In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Louise Simpson, CEO of the British School in the Netherlands. This conversation offers thoughtful, practical insight into leading strategically in a global context, with clear reflections on decision making, culture and leadership at scale.

In this episode of the Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Joanna Povall, Principal at Wales International School in Abu Dhabi. This episode is a reminder that kindness isn’t soft, naïve or vague. It’s a strategic advantage and a core ingredient in every high performing team.

In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Charles Bailey, Headmaster of Worksop College and Ranby House. This episode offers a grounded, energising look at leadership, culture and the courage it takes to be real in today’s complex school environment.

In this episode of The Independent School Podcast Juliet Corbett is joined by Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council, where she represents and promotes the work of independent schools across the UK. This conversation offers grounded, practical insight into leading with clarity and confidence in challenging times, with thoughtful reflections on purpose, complexity and the human side of leadership.

After a short break, The Independent School Podcast is returning later in 2025 – and this time, we’re doing things a little differently.

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Leaders in independent schools are having to make some hard decisions, especially those facing the possible addition of VAT to school fees.

Juliet shares how NASA solves wicked problems and draws out lessons that other leaders can use to make life easier.

Join highly experienced head Claire Robinson to hear her insights into coaching, innovation and strategy.

Strategy is not a game played alone. So it is important to balance individual contemplation and conversation with 'thinking partners'.

I’m delighted to be joined by Paul Morgan, Head of St. Julian’s School in Lisbon, Portugal.

In our latest episode, I reveal the top five most popular episodes of 2023.

For this week's episode I'm joined by Jim Knight, The Rt Hon Lord Knight of Weymouth and Chair of COBIS.

Tune in for a comprehensive insight into school leadership recruitment trends and the crucial conversation around EDI.

Do you have a clear idea of how much you can achieve in a week? It’s very easy to be overly optimistic about what it is possible to get done

It's normal to feel occasionally overwhelmed. But if you're having this feeling frequently then that's not a fun way to live.

This is the second in my two-part series about Fundraising Campaigns, and in this episode it’s all about breaking the rules!

In this episode, I speak about how to structure a campaign over multiple phases to maximise the opportunity for success.

In this episode, Juliet shares her personal experience of working with coaches and highlights the five reasons why coaching works.

Unlocking your next career step is a process that requires dedication, self-reflection and strategic planning.