Simon Breakspear, PhD
@simonbreakspear
I help educational leaders sustainably improve schools. Adjunct Senior Lecturer UNSW. Director, Strategic Schools. Subscribe:
Ask a room of leaders why they dodge a hard conversation and the list is always the same. But the missing piece isn't nerve - it's structure. 4 Steps: Frame it, name it, explain the impact, create motion together. The key throughout: be specific. Read more here - buff.ly/fR2Uijt
🧠 AI in Schools: Who's doing the thinking? Start the school year with a whole-staff conversation every school now needs to have. Live online 27 Jan or run it from the recording. buff.ly/GUmgr4u #AIinEducation #SchoolLeadership #EducationalLeadership #StaffDay
🚀 Registrations are now open for the Lean Monitoring Program. A 12-week program for leaders who want to know their improvement work is on track, not just hope it is. Starts 16 February 2027. Learn more 👉 simonbreakspear.com/lean-monitor... #LeanMonitoring #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
🧠 AI in Schools: Who's Doing the Thinking? A whole-staff workshop. Live online 27 Jan or run it from the recording. One registration covers your whole staff. buff.ly/GUmgr4u #AIinEducation #SchoolLeadership #EducationalLeadership #StaffDay
🚀 Our People Leader Program's August 2026 cohort has launched! It was wonderful to kick off with over 80 school leadership teams this morning & see everyone so energised about the work. Our next cohort is in March 2027. Learn more here 👉 buff.ly/rmy53fs #SchoolLeadership #EducationalLeadership
📅 4 August is fast approaching. The People Leader Program is nearly full. Three live-streamed workshops designed for busy leaders. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/kRtcbYZ #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
Most school improvement doesn't fail from lack of effort. It fails from too much effort, in too many directions. Simon on the MACS Flourishing Podcast - Teaching Sprints, Pruning, and the craft of conversation. 🎧 buff.ly/UckuKNU
⏳ Final days to join the People Leader Program. If leading people feels complex, this program gives you practical tools that work. Starts 4 August 2026. Learn more here 👉 buff.ly/giWPT0d #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
🚨 Registrations closing soon. Three focused workshops. Eleven weeks of structured growth. One stronger leadership team. Starts 4 August 2026. 👉 buff.ly/qNBo7i7 #PeopleLeaderProgram
Busy leaders need development that works. The People Leader Program offers 3 x 2-hour workshops across 9 weeks. Focused, practical & actionable. Begins 4 August 2026. Learn more 🔗 buff.ly/Vj8px4V #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
📢 Registrations are open for the People Leader Program. A 9-week digital program for school leaders who want to strengthen their leadership of people. Starts 4 August 2026. Join here 👉 buff.ly/Vj8px4V #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
Leading people is the hardest part of leadership. The People Leader Program gives you practical tools to do it well. Cohort starts 4 August 2026. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/Vj8px4V #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
Every school leader needs the skills to engage, communicate & give feedback. That’s the focus of the People Leader Program. Cohort begins 4 August 2026. 🔗 buff.ly/Vj8px4V #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
🚨 Final call. Doors closing. If your improvement plan still feels overloaded, this is your moment to reset. The Pruning Principle Program starts next week - 13 May. Focus your team on what will actually move the needle. Do less. Lead better. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/b2WuPVk #PruningPrinciple
⏳ Final days to register. If your improvement agenda feels overloaded, this is the moment to act. The Pruning Principle Program starts NEXT WEEK! Helping leaders cut, simplify, and refocus on what matters most. Join us 👉 buff.ly/b2WuPVk #PruningPrinciple #EducationalLeadership
⏳ Final days to register. If your improvement agenda feels overloaded, this is the moment to act. The Pruning Principle Program starts 13 May—helping leaders cut, simplify, and refocus on what matters most. Join us 👉 buff.ly/b2WuPVk #PruningPrinciple #EducationalLeadership
Teaching isn’t just an individual craft — it’s a collective endeavour. In this podcast with Kevin Fullbrook, we unpack what actually changes teacher practice (and what doesn’t), and why small, focused shifts beat big initiatives. Listen 🎧 buff.ly/cLT7Hyd
New podcast conversation now live 🎙️ I joined Kevin Fullbrook on The Leadership Passport to explore: – Why most PD fails to shift practice – Bridging the research–practice gap – Leading meaningful school improvement Listen here 👉 buff.ly/cLT7Hyd
We've been overwhelmed with interest in the People Leader Program, & cohort 1 is now fully booked! We’re looking forward to working with leaders from over 58 schools. If you’d like to join Cohort 2 kicking off in August, register your interest here 👉 buff.ly/rEYVZUk
⏳ Final days to join the People Leader Program. If leading people feels complex, this program gives you practical tools that work. Starts 25 March 2026. Learn more here 👉 buff.ly/IOFKOaN #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
Final chance to invest in your people leadership this term. ✔️ Psychological Safety ✔️ Clear Communication ✔️ Effective Feedback Program starts 25 March. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/IOFKOaN #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
Strong culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through everyday conversations. The People Leader Program helps you lead those conversations well. Cohort begins 25 March 2026. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/IOFKOaN #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership
📅 Registrations close this week! The Agile School Leadership program supports leaders to strengthen their improvement plans with frameworks & routines to make real progress . 12 weeks. Starts Feb 2026. 👉 buff.ly/oGc0u7B #AgileSchoolLeadership
🚨 Last chance to register. Enrolments for my flagship Agile School Leadership program close this Friday. Join a focused cohort of school leaders & learn practical tools to lead effective change in 2026. 🔗 buff.ly/oGc0u7B #AgileSchoolLeadership
Holiday book special for Aussies - For a limited time only, buy 5+ copies of Elevated Conversations and/or The Pruning Principle books directly through us & get 20% off the RRP. Mix and match or choose one title - whatever suits your team. Learn more at buff.ly/CVAPVm2
🧰 If you’re looking for practical tools to make planning, collaboration and improvement easier, I’ve designed a set of free tools you can use anytime. Simple, clear, and built for busy leaders. Start exploring 👉 buff.ly/NqzjSQe #EducationalLeaders #SchoolImprovement
Practical. Clear. Ready to use. That’s what Elevated Conversations is all about. Read the book 👉 buff.ly/YiPVKuH #ElevatedConversations #EducationalLeadership
🌍 Join school leaders across Australia & beyond in the People Leader Program. A 9-week digital experience focused on leading people better. Starts 25 March 2026. Secure your place 👉 buff.ly/Cbjp4WY #PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership
How can we move from weary talk to energising professional conversations that actually build culture? I joined Sarah Philp on the Changing Conversations podcast to explore practical ways to elevate dialogue in schools. Listen here 🎧 👉 buff.ly/oe6chx4 @sarahphilppsych.bsky.social
Transform everyday meetings into meaningful dialogue. Grab your copy today 👉 buff.ly/YiPVKuH #ElevatedConversations #EducationalLeadership