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Career Coaching SecretsNicholas McKie on Driving Performance Through Presence and PurposeIn this Career Coaching Secrets episode, host Rexhen interviews Nicholas McKie, an international executive coach and founder of Pursue LTD. Nicholas shares his journey from music and education into coaching, driven by a passion for people development.He finds witnessing client awareness and transformation most rewarding, emphasizing client commitment over industry. Pursue offers one-to-one, team, and organizational coaching culture programs (including AI chatbots and physical intelligence).Nicholas highlights recommendations as their best marketing...
2025-07-3126 min
Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 19 - Nicholas McKieIn this episode we chat with the international teaching and coaching expert Nicholas McKie. We explore how a newspaper clipping changed his life, why we shouldn’t take our health for granted, the power of rumbling and why his happiness isn’t linked to stuff.Engage with Nicholas and his work:Linkedin - nicholasmckieWebsite - PersyouBook - All Ways Coaching
2025-06-2751 min
Educator’s CornerHow Coaching Boosts Learning Outcomes and Creates a Positive School Culture | With Nicholas McKieSome educators think coaching is fluffy, ineffective and impractical. Yet, research says otherwise. According to the International Coaching Federation, organisations that create coaching cultures are more likely to recruit and retain high-performing staff and increase employee engagement. That’s why today’s guest, Nicholas McKie, believes that schools could benefit from embracing a coaching culture. As an International Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience in educational leadership, Nicholas joins us to explore the benefits of coaching in schools. He shares: - The key differences between coaching, teaching and mentoring - How schools can start to build a coaching cult...
2024-02-0647 min
I'd Rather be at the BeachYou know Nicholas McKie of Persyou Ltd, right?#32 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me. I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.Now today I’m talking to Nicholas McKie, he runs Persyou Ltd, a business that offers coaching programmes to individuals and teams and he does a lot of work in the independent schools sector so you may have seen him on LinkedIn.
2023-08-1127 min
Inspiring VoicesBarry Dequanne: The importance of communityIn this episode Nicholas McKie speaks to Barry Dequanne. Originally from Canada, Barry is currently serving as the Director of the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL) in Switzerland. Barry has more than twenty-five years of international administrative and teaching experience, including work at schools in the Kingdom of Swaziland, Buenos Aires, São Paulo and Brasilia. Barry is currently serving as a Board Member with the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) and the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS). He has also served as a consultant and facilitator working with international schools in school i...
2022-06-2830 minInspiring VoicesHannah Rankin: bassoonist to world champion boxerHannah Rankin is a professional boxer and the Reigning WBA and IBO 154lb World Champion making history by becoming Scotland's first ever female world champion! Alongside boxing, Hannah is also a professional musician performing with the likes of the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre and London Sinfonietta after studying for a Master's degree at the Royal Academy of Music, London. With a wealth of high performance experience, Hannah has also worked with companies such as Deloittes, Siemens Mobility and National Rail covering a variety of topics including building confidence in performance, resilience and health and well-being within the workplace. This...
2022-06-0734 minInspiring VoicesEddie Mensah: The right to dreamIn this episode, Nicholas McKie speaks to Eddie Mensah, the managing director of Right to Dream Academy in Ghana. Born and raised in Ghana, he left at 16 to attend, on scholarship, a boarding school in Canada where he earned an IB diploma. A bachelor's degree in economics from Franklin and Marshall college in Pennsylvania followed. Eddie has been in various academic positions for the last 25 years. Most recently he was the Head of School at Charlotte Prep School in North Carolina before taking on his role at Right To Dream. Eddie holds a masters degree in Education Leadership from...
2022-05-1741 minInspiring VoicesEmma Bateman: Why business isn't a dirty word in educationIn this episode Director of Persyou Ltd Nicholas McKie welcomes Emma Bateman, Chief Operating Officer, of the Repton Schools Group. Emma’s current role is responsible for all professional services and all operational support to the three UK schools and other group entities. Her role is also responsible for Mergers and Acquisitions and Digital Strategies as well as delivering group strategy, income and services through Repton School Enterprises and Repton International Schools Limited. Emma joined Repton in 2019 from a broad commercial and corporate career, which began on a city trading floor. Prior to her commercial career, Emma began life as...
