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The Leadership Beacon with Anne Kyle

The Leadership Beacon with Anne Kyle

By: Anne Kyle
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Empowering Leaders. Transforming Schools.
Welcome to The Leadership Edge with Anne Kyle — the podcast that shines a bold, compassionate light on the real work of school leadership.
Hosted by Executive Leader, NLP Master Practitioner, and award-winning educator Anne Kyle, this show explores what it means to lead with heart, hold the line, and help every learner — especially the ones who don’t fit the mould — find their place.


Expect practical strategies, reflective coaching moments, and powerful stories from the front lines of education.
Whether you lead a mainstream school, PRU, MAT, AP, or SEND setting — this space is for you.

It’s time to reset, refocus, and reclaim your edge.

New episodes every week.
Subscribe now — and start leading from the lighthouse.

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Episodes
  • New Ofsted framework- where are you with behaviour and culture?
    Nov 24 2025

    In today's episode of the Leadership Beacon I am focusing on the new Ofsted framework. I will discus the critical shift in how behaviour, emotional safety, and school culture are evaluated.

    I will share with you some stories from my experience as a head teacher and focus on the importance of emotional regulation, relational approaches, and calm leadership. Tune in for practical tools and strategies to foster a positive school climate that prioritises emotional safety and effective communication.

    About Anne:

    Anne Kyle is an award-winning Executive Headteacher, NLP Master Practitioner, and leadership coach. Anne has developed this podcast to blend real-world experience with powerful mindset and behaviour tools that help you stay grounded, focused, and inspired in the face of everyday challenges.

    Anne helps school leaders to gain clarity, calm & confidence through multimodality coaching, strategic insight & NLP-informed tools from the BEACON™️ Framework building empowered teams, calm classrooms & impact in schools.



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    22 mins
  • The Reality of Executive Leadership in Education - Why I Walked Away
    Nov 12 2025

    In this episode of the Leadership Beacon I share my personal journey of why I walked away from my role in education. I reflect my experiences, the challenges and the toll it ultimately took on my wellbeing. We will explore themes of identity, purpose, and the importance of leading with intention rather than reaction and why your wellbeing matters.


    About Anne:

    Anne Kyle is an award-winning Executive Headteacher, NLP Master Practitioner, and leadership coach. Anne has developed this podcast to blend real-world experience with powerful mindset and behaviour tools that help you stay grounded, focused, and inspired in the face of everyday challenges.

    Anne helps school leaders to gain clarity, calm & confidence through multimodality coaching, strategic insight & NLP-informed tools from the BEACON™️ Framework building empowered teams, calm classrooms & impact in schools.

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    17 mins
  • Finding Your Way Through the Mid Term Fog
    Oct 22 2025

    In this episode I talk about how to navigate the challenges of leading through the autumn fog. Let's talking about the pressures facing school leaders in the mid term grind. Tune in to discover how to reclaim your rhythm, foster meaningful connections, and lead with intention rather than reaction. With actionable tips and a reflective framework, you'll learn to illuminate the path for yourself and your team during this demanding season.

    About Anne:

    Anne Kyle is an award-winning Executive Headteacher, NLP Master Practitioner, and leadership coach. Anne has developed this podcast to blend real-world experience with powerful mindset and behaviour tools that help you stay grounded, focused, and inspired in the face of everyday challenges.

    Anne helps school leaders to gain clarity, calm & confidence through multimodality coaching, strategic insight & NLP-informed tools from the BEACON™️ Framework building empowered teams, calm classrooms & impact in schools.

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    14 mins
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