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Sack the perfectionist

A research study conducted by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology revealed that the toxic and destructive side of being a perfectionist can lead to health problems, eating disorders, higher stress levels, fatigue, and even early mortality.

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The “Yes, And” rule can help you fulfill your leadership potential!

Applying the, “Yes, And” approach to your leadership aspirations helps to re-frame your situation allowing you to regain control.

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Accelerate your leadership pathway

You probably already know if you want to fast-track your career and aspire to school leadership! But how do you do it quickly and smartly?

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Unleash the giant within!

The journey…[to leadership]… starts with a single step – not with thinking about taking the step – Jeff Olson

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The fault in our stars!

How many jobs have you applied for and been unsuccessful? At what stage were you unsuccessful, on application or at interview? When faced with rejection it is inevitable that you will feel frustration and that can quickly turn into feeling

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Have we won best podcast?

Alas, no!  But New Media Europe was such an awesome event that I’ve now got so much more value that I am going to send your way, that I can’t wait to begin! I’ve started by creatively overhauling the Inspiration

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What science knows about mind and body learning

If frequent breaks and connecting the mind and body for learning have been proven to work, why does our education system not evolve based on what science knows?

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The #ukpodawards Final

Nominations for Best Education Podcast Saturday 12th September 2015 is the day! We’ll be finding out if Inspiration 4 Teachers has won Best Education Podcast at The UK Podcasters Awards, in a glitzy evening ceremony at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, UK

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Education is the premise of progress!

“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” ~ Kofi Annan Too often curriculum content is not liberating!  Instead it can stifle creativity, limit progress and in some cases it

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Innovate your school’s professional development

“Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated, people achieve more and live richer lives.”  ~ Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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