In this episode, Paul Ainsworth and Aimee delve into the complexities of transitioning from a large, well-established Multi-Academy Trust to a smaller, startup MAT. Paul opens up about the challenge of moving from a secondary setting where he was deeply connected, to a new environment where he had to quickly adapt to primary expertise and build trust from the ground up.

Paul candidly shares his feelings of isolation and uncertainty in this unfamiliar role, including the struggle of second-guessing his advice and navigating a new set of expectations. He discusses his approach to overcoming these challenges by focusing on building personal relationships with Headteachers, understanding their unique contexts and implementing gradual improvements rather than sweeping changes.

Join Aimee and Paul as they explore the power of small, incremental progress and the critical role of empathetic leadership. Tune in for practical insights on how to foster trust, support and collaboration in new and evolving educational settings.

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Other Podcast: Wonders of Wellbeing

In this episode, Ellen Moffat and Aimee dive into the unique challenges of being a young leader with limited experience. Ellen shares her journey of stepping into leadership roles early in her career and the overwhelming pressures that come with it. She discusses her struggle with self-doubt, imposter syndrome and the relentless self-belief that she had to "prove" herself.

Ellen's mantra is to display humility in all aspects of her work. She explains how our negativity bias can convince us that adversity awaits, but by keeping our assumptions in check and maintaining an optimistic outlook, we can minimise unnecessary stress and rumination. Join us as Ellen offers invaluable insights and practical advice for young leaders navigating their early careers, emphasising the power of humility and a positive mindset.

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Other Podcast: Wonders of Wellbeing

In this episode, Airlie Washington and Aimee explore how to bridge the communication gap between home and school by engaging parents in supporting social-emotional learning. Airlie shares how transitioning from overwhelming emails and phone calls to a streamlined podcast format has effectively unified the language between teachers, students and parents.

They discuss the challenges of acquiring new skills and the importance of collaboration, illustrating how this approach improved alignment between school initiatives and parental involvement. Tune in to learn how this innovative strategy can boost engagement and enhance communication.

Connect with Aimee:
Click HERE to book a leadership + wellbeing coaching discovery call with Aimee
LinkedIn: Aimee Presnall
Website: www.well-nest.com.au
Instagram: well_nest_collective_co
Other Podcast: Wonders of Wellbeing