The latest news, tips and ideas to help leaders in primary school, secondary school, and teachers who work with student leaders. A bunch of short sharp segments that get straight to the point!
Ep. 131 – Cycling in Terrential Rain and Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Most leaders stay stuck, not because they lack talent, but because they won’t leave their comfort zone. In this episode, we’re getting real about why discomfort is the price of growth, and why avoiding it is quietly costing you your potential.
Kira covers why your brain is wired to keep you safe (not help you grow), the three things that only get built through discomfort — confidence, self-trust, and growth — and practical ways to start stretching yourself today, no matter where you’re starting from.
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22 Apr 2026
Ep. 130 – Run Meetings That Don’t Suck – The 3 Part Framework to Effective Meetings
If you currently feel like your Leadership meetings are awkward, unproductive or an absolute drag… then this episode is for you!
Meetings are a crucial part of leadership. They are the heart of communication, birthing new ideas and making things happen, so it’s important to get them right.
In this episode, Kira breaks down a simple 3-part framework to help student leaders run meetings that are actually clear, engaging, and effective. You will walk away from this episode knowing:
How to set an agenda for a meeting and communicate the purpose with the attendees
How to create a welcoming and encouraging culture in meetings
How to create opportunity for others to share and contribute
How to choose the best idea and avoid conflict in the team
How to delegate tasks and provide next steps
How to ensure everyone walks away with clarity and knowing the next steps
If you’ve ever thought “Our meetings SUCK!” Then this episode is for you. If you enjoy this episode, share it with your leadership team!
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15 Apr 2026
Ep. 129 – Do These 3 Things to Beat Overwhelm & Stress
Feeling like you’re constantly juggling school, leadership, sport, work, and a social life and still falling behind? Then this episode is for you.
Kira talks about time management and gives you three practical, simple tools you can actually use this week to beat stress and overwhelm for good.
You’ll learn how to tell the difference between what’s urgent and what’s truly important, how to say no without the guilt, and how a simple 10-minute Sunday reset can completely change how your week feels.
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