The Unleash Learning Podcast

Early career leaders are often asked to carry more than ever — without losing sight of learning. Leadership in today’s schools and organisations can feel scattered and relentless, particularly for those early in their leadership journey. Competing priorities, rising expectations, and limited support can make it hard to stay focused on what matters most. In this final episode of the four-part series How to Thrive as an Early Career Leader in the Era of Overwhelm, Dr William DeJean and Steven Trotter bring the conversation together, focusing on how early career leaders can lead learning with clarity and intention. The discussion centres on narrowing focus, building the right support around you, and reducing collective overwhelm so leadership remains connected to teaching and learning — not consumed by constant pressure. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ How to keep learning at the centre of your leadership role ✅ Why effective leadership relies on the right people, not everyone ✅ Who those people are and how they support sustainable leadership ✅ How to lower stress across teams and systems ✅ What leading learning well looks like in the era of overwhelm Who it’s for: Early career leaders, aspiring leaders, and leadership teams supporting those in their first years of leadership — particularly in education settings focused on learning improvement. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. With more than 25 years in education, a doctorate in education, and three published books, William works with schools and leadership teams to turn complexity into clarity and help learning stick across organisations. CONNECT WITH US Website: https://unleash-learning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ X: https://x.com/unleash_learning FREE RESOURCES Complimentary info kit: https://unleash-learning.com If this episode helped connect the dots for you, consider sharing it with a colleague or leaving a review to support other early-career leaders.

Early career leadership was never meant to be a solo act. Many new leaders believe that strong leadership means coping quietly, solving problems alone, and not needing support. While rarely spoken aloud, this belief can increase stress, isolation, and burnout — even for highly capable leaders. In Episode 3 of this four-part series, Dr William DeJean and Steven Trotter explore why success teams are essential for early career leaders — and how the right kind of support can change both leadership experience and outcomes. This episode unpacks the difference between support that simply helps leaders survive the week and support that genuinely helps them grow, develop confidence, and sustain themselves over time. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The leadership myth that encourages struggling in silence ✅ The two types of success teams leaders need to understand ✅ Which form of support most accelerates early career growth ✅ How the right support lowers stress sustainably ✅ One practical step to strengthen your leadership network now Who it’s for: Early career leaders, aspiring leaders, and leadership teams who support new leaders — particularly in education contexts where leadership demands are increasing. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. With more than 25 years in education, a doctorate in education, and three published books, William works with schools and leadership teams to turn complexity into clarity and help learning stick across organisations. CONNECT WITH US Website: https://unleash-learning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ X: https://x.com/unleash_learning FREE RESOURCES Complimentary info kit: https://unleash-learning.com If you know an early career leader, consider sharing this episode with them — or leave a quick review to help others find it.

“I feel like a fraud.” Many early career leaders have thought it — even if they’ve never said it out loud. Stepping into leadership for the first time can feel heavier than expected. The responsibility increases. The visibility increases. The expectations increase. And quietly, self-doubt can increase too. In Episode 2 of this special four-part series, Dr William DeJean is joined by Steven Trotter to explore what they call the era of overwhelm — and why it is shaping the experience of early career leaders more than ever before. Rather than treating self-doubt as a personal flaw, this conversation reframes it as a signal of growth within a demanding leadership context. When leaders understand the environment they’re operating in, they’re better able to respond with clarity rather than self-criticism. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ What the era of overwhelm is and how it affects early-career leaders ✅ Why imposter feelings are more common than leaders admit ✅ How shadow beliefs form during periods of growth ✅ What genuinely supports leaders in their first five years ✅ A practical shift you can make to steady your leadership Who it’s for: Early career leaders in their first five years, aspiring leaders preparing for formal roles, and leadership teams supporting emerging leaders in education. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. With more than 25 years in education, a doctorate in education, and three published books, William works with schools and leadership teams to turn complexity into clarity and help learning stick across organisations. CONNECT WITH US Website: https://unleash-learning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ X: https://x.com/unleash_learning FREE RESOURCES Complimentary info kit: https://unleash-learning.com If this episode resonated, consider sharing it with an early career leader who needs to hear it — or leave a review to help others find the series.

