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The Three Degree Shift: How leaders see what others miss in complex decisions (Ep. 191)
In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett reflects on the patterns that emerged across 13 conversations with school leaders around the world - and introduces a new framework: the Three Degree Shift™. This episode is for you if you’re navigating a complex, high-stakes decision and want to elevate the quality of your thinking by seeing what others don’t.
Juliet Corbett
Apr 161 min read
Adapting leadership across culture and context with Helen Olds, Director, The British International School of Jeddah (Ep. 184)
In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Helen Olds, Director of the British International School Jeddah. In this thoughtful conversation, they explore how leadership needs to adapt across cultures and contexts without losing authenticity, and why understanding people is just as important as understanding systems when leading in international settings.
Juliet Corbett
Feb 191 min read
Knowing when to slow the pace as a leader with Alex Hems, Head, The Aldenham Foundation (Ep. 183)
In this episode of The Independent School Podcast Juliet Corbett is joined by Alex Hems, Executive Head of The Aldenham Foundation. In this thoughtful and honest conversation, they reflect on what it takes to lead well when the pace is intense and the stakes are high, and why creating space to think - both individually and collectively - can be one of a leader’s most powerful tools.
Juliet Corbett
Feb 121 min read
What true partnership really demands from leaders with Jaideep Barot, Head, Bristol Grammar School (Ep. 182)
In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Jaideep Barot, Head of Bristol Grammar School. This episode is for you if you’re a senior leader working in complexity, committed to bursary or partnership work that genuinely matters, and thinking hard about how to maintain purpose, focus and impact when the pressure is on across the board.
Juliet Corbett
Feb 51 min read
From Head to CEO in an international context with Louise Simpson, CEO, The British School in the Netherlands (Ep. 181)
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.
Juliet Corbett
Jan 291 min read
Authentic leadership and shaping school culture with Charles Bailey, Headmaster, Worksop College and Ranby House (Ep. 179)
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.
Juliet Corbett
Jan 151 min read
Leading through complexity: Conversations to spark your best thinking (Ep. 177)
After a short break, The Independent School Podcast is returning later in 2025 – and this time, we’re doing things a little differently.
Juliet Corbett
Dec 5, 20252 min read
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