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You've worked hard to get where you are - but what got you here won't get you there. This book is for educational leaders who sense they're stuck in the weeds, overwhelmed by daily tasks, firefighting, and keeping their heads down while others seem to move ahead. Drawing on decades of experience as a teacher, school leader, and leadership coach, Janine Stratford reveals the game-changer that separates leaders who survive from those who thrive: strategic thinking. This isn't corporate jargon or abstract theory - it's a practical blueprint for leading with purpose, direction, and clarity that will transform both your team's success and your future career. Through the Leadership Blueprint Model - Brand, Recognise, Align, Nurture, and Demonstrate - this book shows you how to step back from the busyness, build the culture your team needs to succeed, and position yourself for the impact and recognition you deserve. Packed with real stories, actionable strategies, and honest insights about what actually works, this is the book that helps you work smarter, lead differently, and create change that lasts. Whether you're an aspiring leader or an experienced one ready for your next step, this is your roadmap from overwhelm to strategic leadership - and from hard work to lasting legacy.

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9781923403666

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Janine Stratford is a leadership coach, career strategist, and trusted advisor to educational leaders across Australia and New Zealand. After nearly 30 years in education, she founded Coaching Focus in 2015 to empower school leaders to enhance their strategic thinking, leadership capacity, and career success through high-impact leadership development programs and individual coaching. Recognised as a 2024 Most Influential Educator by The Educator, Janine holds the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential with the International Coach Federation and is a Certified Professional Behavioural Analyst, helping leaders create lasting impact in their schools and communities.

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