their experiences, uncover fresh perspectives and move forward with renewed purpose, aligned with the unique values of your school and needs of your students. What’s included? • Individual transformational coaching sessions — Private, one-on-one coaching to explore leadership challenges, strengths, and aspirations. • Team coaching sessions — Facilitated workshops to enhance collective reflection, communication, and strategic alignment. • 360° Leadership and Strengths Analysis — Confidential multi-rater feedback to illuminate strengths, blind spots, and opportunities for growth. • Leadership Reflection Journals — Guided prompts and reflection exercises to embed insights between sessions. • Ongoing Support — Email and resource access between sessions to ensure momentum and application.