FLOURISHING EDUCATION - How to RE-MEMBER we ARE Flourishing Lifelong, Lifedeep, and Lifelong BEings
259 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Welcome to powerful imperfectly perfect conversations that shine the light on AMAZING DISRUPTORS, PIONEERS AND INNOVATORS in EDUCATION. Together, let's discover our unique gifts and fragrance in this garden called life, be uniquely ourselves and in service of others and the world.
Let's journey to explore how we:
🌺 change our schooling system for ALL can flourish (human/more than human)
🌺 put our INNATE well-being at the center of all our activities
Not through ONE PATH nor ONE SIZE FITS ALL but through ONE'S UNIQUE PATH to a happy fulfilled life.
Are you ready? Let's get started...
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Episodes
Episode 153 - The Future of learning & Work with Craig Vezina
August 23, 2022 09:15 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBWith over two decades of experience at the forefront of international education, Craig Vezina is the founder & President of the Z-17 Collective (formerly ZSchool: The International School of Social Entrepreneurship) & co-founder of The Spaceship Academy. We talk about what it means to empower people to discover and find out their meaning or purpose so that they don't feel at the mercy of bigger powers. How do people find their meaning and be part of something substantive, forward thinking a...
Episode 152 - The Agile Mind with Jessica Cavallaro and Roslynn Jackson
August 17, 2022 15:57 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBToday I return from a truly invigorating 4 week-break and I am delighted to start again with a powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with the wonderful Jessica Cavallaro and Roslynn Jackson who are both based in Florida. They are both educators, innovators and change makers in education. In this episode, they share how they both discovered Agile as a solution to keep their students connected, collaborating and creating while distance learning and it transformed their pedagogy. If you a...
Episode 151 - What are the questions that drive what you do as a parent and human being with Gary Heidt?
July 16, 2022 12:23 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWhy are things the way the are? And how can we make them better? These are two of the questions that Gary asks himself every day and that he shared with me during this powerful imperfectly perfect new conversation on the podcast. We also talked about flourishing at the individual and organisational, community and societal level and Gary's own journey as an educator and father over the last 30 years. Here are some of the information Gary shared with us. Books and other Readings that been ...
Episode 150 - Self-care is serving others with Max Girardeau
June 27, 2022 13:45 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBI am absolutely thrilled to be sharing this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Max Girardeau from The Visionaries. Max and I talk about his amazing work and vision - how do we help create nurturing school communities and to support young people into healthy adulthood. We also discuss the importance of self-care so that we can care for the planet and serve others. I loved every minute of it. I am sure you will too! Here are some of the references that Max mentioned in our conv...
Episode 149 - Putting life and vitality at the centre of everything to thrive in the individual and collective with Jenny Finn
June 21, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBI am delighted to share this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with the wonderful Jenny Finn who is the Founder of Springhouse. Jenny and I talk about how we can create conditions for vitality to thrive in the individual and collective. What happens when an intergenerational learning community work towards a vision of regenerative culture where all people are connected to the vitality within themselves, their community, and the Earth? Listen to find out more
Episode 148 - The A to Z of values with Uncle Sele
June 14, 2022 09:32 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBI am delighted to share this new episode with Uncle Sele - Founder, Trees and Pillars Online school for Values, character and Child mentoring. Uncle Sele is a Values and Character Coach Model and Mentor to Children. We discussed what values are and why they are important and what the role of parents and adults are. I am sure you will enjoy this conversation - I know I did!
Episode 147 - How to become a modern wayfinder with Dr Elizabeth Lindsey
May 31, 2022 12:15 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode I share the wonderful work of Dr Elizabeth Lindsey, Nat Geo Explorer and UN Visionary. Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey is a global strategic advisor and the first Polynesian Explorer and female Fellow in the history of the National Geographic Society. Her keen insights are helping to reshape Western perspectives on global leadership. Her commitment to conserving traditional knowledge and wisdom is critical for the complexity of these times. Elizabeth applies this intelligence to help...
