Dr Phil Cummins

Game Changers

Welcome to the Game Changers podcast. I'm your host, Professor Phil Cummins. The Game Changers podcast aims not only to put a spotlight on the innovative ideas shaping the landscape of 21st century schooling, but to enter into a deep dialogue with those brave pioneers, the true game changers in education. These individuals, these leaders in education, don’t wait for permission. They are courageous enough to make real change in their learning communities as they foster the growth of each young person in their care and equip them with the necessary character, confidence, and competencies to flou...

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Dr Phil Cummins

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

The Power of Humanity - Santiago Rincon-Gallardo In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 2: Movements 27.05.2021

What is the true power of humanity? How do we unlock it in our students? In this sixth special series of The Game Changers Podcast, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Santiago Rincon-Gallardo and Hà Ánh Phượng to unpack these core questions. Santiago Rincón Gallardo is an education consultant and Chief Research Officer at Michael Fullan’s team. He conducts research, advises leaders and educat...

Series 6 Episode 4: Belonging and Becoming - Aiko Bethea 25.05.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fourth episode of Series Six of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Aiko Bethea, Equity Consultant, Speaker, Executive Leadership Coach, and Attorney. Aiko, founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, is a leader, builder, and connector. Through her work, she coaches leaders and orga...

The Power of Humanity - Santiago Rincon-Gallardo In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 1: Freedom 20.05.2021

What is the true power of humanity? How do we unlock it in our students? In this sixth special series of The Game Changers Podcast, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Santiago Rincon-Gallardo and Hà Ánh Phượng to unpack these core questions. Santiago Rincón Gallardo is an education consultant and Chief Research Officer at Michael Fullan’s team. He conducts research, advises leaders and educat...

Series 6 Episode 3: The Power of Us - David Price 18.05.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this third episode of Series Six of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with David Price OBE, author, speaker, and consultant. David helps organisations and people to make sustainable change happen. His first book, OPEN: How We’ll Work, Live & Learn In The Future was an Amazon best seller...

Series 6 Episode 2: Practical Innovation - Eleni Kyritsis 11.05.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this second episode of Series Six of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Eleni Kyritsis, Leader of Curriculum & Innovation at Strathcona Girls Grammar. Eleni is an award winning teacher with a passion for sharing her creative lesson ideas to enhance teaching and learning around the w...

Make a Difference - Mokhudu Machaba In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 3: A Story of Tomorrow 06.05.2021

What really makes a difference in the life of a child? In this fifth special series of The Game Changers Podcast, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Michael A. Pope and Mokhudu Machaba to explore what really makes a difference in the life of a child through the lens of people, place, and purpose. Mokhudu Machaba was a top 10 finalist in the Global Teacher Prize. She was the runner-up in the I...

Make a Difference - Mokhudu Machaba In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 2: A Story of Today 06.05.2021

What really makes a difference in the life of a child? In this fifth special series of The Game Changers Podcast, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Michael A. Pope and Mokhudu Machaba to explore what really makes a difference in the life of a child through the lens of people, place, and purpose. Mokhudu Machaba was a top 10 finalist in the Global Teacher Prize. She was the runner-up in the I...

Make a Difference - Mokhudu Machaba In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 1: A Story of Yesterday 06.05.2021

What really makes a difference in the life of a child? In this fifth special series of The Game Changers Podcast, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Michael A. Pope and Mokhudu Machaba to explore what really makes a difference in the life of a child through the lens of people, place, and purpose. Mokhudu Machaba was a top 10 finalist in the Global Teacher Prize. She was the runner-up in the I...

Series 6 Episode 1: Think Carefully - Tim Barrett 04.05.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this debut episode of Series Six of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Tim Barrett, Director at St Andrew’s Institute of Learning. In this episode, he speaks about practical ways to give students control of their learning, what 'truth' in education today looks like, and how one mome...

Series 6 Prologue: A New Story - Philip Cummins and Adriano Di Prato 27.04.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this prologue episode of the sixth series of the Game Changers podcast, your hosts, Associate Professor of Education and Enterprise Philip Cummins and prominent educational Thought Leader Adriano Di Prato, explore the provocation 'A New Story: human-centred, technology enriched, people,...

Series 5 Epilogue: Courage Over Comfort - Philip Cummins and Adriano Di Prato 20.04.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this epilogue episode of the fifth series of the Game Changers podcast, your hosts, Associate Professor of Education and Enterprise Philip Cummins and prominent educational Thought Leader Adriano Di Prato, draw together their learnings from their conversations with the Game Changers and...

