Rachel and I are joined by Alex Barker, author of How to Be More Pirate and right hand pirate of Sam Coniff-Allende. Be More Pirate challenged us to think about how we can challenge the status quo and create small changes in our teams. How to Be More Pirate takes us through lived examples of where this has happened and the learning from it. We explore some of these stories with Alex in the podcast and relate to how, we as educators can create rebellion and improvement in our schools. To find out...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Rachel and I are joined by Dr Emma Kell (@thosethatcan) to explore how we look after ourselves and others during the current crisis. Articles Emma refers to: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/blogs/how-can-slt-effectively-support-staff-wellbeing-these-challenging-times https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/blogs/avoiding-rock-bottom Links to books here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1529730570?pf_rd_r=2DS33YRX5229PKX1K9GC&pf_rd_p=6e878984-68d5-4fd2-b7b3-7bc79d9c8b60 https://www.amazon....
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this podcast we explored the ‘it’ of the I, We, It model. Dave Hughes and newly conferred Dr, Dr Matt Silver explored the key idea of ‘it’ through a focus on purpose in our work. In current times when resilience and human resources are so depleted focusing on purpose can help us to reflect on what we’ve achieved in our schools and teams and to celebrate what are colleagues have contributed and what we’ve collectively achieved.
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr
Rachel and I are joined by Vivienne Porritt to explore the possibilities in school when we approach workload and staffing with a more flexible approach. Be this in how we tackle challenges to thinking through flexible approached to role design. Vivienne has shared some fantastic open access links from the Chartered College for you to find out more: The link to case studies and research is https://chartered.college/flexible-working/ Case studies that reference financial benefits include: 1. https...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr
We explore Emotional Intelligence and how we as leaders can remain emotionally intelligent when under extreme pressure ourselves. Adeyinka shares some tools and strategies to help us do this!
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 6 min
People are at the centre of everything we do. We explore with Cody how to get the best out of them as part of a talent plan and a conscious effort to be better, referencing his time in Human Resources and experience as an elite coach.
Nov 18, 2020•53 min
John and Stephen explore the importance of being a Deliberately Developmental Organisation and the impact that this has on overall performance
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
John and Stephen explore coaching and mentoring and its relationship to improvement within schools.
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
A moving conversation with a dear friend, coach & mentor René Carayol, where we explore Why Black Lives Matter.
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr
Stephen and John explore the impact of leadership style on organisational climate
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr
Stephen and John lead a 'Turning Theory into Practice' discussion focused on Emotional Intelligence.
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr
Matt, Rachel and explore the ‘We’ element of i/We/It and discuss relational trust and its importance, particular when building this working remotely. Dave is a highly experienced, senior supply chain executive who has recently transitioned into a new role in leadership development and coaching. Dave trained as an engineer and worked for Unilever for more than 30 years in a wide range of manufacturing and supply chain leadership roles. His last role with Unilever was Executive Vice President for ...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Nick & Rachel are joined by Nikki Gatenby, Founder of GatenbysConsulting. We explore how to put people first and use this to create super engaged and high performing teams. Nikki is an entrepreneur, best selling author and non-executive director. Her background is in building company culture and engagement to deliver world class results. She took her last agency from Brighton to worldwide, from marketing services to SaaS technology products (coveragebook and answerthepublic) whilst being one...
Sep 23, 2020•58 min
Turning Theory Into Practise: Matt and Stephen explore whether accountability has impacted on your moral compass? Link to Stephens blog post: https://leadinglearner.me/2020/09/15/the-impact-of-accountability-on-responsibility/ Topic: Turning Theory Into Practise - Stehen Tierney - Has accountability impacted your moral compass? Recording of session: https://zoom.us/rec/share/bF6ZBFFXZhbGVuOGQKK_yKNhl21vgd3wGjIujiHZbUqJY3hPtEgp0ZLNuLGniK9J.zqcb_F4WASk-3CzM Access Passcode: Le@ding2020...
Sep 18, 2020•56 min
Turning Theory into Practise: Stephen and John talk through all things finance and school budget. Recording of session here: https://zoom.us/rec/share/NRPOdXucK7XwQbez_OIIR5nfqfgzvX9QmVZd2wSb4I6O82qgAuHsqyr0n7uy9Ak6.z673JfmEM2DI--SO Access Passcode: Le@rner2020
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Rachel and Matt explore coaching and self preservation with Dave Hughes, Executive Coach and Senior Practitioner at Complete Coherence. Dave's mission is to serve and help individuals and teams to discover things they did not know about themselves. Dave is a highly experienced, senior supply chain executive who has recently transitioned into a new role in leadership development and coaching. Dave trained as an engineer and worked for Unilever for more than 30 years in a wide range of manufacturi...