2022-05-0353 minInspiring VoicesDavid Haze: Through adventure we liveIn this episode, Nicholas McKie talks to David Haze, also known as Nomadic Paddler. He is a former prisoner turned 7x world record holding SUP adventurer, attempting world firsts and world records. However, it is not all about the pursuit of records and glory. SUP has transformed David's life; his tool for growth & change and he hopes his adventures can encourage more people to reconnect with themselves through adventure by taking that small step out of their comfort zone proving that we are much more than our pasts and mistakes. An inspiring episode to motivate you to get out...
2022-04-1927 minInspiring VoicesChandini Misra: The power of humble leadershipIn this first episode of series 6, Nicholas McKie speaks to Chandini Misra who is the Head of Senior School at Repton School Al Barsha, Dubai. Chandini read Chemistry at Keble College, University of Oxford before venturing into a career in broadcast journalism at BBC News 24 and later teaching. Her leadership experience began in inner city contexts in the UK and later incorporated the competitive international school landscape of Dubai. This episode explores the journey of a new Head growing into their role with humility and integrity at the heart of their leadership philosophy.https://www.persyou.com/
2022-04-0546 min
The Infinite Learners PodcastInfinite Leaders: live #53 Nicholas McKieSend us a textNicholas McKie is an Associate Professor, Professional Certified Coach and the author of 'All Ways Coaching'.In this episode we focus on 'Coaching' as tool that can be effectively utilised as a leader.Read more about Nicholas and 'All Ways Coaching' here - https://www.persyou.com/bookLewis and Alan discuss research, look at trends and have a good chat with the odd guest to support those working in education to be better educators and be better humans. ...
2021-10-121h 00Inspiring VoicesDr Glenn Moodie- Coaching our way forwardThis episode is with Dr Glenn Moodie, Principal at Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar school in Malaysia. Born and raised in New Zealand Glenn moved to the UK in 1998 to pursue a PhD at Bristol University. He became a teacher along the way, by mistake, in an independent boarding school and has been in British, independent boarding schools all of his career at Clifton College, Uppingham School and Wycombe Abbey School. Before joining Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar in 2018, Glenn was also Headmaster of Truro High School for four years. This is a fascinating conversation about the place of coaching in schools f...
2021-07-0636 minInspiring VoicesKiran Bir Sethi: Design thinking in educationKiran Bir Sethi is a designer who became a teacher, a principal who grew into an education reformer and subsequently morphed into a social entrepreneur. Kiran founded the award winning Riverside School in Ahmedabad, India, in 2001. Riverside, is viewed as a laboratory to prototype design processes that uses a systems approach to build a culture of empowerment, graduating young citizen leaders with an ‘ I CAN Mindset’ – using their agency for the greater good. In 2009, Kiran launched “Design for Change” which uses a simple 4 step design framework – FIDS (Feel, Imagine, Do, Share) to cultivate the I CAN mind-set in all children. To...
2021-06-1543 minInspiring VoicesPat Burgess MBE: bringing mindfulness to the militaryMajor Pat Burgess joined the British Army in September 1992 and started his career at The Second Royal Tank Regiment in Germany. He served with the regiment in Germany, Northern Ireland, Canada, Poland, Iraq and Afghanistan in a career that saw him from Trooper, through Tank Commander to Regimental Sergeant Major. He has deployed on operations to Northern Ireland, the invasion of Iraq (and subsequent tours) and a further three tours of Afghanistan.He is currently involved in the implementation of Physical Awareness Training (PAT), an innovative approach to bringing Mindfulness based coping strategies into the existing culture of...
2021-06-0848 minInspiring VoicesStuart Lancaster: From teacher to professional sportStuart Lancaster is a former teacher and rugby union coach. He was the Head coach of the English national rugby union team from 2011 until he stepped down in 2015 after the rugby world cup. In September 2016 he joined Irish provincial side, Leinster Rugby and has overseen an incredibly successful period in the clubs history. Before becoming a rugby coach, Stuart attended Carnegie College in Leeds to train as a PE Teacher, while continuing his rugby career and began teaching at Kettlethorpe High School. Stuart is an in demand leadership speaker focussing on building high performing teams with the power of...
