Leadership Talks That Leave a Lasting Impact

From school staffrooms to national stages, Janine Stratford inspires educators to lead with vision, voice, and purpose. Her keynotes spark strategic thinking, unlock leadership potential, and transform the way schools grow.

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Leadership Talks That Leave a Lasting Impact

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Recognised for her impact on school leadership and coaching, Janine Stratford continues to shape the future of education across Australia.

Leadership With Clarity, Courage & Coaching Brilliance

Trailblazing through education with a coaching compass and a sharp strategic lens, Janine Stratford is the leadership whisperer schools didn’t know they needed – but now can’t do without. As the powerhouse behind Coaching Focus and one of The Educator’s 2024 Most Influential Educators, she fuses clarity, courage, and coaching brilliance into every workshop, keynote, and Monday Motivation newsletter. Whether she’s sharpening the strategic thinking of school leaders, empowering women in education or shaping a new generation of changemakers, Janine doesn’t just develop leaders – she transforms the way they lead.

Janine’s WHY – Leadership Isn’t Just a Role, It’s a Skill

Janine’s WHY is to help educators become great leaders. Leadership is a learnt skill. She wants to set educators up for success rather than pick them up when they fall.

We cannot assume a good teacher will also be a good leader. But a good teacher will be a great leader if they are given the opportunity to learn how to lead well.

We are navigating unprecedented challenges – increasing workloads, rapid policy changes, staff burnout, and the growing complexity of student needs. In this high-pressure environment, reactive leadership is no longer enough. Leaders must think strategically, plan ahead, and make intentional decisions that create lasting impact.

At the same time, career progression in education is more competitive than ever. Leaders who want to advance must not only be effective managers but also demonstrate strategic thinking and leadership vision – skills that are often overlooked in traditional leadership development.

This Is a Critical Moment for Educational Leadership

Increasing complexity in school leadership

Career progression is more competitive

Strategic leadership is no longer optional

Leaders must build a personal leadership brand

To thrive in education today, leaders must strengthen their influence, lead intentional conversations, and innovate through change. Janine equips school leaders to do exactly that-with energy, strategy, and heart.

Signature Keynotes & Presentation Topics

Janine’s presentations are interactive, practical, and unforgettable

perfect for leadership conferences, staff development days, or executive offsites.

Owning Your Leadership Brand

Your leadership brand isn’t what you say it is – it’s what others experience. This keynote or workshop helps leaders clarify and own their unique leadership identity with intention. Participants explore the behaviours and impact that shape their reputation, and how to align them with who they truly want to be as a leader.

What’s Your Value and How Do We Know

Every leader brings unique value – but are you clear on what yours is, and are others? This session focuses on recognising, articulating, and demonstrating your value as a leader. Participants examine how their work contributes to the bigger picture, and how to communicate that value with clarity and confidence.

The Clarity Effect

Innovation and improvement don’t come from working harder – they come from leading with clarity. This session explores The Clarity Effect, where purpose and direction become the anchors for strategic thinking, confident decision-making, and team alignment.

Leading Change Through Innovation and Impact

Change is more powerful – and more sustainable – when people feel part of it, not subject to it. This session reframes change leadership as an act of invitation, not imposition. Educational leaders will learn how to engage others in shaping change, creating
ownership and momentum from the start.

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Why Book Janine for Your Next Event?

Engaging delivery with real-world insights

Deep understanding of school leadership challenges

Evidence-based strategies and practical takeaways

Personalised sessions for your school or event

Coaching embedded into every interaction

Ready to Inspire Your Leaders?

Book Janine to speak at your next school event, conference, or leadership development day. Help your team gain clarity, lift their leadership, and lead with confidence.

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What Educators Are Saying

“Janine is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter who skilfully leads participants to an understanding of the positive power of coaching as a professional learning and personal development tool for educators in schools.”

Mark Murphy,

Principal, Whitefriars College

“Our two-day workshop was exceptional. I not only learned lots of useful questioning techniques but had a great opportunity to practice my new coaching skills.”

Patricia Francis,

Peer Coach in Training, Notre Dame College, Shepparton