Episode 146 - A magical parenting journey through magical conversations with Dr Pauline Crawford
May 23, 2022 18:28 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week I am delighted to share my conversation with Dr Pauline Crawford - The conversation maker We talk about her work and how we can activate conscious leadership, lead authentic success, elevate performance through Magical Conversations. We also discuss how to expand relationship potential between #Men&Women #AuthenticHarmony#AuthenticPower You can watch the video: Bears and Birds -Tale of Two Cities - Who's in Charge? here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKsqGgyhuow&t=13s
Episode 145 - How to bring about change in education for ALL to flourish? Dr Benjamin Freud
May 19, 2022 09:12 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBI am delighted to share this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Benjamin Freud - co founder of Coconut Thinking, which is a website where we post articles and have a podcast. They are trying to get people together to have conversations about how we can move beyond the system of education that we have today. Benjamin explains that revolutions by definitions don't happen at the core, because the system doesn't want to kill itself. So the revolutions have been on the fringe. He...
Episode 144 - Unlocking purpose, preference and persistence through stories of amazing people with Dr Charles Margerison
May 10, 2022 15:19 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBI am delighted to share this conversation with Dr Charles Margerison, Founder of Amazing People Schools, a chartered psychologist and member of the Royal Institution. He has been researching the lives of Amazing People for over 20 years. I talked to Charles about how by sharing these stories we can unlock the amazing potential of every student through their award-winning, whole-school approach to character and well-being. A fascinating imperfectly perfect conversation!
Episode 143 - peace of mind and contentment through the wisdom within with Christa Campsall
May 01, 2022 20:43 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBI am delighted to share another powerful imperfectly perfect conversation. This time with the wonderful Christa Campsall who is the Teacher and Author of "My Guide Inside: Knowing Myself and Understanding My World" K12 Curriculum. Christa introduced the 3 principles by Sydney Banks and we discussed the importance of discovering the wisdom within and the fact that we all have an innate wellbeing. We also talked about the importance for our children, young people and ourselves to know oursel...
Episode 142 - What does it mean to be a values-based school, institution or organisation? with Dr Neil Hawkes
April 25, 2022 13:34 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBI am delighted to share this fantastic interview with Neil (Dr Values) Hawkes who is Founder of Values-based Education VbE Neil and I had such a powerful and magical conversation about what it means to be a values-based school, institution or organisation and why it is important if we want to reach true quality education. A must listen to!
Episode 141 - Own your learning... own your life with Stephanie Sewell
April 21, 2022 19:54 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this episode, I share my powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with the wonderful Stephanie Sewell who is Independent Education Coach and Consultant | Homeschooling and Unschooling Support | Speaker | Advocate for Children's Right to Individualized Education. Stephanie told me how she helps: children and teens to look at their education through a new lens - a lens of ownership. Owning their learning allows young people to build engagement, happiness and confidence in all aspects of ...
Episode 140 - The Future of Smart with Ulcca Joshi Hansen
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this amazing episode, I speak with Ulcca Joshi Hansen - author of The Future of Smart: How our education systems needs to change to help all young people thrive and Chief Program Officer at Grantmakers for Education. In our conversation Ulcca told me how we all have our sphere of influence. Education belongs to all of us. Young people grow into the adults who shape the world. And so education is all of our responsibility. We can all ask ourselves: what is my sphere of influence in this? ...
Episode 139 - Re-imagining education, learning and work with Joanna Merrett
April 14, 2022 17:18 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBI am delighted to share this sensational conversation with Joanna Merrett who is a Home Education Researcher, Early Years Professional and an Elective Home Education Support Consultant. We have a conversation about her research on home education and how we stop thinking about school as being the only option and how we can re-imagine education, learning and work that works for us all as a family. We discuss the one-size fits all versus a personalized and individualized education. I am su...
