School Business Leadership cover art

School Business Leadership

Written by: Laura Williams
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the School Business Leadership podcast! Tune in weekly for inspiration and actionable tips, tricks and techniques from school business leaders, advocates of school business leaders and of course, Laura! We’re talking all things school leadership, finance, governance, HR and everything in between including things like imposter syndrome, personal journeys into and within the profession and professional development. School Business Leaders are superheroes and this podcast is not only about sharing knowledge and expertise but to also shine a light on the amazing work that they do. PS… If you’re an aspiring, new or experienced Headteacher or Senior Leader, you may find some of these episodes useful too! Get in touch with Laura…. Website, Blog & Free Resources: https://www.ljbusinessofeducation.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauraljbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraljbusiness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauraljbusiness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraljbusiness/
    Copyright 2023 Laura Williams
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • The One With 10% Braver, Stats And Thanks!
    Nov 22 2021

    Today, I’m bringing the first season of the podcast to a close. I’m sharing some stats, some news and saying a massive thank you to you all! 

    The episode at a glance:

    [0:20] – Bye-bye comfort zone! I talk about overcoming my fear to launch the podcast and how much of a fun experience it has been.

    [1:31] – The bit with the stats. I share some insane stats from the first season… and you made them happen!

    [2:39] – Fancy joining me? I’ve started recording Season 2 already and I’m  looking for new guests! Get in touch if you fancy it!

    Resource:

    DOWNLOAD: Season 1 SBL Podcast Guide

    Want to know more about what I do and the types of CPD that I offer?

    My mailing list receive all the latest updates and info about my SBL CPD events (free & paid) before anybody else (as well as a weekly Tuesday e-mail guaranteed to amuse, entertain and occasionally inspire!)

    Click here to join my mailing list!

    You can also find me here:

    -       Website, Blog & Free Resources 

    -       Twitter

    -       Instagram

    -       Facebook

    -       LinkedIn

    Want to be a guest on the podcast?

    Click here to leave me your details and I'll be in touch soon!

    Subscribe:

    ·       If you haven’t already, make sure you hit subscribe in your podcast player so you don’t miss out on future episodes! 

    ·       Or click here if it’s easier!

    Get in touch:

    You know I love to hear from you so please pop me an email or get in touch on social media to let me know what you think of the show and what you’d like to see in the future!

    Show more Show less
    4 mins
  • Where To Start With Delegation
    Nov 15 2021

    In this episode, I’m sharing my top delegation tips. If you’ve ever thought, ‘it’s just easier to do it myself’ rather than delegate to a member of your team then this episode is for you! 

    I talk about what might be stopping you and how you can go about it without stressing yourself out even more… 

    The episode at a glance:

    [0:29] – I talk about the barriers I put up to justify not delegating and how you should question them.

    [3:00] – I share some failsafes I have used in the past to help me delegate successfully.

    Support:

    If you’re still panicking about the size of your workload and you need some support, then please get in touch. I’m always here if you need to talk.

    You can also find me here:

    -       Website, Blog & Free Resources

    -       Twitter

    -       Instagram

    -       Facebook

    -       LinkedIn

    Related Content

    PODCAST: Episode 40 – A Framework For Line Management

    PODCAST: Episode 37 – How To Deal With Interruptions

    RESOURCE: Line Managing Difficult Staff

    PODCAST: Difficult Conversations - 3 Questions To Ask Yourself

    BLOG: How To Lead When Everything Is Out Of Control

    BLOG: How To Prepare For Difficult Conversations

    BLOG: How To Set Staff Objectives For Performance Management

    Want to be a guest on the podcast?

    Click here to leave me your details and I'll be in touch soon!

    Subscribe:

    ·       If you haven’t already, make sure you hit subscribe in your podcast player so you don’t miss out on future episodes! 

    ·       Or click here if it’s easier!

    Get in touch:

    You know I love to hear from you so please pop me an email or get in touch on social media to let me...

    Show more Show less
    6 mins
  • A Framework For Line Management
    Nov 8 2021

    In this episode, I’m sharing the line management framework I recommend to SBLs, Heads and CEOs. 

    Not sure how often you should meet with your staff? 

    Want to improve communication with your team? 

    Trying to build up to a difficult conversation? 

    This episode has the answers!

    The episode at a glance:

    [0:45] – I talk about how to create safe, informative meetings with staff that avoid too much formality but still feel structured and professional.

    [3:36] – I describe some of the situations that would require you to adjust your management style and how to do so effectively.

    Support:

    This framework has been tried and tested by me and other school leaders, but you will need to tweak it to your particular staff needs and context. I hope you found this useful and know that you are not the only one who struggles with difficult conversations. If you’re dealing with a difficult situation and want some extra guidance, get in touch and we can talk about it together!

    You can also find me here:

    -       Website, Blog & Free Resources

    -       Twitter

    -       Instagram

    -       Facebook

    -       LinkedIn

    Related Content

    RESOURCE: Line Managing Difficult Staff

    PODCAST: Difficult Conversations - 3 Questions To Ask Yourself

    BLOG: How To Lead When Everything Is Out Of Control

    BLOG: How To Prepare For Difficult Conversations

    BLOG: How To Set Staff Objectives For Performance Management

    Want to be a guest on the podcast?

    Click here to leave me your details and I'll be in touch soon!

    Subscribe:

    ·       If you haven’t already, make sure you hit subscribe in your podcast player so you don’t miss out on future episodes! 

    ·       Or click here if it’s easier!

    Get in touch:

    You know I love to hear from you so please pop me an email or get in touch on social media to let me know what you think of the show and what you’d like to see in...

    Show more Show less
    10 mins

What listeners say about School Business Leadership

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.