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 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.

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

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.

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

Understand the limitations of a rigid plan, the role of a flexible strategic plan in schools and how to use it to propel you forward.

Hear about strategy as a learning, rather than a planning, process.

Adriana Williams loves to ensure data sparks joy for developmental professionals and you’ll find her points in this episode do just that!

Listen for some great personal anecdotes and reasons why investing in your own professional growth is so important.

How can you establish a programme that enables you to ask others to a leave gift in their Will?