The Edu Salon
with Deborah Netolicky
The Edu Salon podcast is a space for connection and conversation around education. Each episode, Dr Deborah Netolicky talks with a global education thought leader to provide insights into where education is now and where it might move next.
Like the French salons of the 18th century, this podcast is a place for a diverse range of voices to explore ideas and generate discussion in order to change the world for the better. It has at its heart a focus on humanity, equity, democracy, and the experiences of young people.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, Amazon Music and Audible.
Join the conversation on Instagram @theedusalon and by connecting with Deb on LinkedIn.
Like the French salons of the 18th century, this podcast is a place for a diverse range of voices to explore ideas and generate discussion in order to change the world for the better. It has at its heart a focus on humanity, equity, democracy, and the experiences of young people.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, Amazon Music and Audible.
Join the conversation on Instagram @theedusalon and by connecting with Deb on LinkedIn.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 5, 2022 • 41min
Vivienne Porritt on gender equity, impact and courage in education
Deborah Netolicky talks with Vivienne Porritt OBE about impact in education, gender equity, WomenEd, and being 10% braver. Previously a teacher, secondary headteacher, Executive Director of the London Centre for Leadership in Learning, Director for School Partnerships at University College London, a Chair of Governors, and a Founding Fellow and Vice President of The Chartered College of Teaching, Vivienne is currently a leadership consultant supporting school and academy leaders with professional learning and development, impact evaluation, vision, strategy and women's leadership. She is one of the Co-Founders and Global Strategic Leaders of WomenEd.
Join the conversation on social media.
- Vivienne: @ViviennePorritt on Twitter and @WomenEd on Instagram.
- Deb: @debsnet on Twitter and @theeeduflaneuse on Instagram.
- The Edu Salon: @theedusalon on Twitter and Instagram.
Want to know more?
- WomenEd: https://womened.org/
- WomenEd books: https://womened.org/the-book
- Gender Pay Gap Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xDHJw-C5ppzee1WsU1z3FxdwAJXorYRr/view?usp=sharing
- Article: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/feb/19/female-teachers-breaking-glass-ceiling-find-conservatory
- Video: TedX talk 'A world where normal doesn't exist' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVbtBtw9Th0
- Book: 'Invisible Women' by Caroline Criado Perez https://www.penguin.com.au/books/invisible-women-9781784706289

Feb 19, 2022 • 44min
Jacob Easley II on equity, agency and measurement in education
Deborah Netolicky talks with Dr Jacob Easley II about equity, inclusion, culturally responsive teaching, measuring educational effectiveness, and the effects of the pandemic. An expert in educational accountability, equity, and improvement, Jacob is Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Touro College, New York, and previously served in various education and leadership positions across five different states, and the District of Columbia.
Join the conversation on social media.
- Jacob: @Drje2 on Twitter and @drje2 on Instagram.
- Deb: @debsnet on Twitter and @theeeduflaneuse on Instagram.
- The Edu Salon: @theedusalon on Twitter and Instagram.
Want to know more?
- Article: Teaching for Racial and Social Justice https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15108195/educator-preparation-programs-lead-the-way-for-racial-and-social-justice-for-all
- Opinion: Education and Democracy https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15280530/education-and-democracy-critique-of-diversity-equity-and-race-for-liberatory-practices
- Book: The Audacity to Teach!: The Impact of Leadership, School Reform and the Urban Context on Educational Innovations https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780761854432/The-Audacity-to-Teach!-The-Impact-of-Leadership-School-Reform-and-the-Urban-Context-on-Educational-Innovations
- Video: CEO Unplugged https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY5ArbOa2pc

Feb 5, 2022 • 45min
Christian van Nieuwerburgh on coaching for optimal performance and optimal wellbeing
Deborah Netolicky talks with Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh about coaching, respectful conversations, professional growth, and teaching. Christian is an author and an authority on the use of coaching in educational settings. He is Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and Global Director of Growth Coaching International.
Join the conversation on social media.
- Christian: @ChristianvN on Twitter and @coachonamotorcycle on Instagram.
- Deb: @debsnet on Twitter and @theeeduflaneuse on Instagram.
- The Edu Salon podcast: @theedusalon on Twitter and Instagram.
Want to know more?
- Growth Coaching International: https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/
- Book: An Introduction to Coaching Skills: A Practical Guide https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/an-introduction-to-coaching-skills/book270095
- Book: Coaching in Professional Contexts https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/coaching-in-professional-contexts/book244295
- Video: Coaching as a Wellbeing Enhancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAMEuUq-Hfw

Jan 22, 2022 • 10min
Prologue
Welcome to The Edu Salon! In this preliminary episode, host and salonnière Dr Deborah Netolicky discusses the why and what of this podcast, and a little about her.


