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Simon Breakspear, PhD

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I help educational leaders sustainably improve schools. Adjunct Senior Lecturer UNSW. Director, Strategic Schools. https://simonbreakspear.com/ Subscribe: http://eepurl.com/g07cuH

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πŸš€ It’s here! Elevated Conversations is now available on Amazon Australia.

Packed with field-tested tools, it’s your practical guide to transforming team meetings from weary talk into energising, purposeful collaboration.

Get your copy today πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/jH1nH4H

#ElevatedConversations

11.08.2025 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read more in the book buff.ly/YO8Rkns

#ThePruningPrinciple

10.08.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe have meeting time… but it rarely feels productive.” If that sounds familiar, my new book Elevated Conversations is for you.
Practical tools. Ready-to-use templates. Better team dialogue.
πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/I1WYy4z
#ElevatedConversations

07.08.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This book was built to solve one problem: How can we make limited collaboration time more powerful and less draining?
Elevated Conversations is a practical playbook to help teams go from β€˜weary talk’ to real progress.
πŸ“˜ Pre-order now πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/I1WYy4z
#ElevatedConversations

06.08.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Starts 12 August – and places are nearly gone! The People Leader Program is your chance to build real leadership capability:
πŸ”Έ Communicate clearly
πŸ”Έ Build trust & safety
πŸ”Έ Give feedback that drives improvement
It’s short. It’s online. And it’s nearly full.
πŸ”— Register now: buff.ly/rhxEuhj

05.08.2025 04:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read more in the book buff.ly/YO8Rkns

#ThePruningPrinciple

03.08.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Field-tested tools. Zero jargon. Maximum impact.
Elevated Conversations gives educators a ready-to-use toolkit to lead better professional conversations.
Coming August 2025 πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/YZg5Nsx
#ElevatedConversations @stevemunby.bsky.social

01.08.2025 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Starts 12 August – and places are nearly gone!
The People Leader Program is your chance to build real leadership capability:
πŸ”Έ Communicate clearly
πŸ”Έ Build trust & safety
It’s short. It’s online. And it’s nearly full.
πŸ”— Register now: buff.ly/1azWiq8
#PeopleLeaderProgram

31.07.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ Leading people is hard - but you don’t have to figure it out alone. The People Leader Program starts soon on 12 August! Only 14 places left. Get practical tools you can use immediately.
🚨 Final places filling fast: buff.ly/1azWiq8
#PeopleLeaderProgram

30.07.2025 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve seen what happens when we unlock great dialogue in teams:
πŸ’‘ Clearer thinking
πŸ’¬ Deeper connection
πŸš€ Real momentum
That’s what Elevated Conversations is all about.
πŸ“˜ Learn more πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/YZg5Nsx
#ElevatedConversations #SchoolLeadership

28.07.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Time’s running out! The People Leader Program kicks off on 12 August.
If you're ready to level up how you lead your team - this is your chance.
βœ”οΈ Limited spots remaining
βœ”οΈ 3 practical, online workshops
βœ”οΈ No fluffβ€”just tools that work
Don’t miss out.
πŸ”— Grab your place: buff.ly/Bn4WPqL

28.07.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read more in the book buff.ly/YO8Rkns

#ThePruningPrinciple

27.07.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“˜ New book 'Elevated Conversations' is coming in August! Pre-order now πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/AkpPeQ3
#ElevatedConversations

24.07.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ Leading people is hard - but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
The People Leader Program starts soon on 12 August.
βœ… Learn how to lead with clarity, confidence & care
βœ… Get practical tools you can use immediately
🚨 Final places filling fast: buff.ly/Bn4WPqL

23.07.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why we avoid giving feedback (and how to overcome it) Common barriers and practical ways to deliver effective feedback.

Why do we avoid giving feedback - even when we know it matters? Fear of conflict, time pressures, and unclear norms all play a part.
This week’s blog unpacks the barriers and offers practical steps to overcome them.
Read it here πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/o45CL7l

#PeopleLeadership #FeedbackCulture

23.07.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New pod episode πŸŽ™οΈ Ep. 31: Transforming Change into Culture
It’s not about being indispensable - it’s about making the work irreversible. How to lead change that sticks, adapts, and lasts beyond you.

