Leadership Sprints
What shift do you want to see in your leadership right now?
The 8-week leadership sprint that works with and not against your schedule.
Regain control of your goals, your growth and your time.
Limited BETA testing spaces available
Do any of these sound familiar?
I want to feel more confident, strategic and like I am thriving rather than just surviving as a leader.
I am bogged down in daily operations and putting out fires, leaving no time for strategic leadership.
Leadership currently feels like absorbing everyone else’s problems rather than driving meaningful improvement.
I attend inspiring professional learning, but the reality of the school timetable stops me from actually implementing it.
I want to build a highly collaborative team, but I simply don't have the bandwidth to figure out where to start.
I want to stop just surviving the term and start actually thriving as a confident, proactive leader.
What if there is a solution that:
Makes you feel truly heard and supported in the exact moment you need it.
Targets the specific leadership roadblock you want to solve right now.
Adapts to your schedule and adds no additional strain to your calendar.
Leaderhip Sprints - designed for busy school leaders
This 8-week leadership sprint is a completely asynchronous. It fits in and around your schedule through a natural voice conversation with Shaun. This means you can reply at times that suit you. The immediacy of the communication means you can get support when you need it and take timely action to support your goals.
It is exclusively designed or busy school leaders, working with the flow of your actual work day, right when you need it most.
No missed appointments, or additional class covers.
All coaching interactions take place in a secure voice messaging thread.
No Scheduling
No appointments to wrangle around your timetable or when life gets hectic. I coach via secure, asynchronous voice notes.
Real-Time Reflection
Reflect in the moments that work for you and in the moment. Reply with a voice-note before classes, on your commute or immediately after a meeting.
Targeted GROWTH and Action
I listen, analyse and reply with targeted questions, actionable tactics and relevant feedback.
Responsive Coaching
Maintain momentum and know you are supported through regular, timely adjustments or resets made possible through the continuous voice conversation loop.
Limited BETA testing spaces available NOW at a discount! Ask Shaun if you are eligible.
It's as easy as starting a conversation...
Use the link below to send me your first voice message. I will get back to you with a voice reply as soon as I can.
Here are some ideas to help you break the ice...
- "A coaching spint would be great! How do we start?"
- "Hi, I am interested but have some questions..."
- "One area I would like to improve is..."
20+ years in Australian education at classroom, leadership and system levels
Aligned with AITSL Australian Standards for Middle Leaders and for Principals
Internationally accredited coach and practitioner
Got questions?
What is 'asynchronous coaching'?
Instead of a scheduled 60-minute Zoom call with a month gap in between, we use a secure app to exchange short voice notes (usually 2–5 minutes). You talk when it suits you. This could be during a commute, after yard duty, between classes or in a time that works best for you. I listen, analyse your response, ask any clarifying questions, and reply with targeted coaching support within 2-3 business days.
What does it cost?
The sprint model is still in Beta testing phase, cost of a single 8-week sprint is $450 + GST. Places in the Beta test are limited so message now to secure your place.
How much time will this actually add to my week?
The sprint is designed to integrate into your existing workflow, capturing your thoughts in the moment rather than manufacturing an hour of "reflection time" you don't have. You are never expected to reply outside of regular working hours.
Do we ever meet live or on Zoom?
No. The entire 8-week sprint happens asynchronously. This eliminates calendar Tetris, prevents Zoom fatigue, and ensures you never have to cancel a session because a student issue ran over time.
Is it safe to discuss sensive staffing or school issues?
Absolutely. The platform is highly secure, and our partnership is bound by the EMCC Global Code of Ethics. Our conversations are confidential. For maximum privacy, we agree to use initials rather than full names for staff or students.
How quickly will you reply to my messages?
I check the platform daily. You will always receive a thoughtful, actionable response within 2-3 business days.
What if I prefer typing to talking?
Voice notes capture critical nuance and emotion. The messaging platform automatically provides highly accurate text transcripts. You can read my replies if you are sitting in a staff room, and you can type to me if you are unable to speak out loud. However, the aim is to reply via voice message in your own time and space where you feel comfortable to do so. Taking some time to properly consider your response is one of the benefits of breaking free from the closed coaching session approach!
How does this align with the AITSL standards?
We map your goal directly to the AITSL Middle Leader standards. You receive a shared Google Sheet tracking your progress, wins, and milestones, which translates directly into evidence for your professional development portfolio.
What exactly will we achieve in 8 weeks?
We use the GROWTH model to target one specific leadership focus area or roadblock (e.g., managing a difficult colleague, running more effective faculty meetings, or emotional regulation). We break it down into micro-tactics/habits and reset our focus every fortnight.
Do I need to buy any new software?
No. The Carbon Voice platform is entirely free for you to use on your phone or desktop.