Episode 138 - The importance of developing self-awareness with Dr Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan
April 11, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBI am delighted to share this fantastic episode with Dr Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan who is a Lecturer in Human Movement Studies (Health and PE) and Creative Arts at Charles Sturt University, and International Consultant, Speaker, and Life Poet. Rachael shares her work and research and why she believes it is important to develop self-awareness as well as well as being kind - to oneself and to the young people in our care. I am sure you will enjoy this as much as I did!
Episode 137 - A fulfilled today: the best chance of having a fulfilled tomorrow with Nicola Leyland
April 07, 2022 13:24 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBWhat happens when your child suffers a really serious brain injury and his changed and unable to attend school? In this wonderful episode, I talk with Nicola Leyland - a mother, a dog walker and home educator who is also a part-time student on the Msc in Mindfulness at Aberdeen University. In this conversation, Nicola and I share our passion for mindfulness - its link to autonomy and agency in education and the importance of living 'in the now' for our children and ourselves. I really reco...
Episode 136 - Just don't be a lazy thinker with Shannon Ross
March 28, 2022 09:57 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBThis is the second conversation I have with the wonderful Shannon Ross. He is Executive Director of The Community. Partner at Paradigm Shyft, Reentry Strategies and Consulting. Founding member of the Univ. of Reentry. Advisor for Sia Precision Education. Emotional IQ expert & jokester extraordinaire. Shannon shares his journey, what books have inspired him to change your mental models and how much we need to find ways to sustainably challenge ourselves.
Episode 135 - You're enough - Trust yourself with PJ Jackson
March 22, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBToday I am so happy to share this amazing conversation with the fabulous PJ Jackson also known as the JoyOwl. PJ is a Soul Empowerment Coach who creates breakthroughs for high performers looking to level-up. Author, influencer, difference maker, PJ brings a positive energy like no other, she is truly one-of-a-kind! A creative force that can influence change, PJ is making a difference, one moment at a time. Join PJ’s Inner Circle at www.PJJackson.com PJ shares the stories behind her two bo...
Episode 134 - Learning how to learn with Gavin Hepherd-Hall and Thomas Schecter
March 17, 2022 15:45 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIn this episode I have a wonderful conversation with Thomas Schecter co-founder of MuchSmarter and Gavin Hepherd-Hall, Managing Director of Much Smarter UK Ltd. They both explain how we can help frustrated, stressed-out young people learn how to learn and the 3 habits of thinking, feeling and learning. Enjoy!
Episode 133 - Putting wellbeing and thriving at the heart of everything we do with Dr Peggy Kern
March 10, 2022 19:40 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode I am very lucky and privileged to speak to Dr Peggy Kern who is Associate Professor at the Centre for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education. You can check out Peggy's website here. Peggy and I talk about flourishing and thriving. We discuss who thrives in life, why, and what enhances or hinders healthy life trajectories. We also discuss the synergy between my research and her work and the question of individual, group/community and...
Episode 132 - How to develop your own virtual leadership with Penny Pullan
March 02, 2022 09:26 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBToday I am delighted to be sharing this interview with the wonderful Penny Pullan who is an expert, speaker and author as well as a mentor and consultant in Virtual and Hybrid Leadership and Creative Collaboration. You can check out her website Making Projects work here. Penny will help you take projects from hard slog to creative collaboration. We talk about how to become good leaders and virtual leaders and Penny takes us through her model. We also discuss how leadership has changed and ...
Episode 131 - eduScrum - collaborations that give you wings with Willy Wijnands
February 23, 2022 12:40 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBToday I am delighted to share this wonderful conversation with Willy Wijnands who is the Creator & Founder of eduScrum® as well as co-founder of the worldwide initiative "Agile in education". As you will hear, Willy is a passionate chemistry and physics teacher on the Ashram College in Alphen aan den Rijn and Aikido teacher. Willy shares about his journey and how he created eduscrum, we discuss the values underpinning it all and the fact that he gets pushback around students' agency and f...