🎧 Listen now:
Apple: buff.ly/sE8wzjT
Spotify: buff.ly/hAoFZ3S

22.07.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Starts 12 August – and places are nearly gone!
The People Leader Program is your chance to build real leadership capability:
πŸ”Έ Communicate clearly
πŸ”Έ Build trust & safety
πŸ”Έ Give feedback that drives improvement
It’s short. It’s online. And it’s nearly full.
πŸ”— Register now: buff.ly/Bn4WPqL

22.07.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This book was built to solve one problem:
How can we make limited collaboration time more powerful and less draining?
Elevated Conversations is a practical playbook to help teams go from β€˜weary talk’ to real progress.
πŸ“˜ Pre-order now πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/AkpPeQ3
#ElevatedConversations

21.07.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ Leading people is hard - but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
The People Leader Program starts soon on 12 August.
βœ… Learn how to lead with clarity, confidence & care
βœ… Get practical tools you can use immediately
🚨 Final places filling fast: buff.ly/Bn4WPqL
#PeopleLeaderProgram

20.07.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read more in the book buff.ly/YO8Rkns

#ThePruningPrinciple

20.07.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Time’s running out! The People Leader Program kicks off on 12 August.
If you're ready to level up how you lead your team, this is your chance.
βœ”οΈ Limited spots remaining
βœ”οΈ 3 practical, online workshops
βœ”οΈ No fluffβ€”just tools that work
Don’t miss out.
πŸ”— Grab your place: buff.ly/Bn4WPqL

16.07.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧰 What’s inside the People Leader Program?
Three focused, interactive digital workshops that help you:
πŸ”Ή Build psychological safety in your team
πŸ”Ή Communicate with clarity
πŸ”Ή Give feedback that leads to action
All delivered online. All deeply practical. πŸ”— Register here: buff.ly/Bn4WPqL

16.07.2025 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 New podcast episode out: Adaptive Persistence

Effective leadership isn't just about grit β€” it's about adjusting without losing direction.
Here I explore how to stay committed and flexible.

Listen in πŸ‘‰ on Apple - buff.ly/mf2Zije
Or Spotify - buff.ly/I528mln

#AdaptiveLeadership

15.07.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read more in the book buff.ly/YO8Rkns

#ThePruningPrinciple

29.06.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This book was built to solve one problem:
How can we make limited collaboration time more powerful and less draining?
Elevated Conversations is a practical playbook to help teams go from β€˜weary talk’ to real progress.
πŸ“˜ Pre-order now πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/YjUCrW0
#ElevatedConversations

26.06.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's exciting to see so many school leaders opt into the People Leader Program πŸ™Œ
If you're looking to:
βœ… Strengthen your team culture
βœ… Improve communication
This short, high-impact program is for you.
πŸ”— Spots are filling up: buff.ly/RDFG62x
#PeopleLeaderProgram

26.06.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧰 What’s inside the People Leader Program?
Three focused, interactive digital workshops that help you:
πŸ”Ή Build psychological safety in your team
πŸ”Ή Communicate with clarity
πŸ”Ή Give feedback that leads to action
All deeply practical. πŸ”— Learn more: buff.ly/RDFG62x

25.06.2025 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒ€ New podcast episode: Looping for Understanding

A simple but powerful leadership move:
πŸ‘‰ Listen fully
πŸ‘‰ Paraphrase what you heard
πŸ‘‰ Check for understanding

One job: make people feel genuinely heard.

🎧 Listen on Apple - buff.ly/eycnFLP
Or Spotify - buff.ly/P038EhG

#PeopleLeaderProgram

24.06.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you leading people, but never had the chance to really learn how to lead well?
You’re not alone. That’s exactly why I created the People Leader Program - to give educators the core leadership skills they need to lead with results.
πŸ”— Learn more: buff.ly/RDFG62x

24.06.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Become a more influential team leader Master this key skill to become a more influential team leader. A practical skill to deepen your connection and trust.

Great leaders don’t just talk β€” they loop for understanding.
Looping is the underrated skill of summarising what someone’s said and checking you got it right.
Simple to do. Powerful in practice.
New blog now live πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/B50jkt3

#Leadership #Communication #PeopleSkills

24.06.2025 05:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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