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The Principal's Perspective
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The Principal's Perspective is an insightful series exploring the challenges and triumphs of educational leadership, co-hosted by academic leaders and Westbourne Grammar School Principal Adrian Camm and Associate Principal Teagan Collins.
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Stepping Up and Into Leadership
What does the step from deputy principal to the principal’s office look like in practice? In this episode, Dr Adrian Camm is joined by Ellen Moffatt, Deputy Principal and Head of Truganina Campus, to explore the realities of stepping up into executive leadership. After joining Westbourne while...
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The Executive/EA Partnership Unpacked - Part Two
The first conversation with Westbourne Grammar EA Danni Archer changed how a lot of people think about the Executive Assistant role. This one gets into the mechanics of how her partnership with the principal operates day to day. In this episode of The Principal's Perspective, Dr Adrian Camm and...
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The Relationships Behind the Numbers
What does it really look like when the principal and director of business get their relationship right? In this episode, Dr Adrian Camm and Nicole Lockwood, Director of Business at Westbourne Grammar School, go behind the scenes on one of school leadership's most important, and underexplored,...
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The Executive Assistant Your Secret Weapon
What if your Executive Assistant was also your chief of staff, your communications lead, your culture guardian, and your coaching partner? In this episode, Dr Adrian Camm and his EA Danni Archer explore the rapidly evolving world of the executive assistant role in schools. Drawing on Danni's...
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The Secret Society of Motherhood
What does it really cost to have it all? This week on The Principal's Perspective, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins sit down for one of their most personal and candid conversations yet - exploring the reality of women in school leadership who are also navigating motherhood, identity, and the...
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The Currency of Leadership
What's the real cost of that decision? This week on The Principal's Perspective, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins explore leadership capital - the invisible resource that underpins every decision a school leader makes, from their first 90 days to navigating crisis and establishing long-term...
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Superstars and High Achievers
Is hiring stars a smart strategy - or risky business? In this episode of The Principal’s Perspective, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins explore the hidden trade-offs that come with appointing high achievers. They discuss why high performance isn’t always the same as high impact and how to…
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Is your EVP driving culture?
Are your workplace promises attracting the staff you need? This week on The Principal’s Perspective, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins move beyond the recruitment crisis to discuss the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and how structural choices like significant workload reduction and professional...
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From Drain to Gain – Making Meetings Work
Are your meetings driving progress - or just filling calendars? In this episode of The Principal’s Perspective, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins examine meetings not just as calendar events, but as powerful signals of school culture and leadership practice. They share the structure of executive...
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Banning or Band-aid
In this year’s premiere of The Principal’s Perspective, Dr. Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins enter the high-stakes topic of technology bans. With new legislation targeting mobile phones, smartwatches, and social media, they discuss the operational reality and teacher burden and the way teens bypass...
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Candid with Your Toughest Questions
A principal interview panel, emotional labour you can’t rehearse for, staff who feel powerless, and AI that’s changing how leaders work. In this year’s final episode, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins take on your toughest questions. Join in as they: Go deeper into principal interview technique,...
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When Tradition Meets Innovation | A change management case study
How do schools reimagine long held traditions for modern contexts? Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins share the story of Westbourne Grammar’s shift from chapel and chaplaincy to a philosophy led program called Echoes and Dialogues. They reveal the tension, stakeholder engagement, and data informed...
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Systems Thinking Principalship
From purpose to performance through systems thinking. Everything in a school is connected. Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins unpack a five-linkage model: Purpose → Strategy → Capabilities → Organisational Design → Management Systems and show how leaders can create coherence. Hear how misalignment...
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Cyber Incidents in Schools - It’s not if, it’s when!
A cyber attack happens every six minutes – is your school prepared? Recent major data breaches underscore a familiar pattern: human‑layer compromise, rapid escalation, complex comms and governance decisions. In this episode, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins reveal how real the risk is and go...
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The Hidden Curriculum of Leadership
Join this episode as we reveal the hidden curriculum ofleadership - the emotional labour, politics, and identity work no one prepares you for. Hear how Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins sustain resilience, build trust, and gain influence. Tune in for ‘In the Trenches’, where they share the…
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Pathway to Principalship - Time to Step Up?
What does it take to become a principal - and when do you know you’re ready? Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins break down real pathways to principalship, how to build breadth in skills and experience, and how to prepare applications and interviews that land while staying authentic. Tune in for...
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AI in the Principal’s Office
Dr. Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins explore how AI is transforming schools today and shaping tomorrow’s leaders. From AI avatars to ethical frameworks, discover how technology is amplifying human intelligence and reshaping education. Main Themes in Episode 9 AI is not replacing us –it’s amplifying...
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Courageous Leadership – Making Tough Calls and Leading Through Crisis
Leadership is tested in moments of uncertainty and tough decisions. In this episode of The Principal’s Perspective, Dr. Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins explore what it takes to lead with clarity during a crisis. From risk mitigation strategies to managing media and shaping a culture of resilience,...
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You Asked, We Answered: Leadership Unpacked
This week on the Principal’s Perspective, we’re dedicating 38 minutes to answering your questions! From trust-building to crisis management, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins provide deeper insight into the issues every leader faces. Key Takeaways: The importance of intentional visibility in...
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Conversations That Matter
This week on The Principal's Perspective, Dr. Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins explore conversations that matter—those pivotal moments that shape relationships, inspire change, and set the course for meaningful work. They share personal stories, practical advice, and tools to navigate tough...
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Mobilising People
In this episode, we take a deep dive into what it truly means to mobilise people, unlock potential, empower teams, and create a culture of trust and accountability. Dr. Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins share their experiences and strategies for building high-performing teams, supporting leadership...
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Money Matters
In this episode of the Principal's Perspective, we dive into the sometimes overlooked but critical topic of school finances. Join us and explore the challenges of balancing educational priorities with financial sustainability, the tough decisions leaders face, and the strategies that keep schools...
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Strategy Leads the Way
What does it really take to align a school around a powerful vision? In this episode of The Principal's Perspective, Dr. Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins explore how visionary leadership shapes a school's direction, starting with mission, vision, and values, moving through strategy development and...
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Do What Only You Can Do
What should principals really be spending their time on? In this episode of The Principal’s Perspective, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins explore the power of purposeful leadership and why protecting your time and energy is essential to making an impact. They share practical strategies for:...
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So, You Want to Be a Principal?
Leading Through Change – and Coming Back to It What does it take to lead – and to return to leadership with confidence after stepping away? In the first episode of The Principal’s Perspective, Westbourne Grammar Principal Dr Adrian Camm and Associate Principal Teagan Collins reflect on the…
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The Principal's Perspective is an insightful series exploring the challenges and triumphs of educational leadership, co-hosted by academic leaders and Westbourne Grammar School Principal Adrian Camm and Associate Principal Teagan Collins.
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