If you’re in your first few years of leadership, you already know the pressure can build quickly. You’re expected to lead with confidence, make sound decisions, and support others, all while still finding your own feet. It can feel like you’re stretched in every direction, quietly questioning whether you’re doing enough or doing it right. You’re not alone. And you’re not failing. You’re leading in a time where the demands on early career leaders are higher than ever. In this episode, William is joined by Steven Trotter, author, former school principal, and leadership advisor, to talk about what early career leaders need to understand if they want to grow into the role without burning out or losing confidence along the way. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Why early career leadership often feels more intense than expected ✅ Why self-doubt and imposter thoughts are common in the first five years ✅ One practical move you can make now to steady yourself ✅ Why the habits you build early shape the leader you become If you’re navigating your first five years in leadership, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and practical guidance you can use straight away. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. With more than 25 years in education, a doctorate in education, and three published books, William works with schools and leadership teams to turn complexity into clarity and help learning stick across entire organisations. CONNECT WITH US Website: https://unleash-learning.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ X: https://x.com/unleash_learning FREE RESOURCES Complimentary info kit: https://unleash-learning.com Free eBooks: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Know an early career leader who needs this right now? Share the episode with them.

If you’re working to build more inclusive leadership across your school, organisation, or network, you know how challenging it can be. In a time when language keeps evolving, expectations are shifting, and everyone’s trying to “get it right,” it’s easy to feel unsure about what true inclusion looks like — or how to lead it with confidence. In this episode, William talks with Bronwyn William, Acting Manager for Widening Participation at Western Sydney University, about what inclusive leadership really means — and how to make it part of your everyday practice. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ What inclusive leaders actually do (you’ll love this!) ✅ How to open access to power and opportunity for underrepresented communities ✅ How to make inclusion a shared responsibility — not one person’s job ✅ Practical ways to lead inclusively without adding to the overwhelm If you want to lead with clarity, confidence, and care, and create impact that lasts, this episode is one to share with your whole leadership team. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. With 25 years in education, a doctorate in education, and three books under his belt, William is passionate about helping schools make learning stick for everyone. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/  X: https://x.com/unleash_learning  GRAB FREE RESOURCES Free eBooks: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/  School Leaders Free Workbook: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/  School Leaders’ Free Info Kit: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps  Team Leaders’ Free Info Kit: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps  GRAB HIS NEW BOOK HERE https://unleash-learning.com/a-new-way-forward-for-schools/  Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review — it helps us support more schools and leadership teams to make learning stick for everyone.

If you’re working to lead change across your school, network, or state, you know how tough it can be. In the era of overwhelm, with constant initiatives and competing priorities, creating lasting change can feel out of reach. That’s why this episode of our Leadership in the Era of Overwhelm series is one you won’t want to miss. In this episode, William talks with Steven Trotter - a school leader with over two decades of experience helping schools across Victoria, Australia, manage complexity and drive meaningful, sustained improvement. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to start the process of leading change that lasts. The ‘right people’ to help lead change — and why it’s not everyone. How to bring people on board (and keep them there). The key stages of change every leader should know. Why building a “success team” is critical for long-term results. If you want to create impact that endures, across your school, network, or state, this is the episode to share with your entire leadership team. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. With 25 years in education, a doctorate in education, and three books under his belt, William is passionate about helping schools make learning stick for everyone. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ X: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB FREE RESOURCES Free eBooks: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ School Leaders Free Workbook: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/ School Leaders’ Free Info Kit: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps Team Leaders’ Free Info Kit: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps GRAB HIS NEW BOOK HERE https://unleash-learning.com/a-new-way-forward-for-schools/ Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review — it helps us support more schools and leadership teams to make learning stick for everyone.

Episode #5 is here 👉🏾 How to Take on New Information with Ease. If you’re leading learning across your school, network, or state, you know the challenge: new information comes at you fast, and in the era of overwhelm, it can feel impossible for staff to take it in. With constant change and already-full mental loads, professional learning risks becoming just another stress point. That’s why this episode of our 5-part podcast series on Leadership in the Era of Overwhelm is essential. Here’s what we’ll share in this episode: How a school can take on new information with confidence and ease. How to run professional learning that supports rather than overwhelms. The two kinds of data every leader needs to know about – and the one that helps without adding to the overwhelm. If you’d like your school, network, or state to confidently adapt and apply strategies, initiatives, and frameworks — without the overwhelm — this episode is for you. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and also the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. William has been deep in the education and learning field for 25 years, has a doctorate in education and has three books under his belt. SAY HI TO US HEREFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ X: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB HIS NEW BOOK HEREhttps://unleash-learning.com/a-new-way-forward-for-schools/ GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES HEREFREE EBOOKS: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ SCHOOL LEADERS FREE WORKBOOK: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/ SCHOOL LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps TEAM LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review. It will help us support schools and professional learning teams to make learning stick for everyone.

