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

Category

Education

Podcast website

soundcloud.com

Latest episode

Oct 19, 2026

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Episodes

Find Your Voice - Blessing Akpan In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 3: Global Citizen 02.12.2021

How do you find your voice? How do you find your calling? And how do you know that you are doing so in a good and honest way? In this eighth special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Jon Yeo and Blessing Akpan to get into the grit of character and learning. Blessing Akpan is Founder of The Innovative Child Network and and a HundrED Ambassador. The Innovative Child Ne...

Series 8 Episode 8: Are We Alone? - Alan Duffy 30.11.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this final conversation of Series Eight of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Alan Duffy, Professor at Swinburne, Director of Space Technology and Industry Institute, Lead Scientist of RiAus, CEO and Founder of mDetec. His research is focused on using super-computers to build and te...

Find Your Voice - Blessing Akpan In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 2: Passing It On 25.11.2021

How do you find your voice? How do you find your calling? And how do you know that you are doing so in a good and honest way? In this eighth special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Jon Yeo and Blessing Akpan to get into the grit of character and learning. Blessing Akpan is Founder of The Innovative Child Network and and a HundrED Ambassador. The Innovative Child Ne...

Series 8 Episode 7: Child First - Gahmya Drummond-Bey 23.11.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this penultimate conversation of Series Eight of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Gahmya Drummond-Bey, Award-Winning Curriculum and Course Designer, sought-after global educator, and Impact Coach. Not only has Gahmya redesigned learning programs in over 30 countries, she has becom...

Find Your Voice - Blessing Akpan In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 1: The Love of Learning 18.11.2021

How do you find your voice? How do you find your calling? And how do you know that you are doing so in a good and honest way? In this eighth special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Jon Yeo and Blessing Akpan to get into the grit of character and learning. Blessing Akpan is Founder of The Innovative Child Network and and a HundrED Ambassador. The Innovative Child Ne...

Series 8 Episode 6: Fitting Out - Nathaniel Diong 17.11.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this sixth conversation of Series Eight of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Nathaniel Diong, Founder of the Future Minds Network. Nathaniel Diong is an award-winning Gen-Z educator – unlocking the endless potential of youth, whilst tackling the unemployment crisis affecting 2.8 mi...

Find Your Voice - Jon Yeo In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 3: Finding Harmony 11.11.2021

How do you find your voice? How do you find your calling? And how do you know that you are doing so in a good and honest way? In this eighth special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Jon Yeo and Blessing Akpan to get into the grit of character and learning. Jon is an Executive Coach who helps leaders articulate strategic messages in meaningful ways. He began his work...

Series 8 Episode 5: Purpose and Justice - Louise Nobes 09.11.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fifth conversation of Series Eight of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Louise Nobes, Founder of 42 Adelaide. 42 Australia is disrupting software engineering education. They're changing the game in a whole lot of ways. Their program is free, they don't have teachers, courses,...

Find Your Voice - Jon Yeo In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 2: Feel the Impact 04.11.2021

How do you find your voice? How do you find your calling? And how do you know that you are doing so in a good and honest way? In this eighth special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Jon Yeo and Blessing Akpan to get into the grit of character and learning. Jon is an Executive Coach who helps leaders articulate strategic messages in meaningful ways. He began his work...

Series 8 Episode 4: The New Standard - Kirsten Ferdinands 02.11.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fourth conversation of Series Eight of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Kirsten Ferdinands, Executive Principal of Brisbane South State Secondary College. Brisbane South State Secondary College is South East Queensland's newest secondary school, with a goal to bring a global...

Find Your Voice - Jon Yeo In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 1: Acceptance and Belonging 28.10.2021

How do you find your voice? How do you find your calling? And how do you know that you are doing so in a good and honest way? In this eighth special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Jon Yeo and Blessing Akpan to get into the grit of character and learning. Jon is an Executive Coach who helps leaders articulate strategic messages in meaningful ways. He began his work...