Episode 130 - Parenting when 25 is the new 18 with Dr John Cottone
February 17, 2022 18:21 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBI am delighted to be sharing this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr John Cottone. John is a Psychologist, Researcher, Clinical Assistant Professor and Columnist for Psychology Today We discussed so many topics: mental health versus mental ill-health and the 4 types of depression, the Tao Te Ching for parents, how best to support our young people when 25 is the new 18 and we need to adapt our expectations and consider that boys tend to lag behind in childhood. and finally why...
Episode 129 - Rethinking Assessment with Olly Newton
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis week it's conversation two with the wonderful Olly Newton. If you haven't listened to our first conversation, you can check it out here: Episode 56. In this episode Olly and I talk about his recent work on Rethinking Assessment and you can read Olly's blog post I mention in our chat here. Olly and I talk about the importance of all coming together to push for change and the holistic element.
Episode 129 - Rethinking Education with Olly Newton
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis week it's conversation two with the wonderful Olly Newton. If you haven't listened to our first conversation, you can check it out here: Episode 56. In this episode Olly and I talk about his recent work on Rethinking Assessment and you can read Olly's blog post I mention in our chat here. Olly and I talk about the importance of all coming together to push for change and the holistic element.
Episode 128 - Express yourself - love who you be and what you do with Hema Patel
February 04, 2022 10:04 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week I am delighted to share my powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Hema Patel on the importance to love who we be and what we do in order to express ourselves authentically. Hema is a Hypnotherapist and Coach who also delivers Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). She supports rebellious growth seekers, like you, to LEVEL UP and ENJOY IT!!! She tells me how much she believes that self-love and self-expression are gateways to abundance.
Episode 127 - The power of autonomy with Dr Chris Bagley
January 27, 2022 13:59 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week I am delighted to share a conversation with Dr Chris Bagley about his amazing work as an educational psychologist whose core motivation is to co-develop psychologically healthy education systems alongside young people, families, professionals and creative thinkers. We talk about his research as part of his role as Director of Research at States of Mind, and how he is part of an innovative team of practitioners dedicated to gaining young people's insights about education and placin...
Episode 126 - The process of self-actualisation with Bea Herbert
January 19, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis podcast interview is another powerful imperfectly perfect conversation. This time with the wonderful Bea Herbert. Bea founded States of Mind in 2017, driven by a desire to create change in how our society speaks about and supports experiences of emotional distress. Bea is the Project Manager and Lead Facilitator at States of Mind. We talk about Bea's work - co-designing initiatives that promote young people’s wellbeing which draw on her training in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy. Such ...
Episode 125 - Inquire to self and empower yourself with Becky Carlzon
January 12, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBI am thrilled to be sharing this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with the wonderful Becky Carlzon. She is an Educator, enabler. Co-creator of Learning Pioneers, revolutionising Professional Learning. Nearly award-winning author, Powering Up Children. If you wonder what happens when two women who are passionate about education and change in education come together and have an in-depth conversation - take a listen! You can find Becky on Twitter @Beckycarlzon and Linkedin
Episode 124 - Empowering all young people to fulfil their potential with Dr Abide Zenenga
January 06, 2022 10:11 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBToday I am delighted to share this wonderful conversation with Dr Abide Zenenga who is the co-founder of Riverside Education and a Special Education Needs Consultant. I visited Abide and his team in October 2021 and I was so impressed by his work and his school settings. I think you will thoroughly enjoy this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with him.
Episode 123 - Why weren't we taught this at school? with Alice Sheldon
January 03, 2022 17:13 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBI am delighted to start the New Year by sharing this amazing conversation with the wonderful Alice Sheldon. She is the Founder of Needs Understanding. Alice's book recently came out - it's called 'Why weren't we taught this at school? - the surprisingly simple secret to transforming life's challenges'. We talk about 'being busy', life and how we can get all of our needs met. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am sure you will too!
Episode 122 - The importance of teachers' wellbeing with Florence Okwusogu
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIn our previous episode, we talked about the importance of our wellbeing as mothers. In this conversation, I talk with the wonderful Florence (Ukpabi) Okwusogu and we discuss the importance of teachers' wellbeing. Florence empowers burnt out teachers to thrive by becoming the Boss of their Health, Happiness & Life. You can check out her website here: Aligned Flow. We cannot have a flourishing education and flourishing young people if their teachers and educators are unwell. Flourishing ed...