If you’re leading learning across your school, network or state, the era of overwhelm can leave you feeling stretched, reactive, and unsure of where to focus. That’s why we’re sharing this 5-part podcast series on Leadership in the Era of Overwhelm. Episode #4 is here 👉🏾 Why a Teaching & Learning Mission Matters in the Era of Overwhelm. Why is this an important topic? Because without a clear mission, teams can feel scattered, stressed, and stuck chasing the “latest new thing.” A well-embedded teaching & learning mission gives everyone clarity, direction, and focus - exactly what’s needed in this era of overwhelm. Here’s what we’ll share in this episode: Why a teaching & learning mission is ESSENTIAL for advancing teaching and learning. The EXACT mission to embed across your school, network, or state. How a teaching & learning mission can lower stress and boost long-term learning. If you’re ready to advance teaching and learning and ease your team’s stress, this episode is for you. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and also the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. William has been deep in the education and learning field for 25 years, has a doctorate in education and has three books under his belt. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ X: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB HIS NEW BOOK HERE https://unleash-learning.com/a-new-way-forward-for-schools/ GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES HERE FREE EBOOKS: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ SCHOOL LEADERS FREE WORKBOOK: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/ SCHOOL LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps TEAM LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review. It will help us support schools and professional learning teams to make learning stick for everyone.

If you’re leading learning across your school, network or state, in the era of overwhelm it can be tough to know where to focus to make this happen. That’s why we’re share a 5-part podcast series on Leadership in the Era of Overwhelm. Episode #3 is here to share 👉🏾 Why student engagement is Key in the era of overwhelm. Why is this an important topic? Because engagement is Key to making learning stick for everyone. Yet, it has been reported that students are consistently disengaged in class: As many as 40% are unproductive in a given year (Gross, 2017). Here’s what we’ll share in the episode: Why student engagement is Key to advancing teaching and learning across a school. The kind of student engagement to focus on – HINT: they’re not the same. What AI will ask us to consider regarding student engagement. What other Keys you need to boost student engagement across your school, network or state. If you’re ready to overcome the overwhelm, and boost teaching and learning impact, this series is for you.   ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and also the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. William has been deep in the education and learning field for 25 years, has a doctorate in education and has three books under his belt. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ X: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB HIS NEW BOOK HERE https://unleash-learning.com/a-new-way-forward-for-schools/ GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES HERE FREE EBOOKS: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ SCHOOL LEADERS FREE WORKBOOK: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/ SCHOOL LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps TEAM LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review. It will help us support schools and professional learning teams to help them make learning stick for everyone.

Are you hearing things like: Teaching for impact High impact… Evidence-based… Explicit… Or seeing new: Books and research State frameworks “Must use” teaching strategies? If you’re leading learning across your school, network or state, in the era of overwhelm it can be tough to know where to focus. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and also the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. William has been deep in the education and learning field for 25 years, has a doctorate in education and has three books under his belt. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ X: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB HIS NEW BOOK HERE https://unleash-learning.com/a-new-way-forward-for-schools/ GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES HERE FREE EBOOKS: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ SCHOOL LEADERS FREE WORKBOOK: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/ SCHOOL LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps TEAM LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review. It will help us support schools and professional learning teams to help them make learning stick for everyone.

