There are some truths that return again and again, quietly, insistently. Recently, one has been with me more often than not.
Quiet Leadership
Quiet leadership changes everything. The kind that listens before it speaks. That notices before it fixes. That creates space rather than filling it.
I’ve seen it time and again. In school leaders who carry the weight of care without always needing to be visible. In creative educators who build trust before asking anything of others.
This kind of leadership doesn’t always get the spotlight but it shapes cultures, communities and lives.
It’s powerful. And it’s enough.
Maybe today you needed to hear that. Or maybe there’s someone else who does.
Who comes to mind?
A Different Way to Move Through the Year
I’ve been thinking a lot about what supports this kind of presence. What nourishes the quiet leaders - the reflectors, the bridge-builders, the deeply thoughtful ones.
That’s what has inspired both The Thread community and Your Woven Year, a hybrid planner, journal, notebook. Both are about noticing, returning, grounding in order to move forward. Spaces to tune in to your own rhythm across a season while also recognising the ebb and flow of the academic year.
If you’re someone who leads (yourself or others) gently but intentionally, this might be for you. I am looking forward to hosting The Thread again next year, we begin in September and you find all the dates and information here and of course you can sign up straight away…
Your Woven Year is a carefully designed hybrid planner, journal and notebook supporting both reflection and action with structure and flexibility. It’s not a rigid planner with every hour mapped out. It’s not a deep-dive journal requiring daily emotional processing. It’s not just a blank notebook.
It’s a place to reflect when you need to, plan when it helps and capture thoughts as they come. Rather than being just one thing, I hope it will act as a gentle companion moving with you, whether you’re planning, reflecting or making space to breathe.
Join the Waitlist for Your Woven Year
If this resonates with you, if you’re curious to learn more about Your Woven Year please join the waitlist. I will share more information about publication dates and how you can get your hands on a copy!
I’d love for you to share this others too!
April Podcast Spotlight: The Pruning Principle
A conversation from the archives of the Changing Conversations podcast where Simon Breakspear was always a popular guest. In this conversation Simon introduces the Pruning Principle, a powerful leadership approach that tackles the chronic issues of overwork and inefficiency.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by competing initiatives or endless to-do lists, this episode is for you. Join me as we explore how to clear the clutter and focus on what truly matters.
Guiding you through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between. Join me each month as I dive into a theme inspired by my work and the conversations I have.
So excited to be developing Your Woven Year with you. I know how much thought and care you’ve brought to the project and because of that it’s going to be beautiful!