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Simon Breakspear, PhD

@simonbreakspear

I help educational leaders sustainably improve schools. Adjunct Senior Lecturer UNSW. Director, Strategic Schools. https://simonbreakspear.com/ Subscribe: http://eepurl.com/g07cuH

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πŸš€ Registrations are open! Overloaded plans rarely deliver better outcomes.
The 12-week Pruning Principle Program helps leaders practise strategic subtraction - cutting low-impact work and sharpening focus. Starts 13 May 2026.
Join us πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/0C8EIq4

#PruningPrinciple #EducationalLeadership

10.03.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Final chance to invest in your people leadership this term.
βœ”οΈ Psychological Safety
βœ”οΈ Clear Communication
βœ”οΈ Effective Feedback
Program starts 25 March.
Learn more πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/IOFKOaN
#PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership

08.03.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/IOFKOaN
#PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership

05.03.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Power of β€˜We get to’ Learn how reframing mandated change from β€œwe have to” to β€œwe get to” can help school leaders build energy, ownership, and momentum during implementation.

Mandated change in schools often defaults to β€œwe have to.” But that language quietly drains energy and creativity.
One simple leadership move: find the β€œwe get to” inside the work. It can unlock surprising momentum.
Read more β†’ buff.ly/MVcT6A9

#EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership

05.03.2026 00:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Final weeks 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 πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/IOFKOaN
#PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership

03.03.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/ZmUTKDn
#PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership

01.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Registrations closing soon for the People Leader Program. Three focused workshops. Nine weeks of structured growth. One stronger leadership team. Starts 25 March 2026.
πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/ZmUTKDn

#PeopleLeaderProgram

26.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Your strategy is only as strong as your people leadership. Build skills in psychological safety, communication & feedback. People Leader Program begins 25 March 2026.
Learn more πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/ZmUTKDn

#PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership

24.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Final weeks 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 πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/0X2dTIG

#PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership

22.02.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Busy leaders need development that works. The People Leader Program offers 3 x 2-hour workshops across 9 weeks.
Focused, practical & actionable. Begins 25 March 2026.
Learn more πŸ”— buff.ly/0X2dTIG

#PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership

18.02.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to grow the leadership capability of your whole team? The People Leader Program is designed for groups of middle & senior leaders. Starts 25 March 2026.
Learn more πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/7hggdFU

#PeopleLeaderProgram #EducationalLeadership

11.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‰ Overloaded improvement plans rarely lead to better outcomes.
The Pruning Principle Program helps leaders reduce overload and refocus effort on what will make the greatest difference. Join my live-streamed online program, starting May 2026. Learn more - buff.ly/ZoJE6pQ
#PruningPrinciple

10.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to grow the leadership capability of your whole team? The People Leader Program is designed for groups of middle & senior leaders. Starts 25 March 2026.
Learn more πŸ‘‰ simonbreakspear.com/people-leade...

09.02.2026 04:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Strategic Subtraction, Teaching Sprints, and Pruning: How Schools Create Space to Improve with Simon Breakspear, Mind the Gap, Ep.113 (S6,E11) Podcast Episode Β· Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe Β· 09/01/2026 Β· 1h 8m

🎧 New podcast out on Mind the Gap with @teacherhead.
We explore strategic subtraction, Teaching Sprints & how pruning priorities can restore clarity and momentum.

Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/uecRXmP
Spotify: buff.ly/VrgFjvX
YouTube: buff.ly/ueF34o8

29.01.2026 07:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… 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.
πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/oGc0u7B
#AgileSchoolLeadership

29.01.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 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.
πŸ”— buff.ly/oGc0u7B
#AgileSchoolLeadership

27.01.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ Final call. Registrations for the Agile School Leadership program close this Friday. Join me in Feb to build greater clarity, confidence, and momentum in your school improvement work.
πŸ‘‰ simonbreakspear.com/agile-school...
#AgileSchoolLeadership

26.01.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Strategic Subtraction, Teaching Sprints, and Pruning: How Schools Create Space to Improve with Simon Breakspear, Mind the Gap, Ep.113 (S6,E11) Podcast Episode Β· Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe Β· 09/01/2026 Β· 1h 8m

🎧 New podcast out on Mind the Gap with @teacherhead.bsky.social.
We explore strategic subtraction, Teaching Sprints & how pruning priorities can restore clarity and momentum.

Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/uecRXmP
Spotify: buff.ly/VrgFjvX
YouTube: buff.ly/ueF34o8

18.01.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Work with me in 2026 and join my Agile School Leadership program. We focus on strategies & tools for leaders and their teams to drive rapid, effective change. Kicking off in Feb - save your place! ⭐ buff.ly/sSoaxw1

#EducationalLeadership #AgileSchoolLeadership

11.12.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Join school leaders across Australia & beyond in the People Leader Program.
A 9-week digital program focused on leading people better. Starts 25 March 2026!
50% of places are already taken. Secure your place πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/4TzPUCT

#ThePeopleLeaderProgram

10.12.2025 23:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our flagship leadership development program is back in 2026. 🚨 Registrations now open for the Agile School Leadership program (starting 10 Feb).
Details πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/uTMgOtL

#AgileSchoolLeadership

04.12.2025 07:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t just manage people. Lead them.
The People Leader Program equips school leaders with skills for psychological safety, clear communication & effective feedback. Starts 25 March 2026.
πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/pqpN4TV

#PeopleLeaderProgram

03.12.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

03.12.2025 00:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Work with me in 2026 and join my Agile School Leadership program. We focus on strategies & tools for leaders and their teams to drive rapid, effective change. Kicking off in Feb - save your place! ⭐ buff.ly/uTMgOtL

#EducationalLeadership #AgileSchoolLeadership

02.12.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every school leader needs the skills to engage, communicate & give feedback.
That’s the focus of the People Leader Program. Cohort begins 25 March 2026.
πŸ”— simonbreakspear.com/people-leade...

02.12.2025 02:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⚑Re-energise your school improvement journey with the Agile School Leadership program. It’s the only chance to join our flagship program for 2026 - starting in Feb. Gain greater levels of clarity and confidence in your role.

Learn more at buff.ly/FVmEZzl

#AgileSchoolLeadership

27.11.2025 00:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Join school leaders across Australia & beyond in the People Leader Program.
A 9-week digital program focused on leading people better. Starts 25 March 2026.
Secure your place πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/VlYP7YW

#PeopleLeaderProgram

25.11.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🧰 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 πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/NqzjSQe

#EducationalLeaders #SchoolImprovement

25.11.2025 00:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‰ Get unstuck in implementation & get greater clarity, confidence & momentum in your school improvement work during 2026. Join my Agile School Leadership program - live-streamed online workshops. We start in Feb. Save your place now & learn more at buff.ly/FVmEZzl

#AgileSchoolLeadership

24.11.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Mark your calendars: 25 March 2026. That’s when our next People Leader Program begins. Registrations are open. Join now or contact us to reserve your space πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/VlYP7YW

#PeopleLeaderProgram

24.11.2025 04:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0