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Sally Learey
Sally Learey is a renowned keynote speaker, author and education consultant with expertise in teaching, training, positive psychology, coaching and counselling. With experience across adult education and both primary and secondary sectors throughout Australia, she brings a grounded, real world understanding of how people learn and thrive.
The author of eight best selling books, Sally is known for making complex ideas accessible and practical. Her seven children’s books blend fact and fiction to educate, entertain and inspire young readers, while her adult non fiction title offers clear, actionable guidance for personal growth.
In her workshops, Sally equips teachers, leaders, and administrative staff with evidence based mindsets and strategies that create meaningful, lasting impact. Her sessions are engaging, practical and designed to build confidence, capability and connection within school communities.
Workshops by Sally Learey
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Frances Wong AI Skills for Busy School Admin Teams
“AI Skills for Busy School Admin Teams by Tracy Anthony & Dennis Wollersheim”
I have already enhanced my skills over the past week – been able to interact with AI program to redraft, polish and give suggestions/ideas.
Frances Wong
Australian International School Hong Kong
Tim Livy
I love the fantastic variety of workshops and conferences on offer. Always look forward to Critical Agendas PD’s.
Wendy – Notre Dame College
Unleashing Brilliant Brains: Boys, ADHD & the Power of Connection – Tony Vallance
This has been the best PD I have ever attended. As an ADHD’er myself (undiagnosed), the mother of an ADHD’er 21 yr old with some serious addictions and now teaching for the past few years in the VM space with ADHD students. I have over 25 years of policing and only recently a teacher and feel so privileged that I get to have an impact on these young people. So grateful Tony for the work you do.
Meaghan
“It is the first P.L. in a long long time that I haven’t been checking in with my watch.”
Leo Wander – Belgrave Heights Christian College
Classroom Dynamics – the latest strategies and solutions to positive classroom management – Glen Pearsall
Top quality presenter who knows his stuff and delivers it in a way that is easy to understand and to apply. Check in was easy and the Critical Agendas staff were very helpful and professional.
Laura Hawxwell – Haileybury College
“Why Is This Young Person So Hard to Teach? Understanding the Diagnoses PDA, IED, ODD, CD and ASPD’ – Aphra Millis”
Aphra was great, so honest, down to earth and personable. I really loved the fact that she could talk to the topic both on a personal and professional level. She certainly raised awareness of a number of conditions and diagnoses that we are starting to see more of. Highly recommend her.
Laura Hawxwell
Haileybury College
Director – Individual Learning Needs
Karon Grimmer – Administration Workshop
This session was one of the most empowering workshops that I have ever done and I leave the session with extremely useful and relevant tools to use going forward. Thanks so much to Sally for leading us in the session so positively.
Absolutely brilliant information, empowering us with many tools and skills to takeaway and work on. My colleague and I leave full of positive energy about how to approach the challenges of our admin roles.
Paul Dillon
Keep up the fantastic PD opportunities! Very professional and well-researched workshops and conferences.
Rebecca Sim Mt Hira College
“Strategies to Thrive as a Year Level Co-ordinator by Sally Learey”
Sally was insightful and helped me to make clear connections to every day behaviours / emotions that I will need to recognise in my position. It really reiterated why I applied for this position in the first place as I think that often the purpose or the why is forgotten in an attempt to do everything for everyone.
Libby Fullard.
Inspirational Speakers – the knowledge gained will be so beneficial in my classrooms