2021-06-0148 minInspiring VoicesMichelle Scott: Inspiring educational change in OmanMichelle Scott is the founding Principal of Downe House school Muscat, Oman. Michelle began her career in Australia as an English and Drama teacher before moving to the UK in 1997 to join Downe House as a specialist Drama teacher. Over her 23 year career there, she was Director of Drama, Director of External Relations, Assistant Headmistress (Foundation) and most recently, Deputy Headmistress. In January 2021, she took up the post of founding Principal of Downe House Muscat. In this episode Michelle gives an honest and insightful account of her move to Oman, outlining the challenges and opportunities involved in such a...
2021-05-2544 minInspiring VoicesSara Cox: Inspiring leadership in professional rugbySara Cox is a professional English rugby union referee. In 2016, she became the world’s first professional female rugby union referee, and in 2018 she became the first female to referee a Premiership Rugby Cup match. With a load of international’s already under her belt, in 2020 she made a breakthrough into English Rugby’s Gallagher Premiership as an assistant referee for the Bath v Wasps game and is making her mark on the sport in both the Men’s and Women’s games. In this episode Sara discusses how to develop relationships and run teams within teams in a profession...
2021-05-1842 minInspiring VoicesSue Aspinall: Inspiring educational leadership in the NetherlandsSue Aspinall is the Headteacher of Junior School Vlaskamp, The British School in The Netherlands. Over the last twenty years, Sue has been leading schools through significant change, intent on raising the quality of learning and teaching available to their students. Sue has led schools in Japan, Malaysia, as well as the UK. As the lead facilitator at the BSN's International Leadership Academy, Sue has been providing impactful learning experience for leaders who want to make a difference. This is a fascinating conversation of how to empower and lead staff effectively in a variety of contexts relevant to all s...
2021-05-1157 minInspiring VoicesSedem Ama: Inspiring leadership from the boxing ringSedem Ama is an undefeated two times UK national boxing champion representing the prestigious Repton Boxing Club in East London. Raised in South East London, Sedem found her way into amateur boxing by chance, having needed a positive outlet for her mental and physical health after working in the challenging industry of Public Relations for many years.Now an Account Director at London based agency, The Fourth Angel, Sedem juggles being an account lead across their wellness brands while training and competing as a full-time elite athlete. In this episode Sedem discusses her approach to high performance, the...
2021-05-0442 minInspiring VoicesMike Seaton: Opening a new school in ChinaMike Seaton is the founding Head of Kings College, Chengdu, China, opening in September 2021. He is an award-winning British educator who has led schools to consistently outstanding performance in Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia. Mike has also been on the European exec team of the global education group, Cognita, where he oversaw the educational development of 12 independent schools as Director of Education (UK). In this episode Mike discusses how he is going about setting up his new school in China and the leadership philosophy behind this exciting project. This is a fascinating insight into international project m...
2021-04-2739 minInspiring VoicesMandy Hickson: Inspiring leadership from the cockpitMandy Hickson is only the second women to fly the Tornado GR4 operationally. She spent 17 years in the Royal Air Force, completed 3 tours of duty and flew 45 missions over Iraq. Throughout her time, Mandy was the only female aircrew. Now a civilian, Mandy draws on her experiences to train and inspire others, covering the core areas of human factors; decision making, communication, leadership, behaviour, workload, conflict, fatigue and stress management. Mandy has also launched her book, 'An officer, not a gentleman' an inspirational journey of a pioneering female fighter pilot. This is a fascinating discussion of how to lead f...