Feel like you can’t keep up anymore? It’s not you. It’s the era we’re now in – I call it the era of overwhelm. We can try working harder, keep chasing the latest thing, or work longer hours – but the truth is, it’s not possible for us to keep up anymore. And if you’re leading learning across your school, network or state, this new era calls for a new way forward. In response to questions about how to it cope in this new era of overwhelm, we’ve got I’ve created a special 5-part Unleash Learning podcast series: Leadership in the era of overwhelm. Today, we kick it off with the first episode: What leaders need to know about the era of overwhelm. It includes answers to questions around the impact of overwhelm in the education environment. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and also the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. William has been deep in the education and learning field for 25 years, has a doctorate in education and has three books under his belt. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ Twitter: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB HIS NEW BOOK HERE https://unleash-learning.com/a-new-way-forward-for-schools/ GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES HERE FREE EBOOKS: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ SCHOOL LEADERS FREE WORKBOOK: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/SCHOOL LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-stepsTEAM LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review. It will help us support schools and professional learning teams to help them make learning stick for everyone.

Are you leading learning? If so, the learning location is a secret tool for your success. And in the era of overwhelm, that location might be your leadership superpower. When you know the secret for setting it up well, it can: Lower your stress * Boost learner engagement Increase inclusion Lessen learner distractions And help make learning stick for everyone. The location is so important for your leadership, we decided to re-release this episode with Lisa Baker. Lisa Baker has been a teacher, learner and researcher in the field of early childhood education for over 30 years. And what she she’s going to share with you about the learning location can be used by anyone who wants to lead learning in the era overwhelm. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and also the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. William has been deep in the education and learning field for 25 years, has a doctorate in education and has three books under his belt. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ Twitter: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB HIS NEW BOOK HERE https://unleash-learning.com/a-new-way-forward-for-schools/ GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES HERE FREE EBOOKS: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ SCHOOL LEADERS FREE WORKBOOK: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/ SCHOOL LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps TEAM LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review. It will help us support schools and professional learning teams to help them make learning stick for everyone.

The truck that hit Janine changed the direction of her life. Janine Shepherd was training to be on the Australian Olympic team when the accident happened. Doctors didn’t think she would live. And when she did, they questioned if she’d walk again. But she did. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and also the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. William has been deep in the education and learning field for 25 years, has a doctorate in education and is the author of Make Learning Stick for Everyone and Unleash Learning. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ Twitter: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB NEW BOOK HERE https://unleash-learning.com/a-new-way-forward-for-schools/ GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES HERE FREE EBOOKS: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ SCHOOL LEADERS FREE WORKBOOK: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/ SCHOOL LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps TEAM LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review. It will help us support schools and professional learning teams to help them make learning stick for everyone.

We’re in a new era. I call it the era of overwhelm 🤯. The era of overwhelm can mean: - change is constant, - you’re trying to just “keep up” - you feel like you’re chasing the next new thing. Want to advance teaching and learning in this new era? There’s a new way forward. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and also the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. William has been deep in the education and learning field for 25 years, has a doctorate in education and is the author of Make Learning Stick for Everyone and Unleash Learning. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ Twitter: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES HERE FREE EBOOKS: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ SCHOOL LEADERS FREE WORKBOOK: https://unleash-learning.com/2024/09/6-leadership-team-questions-to-ask-about-teaching-learning-across-your-school/SCHOOL LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps TEAM LEADERS’ FREE INFO KIT: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review. It will help us support schools and professional learning teams to help them make learning stick for everyone.

Ever experience conflict, uncomfortable situations, or division in your team? In the era of overwhelm, it’s easy for this to happen. But if you’re working to advance teaching & learning across your school, having tools to support your team’s success are essential. That’s why we’ve brought Dr. Nancy Dome back to learn how to use a compassion dialogue approach across your team. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr William DeJean is the founder and CEO of Unleash Learning and also the host of Unleash Learning TV and radio. William has been deep in the education and learning field for 25 years, has a doctorate in education and is the author of Make Learning Stick for Everyone and Unleash Learning. SAY HI TO US HERE Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash.learning/ Twitter: https://x.com/unleash_learning GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCES HERE Free Ebooks: https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ School leaders info kit: https://unleash-learning.com/in-your-school/#next-steps Team leaders info kit: https://unleash-learning.com/unleash-learning-for-business/#next-steps Like the episode? Help us spread the word by leaving a review. It will help us support schools and professional learning teams to help them make learning stick for everyone.

