Stories of School Leadership
Leading in Education is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. Sharing our experiences, vulnerabilities and inspiration supports us to feel connected and fulfilled within the wonderful world of education. This podcast explores the journeys of inspirational guests through education, into school leadership and shares challenges, fascinating stories and hopes and dreams for the future. Come along for some light hearted, relaxed and fun discussion with amazing leaders.
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Episodes
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
In this episode I'm joined by the wonderful Joey Nghi Ho, Headteacher in the beautiful country of Vietnam. Joey shares her journey to leadership which took her all over the world teaching and leading in schools. We talk about working with a diverse network of educators, learning from those around us and how being thrown into something is sometimes the best thing that can happen!
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Former Primary Headteacher Jen Mitchell shares her fascinating, slightly squiggly, journey into teaching and then leadership. Emma and Jen explores the challenges that Jen has faced along the way and how, by taking a chance she has recently found something that has re-ignited her passion for the education sector!
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
James, a visionary Headteacher from South East London, shares his journey through education and into Leadership. Reflecting on a decade of Headship, James shares what motivates him including some incredibly inspirational organisations to follow and get involved in.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Chilipo Gunda joins Emma from Malawi sharing fascinating insights into his journey to leadership and the challenges for schools in Malawi. This episode explores the importance of fostering a sense of belonging with both staff and pupils drawing on Chilipo’s own educational experience and through different leadership roles in Malawi.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Vivienne Porritt, OBE, Former Headteacher and Co-Founder and Global Strategic Leader of WomenEd, joins Emma for a conversation about belonging, women in leadership and being brave. Vivienne shares powerful stories about her own childhood experiences driving her vision to serve in Education. This episode explores gender bias, the challenges for women working in Education and what visionary leadership looks like.
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Featuring the wonderful Lewis Webb, Primary Headteacher and all round brilliant human being! In the episode he shares his journey, those who have inspired him (this bit gave me goose bumps!) and his belief about what we must hold true to as leaders.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
In this short introduction I share the mission behind starting the Stories of School Leadership podcast. Find out about my experience and what I hope the podcast will bring to educators and those interested in the sector.