From Sandy's Desk

Why this resource?

Leadership isn’t about a badge or a title—it’s about influence. By building your own leadership identity, you’re better equipped to guide students in discovering theirs. This page brings together articles, videos, and webinars to support that journey—and to connect you to our online courses when you’re ready to go deeper.

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From Sandy’s Desk – Articles

Bite-sized reads with big ideas—practical strategies you can use right away.

Here you’ll find written articles that unpack the latest thinking on leadership in schools—how it evolves, how it shows up in classrooms, and how you can strengthen your own leadership to support students, colleagues, and parents.

Published a few times each year, these articles draw on my doctoral research and ongoing work with schools. They’re designed to offer practical takeaways and inspiration to grow your leadership identity—and help your students build theirs.

Explore the latest articles below.

In an age of unlimited business advice, what do entrepreneurs really need?

There has never been more business knowledge available to entrepreneurs. Yet access to advice does not necessarily determine how well an entrepreneur develops.

In this Bizcommunity article, I explore the quieter side of entrepreneurship: how judgement, self-awareness and the ability to learn from experience shape not only the entrepreneur, but ultimately the business they build.

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The adversity advantage in South African business

In this article, I explore how adversity, when processed with reflection and purpose, can become a powerful teacher. Drawing on research and real-life stories, I consider why resilience, adaptability and sound judgement are so often rooted in experiences that precede formal leadership roles.

Rather than viewing adversity simply as something to overcome, perhaps we should also recognise its potential to shape the people who go on to lead with wisdom, perspective and humanity.

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Building confidence without even knowing it

Leadership is often exercised in the smallest moments. This article explores how everyday acts of encouragement can build confidence, expand possibility and leave a lasting impact on learners, colleagues and future leaders. Often without us ever realising it.

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From Sandy’s Desk – Videos

Leadership Lab( YouTube Series) – Videos

Fast, focused answers to the big leadership questions.

Our original Leadership Lab series tackles the fundamental questions about leadership in schools. Each short video is quick to watch, easy to share, and links back here for related articles, webinars, and courses.

Topics include:

  • Are leaders born or made?
  • What is a personal leadership identity?
  • What role do high schools play in preparing future leaders?
  • Should schools be worried about developing leadership in students?

These conversations set the foundation for the EnQPractice approach to leadership, giving teachers a fresh perspective on preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

Watch the Leadership Lab series below or view the full playlist on YouTube.

Across From Sandy’s Desk – Videos

Short, conversational deep-dives that bring leadership skills to life.

This newer video series goes further, weaving together the story of EnQPractice—its origins, and its relationship to Allcopy Publishers and the Mind Action Series—with the real issues teachers face today.

Topics include:

  • What leadership really means and how to grow it in students
  • The role of self-awareness, adaptability, and trust in teaching and leading
  • Understanding communication styles, cultural diversity, and intergenerational collaboration
  • Responding to hot topics such as bullying in schools
  • Navigating conflict and leading through influence rather than control

Each video is short, practical, and designed to connect directly with our Leadership Literacy 4 Life (Teachers) and Leadership Mastery (Students) courses—so you can put the ideas into practice right away.

Watch the latest videos below or open the full playlist on YouTube.

From Sandy’s Desk – Past Webinars

Longer sessions when you want to go beyond the basics.

Missed a session? Catch up on previous webinars for extended insights and practical tools that build on the ideas shared in the articles and videos.

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