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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, real school case studies, and thoughtful conversations with principals, system leaders and education thought leaders.
This podcast goes beyond tactical tech tips. It examines:
• Educational leadership in complex and uncertain environments
• Artificial intelligence as a strategic leadership tool, not just a productivity hack
• Reducing principal and teacher workload without losing humanity
• Building leadership team capability across primary, secondary and special education settings
• Ethical and purposeful AI implementation in Australian schools
• Wellbeing, clarity and decision-making under pressure
If you’re a principal, deputy principal, middle leader or system leader asking:
How do I lead confidently when the landscape keeps shifting?
How do I use AI responsibly and strategically in my school?
How do I protect staff time while improving student outcomes?
This podcast is for you.
Trailblazing Schools is grounded in evidence-informed practice, real Australian school contexts and a deep belief in human-centred leadership. You’ll leave each episode with practical insight, strategic clarity and the reassurance that you are not navigating this terrain alone.
Because leading in schools right now requires more than a map.
It requires discernment, courage and the confidence to trailblaze.
CONTACT:
This podcast is proudly brought to you by Trudy Graham
https://www.trudygraham.com.au
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CREDITS:
Host: Trudy Graham trudy@trudygraham.com.au
Producer: Ellen Ronalds Keene hello@perkdigital.com.au
Editing post-production: PERK Digital https://perkdigital.com.au
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The Three Phases of AI Adoption in Schools
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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AI Tools for Leadership in Complex School Environments, with Tim Prerau-Lorking, Cromehurst School
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May 26, 2026 |
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Punctuating the Day for Better Wellbeing, with Dr Jodi Richardson
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May 19, 2026 |
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The 10-Minute Reflective Pause
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May 12, 2026 |
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AI for Principal Work-Life Balance, with Yvonne Watt from Glen Aplin
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May 05, 2026 |
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AI as a Thinking Partner for School Leaders
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Leadership Shouldn't Be Lonely
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Leading with Heart at Warwick Farm Primary School, with Karen Mulder
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Overcoming Overwhelm in School Leadership (Part 2)
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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The Five Layers of Overwhelm in School Leadership (Part 1)
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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The Power of Curiosity and Kindness in Leading Complex Schools, with Ruth Rogers from Karonga School
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Harnessing Joy and Connection in Leadership, with Simi Rayat
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Three Accelerators That Unlock Your AI Potential
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Empowering Educators with AI Competencies
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Grounded Leadership in a High Tech World, with Katrina Bourke
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Leading with AI: Insights from Ocean Road Primary School with Dean Finlay and Shane Liackman
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Trailblazing Leadership in Education
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Welcome to Trailblazing Schools
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Feb 09, 2026 |