In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Graham Catt, Chief Executive Officer of Independent Schools Australia (ISA). This episode is for you if you’re a senior leader navigating forces beyond your school gates, seeking to understand how influence works at sector level, and reflecting on how to lead when authority alone isn’t enough.

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 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.

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.

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.