2021-04-2049 minInspiring VoicesJon Perriss: Being true to yourself in leadershipJon Perriss has had a varied career in education, from New Zealand to Norfolk. His first management position was as a boarding housemaster at Tonbridge; from there he was Deputy Head at Christ’s Hospital and since September 2019, Headmaster of Langley School, Norfolk, UK. He completed his Masters in Educational Leadership in 2018.https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2021-02-2335 minInspiring VoicesCraig Considine: The importance of communicationCraig Considine is the CEO of Tanglin Trust School, a large international, not-for-profit,school in Singapore, established in 1925, providing British-based education from Nurserythrough to Sixth Form. As CEO, Craig leads three schools within the Tanglin organisation, onone site, building a world class reputation. Each school has achieved the award of Outstanding in its UK BSO inspections. After holding posts at several Australian independent schools, including Geelong Grammar School, and Headship of Wanganui Collegiate School in New Zealand, Craig moved to the UK as Headmaster of Millfield, a leading co-educational independent school, for 10 years. In 2018...
2021-02-1641 minInspiring VoicesStephen Cox: Education the Nordic wayStephen Cox is the CEO at New Nordic School and is a successful international leader having worked over 20 years in the government and private educational sectors. He has worked at a senior board level leading year on year improvement in all aspects of leadership, change management, professional development, coaching, innovation, start-up, digital strategy and future of learning in the MENA region, Finland and internationally.https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2021-02-0936 minInspiring VoicesAnu Monga: Leading from the heart in IndiaAnu is the former Head of the International School Bangalore and has worked in different capacities with leading schools in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Kodaikanal. She serves on many National and international boards, and accreditation teams. Anu is the first Indian to be inducted into the International Education Hall of Fame in Atlanta. In 2005, she founded TAISI - The Association of International Schools of India, a platform for training and networking purposes. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2021-02-0233 minInspiring VoicesDave Strudwick: REAL school innovation in BudapestDave Strudwick is Principal at REAL School; an innovative new school in Budapest focussing on making the world a better place. He’s worked as a teacher and leader in mainstream and specialist settings in the UK, US and China. Dave is a published author with extensive experience around leadership, learning needs, habits and mental health. He’s been a Headteacher and co-founded three schools, including the UK’s first trauma informed school, for at risk youth, School for Inspiring Talents. He also co-created the world’s youngest published scientists - Blackawton Bees and the i,scientist programme at the Nation...
2021-01-2632 minInspiring VoicesDr Steffen Sommer: How to lead schools effectivelyDr Steffen Sommer has been Principal of Doha College since September 2015. With over 25 years of experience in education, and having led three very successful British international schools across Europe, prior to taking on the headship at Doha College, his expertise in the field of education is substantial. Steffen is a well-known and active figure within the international education scene; he is Vice Chair of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), and co-founder of the international division of HMC, a professional association of heads of the worlds leading independent schools. A family man and passionate linguist, Steffen has a...
2021-01-1952 minInspiring VoicesLiz Free: Being a values driven leaderLiz Free FCCT FRSA @LizAMfree is CEO & Director at the International School Rheintal in Switzerland, an IB World School. She is also the Founding Director of the International Leadership Academy @BSNIntLA, Global Board member @TES_Institute and is the Strategic Lead @WomenEd for Europe & Asia. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2021-01-1247 minInspiring VoicesBrian Cooklin: Leading international school group developmentBrian Cooklin is an international educational leader who has led schools and delivered highly effective and influential educational projects in three continents over 23 years. As Managing Director for Nord Anglia India, Brian will lead the group’s strategic development and support the leadership teams of all five Oakridge International Schools (OIS), based in Hyderabad, Bengalaru, Mohali and Vizakhapatnam. The schools are part of the Nord Anglia group of schools, the world’s leading premium group of international schools, with 69 schools in 29 countries. Immediately prior to joining OIS, Brian was Principal of Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong. As the Foun...
2021-01-0530 minInspiring VoicesProfessor Damian Hughes: How to create a high performance cultureOriginally recorded in our 2nd Series, in this episode we welcome Professor Damian Hughes, an international speaker and bestselling author who combines his practical and academic background within sport, organisational development and change psychology, to help organisations and teams to create a high performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books, including Liquid Thinking, Liquid Leadership, How to Change Absolutely Anything, How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson, The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset and The Barcelona Way: Unlocking the DNA of a Winning Culture. He has also been nominated for the 2007 William Hill Sports...
