In this episode, I am delighted to welcome Penny Curran-Peters, Principal of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, who shares her honest journey of navigating the difficult transition from beloved mentee to independent leader.

Penny opens up about the challenge many young leaders face when they've built their skills in a supportive environment they love, only to realise they must leave that comfort zone to continue growing. She takes us through her experience of making a "triple whammy" move - changing roles, schools, and cities simultaneously, while managing the complex emotions that accompanied this career progression.

Join us for this authentic conversation as Penny shares practical wisdom about maintaining relationships with mentors while building independence, the importance of giving yourself grace during periods of growth, and her powerful realisation that while you need others alongside you, you fundamentally have everything within yourself to flourish.

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Other Podcast: Wonders of Wellbeing

In this episode, I am delighted to welcome Matt Pitman, Head of School (Senior) at Catholic Regional College in Caroline Springs, who shares his profound insights on leading meaningful cultural change in educational systems that often default to standardisation.

Matt shares his approach to leading cultural change in education systems that often default to standardisation, discussing his work reframing wellbeing as central to academic achievement and the resistance we encounter from traditional approaches.

Key insights include his shift from directive leadership to deep listening and coaching, and why sustainable change happens through partnership, not power.

When we invest in authentic connections, people move because they believe in the direction and understand their role in the journey.

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LinkedIn: Aimee Presnall

Website: www.well-nest.com.au

Instagram: well_nest_collective_co

Other Podcast: Wonders of Wellbeing

In this episode, I am delighted to welcome Kalea Haran, Principal at Penrhos College in Western Australia, who shares her inspiring journey of building trust and encouraging bravery among staff as a vibrant new leader in the school community.

Kalea shares her approach to connecting with staff who are still getting to know her supportive, judgment-free leadership style. She shares her successful strategy of consistently demonstrating her genuine care while joyfully celebrating each new relationship she builds. This refreshing perspective highlights the exciting opportunities educational leaders discover when joining established communities with rich cultures and potential for growth.

Join us for an uplifting conversation as Kalea reveals how she creates a harmony between encouraging innovation and fostering a warm, psychologically safe environment for her team. Most importantly, she exemplifies how authentic leadership thrives through positivity and persistence, showing that when you focus on nurturing meaningful connections with your staff, remarkable transformation blossoms naturally, turning initial hesitation into powerful collaboration and shared success.

Connect with Aimee:

Click HERE to book a leadership + wellbeing coaching discovery call with Aimee

LinkedIn: Aimee Presnall

Website: www.well-nest.com.au

Instagram: well_nest_collective_co

Other Podcast: Wonders of Wellbeing