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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Author

Dr Phil Cummins

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Education

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Latest episode

Oct 26, 2026

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Episodes

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...

Series 4 Episode 8: Unwavering Compassion - Eddie Woo 03.12.2020

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In the eighth and final episode of the fourth series of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Eddie Woo, Mathematics Teacher, Author, and Presenter. Eddie is the maths teacher that became a viral star with his unique ability to help any person understand and love maths. Nowadays, he's a p...

What's Really Important - Benson Saulo In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 2: Managing Complexity 01.12.2020

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...

Series 4 Episode 7: Know The Game - Zeina Chalich 26.11.2020

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In the seventh episode of the fourth series of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Zeina Chalich, Leader of Learning Technologies at Santa Sabina College. Zeina is an award-winning digital technology educator and teacher mentor. She has taught in several Catholic Schools as well as at h...

What's Really Important - Benson Saulo In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 1: Generous Spirit 24.11.2020

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...

Series 4 Episode 6: Creating Value - Michael Lim 19.11.2020

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In the sixth episode of the fourth series of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Michael Lim, Senior Manager at YLab Global. Michael is passionate about empowering young people through education, mentoring and community volunteering. Since 2017, Michael has been the CEO of a small non-f...

What's Really Important - Dr Hayley Watson In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 3: Reflections 17.11.2020

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. Dr Hayley Watson is a clinical psychologist, resear...

Series 4 Episode 5: No Tosh - Ewan McIntosh 12.11.2020

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In the fifth episode of the fourth series of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Ewan McIntosh, the founder and CEO of NoTosh. Leading projects around the world for clients in education and industry, and a pioneer of design thinking for learning in the classroom, Ewan is a passionate an...

What's Really Important - Dr Hayley Watson In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 2: Stepping Back 10.11.2020

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. Dr Hayley Watson is a clinical psychologist, resear...

Series 4 Episode 4: Continuous Growth - Josh Farr 05.11.2020

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In the fourth episode of the fourth series of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Josh Farr, the founder of Campus Consultancy. Formerly an engineer, Josh founded Campus Consultancy to empower young leaders with leadership, emotional intelligence and entrepreneurial skills and mindsets....

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