Working to advance teaching and learning across your school? Instructional coaches can play an important role. *When Unleash Learning comes to a school, that role starts in Year 3. But there’s stuff to know that supports their school-wide success. To help, we’ve got Stephanie Salazar on today’s show. Stephanie’s an award-winning classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and internationally certified Instructional Coach. And knows the impact coaches can have on a school – because it’s what she does. Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook-schools/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ X | https://x.com/unleash_learning

OMG! One more thing to do🤯 ! In the era of overwhelm, this is what it can feel like when wellbeing initiatives come to a school, district or state. Not because folks don’t care. But because people feel overloaded. But with the right system in place (The Unleash Learning System™ 😊), schools can develop teacher and student wellbeing in service of teaching and learning. To share how Dr. Suzy Green is grabbing the mic and interviewing me on today’s episode. Follow Dr Green: https://www.youtube.com/@drsuzygreen3861 Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook-schools/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ X | https://x.com/unleash_learning

Working to advance teaching and learning, school-wide? Unleash Learning™ has 6 Leadership Team Questions To Ask About Teaching & Learning Across Your School. Because when your entire leadership team is: On the same page📍 Moving in the same direction 🧭 magic can occur. But in the era of overwhelm 🤯, it can be tough to ensure that’s happening. Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook-schools/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ X | https://x.com/unleash_learning

Ever wonder if the digital age is a blessing or a curse? Brett Salakas is on today’s show to offer you important tips for teaching in the digital age. He’s the author of the international bestselling book - A MAMMOTH Lesson: Teaching in the Digital Age. And just named The Most Influential Educator in Australia by The Educator Magazine. What he shared caused me to do a happy dance 🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽 Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook-schools/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ X | https://x.com/unleash_learning

Want to make learning stick for everyone? One way to do this is to build a bridge between your students and the content. And when this is a team focus - you’re leaning into a way to advance teaching and learning, school-wide. #unleashlearningtv #music #advanceteaching #studentengagement Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ X | https://x.com/unleash_learning  

Ever struggle with student engagement? Hello👋🏼 I’m Stephanie Salazar - An Instructional Leadership Consultant Coach and a former Assistant Principal. After working with schools across NSW, it’s clear that student engagement in learning is a top concern. That’s why I asked Dr. DeJean if I could take over UL 📺 and interview HIM on the topic. William not only speaks passionately about engagement – he embodies it! #unleashlearningtv #students #engagement #studentengagement Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ X | https://x.com/unleash_learning

I got pneumonia during my second year of teaching. I was so overwhelmed, that when a cold started, I still didn’t stop.   That cold turned into pneumonia. I was sooo sick for 10 days. I was trying to “keep up” with everything that was demanded of me and my wellbeing took a backseat. The good news is – today, there’s a teacher wellbeing literacy and a teaching & learning school-wide system that finally brings it all together.  To share that well-being literacy, we’ve got Daniela Falecki back on the show. Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ X | https://x.com/unleash_learning

Want to move good teaching to great teaching across your school? Short-term professional learning has its place. But magic happens when a common system is unleashed throughout a school – we’re on countdown for Unleash Learning 2024! Combine that system with instructional coaches and you can boost that magic. Dr. Jim Knight, a leader in instructional coaching, is on today’s show to show you how. Dr. Jim Knight is the Founder and Senior Partner of Instructional Coaching Group and research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. #Unleashlearningtv #unleashlearing #instructionalcoaching Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

Please steal these secrets 🤫. They come from Genevieve Simson, former principal of Victoria University Secondary College in Melbourne. These secrets can help move good teaching to great teaching across your school. And she’s sharing these secrets with you on today’s Unleash Learning TV episode. #Unleashlearningtv #unleashlearing #goodtogreat Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

Working to strengthen teaching & learning across your school? In our last UL 📺 episode Principal Mark Brookes shared with you his top instructional leadership tips to make that happen. And data also plays a powerful tool! But it’s got to be the right kind of data. And used in a strategic way. That’s why we’ve got Dr. Nina Potter on today’s Unleash Learning 📺. Nina is from San Diego State University and works with schools to use data to help make decisions for improvement. #Unleashlearningtv #unleashlearing #data Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

Working to turn good teaching into great teaching across your school? If yes, it’s essential your entire leadership team is on the same page. Not just in regards to teaching and learning… …but in the ways they’re instructional leaders rather than managers of people. To help, please meet Mark Brookes. Mark is the principal of Roleystone Community High School, an Independent Public School in Western Australia. Their school just started its Unleash Learning Year 2 journey. #Unleashlearningtv #unleashlearing #instructional leaders Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

