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The Bold Blueprint: for Modern Educators
by The Bold Blueprint, by Firefly HR and ELM
Welcome to The Bold Blueprint – a podcast for modern educators who dare to think differently. Here, we explore the intersection of education and leadership, diving into bold strategies, innovative teaching, and the mindset shifts that drive real impact. Whether you're in the classroom, leading a team, or shaping the future of education, this is your space to learn, grow, and lead with confidence.Brought to you by Early Learning Management & Firefly HRhttps://elm.net.auhttps://fireflyhr.com.au
Episodes
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#19: The Real Work of Leadership: Why Calm, Boundaries & Belonging Matter More Than Ever (with Adrian Pattra-McLean)
What if great leadership in education and care isn’t defined by how skilled you are - but by how calm, clear and connected you can stay? In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Adrian Pattra-McLean, Founder and Education Director at Farran Street Education. Long…
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#18: Dirt, Drama & Discovery: Nature Pedagogy (with Gabby Millgate)
Once known for Muriel’s Wedding, Gabby Millgate has since found a new stage - early childhood education. Now a Nature Pedagogy Leader, Gabby brings creativity, care, and courage to early education, reminding us that children aren’t separated from nature - they’re part of it. In this episode of…
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#17 Connection Beyond Circumstance: The Relational Side of Impact and Change (with Narelle Gurney)
What stays with us isn’t always the systems, the policies, or the structures - it’s the people who showed up when we needed them most. In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Narelle Gurney - Jamie’s former caseworker during his teenage years in refuge, and someone…
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#16 When Services Change Hands: Why Educators Are Always the Heart of It (with Hilary Knights)
When a service is bought or sold, educators often feel it first. Questions about trust, change, and the future of their work can sit heavy - but the story is bigger than the transaction. In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Hilary Knights - childcare broker…
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#15: Unlearning Bias: The Messy Work of Real Inclusion (with Kate Jordan-Downs)
Bias isn’t always intentional - but it’s always influential. From who we comfort first, to who we see as “leadership material,” our unconscious choices shape the culture of every classroom and workplace. In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with their first…
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#14: The Design Difference: Creating Spaces that Support Staff and Children (with Stefan Piruk)
What makes a service truly work for the people inside it? In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Stefan Piruk from Jarra - a former teacher turned service developer who has built more than 30+ services across Australia. From staff rooms and storage to outdoor play…
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#13: Programming With Purpose: Tech, Trust and Team Culture (with Chelsea Fankhauser)
What happens when programming shifts from ticking boxes to building trust? In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Chelsea Fankhauser to talk about programming, practice, and the culture that makes it all work. From trialling tech free days and stepping back into…
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#12: Career Pathways and Stories That Shape Us (with Freya Lucas)
You’ve read her words. You’ve felt her impact. But have you ever heard her story? Freya Lucas has long been one of the clearest voices around education and care - but this is the first time she’s ever been a podcast guest. And we were lucky enough to be her first. From early childhood educator to...
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#11: Leadership With Heart: 30 Years in Early Education and Still Loving It
What keeps someone in early education for 30 years, and still loving it? In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Rebecca Hutchison,CEO of Early Learning Management, for a conversation about leadership, joy, critical reflection, and what it really takes to build…
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#10: Who Isn’t at the Table? Big Questions, Real Talk, and Mid Year Reflections
This episode of The Bold Blueprint is part check in, part call out, and all heart. Barbi and Jamie go guest free and sit down for a mid year moment of honesty, curiosity - and joy. Because yes, we’re tired. But we’re also hopeful. And there’s power in naming both. We ask: Who’s still missing from...
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#9: Belonging Without Conditions: What Real Inclusion Feels Like (with Daniel Cuthill)
What does real inclusion look like - not just on posters, but in practice? In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, we sit down with Daniel Knibbs - a passionate educator and leader who challenges the idea that inclusion is something you do after everything else. We unpack what it means to lead…
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#8: Whose Risk Is It? Reframing responsibility, reflection, and the real work of safety (with Eric Mayhew)
What if our approach to risk is holding us back, not keeping us safe? We talk a lot about risk in education and care, but are we really talking about the right things? In Episode 8 of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Eric, Risk & Compliance Coordinator at 3Bridges, to reframe and...
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#7: The Happiness Effect: How Educators Shape Safer Spaces (with Declan Edwards)
What if educator happiness wasn’t just personal, but protective? In this solo episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi is flying without her usual co-host Jamie (who was missed!) and sits down with Declan Edwards - founder of BU Happiness College - to explore the surprising connection between…
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#6: OnlyFans, Employment Boundaries & What HR Doesn’t Tell You (with Tahnee McWhirter)
What happens when a parent raises concerns about an educator’s OnlyFans account? In this bold episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with HR expert Tahnee McWhirter (HumanX HR) to unpack the messy, unspoken challenges leaders face when personal and professional worlds collide. We...
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#5: We Don’t Create Play, We Create the Conditions for It (with Robyn Monro Miller)
Play isn’t something we control - but the conditions for it? That’s on us. In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Robyn Monro Miller AM, CEO of Play Australia and President of the International Play Association, to talk about how educators and leaders can better...
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#4: Assumptions: The Silent Saboteurs of Education and Care
What if the assumptions we make in education and care are doing more harm than good? In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie pull back the curtain on how assumptions silently sabotage culture, safety, and quality. They dig into the idea that a “qualified” educator doesn’t need...
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#3: Belonging Beyond the Curriculum (with Dr. Poon Leung)
What can a mathematics lecturer teach us about belonging? In this episode of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Dr. Poon Leung - a university lecturer whose reflections on learning, safety, and human connection are deeply relevant to anyone working in education and care. From…
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#2: If we ran the sector...
What would change if Barbi and Jamie took over education and care in Australia? In this episode, we flip the lens - instead of fixing within a broken system, we reimagine one that works. From rethinking educator roles and funding models, to who we attract into the profession and why - this is a...
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#1: Welcome to The Bold Blueprint!
Let’s be real – Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) deserve spaces that match the heart and purpose behind the work in education and care. The Bold Blueprint is for modern educators who aren’t here to play small. It’s a human first, reflective, and sometimes...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Bold Blueprint – a podcast for modern educators who dare to think differently. Here, we explore the intersection of education and leadership, diving into bold strategies, innovative teaching, and the mindset shifts that drive real impact. Whether you're in the classroom, leading a team, or shaping the future of education, this is your space to learn, grow, and lead with confidence.Brought to you by Early Learning Management & Firefly HRhttps://elm.net.auhttps://fireflyhr.com.au
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