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Heads UpManaging crises in a schoolIn this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, addresses the challenge of crises management in international schools with a panel of experts. How can schools identify what their risks are? How can school leaders be agile with their crises management strategy? What practical solutions and suggestions are there that may help the international schools community to prepare for a crisis? These questions and plenty more are discussed with our two panelists:- Samantha Gayfer, South East Asia Consultant at The Jane Group- Maya Nelson, Head of School a...2023-04-0651 min
Uncommon CourageClimate Courage: why raising human consciousness is criticalIn 1985, Carl Sagan testified before Congress on climate change. He clearly explained the issue and the risks, however, one comment towards the end captured my imagination. He finishes his speech with: what is essential for this problem is a global consciousness. A view that transcends our exclusive identifications with the generational and political groupings into which - by accident - we have been born. He finishes with: the solution to these problems requires a perspective that embraces the planet and the future, because we are all in the greenhouse together. He was so right and ye...2022-11-251h 13
Uncommon CourageClimate Courage: is where I’m living safe?One of the biggest issues on most minds today is, regardless of where we live in the world, will we be safe to stay where we are and if so, for how long? Many are having these conversations privately with spouses and families, while in the meantime, hedge fund managers and investors are buying up land that appears desirable in the future.Climate migration is expected to pick up pace too, but is it best to move before? Or is it best to wait and see what unfolds? The truth is, there is no clear answer from...2022-09-231h 18
Uncommon CourageThe path out of eco-anxiety is ACTION – tips when sitting in the griefWhen I caught up with Sam recently, she didn’t look good. It turned out she’s in the midst of eco-anxiety and has been for some time. Well, if you’ve been through it, all I can tell you is it’s not fun, but at the same time, we have no time to sit in it for too long anymore either. Time is of the essence now. Anyhoo, I said we have to chat about how you’re feeling right in this moment, as well as what is helping you get through it? Sam said yes immedia...2022-08-2551 min