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Leadership: Taking the Helm Through Tempest and Tide
Louise Marie speaks to Patrick Cozier about effective leadership at all levels. What it looks and feels like, the research behind this, how this ties into culture and implications for CPD! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2F5jHgjQNM
Apr 22


At The Heart of Change: The Human Work of Leadership
Louise Marie meets with Shane Leaning to discuss how to lead, coach and implement change effectively https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kMqSypvqzc&t=7s
Mar 7


Psychological Safety: The social contract
Laura McPhee discusses why belonging matters and how psychological safety can lead to school improvement We've all been there. Someone speaks up at work, perhaps in a meeting or in conversation with colleagues. They’re describing behaviours you recognise, making suggestions for improvement, challenging the status quo. But it’s… well, uncomfortable. In that moment, we all have a choice. Peer support matters. Building a safe environment is a collective effort, starting with lea
Jan 4


Rethinking PD: From Weapon of Teacher Destruction to Meaningful Mass Instruction
Louise Marie talks to Professor Haili Hughes about implementing meaningful PD at scale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BcKf5pFyq4&t=2s
Jan 4


Leading KS5: I See Sixth Form Sense
Louise Marie speaks to Paul Gannaway about how to lead a successful sixth form whilst in a full time SLT role https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw3dAUcrgHE&t=180s
Jan 4


Sanctuaries of inclusion & incubators of innovation!
Psychological Safety as a driver for school improvement... Laura McPhee- Director of Education and published author on empowering teachers and improving schools, shares her wisdom on the importance of psychological safety. I’m sat at the back of the teacher training induction session, pretending to read the welcome pack, when a large imposing figure appears at the front. He thanks us all for coming and quickly moves on to a lengthy monologue, warning us of the perils that lie
Nov 9, 2025


Leading with Listening: One Educator’s Journey Through Faith, Representation and Change
Louise Marie meets with Shammi Rahman to discuss her experiences and work in faith and representation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7smil21LRpw&t=3s
Oct 29, 2025


Exit Tickets: Life After Teaching
Louise Marie talks to Mike Leaman (Founder of Classroom Exit Coach) about why teachers leave and what comes next https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqMgw-m0imo
Oct 29, 2025


Do you follow?
Claire Harley explores the idea of what makes a good follower If you’re looking to develop your leadership skills there is an entire industry out there to help you. Within education there are conferences, books and NPQs all set to help you cement your identity as a leader within school. What we talk about less in this space is how we see ourselves (if we do at all) as followers. I think there’s merit in asking where power truly lies in organisations, and for my personal area
Oct 29, 2025


Hearts in the Fray: Do nice leaders finish last?
Louise Marie talks to Rachel Bowers about the role of kindness in leadership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7c1g7hruaI&t=1s
Oct 29, 2025


PhDegrees of Strength: Leading, Learning, and Doctoral Journeys
Louise Marie talks to Claire Harley about how she manages a full time SLT role in a school whilst undertaking a PhD. The highs, the lows, the logistics and everything in between! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrVSF7RlGSU&t=285s
Oct 29, 2025
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