Masterful Leadership Communication: Building Strong, Connected Teams Through Intentional Practice

All Leaders, Year Level Coordinators, Senior Teachers, Deputy/Assistant Principals, head of learning areas and aspiring leaders

Effective leadership communication is essential for building motivated, cohesive teams. This workshop explores practical tools and techniques to help leaders communicate with clarity, purpose, influence and impact.

Core Topics • Understand your communication style and adapt effectively to others. • Communicate with clarity to reduce confusion and avoid misunderstandings. • Use practical tools for confident, effective group communication. • Identify and overcome common communication barriers. • Strengthen non‑verbal communication and body language awareness. • Build active listening skills to deepen understanding and connection. • Ask open questions that spark reflection and meaningful dialogue. • Use strategic conversations to build trust

Sally Learey is a renowned keynote speaker, author and education consultant. As well as teaching, she holds qualifications in training, positive psychology, coaching and counselling. Sally has worked in both training and primary and secondary teaching sectors across a variety of educational settings. Sally is also an author of 7 books ranging from children’s books to adult non-fiction. She is passionate about supporting the wellbeing of teachers and leaders in education. Sally empowers teachers to create classrooms and learning environments that are inclusive for all students. As a mother of a son with special needs which includes ASD, she has a wealth of personal and professional expertise in this area.

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The best P.D. I have attended in living memory!” I loved every minute of this engaging, interesting and informative PD. And I have been teaching for 40+ years!

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