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Hosted by Rachel McCall and Toni Maddock · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 37 episodes
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A podcast for leaders at every stage in their educational leadership journey. We explore the motivations and stories of how people entered into leadership, what their roles entail and their contributions to the current educational landscape. We shine a light on middle leadership and how this first step into formal leadership can be supported to grow our future generations of school leaders.
Rachel McCall and Toni Maddock hosts Stepping into [ed]Leadership, a education show with 37 episodes published.
Supporting Character Energy In this episode of Stepping into [ed]Leadership, we welcome Amanda Katagiri, Director of Professional Practice at the Franklin School in New York. Amanda brings deep expertise in supporting te
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Our conversation with Dr. Anne Knock dives straight into the messy, exciting work of redesigning schools for the future. Across the episode we unpack how leaders can think more like complexity strategists; reading the wh
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Investing in people In this episode of Stepping into [ed]Leadership, we sit down with highly experienced and inspirational Middle Leader, Tracey Matyk from Woodcroft College. Tracey shares her journey from scientist to t
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Stepping Back into schools In this episode, we welcome back returning guest Nicholas Brice. After several years with the SACE Board, Nick has made a sea change, joining Peninsula Grammar as Deputy Principal. He shares wh
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Cognitive Cadence in Leadership In our conversation with Dr Lisa Rigel, we explore the connection between neuroscience and leadership, and how understanding how the brain works can strengthen the way we lead and learn. L
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Emma Grave – The Heart of Community In this first episode of a three‑part series, we chat with Emma Grave as she prepares to step into her first principalship at Scots PGC in regional Queensland later this year. Emma’s c
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Being the head - Understanding people In this special collaborative episode of Stepping into [ed]Leadership , we join forces with the UK-based Being The Head podcast to explore what it really means to lead with humanity
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In our first episode for Season 3 of Stepping into [ed]Leadership , we sit down with Dr Adrian Camm, Principal of Westbourne Grammar and 2025 Educator Principal of the Year. In a far reaching conversation, Adrian shares
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Keep the why, change the how In this episode, we’re joined by Jamie Clark, Head of Professional Growth at Mercedes College in Perth and author of the popular OnePagers series. An English teacher at heart, Jamie shares hi
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Professional nourishment In this episode, Kerri Proctor shares her journey from classroom teacher to middle leader and now executive, reflecting on the power of professional dialogue. She highlights the unique learning t
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Leading leaders In our conversation with Senior Middle Leader Mathew D’Aloisio, we explore how understanding self, shapes leadership and influence. With much of his career in leadership roles, Mathew sees this work as a
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Experimenting with Success In this inspiring episode, Ramya Deepak Kumar shares her journey from research science to the classroom, bringing her thirst for learning and passion for education into every role. She reflects
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Reflecting on self Our conversation with Principal Steven Trotter explores his journey of self-reflection, leadership, and adaptability in education. He shares insights from his story of origin, emphasizing how each new
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Reframing imposter syndrome This episode focuses on a topic which has appeared in many of our conversations on the podcast – imposter syndrome. Guest Madhavi Nawana Parker shares with us her profound journey from early l
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Helping people shine In this episode of Stepping into [ed]Leadership, we sit down with Middle Leader Cassie Gray, whose journey from teaching overseas to working on the acclaimed stage production of Harry Potter and the
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Building a culture of trust In this episode of Stepping Into [ed]Leadership, we meet experienced Principal, author and current Managing Director of Vivedus, Dr. Paul Browning. In our conversation, Paul reflects on the es
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Thriving through growth In this episode we are joined by Angela Phillips from Westminster School, who brings a wealth of experience as both a teacher and leader. Angela shares how she models continuous professional growt
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A moral endeavour In this episode of Stepping into [ed]Leadership, we are joined by Carolyn Grantskalns, former principal and Chief Executive of AISSA. Carolyn reflects on leadership as good work for a good purpose. She
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Revealing the machine In this episode of Stepping into [ed]Leadership, we are joined by Trent Driver, Principal and CEO of Scotch College in South Australia, who shares his journey from classroom teacher to educational l
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Stepping out to consider the bigger picture In this episode of Stepping Into [ed]Leadership , we welcome career strategist and coach Janine Stratford for a great conversation about the ways educators can strategically po
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