We’re doing the happy dance. Because this Unleash Learning TV episode can help your school move from good to great. And it’s our 100th Unleash Learning TV episode! 🥂🥳🕺🏽 To celebrate, we’ve got Dr. Barbara Blackburn @barbblackburn on today’s show. She’s ranked the top 10 global gurus in education and has dedicated her life to ensuring a rigorous curriculum for all students. She’s the author of 30 books including Rigor in the Classroom: A toolkit for teachers. #Unleashlearningtv #unleashlearing #RigorintheClassroom Learn more at Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Subscribe to Unleash Learning 📺 → @unleashlearning3956 Grab our FREE ebook 📘→ https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

If your school’s working to move from good to great, here’s an action to take. Ensure new teacher induction is school-wide top priority. To share why it’s soooo important… ….and how to make it happen, Julia Wilson-Bennet on today’s Unleash Learning 📺. She’s the San Diego Unified School District new teacher induction coordinator - one of the largest US school districts. If you’re a school leader, mentor, induction coordinator, or an Unleash Learning new teacher mentor, please watch this Unleash Learning TV. She’ll share with you: The top challenges new teachers face…hint 🤯 🤯🤯 What happens without effective induction – will this shock you??? What you can do NOW to support new teacher success An important message to MENTORS of new teachers

Here’s a little secret, 👉🏼 engagement 🏋🏽‍♀️ is a Key that makes learning stick. But its got to be the right kind of engagement. The right kind 🏋🏽‍♀️ makes learning stick for everyone. And when its unleashed across your school, it can help it move from good to great! To show you how, we’ve got Mary Chiodo-Jennings, campus principal of Copperfield College on today’s show 📺.

Is your school working to make teaching & learning its #1 priority? And wanting to ensure teacher and student wellbeing are in service of that work, rather than an add-on? Then this Unleash Learning TV is for you. Dr. Kerry Howells is back to share with you a practice that supports teacher wellbeing in service of teaching and learning.

Working to strengthen student writing? There’s an action you can take that will help. What is it? → Have students hear what writers say they actually do. For example: What do sports writers say they do when crafting an article? How do novelists explain their writing process? How do poets find their topic? How do opinion writers write their first draft? What’s the revision processes authors say they use? To help, we’ve got a special Unleash Learning TV/radio episode for you. Gayle Kennedy is a member of the Wongaiibon clan of South West NSW. She’s a published and award winning author. She’s been a speaker at Happiness and its Causes, numerous Australian writer’s festivals and Dreaming and local NAIDOC events.

Want to boost your teaching impact? Focus on positive emotions. Why? Because positive emotions help prime people for learning. And no, it doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time. It means knowing about these emotions and how to use them in the service of making learning stick for everyone. To help, we’ve got the wonderful Jo Maloney on Unleash Learning 📺 Jo Maloney is a consultant, and author of Wellbeing Science, and has spent the last 30 years supporting children, educators and leaders to reach their positive potential.

In this 4-min Unleash Learning 📺 episode we’ll explore: The 4 AUS/US themes schools are experiencing [SUPER IMPORTANT]. The roadblocks that keep good schools from becoming great schools. A FREE tool you can use NOW to help you breakthrough.

Meg Durham is on this month's Unleash Learning TV to show you: How To Embed A School-Wide Wellbeing Culture. In a way that doesn’t stress everyone out. She is an expert in the area of well-being education and coaching and works with schools and organisations across metropolitan and regional Australia. 

Dr. Red Ruby Scarlett is an activist, early childhood teacher-researcher, consultant, artist and academic. And she’s here to share with you ways that can strengthen your inclusive practices. And what to do when you mess up. 

Adam Voigt’s on today’s Unleash Learning TV. He’s the Chief Executive Officer of Real Schools, a TEDx speaker and a resident expert on Channel 10’s “The Project”. And he’s here to share how to strengthen a productive school culture in 3 easy steps.

Dr. Suzy Green is back on Unleash Learning TV with a prescription for you. You don’t need a pharmacy. Just pen and paper 📝…and maybe a friend. If you take it and reflect on it over the year… …it can strengthen your wellbeing and can impact how you make learning stick for everyone.

