Leadership That Doesn't Make People Hide in the Cupboard

Leadership That Doesn't Make People Hide in the Cupboard

February 9, 2026 · 9 min · Season 1 · Episode 30

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Jess discusses the impact of leadership styles on staff well-being in early childhood education.

Send us Fan Mail In this easy-listening, laugh-while-you-learn episode, Jess - mum of three young kids (including twins) and long-time ECE teacher and leader - lifts the lid on what leadership really feels like. She explores why some leaders accidentally send staff into fight-or-flight mode, and how emotionally steady, human-centred leadership can completely change the vibe of a centre. With humour, honesty, and real-life stories, Jess shows how tiny everyday actions create teams who feel saf...

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