The Independent School Podcast with Juliet Corbett
Leading an independent school can be incredibly demanding, leaving little time or energy to identify the right priorities and see the bigger picture clearly. But with the right guidance it is possible to flourish as a leader, and make a meaningful difference in the world. Join Juliet Corbett, an executive coach and strategy adviser, for actionable tactics and strategies covering everything from fundraising to fees, strategy to leadership. How can private schools secure their future for generations to come amid turbulent times? How can they balance their long heritage with modern business acumen? Listen in for interviews and insights to find out.
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Leaders in independent schools are having to make some hard decisions at the moment, especially those in the UK facing the possible addition of VAT to school fees. Some of these decisions could be classified as ‘wicked’ - defined as a problem where multiple stakeholders want different, sometimes contradictory, outcomes
It turns out that NASA rocket scientists think that solving ‘wicked’ problems, where multiple stakeholders want contradictory outcomes, is far harder than the science of sending missions into space. So when we’re trying to solve similarly ‘wicked’ problems in our schools it’s no surprise that leaders sometimes feel stu
172: Coaching, Innovation and Empowerment with Claire Robinson, Head, Holme Grange School
Coaching, innovation, empowerment, strategy... this episode with guest Claire Robinson, Head of Holme Grange School, dives into many of the topics which school leaders ask me questions about. As a highly experienced head, Claire shares with us her extensive insights into: 1. How to balance involving staff in strategy
Strategy is not a game played alone. So if you are seeking a strategic way forward for a project or challenge, it is important to balance individual contemplation and conversation with "thinking partners". In this episode I share my belief that everyone has the ability to think and act strategically, and that combinin
170: Strategy in an International School with Paul Morgan, Head, St. Julian’s School, Lisbon
It’s one thing knowing about strategy frameworks and approaches - but knowing how to use these effectively to develop and implement a strategy in a school is a completely different skill. So this week on The Independent School Podcast I’m delighted to be joined by Paul Morgan, from St. Julian’s School in Lisbon, Portug
Exciting news for The Independent School Podcast! In our latest episode, I reveal the top five most popular episodes of 2023. With over 16,000 listens, I am thrilled to know that our podcast has been helping education leaders become more strategic and focused on their priorities. Episode notes: Top 5 episodes of 2023:1