Dr. Denise Quinlan discusses the importance of wellbeing and resilience in the workplace and everyday life. She explains that wellbeing and resilience are interconnected and that taking care of one's wellbeing leads to greater resilience. She emphasises the need to redefine success and challenge societal expectations.

The conversation explores the importance of creating a supportive and safe work environment, prioritising tasks and responsibilities, and the shift towards human sustainability in organisations. It emphasises the need for self-compassion, radical prioritisation, and redefining the purpose of work. The conversation also touches on the role of autonomy, trust, and psychological safety in fostering wellbeing and productivity.

Practical strategies for improving workplace culture, such as rotating meeting chairs, creating a feedback culture, and empowering frontline experts are shared with the conversation concluding with a discussion on the integration of work and life, and the importance of recognising the humanity of individuals in the workplace.

Dr Denise Quinlan is a founding director of the Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, an adjunct fellow at University of Canterbury, and a published academic researcher. Co-author of The Educators’ Guide to Whole-School Wellbeing (2020), Denise and her team from IWR have worked with hundreds of NZ schools and thousands of teachers. Navigating Wellbeing Change, the Institute’s popular whole-school wellbeing change programme, is now available online.

You can find more information about Dr Denise Quinlan at her LinkedIn here and Instagram here.

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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Paige Williams where we discuss the importance of redefining leadership in the context of changing work dynamics. Paige emphasises the need for leaders to constantly reassess what good leadership looks like and adapt to the evolving needs of their teams. The role of accountability in creating high-performance teams and preventing burnout is a key focus of this conversation as Paige explains that accountability is not about micromanaging or performance, but rather about setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of safety and support.

Dr Paige Williams is a keynote speaker, organisational psychologist and researcher. The author of five books on leading well in modern times, Paige’s latest book, The Leaders Ecosystem: A Guide to Leading, Exceptionally - supports leaders – formal and informal; at work and at play - to meet the challenges and opportunities of our time, and lead themselves, the systems they operate and the people they work with, exceptionally.

You can find more information about Dr Paige Williams at her website here, Youtube channel here, and LinkedIn here.

You can download the intro to Paige's book here.

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In this episode, Amy and Selena discuss the importance of data in schools and how to use it effectively. They talk about the challenges of collecting and analysing data, the need for intentionality and clarity in data collection, and the importance of focusing on progress and growth rather than just end grades. They also discuss the impact of data on decision-making and the need for a data-informed culture in schools. The episode provides practical tips and strategies for using data effectively and creating a data plan.

Selena is a data storyteller who is passionate about helping others sort through the numbers to tell the real stories and lead positive change. Drawing on her 16 years' teaching experience in Australia and the UK, she has developed resources to promote data storytelling in schools, including an online self-paced data course, and three books published by Amba Press.

You can find more information about Dr Selena Fisk at her website here and LinkedIn here.

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