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
Apr 29, 2020 • 44min
Viv Grant: Supporting emotional resilience
In this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by former Headteacher and author Viv Grant. Viv has developed a deep interest in approaches for supporting the emotional and psychological well being of school leaders. We explore how important cultivating self awareness is for school leaders in supporting their emotional resilience in times of change and Viv offers her top tips for leading schools. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Apr 29, 2020 • 48min
Great people management
In this podcast, Mandy Coalter, CEO of Talent Architects, discusses topics such as staff retention, flexible working, stress management in a high-risk environment, teacher workload, the impact of virtual work, staff motivation, and the power of 360-degree feedback for managers. A must-listen for schools looking to promote great people management.
Apr 21, 2020 • 46min
Andy Buck: Leadership matters
In this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas Mckie is joined by Andy Buck, CEO of Leadership Matters, to get a grasp on the main issues school leaders are facing in the current 'virtual' context in which they are operating. Andy offers some great tips for leaders to take on board citing the importance of coaching and self awareness in relation to leadership practice. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Apr 21, 2020 • 45min
Ciaran Cunningham-Watson: Education leadership in Abu Dhabi
In this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie, is joined by Ciaran Cunningham-Watson, Principal at the Belvedere British School, Abu Dhabi to discuss the current education climate in the Middle East and the implications for school leadership going forward. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Apr 21, 2020 • 41min
Colette Firth: Executive Headship challenges in the UK
In this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie, is joined by Colette Firth, Executive Head Teacher of three primary schools in the UK. Colette outlines how she has managed the transition of her schools to virtual learning and the challenges she has faced leading schools at this time. Nicholas goes on to explore how Colette's own leadership has developed as a consequence of the current education climate and offers top tips for other school leaders looking to thrive in times in change. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
Apr 21, 2020 • 49min
Chris Seal: School leadership in Bangkok
In this episode, Director of Persyou, Nicholas McKie is joined by Chris Seal, Principal of Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside since August 2017 to talk about the unique challenges of leading an elite school in uncertain times. Nicholas discusses what measures have been put in place to ensure the school continues to operate and also explores the attributes most vital to current educational leadership. Finally, Chris offers advice and top tips for schools managing change going forward. https://www.persyou.com/Hello@persyou.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@persyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/persyou/
