Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#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 th…
1 year 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 pres…
1 year, 1 month 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 escala…
1 year, 1 month 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 …
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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 u…
1 year, 1 month 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 wha…
1 year, 2 months 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 advoc…
1 year, 2 months ago
#111: What moving countries with a toddler reinforced about classroom management and behaviour.
Season 6 Episode 111
In this episode, I reflect on my recent move from New Zealand to Australia and the unexpected lessons it reinforced about classroom management. Movin…
1 year, 2 months ago
#110: Is a 40-hour work week achievable for teachers? Today's guest Angela Watson says YES!
Season 6 Episode 110
Feeling overwhelmed by endless lesson planning and grading?
Struggling to maintain work-life balance?
Unsure how AI can help lighten your workload?
I…
1 year, 2 months ago