2020-12-1549 minInspiring VoicesKim Green: How to build a flourishing schoolIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie talks to Kim Green who is the Head of School at International School Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As a leader of three programme IB World schools, Kim is committed to creating strong connections across the learning continuum through impactful leadership, a strong curriculum that leads to mastery, and mindful practices that place wellbeing first. Kim is passionate about building authentic frameworks for professional learning, leadership development, and removing linear roles and responsibilities in education. She believes that leadership networks that synergistically deploy agile methodologies, courageously take risks to positively impact we...
2020-12-0826 minInspiring VoicesThe Rt Hon Lord Jim Knight of Weymouth: Reimagining educationLord Jim Knight works in education, digital technology and as a legislator. He is the Chief Education Adviser at Tes Global Ltd, advising on key strategic partnerships. He founded Tes Institute in 2014, which is now the fifth largest qualifier of teachers in England; he has also managed Tes Resources, a global teacher community of 13.5 million users. As a UK government minister his portfolios included rural affairs, schools, digital and employment. He was a member of Gordon Brown’s Cabinet 2009-2010, before joining the Lords after the 2010 General Election. He is also Honorary President of COBIS, on the Global Adv...
2020-12-0135 minInspiring VoicesJason McBride: Leading holisticallyJason McBride is an experienced international Head of School who is currently in his fourth year at United World College Thailand in Phuket. Having previously worked in Canada and the UAE as a school leader, he has spent the majority of his career with IB schools that were being founded or significantly expanded—including three schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi—and across a range of programs from small to large, not-for-profit and for-profit. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Jason received undergraduate degrees from McMaster University (Bachelor of Kinesiology) and Queen’s University (Bachelor of Education), before pursuing a Mast...
2020-11-2431 minInspiring VoicesProfessor Deborah Eyre: How to become a High Performance schoolProfessor Deborah Eyre is a global educational leader, academic researcher, writer and influencer focused on helping good schools become world class. 40 years of her research culminated in the creation of the High Performance Learning philosophy and framework which re-imagines education and creates schools where almost everyone performs highly and students are able to perform well in school and in their later lives. In 2015 she founded the High Performance Learning Services Ltd to enable schools to adopt the High Performance Learning approach and become accredited HPL Schools. This approach is being adopted in schools across the worked with a growing...
2020-11-1735 minInspiring VoicesIrfan Latif: How to develop an award winning schoolIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie talks to Irfan Latif, the Principal of DLD College London which was recently named UK ‘Boarding School of the Year 2020’. Irfan has been the Chairman of the UK State Boarding Schools Forum, the Vice Chair of the Boarding Schools Association (BSA) and is currently it’s London Chair. He also sits on the Executive Committee of the BSA as the Inclusion and Diversity representative and is the co-founder of the International School Consultancy’s Inclusion and Diversity Group. He regularly lectures at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a Fellow of the R...
2020-11-1036 minInspiring VoicesRene Carayol MBE: Unleash your leadership potentialIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie talks with Rene Carayol MBE. René is quite simply one of the world’s leading executive coaches, working with some of the Fortune 500’s and FTSE 100’s top Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) and their executive teams. He has worked closely with Jim Yong Kim – President of The World Bank, Antony Jenkins – CEO Barclays Bank, Mario Greco – CEO Generali and Maria Ramos – CEO Absa Bank. René is also an accomplished visiting professor at Cass Business School. His critically acclaimed latest book, Spike – 'What are you great at?' enables all of us to unleash our in...
2020-11-0337 minInspiring VoicesPersyou The Talks series 4 trailerWe would like to introduce you to a new series of Persyou THE TALKS starting on Tuesday the 3rd November 2020In this 4th series of weekly conversations, we’ll be exploring High Performance and leadership in education. We’ll bring you cutting edge stories from across the global education sector connecting with recognised education leaders and experts from around the world, bringing you insights into their own leadership journey and philosophy. We’re also really Excited to announce that in this latest series of ‘The Talks’ we are supported by FOBISIA; the Federation of British Internationa...
