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Career planning for educators
In essence, education is about preparing our youth for their lives beyond school and into the workforce as productive members of society. Equipping them with foundation skills that will put them in good stead for a range of careers, industries and roles. How is it then that for many schools, career education is left till the final years of senior school? And why is it that we neglect the career planning of educators in their professional journey? Working with educators… Continue Reading
Proactive Career Management – Interviewing your best
When it comes to attending an interview for a new role or promotion within a school or business, the thought of sharing your skills and experience terrifies the best of us. The idea of being put on the spot and asked questions we haven’t prepared for seems to create a rush of energy like no other. Yet whilst working in the fields of recruitment and human resources, we find that when approached our circle of influence, the experience can build… Continue Reading
Inspiring women to lead
Female leadership is a consistent area of interest to employers and employees across all sectors and levels. We have seen a dramatic increase in demand for training, mentoring and development programs, for female youth programs, assisting girls in building confidence and capability to support them in recognising their leadership potential from an early age. Equally we have seen expansion in the volume of women seeking external mentors to guide and develop them on their path. These women are identifying the… Continue Reading
Proactive career management – professional presentation & personal marketing
Gone are the days when our image stopped at the clothes we chose or the style of our hair. Our presentation defines our professional competence, influences potential networks and impacts on the opportunities accessible to us. Our use of marketing channels, appearance and profiling platforms supports us in obtaining interest and knowledge of the areas that may benefit our current and future personal and professional pathways. With the advent of online media channels, increased networking presence and the global workforce,… Continue Reading
Teaching teams to succeed
As teachers, we are responsible for sharing knowledge, inspiring a passion for learning and developing students’ social intelligence to support their long-term future beyond school and into the workforce and global community. We can all reflect on times or situations where we have been part of a team. Often these are productive however at times they do challenge us and create conflict in our wellbeing and lives. When working in these ineffective teams our lives are thrown into chaos with… Continue Reading
Optimism for transition
Student engagement is a consistent topic of interest to all schools. The need to motivate students through their school years, creating inspired learners who are driven to achieve is a tall order. As students’ advance through their senior years the challenge, pressure and uncertainty often come to a head and create internal conflict, reduced self-esteem and a fear of uncertainty. So how are school to equip students with knowledge, tools and systems to support them in their transition beyond school?… Continue Reading
The Great Divide Impacting Wellbeing in Education
We all agree that education is a complex structure seeking to improve the outcomes of its students through imparting knowledge or skills. The question lies in why we impart this knowledge and what the core purpose behind our interactions are driven by and whether they are portrayed in the context of real world application and relevance. Increasingly wellbeing is coming to the front of many educational discussions. Why are student stress levels increasing? Why are more students disengaged or school… Continue Reading