Podcast Episodes

#121: 4 steps to building confidence in your classroom management

Season 6 Episode 121

If you’re drowning in behaviour…
If you’re thinking, “I actually can’t keep doing this”…
If you’re exhausted from trying everything and nothing’s sticking…
You are not alone. And you are not the probl…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

#120: Your teaching IS your classroom management. Here are 3 ways to make it work for you

Season 6 Episode 120

You’re trying to support every student – but the second you lean in to help one, the rest of the class starts to drift. The volume rises. The off-task behaviour begins. And you feel pulled in every d…

Published on 5 months ago

#119: Are calm corners worth having in secondary classrooms?

Season 6 Episode 119

Calm corners look great online – but in reality? Students can ignore them, misuse them, or turn them into a hangout spot. You’re left wondering if they’re even worth it in a busy secondary classroom …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

#118: The number one reason you’re finding behaviour tough right now

Season 6 Episode 118

You’re not failing at behaviour because you’re “just not cut out for it.” And no, it’s not because you don’t have that magic voice or commanding presence either. The truth? Most of us simply weren’t …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

#117: What to prioritise when big behaviours bubble up in the lesson.

Season 6 Episode 117

You're in the middle of a lesson, focused on delivering content, when a student walks in displaying behaviours that signal things are about to escalate. Maybe they look angry, and you know they have …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

#116: Quick Win Challenge! 5 brilliant behaviour reflection strategies you can start using immediately

Season 6 Episode 116

When I engage with students about their behaviour, it’s often just a conversation between us. But sometimes, having a structured reflection task can make a huge difference.

Reflection is a skill that …

Published on 6 months ago

#115: Brain breaks are my secret sauce for student engagement. Here are my 3 I can't live without!

Season 6 Episode 115

Check out my Brain Break Bundle!

As a secondary English teacher, I used to struggle with the idea of brain breaks. The pressure to get through content and prepare students for exams felt too overwhelm…

Published on 6 months ago

#114: Quick Win Challenge! Use this technique for smooth, stress-free, and energy-saving transitions.

Season 6 Episode 114

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple yet powerful transition technique that can help you regain student attention without raising your voice or using unnecessary energy.

Transitions can be one of …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

#113: 1 powerful shift to make in your behaviour chats to create more change

Season 6 Episode 113

One of the most powerful shifts we can make when addressing student behaviour is to stop lecturing and start leading. Instead of telling students what they did wrong, we need to ask the right questio…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

#112: Quick Win Challenge! How to get students to care about the consequence (and why their buy-in definitely matters)

Season 6 Episode 112

There are strong opinions when it comes to consequences in schools. Some believe in strict enforcement—"do the crime, do the time"—while others advocate for restorative conversations and plans. Regar…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago