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Stepping into [ed]Leadership
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 41
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: Australia
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
janine@coachingfocus.com.au
steppingintoedleadership@gmail.com
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Host
Rachel McCall - Co-host focused on the motivations, experiences, and practices shaping educational leadership.
Toni Maddock - Co-host focused on educational leadership journeys, middle leadership, and the development of future school leaders.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Dr Shyam Barr - Learning-first Leadership, Self-regulation, Learning Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Offloading, And Intentional Leadership Practice.
David Roberts - School Leadership, Culture, Change Management, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Decision-making, Mentoring, And Belonging.
Amy Green - Teacher Wellbeing, Workplace Systems, Sustainable Workloads, Growth Fatigue, Leadership Boundaries, And Meaningful Work.
Mark Staker - Principalship, School Culture, Teacher Development, Professional Learning, Leadership Pipelines, Communication, And Sustainable Leadership.
Amanda Katagiri - Teacher Development, Professional Learning, Coaching, Difficult Conversations, Mentoring, Pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence In Education, And Systems Thinking.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Learn first, lead second - Dr Shyam Barr - Stepping into [ed]Leadership
August 30, 2026
Learn first, lead second - Dr. Shyam Barr TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2wseEW5QKc Dr Shyam Barr joins us on the podcast to explore the principle of learning first and leading second. Reflecting on advice he received early in his career, Shyam considers how a focus on the learning process shaped his work and why educators, who are rarely formally trained as leaders, need to be intentional about the role they play in every leadership moment. We discuss self-regulation as an essen...
On the Gate - David Roberts - Stepping into [ed]Leadership
August 16, 2026
On the Gate In this episode, we sit down with David Roberts, Headmaster of Prince Alfred College in South Australia, to explore what it means to keep saying yes to opportunities while still learning and reflecting on your conduct as a leader. We unpack the visibility that comes with leadership, the reality that your actions and words are always being noticed, and the challenge of making decisions under pressure. We discuss why, if you are not consciously working on culture, it is probably mov...
Setting People Up For Success - Amy Green - Stepping into [ed]Leadership
August 02, 2026
Amy Green - Setting People Up For Success In this episode, we explore teacher wellbeing with educator and wellbeing expert Amy Green, focusing on how schools can truly set people up for success. We discuss why wellbeing is not something to achieve or “tick off,” and the importance of moving beyond surface level self care. Amy challenges the tendency to treat wellbeing as a one-size-fits-all concept, instead highlighting the role of purpose, clarity, and meaningful work in supporting both staf...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Stepping into [ed]Leadership?
Stepping into [ed]Leadership is hosted by Rachel McCall and Toni Maddock. Its publicly listed emails are janine@coachingfocus.com.au and steppingintoedleadership@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Stepping into [ed]Leadership?
The publicly listed emails for Stepping into [ed]Leadership: janine@coachingfocus.com.au and steppingintoedleadership@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Stepping into [ed]Leadership have?
Podseeker estimates Stepping into [ed]Leadership reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Stepping into [ed]Leadership?
Stepping into [ed]Leadership typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior school principals, headmasters, directors of professional practice, education leadership specialists, and recognized authors or experts in teacher wellbeing and development. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a school or education organization; Responsibility for professional learning, teacher development, or school-wide strategy; Published books or recognized expertise in education and wellbeing. Recent guests include Dr Shyam Barr, David Roberts, and Amy Green.
How hard is it to get booked on Stepping into [ed]Leadership?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Stepping into [ed]Leadership cover?
Recent episodes cover Educational Leadership, School Leadership, Teacher Development, Teacher Wellbeing, and Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
janine@coachingfocus.com.au
steppingintoedleadership@gmail.com
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