Patrick Cozier, headteacher of Highgate Wood School and author of Calm Leadership, shares what it means to lead with steadiness, self-awareness and humanity in education.

In this episode, Patrick reflects on his journey into headship and explores his four-phase model of calm leadership, from confronting imposter feelings to developing self-awareness and aligning with core values.

Patrick also shares practical approaches to managing stress, maintaining perspective and leading with authenticity, alongside reflections on identity and the importance of being unapologetically yourself.

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This episode explores themes of death, grief and loss. Please listen with care if these topics feel sensitive for you.

Lucy Green, a psychodynamic therapist with a special interest in grief and loss, explores how we talk about death and support others through bereavement.

In this episode, Lucy discusses why death can feel difficult to talk about, including fear, lack of control and the way it is often medicalised or avoided in everyday language.

Lucy shares practical guidance for supporting grieving colleagues, including the importance of honest language, avoiding clichés, and approaching conversations with compassion.

Resources mentioned:

Death Cafe - https://deathcafe.com/

Cruse Bereavement Care - https://www.cruse.org.uk/

Child Bereavement UK - https://www.childbereavementuk.org/

Dual Process Model of Grief -https://whatsyourgrief.com/dual-process-model-of-grief/

Dr Emma Kell, director of Those That Can, teacher, performance coach and author, shares insights into teacher wellbeing and sustainable careers in education.

In this episode, Emma reflects on her journey in and out of the classroom and what she learned from working in challenging school contexts.

She explores what wellbeing really means in schools, moving beyond bolt-on initiatives to focus on culture, policies and everyday interactions, and discusses the difference between resilience and endurance.

Emma also shares the thinking behind Real Lives of Teachers, reflects on post-COVID challenges in education, and offers simple, realistic ways to support wellbeing, including noticing small wins and having something to look forward to.

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