Reimagining Australian Schools, with Prof Yong Zhao

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, with Cameron Burgess and Richard Bullock

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2536095/open_sms] Effective leadership takes emotional intelligence. Cameron Burgess, National Director of Sanctuary, and Richard Bullock, National Practice Lead for Sanctuary, discuss self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, and how these translate into safer, higher-performing teams. Expect practical tools, safety plans for leaders, and ways to have courageous conversations that build trust and drive change. Guests: Cameron Burgess, Richard Bullock, Sanctuary, The MacKillop Institute Produced by: The MacKillop Institute Chapter markers: 00:00 Why emotionally intelligent leadership matters 04:20 Self-awareness to self-management, closing the gap 10:05 Reading the room, team awareness and dynamics 15:30 Leadership safety plans, triggers and strategies 20:40 Courageous conversations, curiosity and empathy 25:55 The SELF framework, safety, emotion, loss, future 30:10 Practical habits to start this week If themes in this episode affect you, support is available in Australia, Griefline 1300 845 745, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, Lifeline 13 11 14. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536095/support] We hope you enjoyed this episode of That’s TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast. Contact us: We’d love to hear from you. Email us any time at institute@mackillop.org.au . If you’d like to be a guest on our podcast, we’d love to hear your story. Just email us at the same address. Follow us: Join the conversation and stay connected through our social media platforms @themackillopinstitute.

Cultivating Cultural Responsiveness and Inclusion

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2536095/open_sms] This episode explores what cultural responsiveness looks like in practice. Guests share approaches for recognising and celebrating cultural identity, building staff capability, and ensuring all students feel respected and included. You will hear practical ideas for classrooms, staffrooms, and family engagement, plus ways to track impact over time. Guest: Dr Beau Hu-Jia, National School Partnerships Manager, Together for Humanity and Simangaliso Nyoni, Cultural Practice Lead, MacKillop Family Services Produced by: The MacKillop Institute Suggested chapter markers  00:00 Why cultural responsiveness, the case for change  03:55 Identity, belonging, and classroom practice  09:40 Staff capability, language, and reflective tools  15:25 Family partnerships and community voices  21:00 Reducing bias, nudges that work in schools  26:15 Monitoring progress, what to measure  29:20 First steps for your improvement plan If themes in this episode affect you, support is available in Australia Griefline 1300 845 745, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, Lifeline 13 11 14. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536095/support] We hope you enjoyed this episode of That’s TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast. Contact us: We’d love to hear from you. Email us any time at institute@mackillop.org.au . If you’d like to be a guest on our podcast, we’d love to hear your story. Just email us at the same address. Follow us: Join the conversation and stay connected through our social media platforms @themackillopinstitute.

Reimagining Australian Schools, with Prof Yong Zhao

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2536095/open_sms] Professor Yong Zhao challenges us to rethink the purpose of schooling. He explores why traditional measures of success are no longer enough, and how creativity, adaptability, and student agency should guide future outcomes. Expect a lively discussion about personalised learning, entrepreneurship in education, and redefining what counts as success.  Guest: Prof Yong Zhao  Produced by: The MacKillop Institute Chapter Markers 00:00 Why reimagine schools now 04:45 Beyond test scores, broader outcomes that matter 10:30 Agency and entrepreneurship in learning 16:20 Personalisation without fragmentation 22:05 Creativity and adaptability, designing for the future 27:10 What leaders can change this year 30:00 Resources and further reading If themes in this episode affect you, support is available in Australia, Griefline 1300 845 745, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, Lifeline 13 11 14. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536095/support] We hope you enjoyed this episode of That’s TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast. Contact us: We’d love to hear from you. Email us any time at institute@mackillop.org.au . If you’d like to be a guest on our podcast, we’d love to hear your story. Just email us at the same address. Follow us: Join the conversation and stay connected through our social media platforms @themackillopinstitute.

Leading Child Safety in Schools

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2536095/open_sms] Child safety is a shared responsibility. This episode focuses on the role of leaders in embedding safe practices across the whole school, understanding emerging risks, and ensuring student wellbeing is always central. The hosts discuss culture, policy, everyday supervision, and how to create psychologically safe environments for students and staff.   Guests: Anne Henderson, Shannon Tyrer Produced by: The MacKillop Institute Chapter markers 00:00 Safety as culture, not a checklist 03:40 Governance, policy, and transparent processes 09:20 Everyday practice, supervision, and safe routines 15:05 Responding to emerging risks, digital and onsite 20:30 Student voice in safety, listening and responding 25:10 Staff wellbeing and psychological safety 29:30 Practical next steps for leaders If themes in this episode affect you, support is available in Australia, Griefline 1300 845 745, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, Lifeline 13 11 14. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536095/support] We hope you enjoyed this episode of That’s TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast. Contact us: We’d love to hear from you. Email us any time at institute@mackillop.org.au . If you’d like to be a guest on our podcast, we’d love to hear your story. Just email us at the same address. Follow us: Join the conversation and stay connected through our social media platforms @themackillopinstitute.

Identity and Belonging, with Dr Beau Hu-Jia

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2536095/open_sms] Dr Beau Hu-Jia explores the links between identity, belonging, and learning. The discussion considers how cultural diversity shapes school experience, why belonging must celebrate uniqueness, and what leaders and teachers can do to make inclusion tangible, from curriculum choices to everyday interactions. Guest: Dr Beau Hu-Jia, National School Partnerships Manager, Together for Humanity Produced by: The MacKillop Institute If themes in this episode affect you, support is available in Australia: Griefline 1300 845 745, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, Lifeline 13 11 14. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536095/support] We hope you enjoyed this episode of That’s TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast. Contact us: We’d love to hear from you. Email us any time at institute@mackillop.org.au . If you’d like to be a guest on our podcast, we’d love to hear your story. Just email us at the same address. Follow us: Join the conversation and stay connected through our social media platforms @themackillopinstitute.