Sep 11, 2020•57 min
Kicking off Season 2 with Agnes Cserhati, an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, consultant and a qualified coach with 25+ years of experience of working in both public and private sectors. She has been regularly featured in the media, more notably in The Forbes, BBC and The Guardian. Agnes dedicates her career to making people and organizations successful. Follow and interact with her on LinkedIn & Twitter : @AgnesCserhati
Sep 02, 2020•50 min
Insightful conversation with Vivienne Porritt and live session members on some (tip of the iceberg)of the challenges around women and equality in education and how men can be better allies! Video link to conversation: https://zoom.us/rec/share/w9VLdOHsqF9JQ43WwkH8ZL4tJ6fXT6a8gXIZr_sFxBpr-VOX08z9A01F2gSuHbbQ Access Password: ^Re8IMFU Chat box notes: 00:20:52Nick Heard:Please feel free to post thoughts, comments and reflections here! 00:35:42Patrick Ottley-O’Connor:as men, we should do that too. 0...
Aug 12, 2020•58 min
Great conversation with Sonia exploring why culture is critical to excellence.
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Great discussion with John on the importance of coherence in your school's focus upon improving the quality of teaching, and that gnarly, difficult issue of succession planning. Access to the webinar video is here: https://zoom.us/rec/share/7-xccLugqH1JH4HRuHnvQIcDN4DbX6a8h3Ac-_UIzBuX4ijtOMIl7_2CZyaOeLSP Access Password: #NCELive25
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Thought provoking discussion with culture strategist Aga Bajer. Aga is a culture strategist and works with leaders and teams around the globe to help them shape a culture that brings their vision to life. Her mission is to help organisations harness the power of culture to create a world where people love showing up at work. Aga is an author and the host of the Culture Lab Podcast. Aga can be found at @coachAga and at www.agabajer.com...
Jul 24, 2020•55 min
Chief Operations Officer and newly appointed Multi Academy Trust CEO, Claire Pritchard shares her experience of working in, and direction of the engine room teams that keep schools and MAT's functioning. Claire likens her role to being the 'roadie support' for the main act in schools!
Jul 17, 2020•56 min
Brilliant conversation with Megan Reitz and Dr Matt Silver exploring mindfulness and the impact it can have on our own and teams performance. Megan Reitz is a facilitator, teacher, speaker, executive coach, researcher and author dedicated to exploring and finding ways to improve the way we interact with one another in the workplace. www.meganreitz.com
Jul 13, 2020•59 min
Kurt shares some of his own thoughts and reflections on the structure of education, based on his experience as a former teacher and a parent. Kurt reflects on why we do what we do in education and asks us to reflect on a different way? Kurt's TED Talk is inspirational and moving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMZ8t6jI0pA Kurt can be found on Twitter @coachdeveloper or via his website: https://www.bemorelnd.co.uk/...
Jul 03, 2020•59 min
Terence Mauri is a future trends and disruption expert who challenges leaders to innovate, adapt and thrive in the age of disruption. He is an Inc. Magazine Writer, Entrepreneur Mentor in Residence (London Business School), Inc. Top 30 Future Trends expert and author of the global bestseller, The Leader’s Mindset: How To Win In The Age of Disruption described as a ‘game changer’ by MIT. Terence Mauri has been ranked by Thinkers50 as one of the top 30 management thinkers in the world. His thinkin...
Jun 25, 2020•55 min
Inspirational conversation with Sonia Gill, founder of Heads Up LTD on how to structure your difficult conversations; their importance to building trust and culture. Some free resources from Sonia: 1.How to structure a difficult conversation for success: https://ukheadsup.com/storm/ 2.Weekly 2-minute top tips to help you have more successful difficult conversations: https://ukheadsup.com/headsuptv/ 3.Sneak peak: Successful Difficult Conversations Training Day - Heads Up: https://youtu.be/gTFpAYI...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 2 min
One of the most absorbing conversations ever on the #NCELive series. Amy Sandler shares her work with Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor and Kathryn Morgan and I explore what being radically candid is, the impact on culture and team dynamics and the importance of language. https://www.radicalcandor.com/our-approach/ Amy referenced the SCARF model which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BMnD_-1yHY&t=656s Also link to Blog post to come!...
Jun 15, 2020•57 min
Great conversation with author and speaker Richard Gerver. We explore the challenges in school and the need for humanity and connection in everything we do. Richard referenced the Google Project Oxygen on team behaviours and the Google Aristotle Project on leadership. We explore the challenges of assumed incompetence vs assumed excellence and how this can be used to create a high performance culture & mindset. Links referenced in the conversation: https://www.reinventingorganizations.com/upl...
Jun 05, 2020•58 min
Inspiring conversation with David Harkin from 8BillionIdeas, Laura Knight & Matt Silver, exploring all things innovations, ideas generation and how to leverage these in your organisation and classroom. We touch on Generation Z and what the future holds for our young people. https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/global-report-home.html Watch David's TEDx Talk on 'Can a 4 year old change the world' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1j0Tn0ejJ8 Matt Silver looks at T...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Brilliant conversation with Megan Reitz and Prof Ben Laker exploring how members of an organisation can speak truth to power. Megan Reitz is a facilitator, teacher, speaker, executive coach, researcher and author dedicated to exploring and finding ways to improve the way we interact with one another in the workplace. www.meganreitz.com
May 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min
