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5 Minutes to Think

Katrina Bourke

Welcome to Five Minutes to Think. I’m your host Katrina Bourke. The Five Minutes to Think Leadership Soundbites are aimed especially at empowering School leaders to thrive. I know that as a busy school leader, you crave time to do the deep thinking, and to work on your own leadership, but the reality is, the day-to-day demands of your role so often fill up all of your day. I'm passionate about empowering leaders to show up as the very best version of themselves and to inspire others to do the same. I want our education systems to be filled with leaders who are courageous, curious, reflective, humble humans. Five Minutes to Think episodes are small, bite-sized packages that I hope feed your curiosity and inspire you to keep doing the work of being the best human and leader you can be.

Leader, are you draining off built-up stress? S3 E8

I invite you to take 5 Minutes to Think about how you are managing stress. RESOURCES: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle- Emily & Amelia Nagoski, TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_nagoski_and_amelia_nagoski_the_cure_for_burnout_hint_it_isn_t_self_care?language=en PODCAST https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-emily-and-amelia-nagoski-on-burnout-and-how-to-complete-the-stress-cycle/

Dec 1, 2021

6 min

Finding bliss in your day S3 E7

I invite you to take 5 Minutes to Think about finding bliss in your day. RESOURCES: Adam Grant TED talk https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_grant_how_to_stop_languishing_and_start_finding_flow?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Nov 24, 2021

5 min

The Vulnerable Complexity of being a leader S3 E6

I invite you to take 5 Minutes to Think about the vulnerability of leadership and how you manage to stand and lead with confidence even when you feel anything but! RESOURCES: Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World by John O'Donohue

Nov 17, 2021

7 min

White Knuckling It S3 E5

Today I invite you to take 5 Minutes to Think about What it looks like and feels like to truly show up as leader in times of challenge.

Nov 10, 2021

7 min

Wisdom from a woman who made huuuuge change happen! S3 E4

In this latest episode of the 5MTT podcast, I invite you to take 5 Minutes to Think about bringing about powerful change in yourself.

Nov 3, 2021

8 min

Is Self-Compassion a Soft Option? S3 E3

Is Self-Compassion a Soft Option? In this latest episode of 5MTT podcast, I invite you to take 5 Minutes to Think about Self Compassion and how it can enhance how you show up as a leader. Resources: Dr Kristen Neff at www.selfcompassion.org Rasmus Hougaard at potentialproject.com

Oct 27, 2021

7 min

At Risk of Breaking Under Pressure S3 E2

At Risk of Breaking Under Pressure? In this latest episode of the 5MTT podcast, I invite you to take 5 Minutes to Think about the expectations you are placing on yourself right now. RESOURCES: Anti Fragility: https://drpaigewilliams.com/ Adam Grant TED talk: shorturl.at/fsKL3

Oct 20, 2021

6 min

Daily Rituals for Leaders S3 E1

In this latest episode of the 5MTT podcast, I invite you to take 5 Minutes to Think about your daily rituals. What rituals and traditions do you have in place that keep your spirit and soul alive? Resources: The Shaping School Culture Fieldbook, Kent D Peterson, Terrence E Deal (Jossey Bass)

Oct 13, 2021

7 min

How's Your Warrior Stance? S2 E17

In this episode we are getting curious about our posture. What's that got to do with showing up as the best leader you can be? Well, a whole lot as it turns out, but the details may surprise you...

Nov 30, 2020

5 min

Let Your Imperfections Shine S2 E16

As humans we want to hide the messiness of imperfection or clean it up and just let the glory shine, but our world needs imperfect humans who are ok with making mistakes. My invitation to you in this episode is to consider how you might bravely inspire and delight others by being your glorious, imperfect self.

Nov 23, 2020

5 min