Leadership Launchpads

In this episode we chat with the incredibly experienced and humble leader and author Paul K Ainsworth. We explore his dream dinner guest, the importance of widening our PD gaze, How silver bullets changed his life and why the behaviour equation is an important consideration for leaders. Engage with Paul and his Work: Linkedin - paul-k-ainsworth Website - INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST Books - Amazon Aut...

In this episode we chat with the mesmerizing founder of the educational coach, Julie Keyes. We learn about her Kaizen childhood, how triple loop learning can get us closer to the real problem, when she last cried and how a single lunch changed her whole life. Engage with Julie and her Work: Linkedin - theeducationalcoach Website - Theeducationalcoach.co.uk

In this episode we chat with the incredible David Didau about poor proxies for leadership, how we wishes he could pause time, being homeless in Amsterdam and how a family incident provided both fear and relief. *Sensitive Content*

In this episode we chat with everyone’s favourite edu-author Kate Jones about her obsession with Paul McCartney, her work on and with evidence-based education, how a series of failed promotions led to a brighter future and why everyone needs a Geoff!

In this episode we get to pick the brain of a key player in the professional development journeys of most teachers including myself, Rob Coe. We hear about his desire to get closer to the frontline, his contentment with not knowing the future and how even he needed a push to take on an academic challenge!

In this episode we chat with the inspirational and energising Tracy Goodyear about her working class upbringing, the work ethic its given her and her healthy PLN. We then go deeper into her use of pre-mortems, her support of those on maternity and the key role leaders play in the grief process.

In this episode we get to talk with a leadership development hero of mine, professor David Pendleton and hear more about the upbringing that shaped him, the three core components of a good friendship and how he wishes he had more patience. Engage with David and His Work: Linkedin - david-pendleton-dphil-566441a/ Books: Leadership: All You Need To Know 2016 - LINK Leadership: No More Heroes 2020 -...

In this episode we get to chat with evidence-based teaching evangelist Jade Pearce and get to hear more about her hatred for sleep, love for toy story, inability to cry and the dramatic shift that occurred when she started engaging with research and evidence.

In this episode we chat with the King of Curriculum Jon Hutchinson. We hear about his belief in execution over ideas, find out what a dream day would look like, examine the importance of evaluation and try not to launch about the day he forgot his pants.

In this episode we explore the mind and life of American educator, instructional coach, author and presenter Zach Groshell. He speaks about the power of effective presentations, the inspiration her took from his deaf mum and the everlasting impact that a summer camp had on him.

In this episode we speak with the educational powerhouse, Mary Myatt and explore her incredible balance of classroom and boardroom work, her belief in stakeholder voice, the importance of EQ and an embarrassing moment in front of a headteacher.

In the 6th episode of the Leadership Launchpads Pick & Mix Podcast we are joined by the ‘research illuminator’ Bradley Busch and we get to delve into the inspirational impact of his parents, the importance of balancing rockstars and superstars within teams and how a family tragedy resulted in a new perspective.

In this 5th episode of the Leadership Launchpads Pick & Mix Podcast we are joined by the quietly brilliant Sarah Cottinghatt. We get to learn about her desire for more social confidence, passion for staying on purpose whilst also be adaptive and the strong connection she has between sleeping and crying.

In this 4th episode of the Leadership Launchpad Pick & Mix Podcast we get to explore the work and mind of the great Matt Stone. We learn about his belief in the continuum of expertise, his love of static caravans and we kick around how to balance incremental and radical innovation.

In this third episode of the Pick & Mix Podcast we are joined by the busiest women I know, Haili Hughes and we delve into her professional and personal journey so far. We explore the importance of proper evidence engagement, why she is described as obstreperous, her least favourite personal trait and the impact of public narratives.

In this second episode of the Pick & Mix Podcast PLUS we are joined by the International leadership and change expert Shane Leaning and we get to learn about how he wish he had been raised, his most precious memory and the importance of iatrogenic effects!

In this first ever episode of the Pick & Mix Podcast Plus we are joined by the incredible Sam Gibbs and we delve into her work as a Director of Education, her most wanted attribute, some ignition points from her life and the last time she cried!