In this episode with Steven Trotter, we dive into how school leaders can move from overwhelm to clarity, create momentum for change, and lead with both purpose and wellbeing in mind:
More About Steven
Steven Trotter is an award-winning educational system and executive leader and author of ‘The Art of Skimming Stones: Leading Sustained Improvement in Schools’ With over a decade of experience as a school principal and system leader across diverse educational settings from large suburban schools to small rural communities and residential programs.
Apart from leading his own successful and high performing schools, Steven is renowned for supporting leaders to move from overwhelm and reactivity to strategic clarity and confident decision-making. His work focuses on helping leaders navigate complexity, reduce cognitive load, and drive sustainable improvement.
With a Master’s in Education and a background in designing impactful adult learning architecture, Steven co-designed a leadership framework that accelerates growth through coherence, accountability, and purposeful reflection. He regularly presents at national conferences, contributes to leadership publications, has been honoured as ACEL New Voice in Educational Leadership scholarship (2024), and an Awardee in the National Education Awards in the category of Principal of the Year – Primary, Government.
Steven’s unique approach blends research, storytelling, and practical tools. Whether through his writing, coaching, or speaking, he empowers leaders to find a better way of leading, one that lifts others while staying grounded in meaning and self-awareness.
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