Leadership Launchpads

In this episode we catch up with the inspiring SEND specialist Gary Aubin and hear about his most terrible and treasured memories, why leaders need to tackle roots not leaves, how a diagnosis changed his life and how we can manage self-efficacy spirals

In this episode we to speak with the great Jon Tait and explore why his childhood disadvantage was actually his greatest advantage, how leaders can navigate coaching crossroads, when he last cried and how he became great and picking up Sh*&t

In this episode we speak with Anna Paul, head of South Hampstead High School and find out who her dream dinner guest would be, why leaders must stay rooted and connected, how ambiversion might the sweet spot and when she last cried in front of someone.

In this episode we go down under and speak with the modestly amazing Jamie Clark. We hear about the destructive impact of detail, how the one pagers were born, why we shouldn't underestimate the power of the environment and the thing he would save from a fire

In this episode we talk with the constantly surprising and inspiring Ann Palmer and learn about her action packed career, why leaders should put why before can, how adversity continues to shape and drive her and her passion for amplifying the voice of others

In this episode we speak with the incredible Bruce Robertson and find out why medicine's loss was our gain, how what you give, is often what you get back, the importance of PD investment and the one thing he would save from a fire.

In this episode we chat with the amazing Aisha Thomas and explore why hindsight is not 20:20, how she moved from school leader to entrepreneur, why fortune favours the critical and when she last cried in front of another person.

In this episode we chat with the UK Ambassador for happiness, Jackson Ogunyemi, soaking up his infectious enthusiasm, learning about his perfect day, understanding the power of purpose and why we can't change what we don't acknowledge.

In this episode we catch up with the most resilient person I know, Domini Choudury and explore why authenticity is her thing, how we can build more trust, her own dark night of the soul and a spooky podcast-linked coincidence

In this episode we get to chat with the amazing Mohamed Abdallah and it's so good we ran out of time!! We get to hear about why we shouldn't underestimate our environment, the power of leveraging local leaders, what he is most grateful for and the life changing impact of miss Simpson.

In this episode, we get to hang out with the brilliant Adam Robbins and find out why he struggles with things that are less than 10 out of 10, how motivational interviewing can be a useful tool, the impact of the rainforest book and why he needs to dial back his sarcasm.

In this episode, we talk with the PRESIDENT of the Chartered College of teaching, Aimee Tinkler and explore why leaders need to hug and hold their staff, who her key igniters have been, how we can amplify others and when she last cried.

In this episode we chat with ex-Army officer and leadership guru, Neil Jurd. We learn about his perfect day, how the loss of his mum and first wife have shaped his life and the power of the 10th voice and the empty chair.

In this episode we speak with the 2024 TES International Principal of the Year, Joanna Povall and learn about the power of pro-social norms, how a comment about her dad changed her life, why we need to build better networks and the one thing she has long dreamed of doing.

In this awesome episode we speak with mi nuevo amigo, Jose Picardo and learn about why a compass is better than GPS, how logistics led him into teaching, the power of amplifying others and the quality he needs to improve the most.

This week, I get to sit down with the nicest and busiest guy I know, Andy Wolfe. We learn about the best time to plant a tree, how a train ride and cup of coffee changed his life and the last time he cried.

In this episode we speak to the multi-talented, former CEO turned leadership expert Alice Gregson on the impact of bullying, the power of pro-social norms, how micromanagement shaped how she leads and the last time she cried.

In this milestone 50th episode, I get to self-indulgently talk about my story. We explore why I still need to make space for others, how to lead like a farmer, my most terrible memory and how Mr Money and a lady with a dog save my life.

This week we get to chat with the ICT evangelist himself, Mark Anderson and learn more about the impact of Boys Brigade, his most treasured memory, why doing nothing should always be an option and his past DJ success

In this episode we get to laugh and learn with the amazing Katie Friedman. We hear how the Mexican police force helped her find her confidence, why looking up is so important in leadership, how to help colleagues stay above the line and the last time she cried.

This week we are privileged to talk with the TDT CEO Gareth Conyard and get to hear about the challenges of OCD, why leaders need to be able to tolerate the grey, what ability he would love to have and how something positive came out of panic.

In this episode, we chat and laugh with the incredible Laura McInerney. We learn about her powerful parents, why we all need to feel welcome and useful, how she tapped into her internal motivation and why an item in a drawer led to her most embarrassing moment!

This week we go international again and catch up with coaching guru Chris Munro. We hear about his Scottish heritage, how a single email can change your life, why takings risks is often worth it and why growth lies within criticality.

In this episode we speak to everyone's favourite CEO, Dame Alison Peacock about all things LOVE! Childhood sweethearts, the importance of investing in staff, the complex nature of praise and what she would save from a fire.

In this episode we speak to the ever surprising and inspiring Oli Cav about all kinds of things including his early sporting prowess, brushes with celebrities, the impact of a controversial training program and why we might all need to practice being embarrassed.