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Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 39 - Andy BuckThis week we spend time with the great Andy Buck and learn what he values most in friendship, why leaders must master managing up, his lowest moment, his link to Dame Kelly Holmes and why supporting others still fires him up
2025-11-211h 13Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 38 - Patrice BainIn this episode we jump overseas to chat with the inspirational Patrice Bain and we learn about Her dream dinner date, why leaders need to keep their eye on the prize, her big career change and when she last cried in from of someone.
2025-11-1457 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 37 - Prof Sam Twiselton OBEThis week we get to spend time with the magnificently modest Sam Twiselton OBE and hear about her most terrible memory, the importance of holding things lightly, and how principles and professional challenge are vital for effective leadership.
2025-11-0754 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 36 - Richard GerverIn this episode we have an energising chat with award-winning speaker and best-selling author Richard Gerver. We learn about how his tough childhood resulted in resilience, when he last cried and why Gary and Barry are important names in his story.
2025-10-241h 13Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 35 - Alex FairlambIn this episode we grab some time with Alex Fairlamb and hear about her ideal dinner guest, her belief in pre-mortems, what happened during her break from teaching and why she is so eager to please others.
2025-10-1755 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 34 - Professor Toby GreanyIn this episode we speak with Professor Toby Greany about the importance of differentiated CPD, his current research into sustainable leadership and when he last cried in front of someone else. We also get to hear about his treasured memories and why collaboration is key.
2025-10-1043 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 33 - David Monis WestonIn this episode we speak to the man himself David Monis-Weston and learn about why the quality of execution is everything, how an organ transplant transformed his life and how he recently cried for the best reason ever.Connect with David and his workLinkedin @David-westonPurposeful VenturesInformed Education
2025-10-0357 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 32 - Yamina BibiIn this episode we speak with the incredible Yamina Bibi and explore her Dyslexia, why managing underperformance is tricky but vital, how her faith underpins everything and how we can address the retention problem by loving the ones we are with.Connect with Yamina and her workLinkedin - @yamina-bibiwww.yaminabibi.co.uk
2025-09-261h 02Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 31 - Ross Morrison McGill** Trigger Warning **In this episode we learn more about the legend that is Ross McGill, his unconventional upbringing, the challenge of cognitive biases and how childhood trauma equipped him with a deep well of resilience.Connect with Ross and his work:Linkedin @teachertoolkitwww.teachertoolkit.co.uk
2025-09-191h 01Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 30 - Siobhan MeredithThis week we get to soak up some of the energy and expertise of Siobhan Meredith. We explore why leaders need to hold things lightly, how being the youngest head in the country was an ignition point and her most embarrassing moment.Connect with Siobhan and her work:Linkedin @siobhan-meredithwww.tedwraggtrust.co.uk
2025-09-1258 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 29 - Sam CromeIn this episode we speak with the King of Teams, Sam Crome and learn why leaders should speak last, what a perfect day would look like, when he last cried and of course what makes an effective team.Connect with Sam and his work:Linkedin @Sam-cromewww.samcrome.com/
2025-09-0557 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 28 - Diana OsagieThis time we speak with the inspirationally courageous Diana Osagie and learn about the power of the inference ladder, the day she decided to be a head, the challenges of strike action and what she would save from a fire.Connect with Diana and her work:Linkedin @diana-osagiewww.courageousleadership.co.uk
2025-08-291h 04Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 20 - Lekha SharmaIn this episode we chat with the queen of culture and curriculum Lekha Sharma and get to know more about her amazing parents, why communication rarely arrives intact, how failure became an ignition point and why she often needs to be kinder to herself.Engage with Lekha and her WorkLinkedin - lekhasharmaBlue Sky - @lekhasharma.bsky.socialBooks:Curriculum to Classroom: A Handbook to Prompt Thinking Around Primary Curriculum Design and Delivery - LINKBuilding Culture: A handbook to harnessing human nature to create strong school teams - LI...
