Leadership teams know the value of deep, uninterrupted focus time—but in the day-to-day reality of school life, it rarely happens. Urgent tasks, admin, and constant interruptions pull attention away, leaving teams stuck in reactive mode and missing opportunities to lead strategically. Leadership Huddles change that. These off-site, full-day workshops give your team the space and structure to slow down, reconnect, and work on what matters most—vision, team culture, and leadership craft. Facilitated by Katrina using the Grounded Leadership Framework, each Huddle is a chance to do the real work of leadership in a space designed for trust, reflection, and progress. You’ll walk away aligned, energised, and clearer about how to lead well—together.
What we work on
Each Huddle is built around one of the four stages of the Grounded Leadership Framework:
Decide
Clarifying and activating your team’s vision, values, and purpose.
Explore
Understanding strengths, stretch points, and the current reality of your leadership culture.
Honour
Embedding sustainable team practices, rhythms, and rituals that help you lead with intention.
Lead
Building the leadership capabilities that matter—communication, collaboration, feedback, and coaching.
WhyIt Works
Structured, intentional time away from school to reconnect with purpose
Thoughtfully facilitated by Katrina Bourke using evidence-based tools and a human-centred approach
Opportunities to learn from and alongside other leadership teams without comparison or pressure
Practical, real-time work on your leadership challenges—not theory, not fluff
Designed to create real shifts in how your team works, leads, and grows
Connection with other school teams—without pressure or comparison
KeyBenefits
Break free from reactive, task-driven leadership and focus on strategic growth.
Tailor the experience to your team’s needs— this is not a cookie-cutter program.
Cost-effective and school-budget-friendly.
Gain insights from other school leadership teams while staying focused on your own priorities.
Strengthen trust, clarity and shared direction across your leadership group
Translate vision into action with real follow-through
Who this program is for
Leadership teams who want to invest in the important (not just urgent) work of leading well.
How we deliver the program
6-day program spread across the year.
Central location with full catering.
Online space for continued connection between sessions.