Episode 121 - Menopause - why our wellbeing as mothers matters more than we realise with Dr Dani Hristova
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week I am delighted to share this powerful conversation with Dr Dani Hristova about a very important topic which is often ignored and certainly not discussed enough (in my humble opinion) and which can clearly affect our wellbeing and health as mothers (and as a result the rest of the family): menopause. Dani is a Senior Clinical Physician and Medical Advisor with a deep interest in Women's Health. She is an expert trainer, mentor and clinical trial specialist. In this podcast she shar...
Episode 120 - Unleashing the power of imagination to create the future of education we want with Rob Hopkins
December 14, 2021 13:15 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful Rob Hopkins - Rob is a cofounder of Transition Town Totnes and Transition Network, and the author of The Transition Handbook, The Transition Companion, The Power of Just Doing Stuff, 21 Stories of Transition and most recently, From What Is to What If: unleashing the power of imagination to create the future we want. Rob also hosts a podcast series ‘From What If to What Next‘ which invites listeners to send in their “what if” questions and then explore...
Episode 119 - What's the purpose of education? A values-driven approach with Alan Williams
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn this episode I am delighted to be talking with Alan Williams, Director of ServiceBrand Global Ltd. We use the values' lense to look at the word 'education' and we discuss the question: 'what's the purpose of education'? A deep dive into the meaning of these word and the importance of going beyond surface level assumptions.
Episode 118 - The teacher gamer revolution with Zach Reznichek
November 30, 2021 12:41 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIn this episode I am delighted to follow up the two powerful episodes with Rosina Dorelli with a powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Zach Reznichek, Co-Founder at Da Vinci Life-Skills | Author of Teacher-Gamer Handbook. We talk about the Da Vinci Life Skills pilot in Bali but also about Zach's work and his book - the Teacher Gamer Handbook and how Role-Playing Games in Schools helps build literacy, bolster confidence and ignite imaginations. Enjoy!
Episode 117 - Da Vinci Life Skills showcasing a model for the future of education with Rosina Dorelli - Part II
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBI am delighted to be sharing Part I of this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Rosina Dorelli, Founder/Director at Da Vinci Life-Skills, Design Technology & Art teacher and Homerton Changemaker Ambassador. In this second episode, we hear all about Rosina's specific plans with Da Vinci Life Skills which showcases a model for the future of education. Enjoy!
Episode 116 - Da Vinci Life Skills showcasing a model for the future of education with Rosina Dorelli - Part I
November 16, 2021 17:14 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBI am delighted to be sharing Part I of this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Rosina Dorelli, Founder/Director at Da Vinci Life-Skills, Design Technology & Art teacher and Homerton Changemaker Ambassador. In this first episode, we hear all about Rosina's experience and what led her to create the Da Vinci Life Skills which showcases a model for the future of education. I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy this chat.
Episode 116 - Da Vinci Life Skills showcasing a model for the future of education with Rosina Dorelli
November 16, 2021 17:14 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBI am delighted to be sharing Part I of this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Rosina Dorelli, Founder/Director at Da Vinci Life-Skills, Design Technology & Art teacher and Homerton Changemaker Ambassador. In this first episode, we hear all about Rosina's experience and what led her to create the Da Vinci Life Skills which showcases a model for the future of education. I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy this chat.
Episode 115 - Young people, imagination and creativity with Riyad Maroof Hassan
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this podcast interview I talk with Riyad Maroof Hassan Author, Youngest Writer of Assam, Talk Show Host. Founder - The Clippers & TCCCI & LOS Podcast Host - A Sketch Of The Sky. History & STEM Analyst, Global Child Rights Ambassador, Poet, Singer, Essayist. Another powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with a young writer and author. We discussed about how young people can co-create with adults and the importance of imagination and creativity in education.
