Sam Garner
Connecting the Dots
Welcome to Connecting the Dots: People and Systems , the podcast where high-level strategy meets individual insight. Join hosts Luke and Sam—or as Sam likes to call them, the new Pinky and the Brain. Luke, the strategic systems guru, is the smart one. Sam, the practical cognition expert, brings the laughs. They'll talk to brilliant minds from education, manufacturing, public service, and beyond, exploring the dynamic interplay between people and the systems that drive their success. Discover how you can connect more dots in your own life and work.
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Sam Garner
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Jun 19, 2026
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Episodes
Dr Amanda Woolley 19.06.2026 1:05:46
Join us as we talk to Dr Amanda Woolley, Organisational Development Consultant, Facilitator and Coach. We talk about systems and the importance of them in daily life.
Lindsay Roga 18.06.2026 50:54
Join us as we talk to the amazing Lindsay Roga, Behavior & Autism Systems Consultant in Georgia, USA. We discuss the differences and similarities between the USA and UK education systems.
Ida Doyer 12.06.2026 53:35
Join Luke and Sam as they talk to the fabulous Ida Doyer. She is a Sensory Integration Occupational Therapist with some fascinating information about sensory profiling and how important it is.
Dr Kamaria Fleary & Dr Amy Couprie 11.06.2026 58:37
Join us as we talk everything Ed Psych with Dr Kamaria Fleary, Chartered Educational Psychologist & Dr Amy Couprie, Education Psychologist.
Technology & Young Minds - Luke & Sam Discuss 24.03.2026 40:57
In this episode, Luke and Sam tackle the highly debated impact of technology on children. Moving beyond "all or nothing" arguments, they explore current research and the necessity of a more informed, nuanced perspective. Sam also provides historical context, examining the patterns of societal panic that traditionally accompany the arrival of new inventions.
Martin Reynolds 24.03.2026 57:32
This episode of Connecting the Dots with Luke and Sam features Dr Martin Reynolds, a specialist in Systems Thinking with over four decades of experience in global education and international development.
Anthony Benedict & Alan Braven 05.11.2025 55:55
Join us as we talk to Anthony Benedict and Alan Braven, authors of Educating Everyone: An Introduction to Relational Inclusion in Schools. They challenge conventional wisdom, advocating for a whole-school approach built on relationships, neuroscience, and compassion. Learn how Relational Inclusion can benefit every child and adult, moving beyond traditional behaviour management to create deep-root...
Clive Grinyer 28.10.2025 59:34
The world is complex, and our educational structures are straining. How can we fix the problems that seem systemic? Join us as we talk to renowned design leader and systems expert, Professor Clive Grinyer, about applying the holistic principles of service design to the field of education. Clive, author of the forthcoming book Redesigning Thinking: How Service Design Is Solving Our 21st Century Cha...
Nick Duffell 15.10.2025 56:12
In this episode we're honoured to be joined by Nick Duffell, a psychotherapist and author, and we're delving into a topic that has profoundly shaped British society but is rarely discussed with the necessary depth: the psychological impact of boarding schools. Nick's books include: Nick's books include: The Un-Making of Them: Clinical Reflections on Boarding School Syndrome Trauma, Abandonment and...
Hilary Cremin 07.10.2025 51:27
Rewilding Education with Hilary Cremin What would education look like if we let it grow a little wilder? In this episode of "Connecting the Dots," Luke & Sam are joined by Professor Hilary Cremin, Head of the Faculty of Education at Cambridge University. She discusses her fascinating book, "Rewilding Education," and challenges us to think differently about learning environments. Join us as we...
Introductory Episode 02.10.2025 26:01
Meet Sam & Luke. Who they are and why they're doing this!
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