Positively Leading

Are you an aspiring or existing leader in schools? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or questioning your abilities? Then you may be interested in a leadership podcast hosted by Jenny, a consultant and former Principal with a passion for helping women succeed in their careers. With her expertise and personal experience, Jenny offers guidance on increasing confidence, leading teams, and creating a fulfilling life and career. Join her on a journey to discover what it takes to not only survive but thrive in the workplace as a compassionate and empathetic leader. Did you know there's more? You can listen to every episode, plus our show notes and links, by visiting our website at https://www.positivelybeaming.com.au/

Positively Leading is a education podcast hosted by Jenny Cole, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jenny Cole hosts Positively Leading, a education show with 74 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  S4E6 - Why Two Teachers Can Do the Same Job (and One Burns Out): A Teach, Lead or Leave Episode

  Sep 23, 202629 minS4

  Ever wonder why two teachers can do the exact same job, yet one thrives while the other burns out? In this episode of Positively Leading , host Jenny Cole unpacks the crucial difference between a skill and a strength. Drawing on positive psychology research from Gallup, the VIA Institute, and more, Jenny explains why being good at something isn't the same as it giving you energy, and why chasing weaknesses often backfires. Through personal stories and real client examples, she shares six practical questions to help you uncover your own core strengths, plus a warning about the "shadow side" of overusing them. If you're feeling overwhelmed, underutilized, or just plain stuck, this episode offers the foundational first step toward redesigning work that truly sustains you. Did you know there is more? You can access every episode, show notes, links and more via my website Positively Beaming.

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  Episode #5

  S4E5 - An Introduction to the Career Decision-Making Matrix: A Teach, Lead or Leave Episode

  Sep 9, 202630 minS4

  In this episode of Positively Leading, host Jenny Cole introduces the Career Decision-Making Matrix from her book Teach, Lead or Leave - a simple but powerful framework built around two key factors: your energy and your impact. Jenny walks through the four quadrants educators can find themselves in - Thriving, Underutilised, Exhausted, and Disengaged - explaining the warning signs of each and the pathways forward, from stretching and pivoting to resting or planning an exit. Whether you're feeling restless, exhausted, or unfulfilled, this episode offers a clarifying tool to help you honestly assess where you are right now, and why knowing that is the essential first step toward figuring out what needs to change. Did you know there is more? You can access every episode, show notes, links and more via my website Positively Beaming.

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  Episode #3

  S4E3 - This Isn't About Leaving... But It Might Be: A Teach, Lead or Leave Episode

  Aug 10, 202632 minS4

  After naming the many faces of "stuck," Jenny Cole tackles the defensiveness that conversation stirs up. This isn't teacher-bashing, and it isn't a push to quit - it's about making intentional choices instead of defaulting to guilt, martyrdom, or burnout. Jenny unpacks why these conversations feel so threatening: our identities get tangled up with our roles, and questioning the job can feel like questioning ourselves. She draws a sharp line between quitting (reactive, driven by escape) and redirecting (intentional, driven by alignment) - and shares her own reckoning with losing her "who-ness" in her "what-ness" after leaving the principalship. Whether the aligned choice is staying, shifting, pausing, or leaving, Jenny's message is the same: you deserve to make it from clarity, not desperation. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Did you know there is more? You can access every episode, show notes, links and more via my website Positively Beaming.

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  Episode #2

  S4E2 - Smart, Capable and Stuck: A Teach, Lead or Leave Episode

  Jul 27, 202638 minS4

  Why do talented, dedicated educators end up feeling trapped and exhausted - even when they're great at their jobs? In this episode, host Jenny Cole dives into a special series of episodes exploring what "stuck" really means in education, and what to do next. Through composite stories from hundreds of coaching conversations, Jenny introduces educators at every career stage - a burnt-out classroom star, an overwhelmed deputy principal, a veteran teacher who's stopped trying - and unpacks five hidden reasons capable people get stuck. It's not about resilience or commitment; it's a system built to keep good people stuck. Jenny offers permission: to be tired, restless, and honest about where you really are, without shame or judgment. A compassionate starting point for anyone who's ever dreaded walking through the school doors. ____________________________________________________________ Did you know there is more? You can access every episode, show notes, links and more via my website Positively Beaming.

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  Episode #1

  S4E1 - Exploring Teach, Lead or Leave: An Interview

  Jul 8, 202643 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail Positively Leading is back with a new and exciting season! In this episode, we turn the tables and Jenny is interviewed by Jocelyn Seamer about her new book, Teach, Lead or Lead: What to do when you feel like you can't do it anymore . This is a delightful conversation between Jenny and Jocelyn - exploring why Jenny set out to write the book, who it's for, and importantly, what it's NOT about. Settle in for a conversation between friends who are as passionate about education as you are. Did you know there is more? You can access every episode, show notes, links and more via my website Positively Beaming.

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