In this reflective opening to Series 8, Rachel Johnson delves into the fascinating and emotional relationship we all have with time.

From the stillness of Miss Havisham's clocks in Great Expectations, to W.H. Auden's desperate plea in Stop All the Clocks, and the structured rhythms of school life, this episode blends literary insight, cultural reference and leadership experience to explore the difference between Chronos (measured time) and Kairos (meaningful, opportune time).

Rachel invites listeners to examine how we speak about time, identify moments that matter and consider how to better balance the urgency of now with the power of presence.

Whether you're deep in school leadership or just navigating the demands of daily life, this is a timely invitation to pause, reflect, and reclaim what time means to you.

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Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them

Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead

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