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Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership Podcast
Strategic school leadership insights for education leaders who want to drive meaningful change and build thriving school communities.
What if the most powerful leadership strategies were hiding in plain sight? Education Leaders uncovers the evidence-based approaches that separate truly effective school leaders from the rest. Through compelling interviews and strategic deep-dives, organisational coach Shane Leaning reveals the real challenges facing today's education leaders, and the practical…
Episodes
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastWhy Your Biggest Problem Isn't What You Think | Change Series 1.2
In part 2 of the Series on Organisational change, Shane discusses the complexities of organisational change in educational settings, focusing on the sponsor's…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastThe Teacher Retention Crisis | A Conversation with Haili Huges
Haili Hughes and Shane Leaning discuss the ongoing crisis in the teaching profession, focusing on the challenges of teacher retention, the impact of toxic…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastOrganisational Change 101 | Change Series 1.1
Shane introduces a mini-series focused on leading effective community-led change in schools. He presents an open-source change model inspired by Work…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastWhat to do at your next inflection moment | A Conversation with Sharath Jeevan
Sharath Jeevan OBE explores the concept of inflection moments for leaders in education, addressing the challenges and opportunities they present. Sharath…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastHow to Manage Teacher Capability Procedures
Teacher capability procedures—words that send shivers down the spine of even the most seasoned school leaders. In this episode, I share practical guidance to…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastHow to Develop Wellbeing in your School | A Conversation with Aimee Presnall
Shane and Aimee explore well-being in schools. Aimee shares her passion for well-being and how it started during her early years in school leadership. They…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastShane Leaning's Journey (Guest Episode)
GUEST EPISODE Shane Leaning is interviewed by Chris Jordan on The Leading, Language and Literature Podcast. We discuss: 1. What made Shane transition from the…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastRethink your literacy strategy | A Conversation with Chris Scorer
Is your school's literacy strategy doing more harm than good? In today's episode, educational consultant Chris Scorer joins me at a local British pub to delve…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership Podcast7 Principles to Strengthen your Leadership
In this episode, I explore principles that can guide every international school leader. As educators, we are public servants, and it's crucial to reflect on…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastSoft Leaders are Strong Leaders | A conversation with Ann McPhee
Ann McPhee discusses leadership in an international context and the importance of cultural understanding and effective induction processes. She highlights the…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastGuided Meditation for International School Leaders
Here’s a refreshing 5-minute meditation, custom-made for international education leaders by Adele Burdon-Bailey, a psychotherapist from Priory, one of the UK's…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastHow to design the perfect school trip | A conversation with Alex Seigel
I talk with Alex Seigel on how educational trips are a valuable part of a school's curriculum, providing students with transformative experiences and fostering…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastThe UK Election and the local/systemic change debate
In this episode, I muse on the recent UK general election and its implications for education. With the Labour Party's victory and Keir Starmer becoming Prime…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLIVE: Suicide Education: An Urgent Issue
The conversation focuses on suicide education and the proposed changes in the UK curriculum to include suicide prevention training for students. The guests…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastBeyond Consultants and Quick Fixes
In this special episode, host Shane Leaning shares a recording from a session he co-presented with Efraim Lerner at the Festival of Education in the UK. They…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership Podcast10 Million Views Later | A Conversation with Tom Sherrington
Tom Sherrington discusses his journey in education, from realising his audience through blogging to the challenges of personal branding and public discourse…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastBuilding Leadership Masterminds | A Conversation with Danny Bauer
This conversation explores the concept of being a ruckus maker in education and the role of a Mastermind community in supporting school leaders. Chief…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastInfographics: A Beautiful Distraction?
I take a critical look at the growing popularity of infographics and one-pagers in education. While I acknowledge their aesthetic appeal and potential as…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastTeacher Retention Strategies
If you're an international school leader grappling with teacher retention or looking to empower your staff, this episode is a must-listen. I dive deep into the…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastShould School Leaders Teach?
Are you struggling to decide whether school leaders should also spend time teaching? This episode is for you! I dive deep into the age-old argument of whether…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastThe Power of a Team | A Conversation with Andrea Honigsfeld
Today, I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, a passionate educator and TESOL professor who has dedicated her career to promoting collaboration…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastHow to Manage Staff Room Negativity
Have you ever been caught in the crossfire of a staff room venting session? As leaders, it's a delicate tightrope to walk—balancing empathy with…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLIVE: Why do parents choose international schools?
Join Shane Leaning and special guest Selina Boyd, International Editor for the Good Schools Guide, in this engaging bonus episode of Global Ed Leaders…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLinguistic oppression in international schools | A conversation with José Medina
Dr. José Medina discusses linguistic oppression in education and the need for linguistic liberation. He explains that linguistic oppression occurs when…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastHow to see through a sales pitch
I explore what to do when you are approached with sales pitches as an international school leader. With a budget at your disposal, the challenge is often…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastWhy the best teachers rehearse | A conversation with Josh Goodrich
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. Josh Goodrich and Shane Leaning explore the…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastShould we still be talking about COVID? A conversation with Angie Wigford
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. Summary Educational psychologist, Dr. Angie…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLocal Identities, International Classrooms| A Conversation with Simon Probert
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. Simon Probert and I explore the evolution of…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastWhy Universities Need International School Students
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. Universities around the world are prioritising…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLIVE: Vulnerability in Leadership | Strength or Weakness?