2020-10-2701 minInspiring VoicesAmanda Karr: The changing landscape of higher education in the USIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie connects with Amanda Karr, Director of marketing and communications at the University of Texas, Austin, one of the biggest colleges in the US. The changing landscape of higher education in the US in explored with Amanda outlining how marketing is being adapted to meet the needs of a new type of student embarking on a different type of college experience. Key marketing strategies such as 'concierge marketing' and 'nurture' campaigns are identified and described providing you with ideas on how to attract students to your own institution. This is a fantastic...
2020-09-0836 minInspiring VoicesHannah Wilson and Angie Browne: Diversity in educationIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by former UK Head Teachers Hannah Wilson and Angie Browne to discuss building a future of diversity in education. Hannah has a wealth of experience establishing networks across education sectors specialising in diversity, equality and inclusion. Angie has launched her new book 'lighting the way' exploring the case for ethical leadership in schools which offers a counter narrative to current leadership approaches. In this conversation Hannah and Angie unpick what is holding education back in terms of achieving diversity offering ideas and strategies on how to promote d...
2020-09-0154 minInspiring VoicesJohn Gwyn Jones MBE: The future of international schools in AsiaIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by John Gwyn Jones MBE, CEO of the Federation Of British International Schools In Asia (FOBISIA), a membership of 76 schools in the region. John provides an overview of the future of international schools in Asia, exploring the growth of British branded education and the current context across the Asia region. John outlines how FOBISIA member schools collaborate and the benefits this brings to individual institutions. This is a superb insight into the running of an international federation with lessons for all education systems. https://www.persyou.com/
2020-08-2537 minInspiring VoicesDr Stephen Whitehead: The Asian century is underwayIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by internationally recognised author and academic, Dr Stephen Whitehead. His 13th book, titled: International schools: The teacher's handbook, will be published this year. Stephen outlines how the Asian century is underway with Covid-19 finally busting the colonialist mindset in Asia. The implications for international education going forward are explored in this fascinating discussion.https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-07-2146 minInspiring VoicesDr Elly Barnes MBE: Educate and celebrate!In this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by Dr Elly Barnes MBE, CEO and founder of Educate and Celebrate. Educate and Celebrate equips communities with the knowledge, skills and confidence to embed gender, gender identity and sexual orientation into the fabric of your organisation. In this conversation Elly outlines her vision for education going forward framed around LGBT+ friendly schools and promoting diversity across the sector. An insightful discussion on building a future of inclusion and social justice.https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyou
2020-07-1445 minInspiring VoicesChris Binge: Education changes from PeruIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by Chris Binge, Head of Markham College in Lima, Peru. Chris discusses a wealth of topics ranging from freeing school structures, adding curriculum breath to promoting interdisciplinary learning as a way forward for education. Chris provides an insightful outlook of education development drawing on his vast experience of leading schools in Geneva, Hong Kong and Singapore. You can learn more about the work Chris is engaged with through his websites: www.educhanges.com and www.mathsthoughts.com. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@p...
