One of the wonderful things about teaching, is that effectively we are our own CEOs of our classroom or lessons. We’re the boss. We decide how to run it. And like all CEOs, we develop and improve when we reflect on our practice.

So I have developed a 4 step process that I try to do on a regular basis, that will challenge you to ask specific questions in order to help you improve your practice in order to help you become an even better teacher!

Since doing these meetings, I have got my lunchtimes back, had more patience, tackled projects I have been putting on and am working towards my goals every day. Listen to today's episode to learn how you too can hold these effective CEO dates with yourself!

Hooray, we made it to the end of the year! As we wrap up 2018, you're probably doing what most people do and are thinking about what you want for 2019. Unfortunately, the other thing most people also do is either vaguely dream, or at best, set loose goals without too much thought or without a strategy and then wonder why those goals don't get stuck to beyond January! It's not your fault - it's because you've never used a proper strategy for setting and working towards these goals.

I know you want to live your best life and now you can with this ultimate simple 6 step strategy for setting goals. Listen to this episode to learn how you can set the best goals for 2019!

Many of us grew up with voices around us telling us what we can or can't achieve in life; some of these voices came from our very own teachers... In this episode I share with you a personal story from my own classroom where my students inspired this message that encourages us all to believe in our own goals and if something doesn't work out, we learn to adjust the plan, not the dream.

A new year always gets us motivated and excited to start fresh and set new goals for ourselves. But what about when that buzz wears off? You don't have to wait for January 1st in order to start something new. Listen to this episode to keep you fired up to keep working on improving your life or the lives of those around you, each and every day.

As we wrap up 2017, we're likely to be thinking about setting goals for 2018. However, there's a sad reality that most people don't keep to their goals or new year's resolutions. In this episode we explore some of the pitfalls people fall into when goal setting and I share some different strategies I have in how to effectively set and actually achieve your goals.

This episode is something different. I'm reflecting on my challenges as a teacher coming up to the end of 2017 and how I can sometimes feel like school is taking the best of me leaving me very drained in the evenings. I share some mindset shifts I have been going through to try and combat these feelings through what I am calling a "podlog". Listen to find out more!

It's that time of year when we're starting to think about setting goals for the next year and making plans to better our lives. Unfortunately, so many of us fail to stick to our resolutions because we are missing the second two steps of the process! In this episode we discuss all 3 steps to achieving your goals and I share some ideas for outstanding habits you can instil in your daily routine to ensure you have a healthier and happier life as a teacher.

Today's episode, you're encouraged to be clear on what your goals are for your life both personally and professionally and you will learn some actionable steps to help you move forward in the right direction. In order to make progress in our goals we need to make some sacrifices, if not then our dreams become the sacrifice. As teachers we often sacrifice so much for our job, so in this episode you're encouraged to find balance, achieve your goals and continue to fulfil your full potential.