Series 8 Episode 3: A Legacy You Can Count On - Andy Hargreaves 26.10.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this third conversation of Series Eight of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Andy Hargreaves. Andy is Director of Chenine (Change, Engagement and Innovation in Education) at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and Emeritus Professor at Boston College, USA. He is the former Presiden...

Series 8 Episode 2: Reclaim Education - Hayley McQuire 19.10.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this second conversation of Series Eight of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Hayley McQuire. Hayley is a proud Darumbal and South Sea Islander woman from Rockhampton Central Queensland and a passionate advocate for Indigenous social justice and First Nations lead education. Her ro...

Series 8 Episode 1: Answering the Big Questions - Will Richardson 12.10.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this first conversation of Series Eight of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Will Richardson, Co-Founder, Big Questions Institute. Will is an educator, speaker, and writer. A former English teacher, he is now committed to helping schools and the broader educational community answer...

Series 8 Prologue: A Life of Purpose - Philip Cummins and Adriano Di Prato 05.10.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this prologue episode of the eighth 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 our series theme, 'A Life of Purpose', and get a little personal along th...

Series 7 Epilogue: Designing For A Better Normal - Philip Cummins and Adriano Di Prato 14.09.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this epilogue episode of the seventh 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 discoveries from their conversations with the Game Changers...

Finding Your Way - Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 3: Future 09.09.2021

How do we help young people find their way? How do we help them move from the world of education into the world at large? In this seventh special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps to start a dialogue about young people. Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps are the co-founders of Year13. Year13 connects graduating students to all the options availab...

Series 7 Episode 8: Equip, Empower and Engage - Sally Lasslett 07.09.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this final conversation of Series Seven of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Sally Lasslett, Principal of The Hester Hornbrook Academy. Recognising that mainstream education is not suitable for all young people, their programs are driven by the personal pursuits of students and int...

Finding Your Way - Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 2: Experience 02.09.2021

How do we help young people find their way? How do we help them move from the world of education into the world at large? In this seventh special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Nicole Dyson and Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps to start a dialogue about young people. Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps are the co-founders of Year13. Year13 connects graduating students to all th...

Series 7 Episode 7: Imagine If - Loni Bergqvist 31.08.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this seventh episode of Series Seven of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Loni Bergqvist, Founder of Imagine If, a Denmark-based organization, supporting schools with reimagining education. Loni started her career in education teaching at a traditional school in San Diego, Californ...

Finding Your Way - Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 1: Adventure 26.08.2021

How do we help young people find their way? How do we help them move from the world of education into the world at large? In this seventh special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Nicole Dyson and Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps to start a dialogue about young people. Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps are the co-founders of Year13. Year13 connects graduating students to all th...

Series 7 Episode 6: Unlock Your True North - Scott Donohoe 24.08.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this sixth episode of Series Seven of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Scott Donohoe, Foundation Principal of Catherine McAuley Catholic College. Catherine McAuley Catholic College is a new school where they believe their moral imperative is to empower a Mercy-inspired community o...

Finding Your Way - Nicole Dyson In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 3: Engaged and Ready 19.08.2021

How do we help young people find their way? How do we help them move from the world of education into the world at large? In this seventh special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Nicole Dyson and Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps to start a dialogue about young people. Nicole is a globally recognised expert and practitioner in project-based learning and student entreprene...

Series 7 Episode 5: Ultimate Potential - Tanya Sheckley 17.08.2021

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fifth episode of Series Seven of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Tanya Sheckley, Founder of UP Academy, a progressive elementary lab school in San Mateo, California. UP Academy is reinventing education by customizing learning for each student, integrating project-based learn...

Finding Your Way - Nicole Dyson In Conversation With Phil Cummins Part 2: Open and Honest 12.08.2021

How do we help young people find their way? How do we help them move from the world of education into the world at large? In this seventh special series of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Nicole Dyson and Will Stubley & Saxon Phipps to start a dialogue about young people. Nicole is a globally recognised expert and practitioner in project-based learning and student entreprene...

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