Feedback That Actually Lands Simon Breakspear14 July 2026 Ask a room of school leaders why they avoid an important conversation about someone’s behaviour, and the list is always the same: too busy, uncomfortable, worried about the reaction, don’t want to...
Stop taking resistance to change personally Simon Breakspear2 June 2026 Last month, I was coaching a school leader who had shared a well-researched change proposal with her team. The response was hesitation and quiet pushback. She said to me, “I don’t...
The Power of ‘We get to’ Simon Breakspear5 March 2026 Last week I sat with a leadership team planning their response to a mandated change. Within minutes, the language in the room shifted into a familiar pattern. “We have to get this implemented by...
Why we avoid giving feedback (and how to overcome it) Simon Breakspear22 July 2025 Providing feedback is an essential skill for People Leaders, yet many of us regularly avoid or delay it. This avoidance can hinder our team’s growth, impact relationships, and...
Master this key skill to become a more influential team leader Simon Breakspear 24 June 2025 Great leaders don’t just communicate clearly; they ensure everyone feels heard and understood. As we continue exploring essential people leadership skills, this week we’re...
How to rapidly build trust with your team Simon Breakspear 11 June 2025 As I partner with schools and systems on evidence-informed improvement, I’m consistently reminded of the vital human dimension of this work. How we lead and engage our teams directly...