Series 5 Episode 8: Doing Learning Differently - Holly Ransom 13.04.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this conversation of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Holly Ransom, CEO of Emergent. Holly is also a director of Port Adelaide Football Club and a trustee of The Prince's Charities Australia. In recognition of her contribution to community, the US Embassy awarded her the 2019 Elea...

Series 5 Episode 7: Project Based Learning - Thom Markham 06.04.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this conversation of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Thom Markham, Founder of PBL Global. Considered one of the founding fathers of Project Based Learning, Thom is an educator by trade, a positive psychologist by training, and a global entrepreneur dedicated to expanding educator...

Series 5 Episode 6: Embedding Kindness - Rosie & Lucy Thomas 30.03.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this conversation of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Rosie & Lucy Thomas, Co-founders & CEOs of PROJECT ROCKIT. For over a decade, PROJECT ROCKIT has been empowering school students to stand up to bullying, hate and prejudice instead of standing by watching. Through the lens of (...

Make a Difference - Michael A. Pope In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 3: All About Practice 25.03.2021

What really makes a difference in the life of a child? In this fifth special series of The Game Changers Podcast, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Michael A. Pope and Mokhudu Machaba to explore what really makes a difference in the life of a child through the lens of people, place, and purpose. Michael A. Pope is a Global Teacher Award Finalist from Zama Middle High School in Japan. In his...

Series 5 Episode 5: Do The Research - Becky Parker 23.03.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this conversation of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Professor Becky Parker MBE, Physics teacher, Visiting Professor of Physics. Becky is a world-renowned science teacher with a major focus on getting students to be a part of the research process. In this episode, she touches on...

Make a Difference - Michael A. Pope In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 2: Be The Change 18.03.2021

What really makes a difference in the life of a child? In this fifth special series of The Game Changers Podcast, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Michael A. Pope and Mokhudu Machaba to explore what really makes a difference in the life of a child through the lens of people, place, and purpose. Michael A. Pope is a Global Teacher Award Finalist from Zama Middle High School in Japan. In his...

Series 5 Episode 4: Global Empowerment - Oluwanifemi Dahunsi 16.03.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this conversation of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Oluwanifemi Dahunsi, Founder of Teens World Empowerment. Oluwanifemi is a 17-year-old changemaker who is passionate about making quality education and decent jobs accessible for young people. Since he founded Teens World Empowe...

Make a Difference - Michael A. Pope In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 1: Teach Who You Are 11.03.2021

What really makes a difference in the life of a child? In this fifth special series of The Game Changers Podcast, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Michael A. Pope and Mokhudu Machaba to explore what really makes a difference in the life of a child through the lens of people, place, and purpose. Michael A. Pope is a Global Teacher Award Finalist from Zama Middle High School in Japan. In his...

Series 5 Episode 3: Digital Innovation - Lauren Sayer 09.03.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In the third conversation of the fifth series of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Lauren Sayer, Executive Director Digital Learning Research and Innovation, Melbourne Girls Grammar School. In addition to her work in schools, Lauren led pedagogical direction as Head of Teaching and Le...

Series 5 Episode 2: Permission to Feel - Marc Brackett 02.03.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In the second conversation of the fifth series of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Marc Brackett, Founding Director, Yale Center of Emotional Intelligence. As a researcher for over 20 years, Brackett has focused on the role of emotions and emotional intelligence in learning, decision...

Series 5 Episode 1: Redefining Learning Success - Eric Sheninger 23.02.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In the opening conversation of the fifth series of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Eric Sheninger, Associate Partner, International Center for Leadership in Education. Prior to his current work in the space of education leadership, Eric was the award-winning Principal at New Milford...

Series 5 Prologue: Learning in Practice - Philip Cummins and Adriano Di Prato 16.02.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this prologue episode of the fifth series of the Game Changers podcast, your hosts, Associate Professor of Education and Enterprise Philip Cummins and prominent educational Thought Leader Adriano Di Prato, explore the provocation 'Learning in Practice'. The Game Changers podcast is produ...

Series 4 Epilogue: Cathedral Thinking - Philip Cummins and Adriano Di Prato 10.12.2020

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this epilogue episode of the fourth series of the Game Changers podcast, your hosts, Associate Professor of Education and Enterprise Philip Cummins and prominent educational Thought Leader Adriano Di Prato, draw together their learnings from their conversations with the Game Changers and...

What's Really Important - Benson Saulo In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 3: Love of Humanity 08.12.2020

What does it mean to be your best self? How can help our students to place their lives in context of a whole education for a whole person? In this fourth special series of The Game Changers Podcast, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Hayley Watson and Benson Saulo to explore character, competency, and wellness through the story of a life. Benson Saulo is Australia's first Indigenous consul...

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