2025-08-2757 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 27 - Adam BoxerIn this episode we chat with the multi-talented Adam Boxer and explore the power of subtraction, what he is most grateful for, why he commonly asks leaders to look in the mirror and out the window and how he is working to manage his ego.Connect with Adam and his work:Linkedin @adam-boxerwww.carousel-learning.com
2025-08-221h 03Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 26 - Liz BarrattThis week we get to spend time with my coaching role model Liz Barratt. We find out why she needs a pause button, how we can LEAP through challenging conversations, why change must start with acknowledgement and how Maternity leave changed her life.Connect with Liz and her work:Linkedin @liz-barratt
2025-08-151h 04Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 25 - Sam FitzpatrickIn this episode we speak with the quietly brilliant Sam Fitzpatrick. We learn more about his wiggly career path, what he values most in friendship, the danger of being evidence obsessed and how a New York City school taught him that you can have Joy and Rigour at the same time.Connect with Sam and his work:Linkedin @sam-fitzpatrickwww.samfitzpatrick.substack.com/
2025-08-081h 03Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 24 - Keziah FeatherstoneThis week we get to speak to the original PUNK leader Keziah Featherstone and explore her push for everyone to be 10% braver, why purpose is so important, who she would love to have dinner with and how a postcode conversation changed her life.Connect with Keziah and her work:Linkedin @Keziah-featherstone-fcctAmazon author page - LINK
2025-08-011h 05Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 23 - Dan ThomasIn this episode we speak to a 'old' colleague of mine who has now reached the well-deserved heights of CEO and explore how there is no perfect leadership style, how he would love some more patience, why work-life balance is very personal and how a fortune cookie changed his life!
2025-07-2559 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 22 - Rachel JohnsonIn this episode we spend an hour with the energising and inspiring CEO of PIXL, Rachel Johnson. We explore the importance of self-care, why belonging is not guaranteed, how a car accident led to love and why trust from above is so important for confidence.Engage with Rachel and her Work:Linkedin - rachel-johnsonWebsite - https://www.pixl.org.uk/Books - Amazon Author Page
2025-07-181h 02Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 21 - Dr Jim RogersIn this episode we chat with the multi-talented coach and experienced system leader, Dr Jim Rogers. We delve into what he feels most grateful for, why we need to look past the seductive, the power of soft skills and how stepping into his suit was a key ignition point.Engage with Jim and his Work:Linkedin - jdrjdrogersWebsite - drjimrogers.co.uk
2025-07-111h 03Leadership 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 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 18 - Jenny WebbIn this episode we get to know the incredible Jenny Webb and uncover how she balances teaching, leading and running a company. We explore why its important for leaders to keep their eye on the prize, what she would save from a fire and how she tries to make herself unnecessary.Engage with Jenny and her Work:Linkedin - jennifer-webb-funkypedagogyWebsite - funkypedagogy.comBooks - Amazon Author Page
2025-06-201h 06Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 17 - Paul K AinsworthIn this episode we chat with the incredibly experienced and humble leader and author Paul K Ainsworth. We explore his dream dinner guest, the importance of widening our PD gaze, How silver bullets changed his life and why the behaviour equation is an important consideration for leaders.Engage with Paul and his Work:Linkedin - paul-k-ainsworthWebsite - INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUSTBooks - Amazon Author Page
2025-06-1354 min
EduPulseS2: E6 - Self Efficacy ... In Conversation with Dr. Chris BakerMAT CPD leader, Dr of Education, ILM7 Coach, coaching, leadership and learning expert Dr Chris Baker chats all thing self-efficacy on the first episode of our third season.drchriswb.substack.comJoin in the conversation on Twitter (we don't officially recognise the rebranding!) where you'll find us on:@EduPulseCo@MrAdamKohlbeck@MrChrisPasseyEduPulse is a brand new think-tank, podcast, journal and nuance-advocating platform.
2025-06-091h 13Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 16 - Julie KeyesIn this episode we chat with the mesmerizing founder of the educational coach, Julie Keyes. We learn about her Kaizen childhood, how triple loop learning can get us closer to the real problem, when she last cried and how a single lunch changed her whole life.Engage with Julie and her Work:Linkedin - theeducationalcoachWebsite - Theeducationalcoach.co.uk
2025-06-0857 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 15 - David DidauIn this episode we chat with the incredible David Didau about poor proxies for leadership, how we wishes he could pause time, being homeless in Amsterdam and how a family incident provided both fear and relief. *Sensitive Content*
2025-05-3058 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 14 - Kate JonesIn this episode we chat with everyone’s favourite edu-author Kate Jones about her obsession with Paul McCartney, her work on and with evidence-based education, how a series of failed promotions led to a brighter future and why everyone needs a Geoff!
2025-05-2351 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 13 - Prof Rob CoeIn this episode we get to pick the brain of a key player in the professional development journeys of most teachers including myself, Rob Coe. We hear about his desire to get closer to the frontline, his contentment with not knowing the future and how even he needed a push to take on an academic challenge!
