Inspiring Voices
Hello, and welcome to the Inspiring Voices Podcast, brought to you by Persyou Ltd. At Persyou, we understand it can be difficult to inspire and unlock the potential in individuals, teams and organisations. Our award-winning approach combines premium coaching with leading-edge thinking from across a range of disciplines, creating sustainable change and enhanced performance. In these conversations we connect with recognised leaders from across the world of education and beyond, from sport to politics to the armed forces. These influential expert guests offer listeners the perfect blend of theory, opinion and best practice guidance. These are go-to podcasts for leaders looking for insight and real, actionable inspiration, featuring fascinating people who have reached the highest levels in their field. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Latest episodes
Jun 18, 2020 • 1min
Change
In this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie discusses challenging assumptions to move forward. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Jun 16, 2020 • 2min
Be grateful, it really can be good for you!
In this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie discusses how being grateful can support our well being. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Jun 14, 2020 • 1min
Effective feedback means honest conversations
Explore the significance of feedback in music and education settings, and how it can enhance performance management and prevent issues
Jun 9, 2020 • 1min
Resilience is not about being tougher
In this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie discusses how coaching methodology can support resilience. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Jun 7, 2020 • 2min
How to cope when everything goes wrong
In this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie tells a story of how a professional music ensemble coped without a conductor and the leadership lessons learnt. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Jun 1, 2020 • 2min
2 types of leadership energy
In this 'Lite Bite', Certified Professional Coach and Director of Persyou Nicholas McKie outlines 2 types of leadership energy; anabolic and catabolic. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
May 21, 2020 • 48min
Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh: Coaching in education
Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, a leading authority on coaching in education, discusses the relevance of coaching in uncertain times. He explores the benefits of virtual coaching and the importance of concise communication, authenticity, and empathy for leaders. The chapter also highlights the importance of personal growth and self-care for educational leaders and the challenges they face in the current time. Lastly, it discusses the positives of the current situation, including more time for reflection and virtual connections bringing people together.
May 7, 2020 • 50min
Peter Symth: International education recruitment
Peter Symth, Senior Associate for Search Associates, international recruitment specialists since 1990, discusses challenges of recruiting teachers during the pandemic, implications of virtual fairs, significance of networking and personal interactions in international education recruitment, factors in choosing schools, entering the IB system without experience, and advice for teachers seeking international jobs.
May 5, 2020 • 41min
Dr Chris Thurber: Education psychology and virtual school adjustment
In this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by renowned clinical psychologist, Dr Chris Thurber all the way from New England, US. Discussions centre around the adjustments being made in education at this time from both teacher and student standpoints with strategies to cope with the stress of our 'new normal' outlined. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Apr 30, 2020 • 41min
Di Riley: Leading boarding and pastoral care in Moscow
How would you go about leading an international boarding school through uncertain times? In this informal episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas Mckie talks to Di Riley, Head of Boarding and Pastoral care at Letovo School in Moscow about the provision that she has put in place to support the students and staff under her care. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