2020-07-0754 minInspiring VoicesDr Victoria Carr: Leading a UK primary school in uncertain timesIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by Dr Victoria Carr, Head teacher of Woodlands School in Chester, UK. Victoria discusses how she has led her large primary school of 600 plus pupils through recent uncertain times and outlines adjustments to be made going forward into the new academic year. An honest and insightful account of school leadership on the front line and how education can be improved moving forward. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-06-3054 minInspiring VoicesKai Vacher: Flexible education in OmanIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by Kai Vacher, Principal of British Schools Oman, a Council Of British International Schools board member and country rep for British Schools in the Middle East. In this conversation Kai outlines his vision for education going forward framed around 'FlexEd', a new project he is developing in Oman. A fascinating discussion on a new way of education. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-06-2549 min
Inspiring VoicesChangeIn this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie discusses challenging assumptions to move forward. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-06-1801 min
Inspiring VoicesBe grateful, it really can be good for you!In this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie discusses how being grateful can support our well being. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-06-1602 min
Inspiring VoicesEffective feedback means honest conversationsIn this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie discusses how coaching methodology can support honest feedback conversations. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-06-1401 min
Inspiring VoicesResilience is not about being tougherIn this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie discusses how coaching methodology can support resilience. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-06-0901 min
Inspiring VoicesHow to cope when everything goes wrongIn this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie tells a story of how a professional music ensemble coped without a conductor and the leadership lessons learnt. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-06-0702 min
Inspiring Voices2 types of leadership energyIn this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie outlines 2 types of leadership energy; anabolic and catabolic. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-06-0101 minInspiring VoicesProfessor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh: Coaching in educationIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie talks to Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, Professor of coaching and positive psychology at the University of East London, UK and a leading authority on coaching in education. Christian discusses the relevance of coaching in times of uncertainty and explores the benefits of a coaching approach to leadership across school communities. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-05-2148 minInspiring VoicesPeter Symth: International education recruitmentIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie, is joined by Peter Symth, Senior Associate for Search Associates, international recruitment specialists since 1990. Peter provides a context to the current education recruitment climate with advice for both teaching candidates hoping to secure new teaching positions and international schools looking to recruit staff. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-05-0749 minInspiring VoicesDr Chris Thurber: Education psychology and virtual school adjustmentIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by renowned clinical psychologist, Dr Chris Thurber all the way from New England, US. Discussions centre around the adjustments being made in education at this time from both teacher and student standpoints with strategies to cope with the stress of our 'new normal' outlined. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-05-0540 minInspiring VoicesDi Riley: Leading boarding and pastoral care in MoscowHow would you go about leading an international boarding school through uncertain times? In this informal episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas Mckie talks to Di Riley, Head of Boarding and Pastoral care at Letovo School in Moscow about the provision that she has put in place to support the students and staff under her care. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-04-3041 minInspiring VoicesViv Grant: Supporting emotional resilienceIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by former Headteacher and author Viv Grant. Viv has developed a deep interest in approaches for supporting the emotional and psychological well being of school leaders. We explore how important cultivating self awareness is for school leaders in supporting their emotional resilience in times of change and Viv offers her top tips for leading schools. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-04-2944 minInspiring VoicesGreat people managementIn the episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by Mandy Coalter, CEO of Talent Architects. Mandy has previously worked in senior roles in the UK National Health Service (NHS), Local Government, the Charity sector and with schools. She is also a very experienced Board Director and advisor on aspects of corporate governance. In this conversation we explore a range of topics discussing how Mandy's background in the NHS has given insight in to how schools can run and operate effectively as well as staff retention and flexible working. A must listen for schools looking to promote great...
2020-04-2947 minInspiring VoicesAndy Buck: Leadership mattersIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas Mckie is joined by Andy Buck, CEO of Leadership Matters, to get a grasp on the main issues school leaders are facing in the current 'virtual' context in which they are operating. Andy offers some great tips for leaders to take on board citing the importance of coaching and self awareness in relation to leadership practice. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-04-2146 minInspiring VoicesCiaran Cunningham-Watson: Education leadership in Abu DhabiIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie, is joined by Ciaran Cunningham-Watson, Principal at the Belvedere British School, Abu Dhabi to discuss the current education climate in the Middle East and the implications for school leadership going forward. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
2020-04-2145 minInspiring VoicesColette Firth: Executive Headship challenges in the UKIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie, is joined by Colette Firth, Executive Head Teacher of three primary schools in the UK. Colette outlines how she has managed the transition of her schools to virtual learning and the challenges she has faced leading schools at this time. Nicholas goes on to explore how Colette's own leadership has developed as a consequence of the current education climate and offers top tips for other school leaders looking to thrive in times in change. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@p...
2020-04-2140 minInspiring VoicesChris Seal: School leadership in BangkokIn this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by Chris Seal, Principal of Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside since August 2017 to talk about the unique challenges of leading an elite school in uncertain times. Nicholas discusses what measures have been put in place to ensure the school continues to operate and also explores the attributes most vital to current educational leadership. Finally, Chris offers advice and top tips for schools managing change going forward. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouh...
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