Diane@CourageOverComfortCoaching

Schools are tackling some of the most complex challenges in recent memory: teacher shortages, rising workload pressures, retention crises, and demands for sustained high performance. To thrive — not just survive — schools must become environments where staff feel supported, seen and empowered to grow. One evidence-backed approach is the development of coaching cultures — embedded, everyday practices that prioritise support, reflection and growth over compliance and judgement. Coaching Culture...

Many leaders assume exhaustion is simply part of the role. Long hours, high responsibility and emotional labour are often worn as badges of commitment. But there is an important distinction leaders need to understand early: Stress is often temporary. Burnout is cumulative — and costly. When stress goes unmanaged for too long, it can quietly harden into burnout, affecting not just wellbeing, but judgement, relationships and leadership effectiveness. Knowing the difference — and responding...

Imposter syndrome doesn’t arrive dramatically. It creeps in quietly. It disguises itself as high standards, responsibility, or humility — especially for senior leaders and women in fast-paced, high-visibility roles. And unless you recognise the early signs, it can take root before you even realise what’s happening. The good news? Once you can spot  it, you can stop  it. This guide breaks down the most common early indicators — based directly on what thousands of people currently search for...