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.

In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Philip Britton MBE, Head of Foundation at Bolton School and Chair of HMC. This episode is for you if you’re a senior leader navigating difficult decisions, carrying significant responsibility, and want to reflect on how presence, clarity and judgement shape your leadership over time.

In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Andy Johnson, Head of Truro School. This episode is for you if you’re a senior leader who wants to clarify what you stand for, develop a distinctive point of view in your sector, and lead with conviction without becoming rigid or reactive.

In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Vanita Uppal OBE, Director of The British School New Delhi. In this thoughtful and human-centred conversation, they move beyond titles and structures to explore the inner life of leadership, and why connection, intuition, belief and belonging matter as much as strategy and systems.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

In this episode, I talk about the shift from being solely goal-oriented to embracing problem-based strategy.

In this episode I delve into the concept of strategy as a coherent collection of decisions. I explore the definition of strategy and its

Discover my simple framework which helps school staff members to understand their role in strategy implementation.

This podcast episode will help you to master your next SWOT analysis.

Five Elements of Strategic Thinking

Keen to ignore the jargon, avoid complications and use a simple, structured mindset?

This episode talks you through how to seek out and hear criticism, understand the motivation with reflection and ultimately respond.

In this episode, I discuss the power of Strategy Away Days, especially in these times of rapid change.

This third episode in my 'Rethinking strategy' mini-series presents the advantages of viewing strategy as a learning process.