Are you a school leader at a Real Schools partner school?
Adam is running The Shame Responsive School Live Masterclass just for partners.
Monday 11 May 2026.
The ShameResponsiveSchool
Online Workshop with Adam Voigt
Tuesday 12 May
2.00pm AEST
Behaviour Problems Are Often Shame Problems in Disguise
One emotion quietly shapes more behaviour in schools than almost anything else.
It’s shame.
When shame is triggered, people don’t calmly reflect.
They defend, withdraw, blame, attack or disengage.
Students do it. Staff do it. Parents do it.
And if leaders don’t recognise what’s happening in the moment, the situation often escalates.
At this online workshop, school leaders will uncover the hidden emotion driving student behaviour, staff conflict and parent complaints.
You’ll leave knowing how to respond in ways that de-escalate situations and protect relationships.
Spots are limited. Adam Voigt’s The Shame Responsive School Online Workshop kicks off in…
De-escalate conflict. Protect relationships.
Often, what looks like misbehaviour is actually shame.
When people feel exposed, they protect themselves. That protection can show up as anger, blame, withdrawal or resistance.
Most leadership training focuses on policies and consequences. But those tools rarely work when the problem is emotional.
In this workshop, you’ll learn the emotional mechanics behind behaviour and a practical framework for responding in ways that de-escalate situations and protect relationships.
Here’s what we’ll cover
- Shame: The hidden emotional driver behind many student incidents, staff conflicts and parent complaints.
- What happens in the brain when emotions spike, and why reasoning rarely works in the moment.
- How shame regulates belonging, authority, and social status across classrooms, staffrooms, and parent interactions.
- The four predictable ways people react when shame is triggered.
- How to recognise shame when it appears in our students, staff and parents
- The Shame Response Model: Small shifts that calm situations instead of inflaming them.
- How we as leaders can accidentally trigger shame, and the subtle changes that prevent unnecessary escalation.
- How to de-escalate behaviour while protecting relationships – this is the leadership skill that will change the emotional climate of your school.
And get the resources to make it happen
Everyone who registers also receives these practical resources to put learning into action:
Bonus 1: The Shame Response Cheat Sheet
A one-page visual guide to the Shame Response Model to use during difficult conversations.
Bonus 2: The Compass of Shame Field Guide
A practical reference showing how the four shame responses appear in real school situations with students, staff and parents.
Bonus 3: The Inclusive Shame Response Guide
How shame may present differently for:
- Students on the autism spectrum
- First Nations students
- Trauma-affected students
And how leaders can respond in ways that protect dignity, cultural safety and connection.
Bonus 4: Leadership Team Discussion Guide
A structured way to take the ideas from this workshop back to your leadership team and start building a more shame-responsive school culture.
Bonus 5: Your School Culture Diagnosis
A private leadership conversation with a Real Schools expert. We’ll explore:
- The emotional culture of your school
- Where shame may be shaping behaviour and relationships
- Practical next steps for strengthening connection and belonging.
Many schools find this conversation alone is worth the workshop investment.
The Shame Responsive School
Online Workshop
A live online workshop for school leaders who deal daily with:
- Student behaviour
- Staff conflict
- Difficult parent conversations
This is not a passive webinar. It’s a practical session designed to help school leaders see behaviour differently and respond differently.
Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026
Time: 2.00-3.30pm AEST
Investment: 90 minutes + $100 (+GST)
Can’t make it live? No problem. Register and get access to the full replay and resources.
Meet Your Facilitator
Adam Voigt, Founder & CEO of Real Schools
Adam is a former teacher and school principal who now works with schools across Australia and New Zealand to strengthen culture and leadership.
Through Real Schools, he has spent over 13 years helping schools build collective cultures that work restoratively.
Today that work includes:
- 365 schools actively implementing the work
- Insights drawn from more than 17,000 teachers on the frontline
- Impact reaching over 182,500 students across Australia and NZ
Secure your spot
Shame is the hidden emotion quietly shaping behaviour in our schools.
Register now and get the practical skills to respond to it in a way that will de-escalate situations and protect relationships.
Are you a school leader at a Real Schools partner school?