GroundedA Practical Path For Calm And Confident Leadership
You’re not broken. You’re full.
But leadership has a way of making you forget that.
Grounded is a book for school leaders who are doing the work but losing themselves in it.
Not because something is wrong with them, but because the system is relentless and nobody taught them how to stay steady inside it.
This book won't give you another framework to follow. It will help you find your own sacred ground, and lead from it.
WhatYou’ll Find Inside
Grounded is built around the Grounded Leadership Framework four territories that help you find your footing, understand yourself, and lead with intention.
Decide – Tune out the noise. Name what actually matters.
Explore – Get curious about the patterns shaping how you lead.
Honour – Protect what keeps you well. This is the work most leaders skip.
Lead – Speak up. Step forward. Lead from your sacred ground.
You'll also find reflection prompts, practical tools and real stories from school leaders who've done this work and stayed standing.
PraiseFor Grounded
What makes Grounded so powerful is that it's not just theory - it’s truth, lived and practiced daily. Your insights are guiding principles that shape the way we move through life.
Rita
Devoted yogi and all-round awesome human
I love the book and already have in mind the people who will benefit and grow from it. It’s easy to connect with and apply. I love the journal prompts, the check-in tool, and how the examples connect to everyday leadership scenarios. I found it empowering and insightful—it gave me permission to lead with strength and compassion.
Nella
Deputy Principal
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Stella Maris Primary School
I’ll certainly be recommending that all leaders get their hands on a copy of Grounded.
Jane Ward
Principal
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St Peter's Primary School
Meet the Author
Proudly Written By Katrina Bourke
Hi,
I'm Katrina
I help leaders become better humans and better leaders. My work is centered on empowering middle and emerging leaders to step into their leadership with clarity, courage, and authenticity.
I’ve been where you are. As a leader, I looked calm and composed on the surface, but underneath, I was paddling furiously to keep up. That experience taught me that leadership isn’t about perfection or hiding the struggle; it’s about embracing your humanity and uncovering your strengths.