In this deeply engaging LIVE Space of "Global Ed Leaders," we peel back the layers to explore vulnerability in school leadership. As an international school…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastGrow Your Leadership Confidence | A Conversation with Chris Baker
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. Chris Baker and Shane discuss the importance…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLIVE: How to run an effective professional investigation
As an international school leader, you know that navigating investigations within your schools is complex, meshed with emotional, legal, and ethical threads…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastFree EAL Lesson | Get Your Teacher Talk Right
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. I am thrilled to present to you a sneak peek…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastBalancing Your Values and Expectations | A Conversation with Matt Hall
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. As an international school leader, do you…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastAre there too many consultants in education?
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. I explore and question our growing reliance on…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastHow to Build Influential Middle Leaders | A Conversation with Liz Benson
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. In this episode, we unpack the nuanced role of…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLearning a second language? Develop your mother tongue
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. In revisiting my 2017 TEDx talk on the…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastWhat Connects British International Schools? | A Conversation with John Gwyn Jones
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. In this episode I sit down with the esteemed…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLIVE: Are International Schools Cutting Corners? A Look Into Accountability
This is a recording of the latest Global Ed Leaders LIVE X Space where we took a deep dive into the multifaceted realm of accountability in international…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastGamifying Professional Development: The Scorecard Method
This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more. In this episode, I share a powerful tool to…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastGuest Episode: Nurturing the Cultural Richness of International Schools
GUEST EPISODE Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Shane Leaning, international…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastCut Back to Achieve More in Your School | A Conversation with Arran Hamilton
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Arran Hamilton, Author, Researcher and Group Director of Education at Cognition Education. We dove deep…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLIVE: Why do we teach music in schools?
This is a recording of Global Ed Leaders LIVE, a live Space hosted every week on X. Our theme this week focused on the relevance of music education in schools…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastWhich Social Media Platform is Best for Educators?
In this episode I explore the transformative role of social media in the educational landscape. I focus on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn, sharing my…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastChina’s Future in International Education | A Conversation with Julian Fisher
(REPLAY OF EPISODE 1) In this episode, I spoke to Julian Fisher, the co-founder of Venture Education, a market intelligence consultancy focusing on education…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLIVE: AI In International Schools
In this special bonus episode of Global Ed Leaders, streamed live on X Spaces, the conversation centers on AI in International Schools. My co-host was Paul…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLIVE: Goals and Coaching
In this special bonus episode of Global Ed Leaders, streamed live on X Spaces, the conversation centers on new year goals and coaching. I was delighted to…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastBecome a Master of Difficult Conversations
In this episode I explore how to handle difficult as a school leader. This discussion is particularly pertinent for school leaders, teachers, and anyone in a…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastIs Coaching Just Another Fad? | A Conversation with Rachel Lofthouse
Rachel Lofthouse and I explore the challenges and nuances of coaching and mentoring in education, particularly in the context of international schools. We…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastThe Role of Coaching in Teacher Development | A Conversation with Rachel Lofthouse
In this episode of Global Ed Leaders, I engage in a dialogue with Rachel Lofthouse, Professor of Teacher Education at Leeds Beckett University and founder of…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastLIVE: International School Trends
In this special bonus episode of Global Ed Leaders, streamed live on X Spaces, the conversation centers on international school trends. The episode features a…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership Podcast5 New Year’s Resolutions for International School Leaders
In this episode, host Shane Leaning explores the theme of New Year's resolutions with a unique twist, focusing on leadership and professional development in…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastHow to Build a Professional Learning Culture | A Conversation with Cindy Adair
I speak with Cindy Adair, the Assistant Principal for Continued Professional Learning at Bangkok Patana School in Thailand. Cindy shares her pioneering…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastIn Memory of Ruth Perry: A Call for Change in School Evaluation
In this episode, I discuss the tragic case of Ruth Perry’s death, OFSTED and its implications for the international school sector. I explore the need for a…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastThe Power of an Outside Voice | A Conversation with Richard Reid
In this episode, my guest is Richard Reid, a former principal who has transitioned into being a much-sought-after coach for school leaders. We unpack the…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastThree Essential EAL Strategies for Success in International Schools
Today, I explore the vital role of English as an Additional Language (EAL) in international schools. I'll share three strategies that are key to supporting our…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastA Fresh Take on Stale Teacher Conferences | A Conversation with Iain Henderson & Shane Mann
Education in Thailand. I am joined by Festival Directors, Iain Henderson and Shane Mann. We delve into the festival's mission to encourage dialogue…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastThe Art of Bouncing Back: A School Leader's Guide to Resilience
This week, I delve into a personal experience where I stumbled quite significantly but managed to find a silver lining in it. It's all about transforming…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastHelp your teachers supercharge verbal feedback | A Conversation with Nihad Ćehić
Discover how Nihad Ćehić, founder and CEO of Vibbl, is transforming the way teachers give feedback in the classroom. In this episode, Nihad introduces us to…
Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership PodcastMaximising Conference ROI: Translating Insights into School-wide Impact
How do you harness the wealth of knowledge and inspiration amassed from educational conferences. share pragmatic strategies for translating conference…