Episode 114 - A campaign for mental health awareness and change with Mike McCarthy
November 02, 2021 09:19 - 57 minutes - 53 MBToday I share my conversation with Mike McCarthy. Mike is a Journalist, Media consultant. Campaigner for mental health awareness and change. I often say that all the people I speak to reshape who I am. This podcast is one of them. A real life changer which moved me to the core of my being. Listen to Mike who shares his story, the loss of their beautiful son Ross to suicide and his mission and campaign for mental health awareness and change so that we can have better mental health in the UK...
Episode 113 - The power of rapport with Mike Gilmour
October 27, 2021 08:59 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode, I talk with Mike Gilmour who is Principal of Knightsbridge House International School in Singapore and Author of The Power of Rapport. Mike and I had such a heart-warming conversation about the importance of human connections and what little steps we can all take to bring more rapport in our lives in order to build positive relationships and a sense of belonging.
Episode 112 - How to practically re-ignite the inner-drive (or intrinsic motivation) in our lives with Sharath Jeevan
October 19, 2021 11:20 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBI am really excited to be sharing this conversation with the wonderful Sharath Jeevan. Sharath talks to us about his amazing book 'Intrinsic: A manifesto to re-ignite our inner-drive. I loved the book and I recommend it highly. I asked Sharath a lot of questions around intrinsic motivation versus extrinsic motivation and their implications in the field of education. You can find out more about Sharath's work on his web site Intrinsic-lab I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Episode 111 - Metacognition in practice with Liz Keable
October 13, 2021 12:50 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this new episode, I talk with the wonderful Liz Keable and her amazing work as Teaching and Learning Specialist. We discuss metacognition in education and in practice as well as success, neuroscience and why it is important to think about our thinking. I loved this conversation and I am sure you will too.
Episode 110 - How to be free from anxiety with Zofie Lloyd-Kucia
October 07, 2021 13:30 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBI am delighted to share this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Zofie Lloyd-Kucia, Happiness Coach and Founder of Relax Me Happy. We discuss the importance of presence in our lives and what we can do to be free from anxiety.
Episode 109 - Cascades: How to create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change
October 01, 2021 10:57 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBI am delighted to share this conversation with Greg Satell who is best selling author of Mapping Mapping Innovation: A Playbook for Navigating a Disruptive Age as well as Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change. In this podcast Greg explains how creating true change is never easy. The status quo is, almost by definition, well entrenched and never gives up without a fight. Greg also explains how to truly change the world or even just your little corner of it, ...
Episode 108 - Uniting for children and youth with Richard Fransham
September 24, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBI am super excited to be sharing this conversation with Richard Fransham. Richard told me how early in his teaching career, he read “Education and Ecstasy” by George Leonard and that set him on a course to becoming a strong advocate for self-directed learning. He now focuses his advocacy on the mental health of young people, which has two core ingredients: social justice and self-determination. He explains how these ingredients form the basis to self-directed learning. Richard has initia...
Episode 107 - How to empower young people to be the architect of their success with Gilda Scarfe
September 20, 2021 13:46 - 1 hour - 56 MBI am delighted to share this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Gilda Scarfe who is a researcher, keynote speaker, global consultant, and positive education and leadership expert. You can find out more about her work here - Positive Ed We talk about how we (parents, educators, leaders) can empower young people to be the architect of their success. Gilda shares her work around mental toughness, self-compassion, self acceptance and resilience. Enjoy!
Episode 106 - How to move and learn with Bryn Llewellyn
September 13, 2021 14:32 - 57 minutes - 53 MBI am delighted to be sharing this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Bryn Llewellyn who is the founder of TAGTIV8 and Co-Director of Move & Learn. We discuss many topics and in particular how we need to incorporate movement into the daily lives of our children and young people (and ours) in order to develop critical thinking, curiosity and empathy. I would highly recommend that you also watch Bryn's TED Talk (with Andy Daly-Smith) on how physically active learning combines move...