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Trailblazing Schools with Trudy Graham

Trudy Graham
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence In Education
Education
School Leadership
Leadership
Large Language Models
Australia
Educational Leadership
Sydney
Karonga School
Anxiety
Australian Education
Warwick Farm Primary School
Ocean Road Primary School
Ethical Reasoning
Joy
Complex Adaptive Systems
Five Layers Of Overwhelm
Overwhelm In Leadership
Karen Mulder

Educational Leadership in the Age of AI

Trailblazing Schools is a podcast for Australian school leaders navigating complexity, change and the rapid rise of AI in education.

Hosted by Trudy Graham, leadership coach, former principal and regional education leader, this show explores what it really takes to lead well in today’s schools. Each episode brings together practical leadership strategies, re... more

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In this episode, Trudy explores how AI is transforming education through three distinct phases, from staff productivity to student learning multiplier. She shares the pathway from getting started and experimenting with the tools individually, through... more

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In this episode, Tim Prerau-Lorking from Cromehurst School shares insights on leading a School for Specific Purposes (SSP) , the role of AI in education, and building strong community connections. Tim shares the impact AI tools have had on his leader... more

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In this insightful interview, Dr. Jodi Richardson shares her journey through anxiety, her work in education, and practical strategies for supporting mental health in schools. Discover how leadership, understanding stress, and embracing technology can... more

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In this episode, discover a simple 10-minute activity to help leaders pause, reflect, and recognise their progress at the end of any period. Trudy explains how this practice boosts motivation, enhances self-awareness, and shifts focus from what’s lef... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Prerau-Lorking
Principal, Cromehurst School
Cromehurst School
Episode: AI Tools for Leadership in Complex School Environments, with Tim Prerau-Lorking, Cromehurst School
Dr. Jodi Richardson
Anxiety, well-being and education speaker, author and former secondary teacher
Self-employed; expert in education wellbeing
Episode: Punctuating the Day for Better Wellbeing, with Dr Jodi Richardson
Yvonne Watt
Principal, Glen Aplin State School
Glen Aplin State School
Episode: AI for Principal Work-Life Balance, with Yvonne Watt from Glen Aplin
Karen Mulder
Primary school principal in Southwestern Sydney
Warwick Farm Primary School
Episode: Leading with Heart at Warwick Farm Primary School, with Karen Mulder
Ruth Rogers
Principal at Karonga School, Sydney
Karonga School
Episode: The Power of Curiosity and Kindness in Leading Complex Schools, with Ruth Rogers from Karonga School
Simi Rayett
Award-winning global business psychologist, executive coach, and author of Productivity Joy
Global Joy Mission
Episode: Harnessing Joy and Connection in Leadership, with Simi Rayat
Katrina Bourke
Australian Leadership Coach, Speaker and Author of Grounded
Grounded Leadership
Episode: Grounded Leadership in a High Tech World, with Katrina Bourke
Dean Finlay
Principal, Ocean Road Primary School
Ocean Road Primary School
Episode: Leading with AI: Insights from Ocean Road Primary School with Dean Finlay and Shane Liackman
Shane Liackman
Primary teacher, Ocean Road Primary School
Ocean Road Primary School
Episode: Leading with AI: Insights from Ocean Road Primary School with Dean Finlay and Shane Liackman

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Trudy Graham
Host of Trailblazing Schools

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Keeping it Real

    Great podcast for school leaders about keeping it real! Knowing and learning you are not alone and can laugh at the land of crazy! Thank you !

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    Australia3 months ago

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Great podcast for school leaders about keeping it real and not feeling alone in the challenges.
Episodes highlight wellbeing and workload alongside AI adoption, which listeners appreciate.
Stories from principals show practical, humane leadership under AI-driven change.

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Leading with Heart at Warwick Farm Primary School, with Karen Mulder
Q: What did AI suggest as your core message for trailblazing and leading in uncharted territory?
The core message emphasizes not waiting until you feel ready, taking action to gain clarity, starting with a strong moral purpose, surrounding yourself with challengers and supporters, and leading with people by keeping them seen and valued.
Leading with AI: Insights from Ocean Road Primary School with Dean Finlay and Shane Liackman
Q: What does your AI say about you as a guest on the podcast, and what core message do you want listeners to take away?
Shane emphasizes that leading into the unknown requires courage, learning publicly, and bringing others along; Dean adds that leadership should be collaborative, values-driven, and inclusive, with a focus on psychological safety and shared purpose.
Leading with AI: Insights from Ocean Road Primary School with Dean Finlay and Shane Liackman
Q: Dean, how has your AI-written bio described you and what does it reveal about your leadership?
Dean explains the AI bio as a concise reflection of his focus on wellbeing, clarity, and community, highlighting restorative practices, explicit instruction, and building a culture of belonging as core leadership values.
Punctuating the Day for Better Wellbeing, with Dr Jodi Richardson
Q: What did your AI introductions highlight about you as a guest on a podcast about trailblazing and leading in uncharted territory?
The AI reflections highlighted a core message that leadership in schools must move beyond pushing harder, acknowledging complexity, and prioritizing wellbeing as foundational for sustainable leadership and student support.
Grounded Leadership in a High Tech World, with Katrina Bourke
Q: What impact does Grounded aim to have on school leaders?
Leaders should feel affirmed and understood as imperfect humans, leaving with practical prompts and a sense of calm and confidence to lead well.

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What is Trailblazing Schools about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Trailblazing Schools focuses on educational leadership in complex, high-change environments with a strong emphasis on AI as a strategic tool. Episodes cluster around practical leadership strategies, real school case studies, wellbeing, workload management, and humane, human-centered leadership in Australian schools. A notable thread is using AI to augment judgment rather than replace it, enabling principals and system leaders to improve communications, planning, and staff support while keeping student-centered outcomes front and center. The show often features principals and senior educators sharing concrete examples, enabling listeners to relate to real-world challenges and learn implementable steps for their own schools. A key strength is... more

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1. Tim Prerau-Lorking
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3. Yvonne Watt
4. Karen Mulder
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