Your Unleash Learning radio season premiere is here! And it’s an exclusive interview w/ one of the giants in the field of teaching and learning. Parker J. Palmer is the Senior Partner Emeritus of the Centre for Courage & Renewal. Plus, his books and activism have touched the lives of millions around the world. He’s also one of the most inspirational, influential and thought-provoking leaders in our profession. He’s here to share with you the connection between who you are and how you teach and lead.

Do you or your team tend to avoid conflict? Get worried about saying the wrong thing? Or have a hard time talking about #race , #equity or other hard things? If so, this Unleash Learning TV episode is for you. Dr. Nancy Dome is the co-founder of  @Epoch Education, Inc.  , providing #leaders with the tools to support #diversity, #inclusion, equity and #belonging. She’s back to Unleash Learning TV… …to share the framework for having conversations that build bridges, strengthen relationship and set clear boundaries. Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPT... Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

There’s a leadership action to take that can unleash your team’s teaching potential 🚀. This action can help you and your team stay #focused, remain #resilient, expand your impact and make #learning stick for everyone. In this 4 minute episode you’ll learn what might be the most important action you and your leadership team can take. #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipstrategies Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPT... Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

Feeling overwhelmed by the disruptions taking place? But, still wanting to lead well during these disruptive times? If YES , we’ve got @Peter DeWitt on Unleash Learning TV and radio. Dr. DeWitt is a school leadership coach and author of many best-selling books, who runs workshops and provides keynotes nationally and internationally focusing on school leadership.  #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #DrPeterDeWitt Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPT... Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

If COVID, disruptions and uncertainty have taken a toll on you or your team’s mental health…or you’re looking for ways to take care of your wellbeing, this Unleash Learning TV episode is for you. #mentalhealth #wellbeing Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPT... Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

If student literacy important to you and your learning community, this Unleash Learning TV episode is for you! #unleashlearningtv #studentliteracy #SidneyKeysIII Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPT... Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

If you’re feeling... ● burnt out ● overworked ● stressed ● underappreciated ● and even resentfulness right now …but still wanting to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others… …then this Unleash Learning TV episode is for YOU. #Unleashlearningtv #gratitute #drkerryhowells Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPT... Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | https://unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

On this episode of Unleash Learning Luke Cook joins us. Luke teaches people how to use their story to inspire the lives of others and as the host of Cuppa TV, he’s helping people share their powerful stories to impact the lives of others. #cuppa.tv #lukecook #unleashlearningtv Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPT... Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | www.unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learnin

What do a flashlight and your best friend have to do with lessening your public speaking stress? If you ever get nervous… Talking in front of a staff meeting Speaking at a large event Running a workshop  Or speaking in front of your class…. … this Unleash Learning Radio episode I’m going to share with you 2 secret strategies to help lessen your public speaking stress. And these secrets involve your best friend 🤝 and a flashlight 🔦. If you get nervous, we hope this episode helps you ease your nerves and increase your effectiveness. #Unleashlearningtv #happinessanditscauses #publicspeaking Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPT... Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | www.unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

If you want to make learning stick for everyone, notetaking is a must! But what is best: using paper and pen or a computer. To help answer this question, we've brought to Unleash Learning Jared Cooney Horvath to Unleash Learning TV. #Unleashlearningtv #jaredcooneyhorvath #notetaking Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPT... Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | www.unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearn... Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

In this episode of UL TV Professor Huppert shares with you: → 5 essentials to wellbeing →what leaders can do to support wellbeing →and who the loneliest people in the world are (will you find this surprising?). If you're part of a team or lead a team, this episode is for you! #Unleashlearningtv #feleciahuppert #wellbeing Subscribe to Unleash Learning TV → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPTSNzNVBtdsQFbiDzBoEA Grab our FREE ebook → https://unleash-learning.com/free-ebook/ Unleash Learning | www.unleash-learning.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/unleashlearning/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/unleash_learning

If you’ve had questions about Critical Race Theory or you’ve wondered what it’s about, this Unleash Learning TV episode with Dora Dome is for you.

Are you committed to ensuring your important and life-changing leadership, teaching, presenting, training and professional learning activities are: Inclusive, Socially just, Equitable, And sticking, for everyone? Then this Unleash Learning TV episode is for you!