In this week's episode I want to talk about the final stretch of the school year. As we approach the summer holidays, I want to offer practical strategies to help educational leaders navigate the emotional and practical demands of this busy time. With the heat intensifying both outside and in your classrooms, it's crucial to find ways to finish the year strong while maintaining your well-being. I share seven strategies to implement at the end of term so that you can have a restorative summer break. About Anne:Anne Kyle is an award-winning Executive Headteacher, NLP Master Practitioner, and leadership coach. Anne has developed this podcast to blend real-world experience with powerful mindset and behaviour tools that help you stay grounded, focused, and inspired in the face of everyday challenges.Anne helps school leaders to gain clarity, calm & confidence through multimodality coaching, strategic insight & NLP-informed tools from the BEACON™️ Framework building empowered teams, calm classrooms & impact in schools.
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What is 'normal' anyway?
In this episode I explore the concept of 'normal' in schools and challenge the status quo. Drawing from personal experiences, I discuss how traditional practices can hinder progress and well-being in educational settings. I will share practical strategies to break free from the confines of 'normal' and lead with authenticity, purpose, and compassion. JAbout Anne:Anne Kyle is an award-winning Executive Headteacher, NLP Master Practitioner, and leadership coach. Anne has developed this podcast to blend real-world experience with powerful mindset and behaviour tools that help you stay grounded, focused, and inspired in the face of everyday challenges.Anne helps school leaders to gain clarity, calm & confidence through multimodality coaching, strategic insight & NLP-informed tools from the BEACON™️ Framework building empowered teams, calm classrooms & impact in schools.
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Are you listening or are you labelling?
In this third episode we consider whether behaviour is a problem to be managed or if it is telling us something else. In this episode you will learn:How to see beyond labels like “disruptive,” “defiant,” or “withdrawn”.Why reframing behaviour is key.How Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can guide our understanding of what a student’s behaviour is really telling us.What our role as educators can be in relation to behaviour.The power of responding with empathy and what it will mean to a child or young person.To discuss any of the themes from today's episode or to find out how I can support your school or you as a leader reach out to me on LinkedIn here. About Anne:Anne Kyle is an award-winning Executive Headteacher, NLP Master Practitioner, and leadership coach. Anne has developed this podcast to blend real-world experience with powerful mindset and behaviour tools that help you stay grounded, focused, and inspired in the face of everyday challenges.Anne helps school leaders to gain clarity, calm & confidence through multimodality coaching, strategic insight & NLP-informed tools from the BEACON™️ Framework building empowered teams, calm classrooms & impact in schools.
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Reconnecting the disconnected
In the second episode of the Leadership Beacon podcast we will consider how to reconnect with students who feel lost, disillusioned, or excluded from the educational system. Whether you’re a teacher, a head, a SENDCO, or a trust CEO, this episode offers a structure and perspective that will shift the way you lead and engage with children who are “hard to reach.”In this episode you will learn:Why disconnection isn’t about lack of abilityHow you, as an educator, hold the tools to build back trust and relationship.The tool you can use to build reconnectionTo discuss any of the themes from today's episode or to find out how I can support your school or you as a leader reach out to me on LinkedIn here. About Anne:Anne Kyle is an award-winning Executive Headteacher, NLP Master Practitioner, and leadership coach. Anne has developed this podcast to blend real-world experience with powerful mindset and behaviour tools that help you stay grounded, focused, and inspired in the face of everyday challenges.Anne helps school leaders to gain clarity, calm & confidence through multimodality coaching, strategic insight & NLP-informed tools from the BEACON™️ Framework building empowered teams, calm classrooms & impact in schools.
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School isn't for everyone....
Welcome to the first episode of The Leadership Beacon – a podcast for courageous leaders in education ready to navigate beyond the noise and into purposeful, values-driven impact.In this episode you will learn:Why “school isn’t for everyone—but education is.”How leadership starts with you—the adult in the room.The difference between disengaged and disillusioned students.Why behavior is data—and how to decode it with compassion.How to become a beacon for students who feel lost in the system.A powerful reflection on the real purpose of educational leadership.To discuss any of the themes from today's episode or to find out how I can support your school or you as a leader reach out to me on LinkedIn here. About Anne:Anne Kyle is an award-winning Executive Headteacher, NLP Master Practitioner, and leadership coach. Anne has developed this podcast to blend real-world experience with powerful mindset and behaviour tools that help you stay grounded, focused, and inspired in the face of everyday challenges.Anne helps school leaders to gain clarity, calm & confidence through multimodality coaching, strategic insight & NLP-informed tools from the BEACON™️ Framework building empowered teams, calm classrooms & impact in schools.
Empowering Leaders. Transforming Schools.Welcome to The Leadership Edge with Anne Kyle — the podcast that shines a bold, compassionate light on the real work of school leadership.Hosted by Executive Leader, NLP Master Practitioner, and award-winning educator Anne Kyle, this show explores what it means to lead with heart, hold the line, and help every learner — especially the ones who don’t fit the mould — find their place.Expect practical strategies, reflective coaching moments, and powerful stories from the front lines of education.Whether you lead a mainstream school, PRU, MAT, AP, or SEND setting — this space is for you.It’s time to reset, refocus, and reclaim your edge.New episodes every week.Subscribe now — and start leading from the lighthouse.
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