Executive headteacher & Executive coach. A survivor (DA) rising like a phoenix - living my next chapter. The best is yet to come! #ShineOn! #BurnBrighter
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27 Oct 2024
Someone asked me what #ShineOn meant...
"Shine On" began as more than just a slogan. It was born from a single powerful idea: that every person, no matter where they are in life, has an inner light that can push through any darkness. It’s a reminder that even in the most
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Jun 4
We often end the day thinking about everything that's still left to do.
Tonight, I'm choosing a different question:
What brought you joy today?
My joy? Getting more done on my to-do list than I ever expected!
Share yours!
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May 31
The final 7½ weeks of term can be tough.
So here's a challenge.
Post one photo each day of something that brings you joy.
Big or small.
The goal isn't perfection—it's noticing.
Join us using #BurnBrighterJoy and let's finish the year a little brighter together.
#ShineOn
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Join the challenge! Change your mindset!
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May 31
The final 7½ weeks of term can be tough.
So here's a challenge.
Post one photo each day of something that brings you joy.
Big or small.
The goal isn't perfection—it's noticing.
Join us using #BurnBrighterJoy and let's finish the year a little brighter together.
#ShineOn
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Jun 1
My joy today! He finally passed! This doesn't look like him at all, but it'll do!
#ShineOn
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May 29
It’s been a good half term - last half term @FloraSCooper thrive sessions taught me the value of mantras. This one will be my daily reminder heading into summer 2. Ofsted may well come a knocking but I also know we are ready for them and have so much to be proud of!
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May 16
Stumbled across this quote again today and it reminded me...
School leadership can test every boundary we have. But the messy, fractured weeks are exactly where our greatest strength is formed.
How did you show up stronger this week?
#BurnBrighter
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Flora retweeted
May 9
Thank you Flora. It was such a pleasure hosting you and your incredible mum
May 9
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May 9
Looking to start writing? Need some space and time to write? A writer's retreat hosted by @SandersonJane @vinerbrian - is just the thing! June and July spaces!
Look here: writersinc.co.uk/writers-ret…
#WritingCommunity
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May 8
Closing the laptop for the weekend.
Reminder for school leaders: You can’t #BurnBrighter if you’re running on empty.
Systems are necessary, but people are the priority. Rest up, focus on the "why," and we’ll go again Monday.
What was your favorite "human" moment this week?
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Apr 25
You’ve already experienced moments of calm, clarity, control.
That version of you exists.
The problem is consistency.
Old patterns take over.
That’s what this work changes.
Thrive starts Wednesday.
#ShineOn
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Apr 24
If you’re hesitating, it’s not because you don’t want change.
It’s:
• Time
• Cost
• Fear it won’t work
All valid.
But staying the same has a cost too.
Thrive starts Wednesday.
#ShineOn
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Apr 23
How do you know if this work is for you?
You’re functioning.
But:
• Overthinking
• Holding it all together
• Reacting in ways you don’t like
You don’t need a breakdown to change.
Thrive starts next Wednesday.
#ShineOn
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Apr 22
What actually happens inside Thrive Beyond Trauma?
Not:
• Trauma dumping
• Endless talking
But:
• Pattern change
• Better responses
• More control under pressure
Starts next Wednesday.
#ShineOn
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Apr 21
Survival mode doesn’t always look like struggle.
Sometimes it looks like:
• Success
• Responsibility
• Being “the strong one”
But it’s exhausting.
#ShineOn
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Apr 20
Stop looking at the 'empty' parts of your life as a loss.
The past has cleared the space.
The demolition is over.
The site is ready.
You are the architect now. Stop asking for permission to build.
#BurnBrighter
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Apr 19
They expected you to be broken. Instead, you are dangerous to the status quo.
You didn't just survive the fire. You became it.
The things that tried to stop you just made you unstoppable.
11 days until we finally learn how to use that power without burning out.
#ShineOn
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Apr 18
The most expensive thing you will ever own is the version of yourself that you gave up just to survive the past.
It’s time to buy that version back.
11 days before group 3 of 'Thrive Beyond Trauma' starts. Get in touch if you are ready!
#ShineOn
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