The We Lead Well Podcast

The wellbeing of staff in schools has never been more important. With almost a third of new staff leaving the profession after just five years and almost 30% of teachers saying they are thinking of leaving in the next 12 months (National Foundation for Educational Research), we are facing a teacher and school leader retention crisis. The We Lead Well Podcast has been created in response to this crisis, to encourage and support school leaders to create places where people love to work. We support school leaders to enhance their own wellbeing and that of all the staff in their schools. Each week, leading educationalists share their experience, views and tips on how other school leaders can lead better and ensure better wellbeing in their organisations for the benefit of themselves and all of their staff.

The We Lead Well Podcast is a education podcast hosted by maguirevvm, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #114

  Nourishing School Wellbeing: Small Changes, Big Impact

  Jun 5, 20261h 4m

  In this episode Kimberly Evans of Nourish the Workplace joins us to discuss practical, low-cost strategies to improve staff wellbeing in schools. We explore building trust, intentional connections, flexible working, and simple systems improvements (like extra microwaves or reliable Wi-Fi) that reduce daily stress and help retain teachers. Kimberly emphasises courageous, empathetic leadership: asking the right questions, listening with grace, delegating wellbeing roles, and creating a rolling plan of quick wins, medium-term changes, and larger projects. The conversation focuses on relationships, culture, and creating positive experiences that make staff feel valued and supported. www.weleadwell.co.uk vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.leadershipinschools.uk hello@leadershipinschools.uk www.headteacherchat.com www.progressivemasculinity.co.uk

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  Episode #113

  Sustainable Leadership: Keeping Schools Strong by Protecting Leaders

  Feb 2, 20261h 28m

  For the latest episode of the We Lead Well podcast, I interviewed the exceptional Bridget Harrison about making school leadership sustainable; she shares experience from headship and trust director roles to show why boundaries, reflection and trust matter for leaders and pupils. In our conversation we covered clarity of purpose, calm decision-making, intentional communication, the importance of pupil and parent voice, and how strong relationships create healthier school cultures. Practical takeaways include creating conditions where leaders can thrive, prioritising wellbeing and reflection, and embedding purposeful, inclusive routines that support staff and pupils alike. vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.weleadwell.co.uk www.headteacherchat.com www.leadershipinschools.uk

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  Episode #112

  Leading with Curiosity: Reimagining Headship and School Culture with Dr Jeremy Hannay (Part 2)

  Dec 16, 202548 min

  In the second episode of our conversation with Dr. Jeremy Hannay we discussed compassionate, curiosity-driven school leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and creates systems for teacher-led improvement. We talked about how leaders can replace high‑stakes observations with collaborative inquiry, the moral purpose of supporting adults to improve outcomes for pupils, and practical habits like slowing down, coaching, and building psychologically safe teams. vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.weleadwell.co.uk www.leadershipinschools.uk www.headteacherchat.com www.progressivemasculinity.com

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  Episode #111

  Lead Slowly, Lead Well: Reimagining School Leadership with Dr Jeremy Hannay

  Dec 1, 202552 min

  In this episode I had the absolute privilege of talking to Dr Jeremy Hannay who shared his knowledge and understanding of how to lead schools differently by prioritising staff well‑being, having a clear moral purpose, and relationship‑based leadership instead of heavy monitoring and formal lesson observations. Jeremy shares practical ideas for reducing workload, repurposing quality‑assurance time to develop people, and the leadership practices that have helped Three Bridges achieve sustained excellence while supporting teachers’ health and professional growth. vicki@weleadwell.co.uk hello@leadershipinschools.uk www.weleadwell.co.uk @WeLeadWellPodc1 www.leadershipinschools.uk www.headteacherchat.com www.progressivemasculinity.co.uk

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  Episode #110

  Young, Kind & Brave: Jaycee Ward on Leading with Empathy

  Nov 17, 20251h 2m

  In this episode, I had a conversation with Jaycee Ward, a passionate Key Stage 1 phase leader and SLT member, about her leadership journey. We explored expectation versus reality in leadership, the values that guide Jaycee: kindness, honesty and respect, and practical approaches to communication, mentoring and holding difficult conversations. Jaycee offers encouragement to leaders regardless of age, tips for adapting your management style to individual needs, and the importance of serving your team to create trust and growth. A concise, uplifting episode full of actionable insight for school leaders at any stage. http://weleadwell.co.uk http://leadershipinschools.uk http://headteacherchat.com http://progressivemasculinity.co.uk vicki@weleadwell.co.uk hello@leadershipinschools.uk @WeLeadWellPodc1

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