2025-05-1656 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 12 - Tracy GoodyearIn this episode we chat with the inspirational and energising Tracy Goodyear about her working class upbringing, the work ethic its given her and her healthy PLN. We then go deeper into her use of pre-mortems, her support of those on maternity and the key role leaders play in the grief process.
2025-05-091h 01Leadership LaunchpadsEpisode 11 - David PendletonIn this episode we get to talk with a leadership development hero of mine, professor David Pendleton and hear more about the upbringing that shaped him, the three core components of a good friendship and how he wishes he had more patience.Engage with David and His Work:Linkedin - david-pendleton-dphil-566441a/Books:Leadership: All You Need To Know 2016 - LINKLeadership: No More Heroes 2020 - LINKWork-Life Matters: Crafting a New Balance at Work and at Home 2021 - LINK
2025-05-0257 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 10 - Jade PearceIn this episode we get to chat with evidence-based teaching evangelist Jade Pearce and get to hear more about her hatred for sleep, love for toy story, inability to cry and the dramatic shift that occurred when she started engaging with research and evidence.
2025-04-2544 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 9 - Jon HutchinsonIn this episode we chat with the King of Curriculum Jon Hutchinson. We hear about his belief in execution over ideas, find out what a dream day would look like, examine the importance of evaluation and try not to launch about the day he forgot his pants.
2025-04-1855 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 8 - Zach GroshellIn this episode we explore the mind and life of American educator, instructional coach, author and presenter Zach Groshell. He speaks about the power of effective presentations, the inspiration her took from his deaf mum and the everlasting impact that a summer camp had on him.
2025-04-1157 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 7 - Mary MyattIn this episode we speak with the educational powerhouse, Mary Myatt and explore her incredible balance of classroom and boardroom work, her belief in stakeholder voice, the importance of EQ and an embarrassing moment in front of a headteacher.
2025-04-0449 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 6 - Bradley BuschIn the 6th episode of the Leadership Launchpads Pick & Mix Podcast we are joined by the ‘research illuminator’ Bradley Busch and we get to delve into the inspirational impact of his parents, the importance of balancing rockstars and superstars within teams and how a family tragedy resulted in a new perspective.
2025-03-2843 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 5 - Sarah CottinghattIn this 5th episode of the Leadership Launchpads Pick & Mix Podcast we are joined by the quietly brilliant Sarah Cottinghatt. We get to learn about her desire for more social confidence, passion for staying on purpose whilst also be adaptive and the strong connection she has between sleeping and crying.
2025-03-2146 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 4 - Matt StoneIn this 4th episode of the Leadership Launchpad Pick & Mix Podcast we get to explore the work and mind of the great Matt Stone. We learn about his belief in the continuum of expertise, his love of static caravans and we kick around how to balance incremental and radical innovation.
2025-03-1452 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 3 - Dr Haili HughesIn this third episode of the Pick & Mix Podcast we are joined by the busiest women I know, Haili Hughes and we delve into her professional and personal journey so far. We explore the importance of proper evidence engagement, why she is described as obstreperous, her least favourite personal trait and the impact of public narratives.
2025-03-0648 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 2 - Shane LeaningIn this second episode of the Pick & Mix Podcast PLUS we are joined by the International leadership and change expert Shane Leaning and we get to learn about how he wish he had been raised, his most precious memory and the importance of iatrogenic effects!
2025-02-2049 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 1 - Sam GibbsIn this first ever episode of the Pick & Mix Podcast Plus we are joined by the incredible Sam Gibbs and we delve into her work as a Director of Education, her most wanted attribute, some ignition points from her life and the last time she cried!
2025-02-2049 minLeadership LaunchpadsEpisode 1 - Sam GibbsIn this first ever episode of the Pick & Mix Podcast Plus we are joined by the incredible Sam Gibbs and we delve into her work as a Director of Education, her most wanted attribute, some ignition points from her life and the last time she cried!
2025-02-1449 min
Education Leaders | Strategic School LeadershipGrow Your Leadership Confidence | A Conversation with Chris BakerThis episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more.Chris Baker and Shane discuss the importance of confidence and self-efficacy in effective leadership. They explore the impact of confidence on decision-making and the role of self-efficacy in personal and professional development. Chris shares his personal experience with confidence and how it has shaped his career. They also discuss strategies to develop self-efficacy, including setting achievable goals, seeking out models of excellence, and receiving feedback. The conversation concludes with a focus on the big three: learning efficacy...
2024-04-0337 min