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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Join me as I uncover strategies to overcome these challenges and unlock the full potential of strategic leadership.

explore the connection between organisational strategy and leader wellbeing.

Discover why a simple strategy is often better than a complex one and how this connects to the idea of strategy as a learning process.

Intellect and analysis are important for strategic thinking but don’t dismiss the importance of your intuition.

The importance of rest and recuperation and how we can reset our approach to work to make our future strategies efficient and enjoyable.

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

The five signs you can check to make sure you're ready to roll out your strategy.