All it takes is a conversation
It is amazing what can be created from a conversation. Have you had one of those conversations that turn into an event, a project, or a movement? You can remember the exact date, location, and persons. “From little things, big things grow” Paul Kelly It happened to me in June...
30 Jun 2021 Read MoreThe reality of board games
Due to the inclement weather, my wife and I played Sequence. A board and card game merger. The object is to get 5 markers in a row, twice. Your opponent can block and stop the execution of your plan. The problem is you can’t stick with one strategy or one...
2 Nov 2020 Read MoreFill Your Cup
Activity watches are all the rage. The data gives you points of reflection and constant feedback for improvement. You can rate your physical self from the data. But what about your mental self? What data do you use for reflection? Usually, you remember the negative incidents and forget the positive...
7 Oct 2020 Read MoreYou have earnt this break
Another term is nearly behind us. Everyone is wanting a bit of space from the routines of school. And as a dedicated educator you are looking forward to the two-week break to recharge and consolidate your efforts. Like all breaks, they can fly by and then you are left...
22 Sep 2020 Read MoreThe ripple effect of kindness
I am so proud to be the Chairperson of the Neerigen Brook Primary School board and what a group of purpose-driven individuals can achieve. As a board, we wanted to do more than just advise and oversee the school’s governance. We wanted to make a difference to the students and...
15 Sep 2020 Read MoreI don’t know whether I can do this anymore?
“I don’t know whether I can do this anymore?” This is what greeted me from a friend in need. We all go through this scenario at some time in our lives. Some more than others. The self-doubt. The overwhelming issues. The never-ending deadlines. And the problem is that there is...
19 Aug 2020 Read MoreSometimes you should listen to your own advice.
There are two types of fear – life-threatening and life-changing. In both situations, it is the amygdala ( in our brain) that triggers the protection response to keep the body safe by releasing cortisol – fight, flight or freeze. Cortisol heightens our awareness of impending danger aka stress. Life-threatening was...
1 Jul 2020 Read MoreYou can teach an old dog new tricks.
This is a picture of my dog, Bear. He was on holidays at his favourite beach wading to me during an early morning rock pool walk. He is a real champ and gives me heaps of pleasure. Of course, there were some behaviours that I didn’t like and got frustrated...
18 Jun 2020 Read MoreRoutines are like our favourite pair of jeans, comfortable
Every day we wake up the world has moved a little more off centre. The news is flooded with reports from all over Australia about the changing landscape. Scott Morrison must be on 2 hours of rest per day considering the amount of information he is delivering. All of this...
13 Jun 2020 Read More
Luke has a Diploma in Teaching, Graduate Diploma in Business Management and a Diploma in Positive Psychology.
