Influence, strategy and sector leadership with Guy Pascoe, CEO, Independent Schools of New Zealand (Ep. 187)

In this episode of The Independent School Podcast, Juliet Corbett is joined by Guy Pascoe, Chief Executive of Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ), to explore what school leaders can learn from sector leadership - where authority is earned through influence.

In this thoughtful and strategically focused conversation, they examine how leadership works when there is no hierarchy to rely on, and why trust, clarity and disciplined focus become essential.

Together they explore:

• Why sector leadership depends on trust rather than control

• The discipline of strategy in a resource-constrained environment

• The importance of deep listening

• Why long-term relational capital matters more than short-term wins

• How influence strengthens when built slowly and consistently

  
  

This episode is for you if you’re a senior leader who wants to build influence without relying on hierarchy, think more strategically about focus and constraint, and strengthen relationships that create long-term alignment.

Episode links

Credible friend, credible threat: Leadership in a politicised world with Graham Catt (Ep. 186)

Positivity, complexity and leadership with Julie Robinson (Ep. 178)

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