Positively Leading

About Positively Leading

Are you an aspiring or existing leader in schools? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or questioning your abilities? Then you may be interested in a leadership podcast hosted by Jenny, a consultant and former Principal with a passion for helping women succeed in their careers. With her expertise and personal experience, Jenny offers guidance on increasing confidence, leading teams, and creating a fulfilling life and career. Join her on a journey to discover what it takes to not only survive but thrive in the workplace as a compassionate and empathetic leader. Did you know there's more? You can listen to every episode, plus our show notes and links, by visiting our website at https://www.positivelybeaming.com.au/

Publisher

Jenny Cole

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Feb 2024

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   S4E7 - Values: The Roots That Hold You Steady. A Teach, Lead or Leave Episode

   Curious to know if you are Thriving, Surviving or Stuck? Click here! Why do some days leave you buzzing while others leave you flat? In this episode of Positively Leading, Jenny Cole explores the second of the three energy sources from the career decision-making matrix in Teach, Lead or Leave: your values. Jenny explains the difference between the aspirational words on the front office wall and the real values you feel in your body when someone treads on them, and why that tight chest in a st...

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   S4E6 - Why Two Teachers Can Do the Same Job (and One Burns Out): A Teach, Lead or Leave Episode

   Curious to know if you are Thriving, Surviving or Stuck? Click here! Ever wonder why two teachers can do the exact same job, yet one thrives while the other burns out? In this episode of Positively Leading, host Jenny Cole unpacks the crucial difference between a skill and a strength. Drawing on positive psychology research from Gallup, the VIA Institute, and more, Jenny explains why being good at something isn't the same as it giving you energy, and why chasing weaknesses often backf...

3. 

   9 Sept 2026

   S4E5 - An Introduction to the Career Decision-Making Matrix: A Teach, Lead or Leave Episode

   Curious to know if you are Thriving, Surviving or Stuck? Click here! In this episode of Positively Leading, host Jenny Cole introduces the Career Decision-Making Matrix from her book Teach, Lead or Leave - a simple but powerful framework built around two key factors: your energy and your impact. Jenny walks through the four quadrants educators can find themselves in - Thriving, Underutilised, Exhausted, and Disengaged - explaining the warning signs of each and the pathways forward, fr...

Who has been a guest on Positively Leading

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jenny Cole
• Jess Wilson
• Dr. Pete Stebbins

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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