Podcast Episodes

S05 - E01 Andrew Warren

How much impact can a simple note have on a child's life? In this conversation, Andrew Warren shares the story of a young boy who kept a tattered "Make me proud" note from his headteacher for years, …

Published on 7 hours ago

S04 - E09 Series 4 retrospective with Emma Hughes and Iain Blatherwick

Season 4 Episode 9

What makes truly exceptional educational leaders? In this final episode of Series 4 of #EdInfluence, host Nick MacKenzie is joined by colleagues and fellow executive coaches Emma Hughes and Ian Blath…

Published on 2 months ago

S04 - E08 with Jonny Searle MBE, OLY

Season 4 Episode 8

Olympic and world champion rower Jonny Searle opens our conversation with a powerful story from his coaching experience that fundamentally shifted his understanding of leadership responsibility. 

Thro…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

S04 - E07 with David Beaty

Season 4 Episode 7

David Beaty never planned on becoming a banker. What began as "practice" for a job interview - while still planning to attend university and become an accountant - transformed into a remarkable 39-ye…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

S04 - E06 with Sara Burks

Season 4 Episode 6

In this episode, we hear from Sara Burks, the Founder and Managing Director of Adaptis Limited. Sara excels in getting the best from people during transformational change through great leadership. 

Le…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

S04 - E05 with Dr. Caroline Whalley CBE and Hugh Greenway

Season 4 Episode 5

In this episode, Caroline Whalley and Hugh Greenway, founder and CEO of the Elliot Foundation Academy Trust respectively, share their most transformative experiences and leadership insights. 

Caroline…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

S04 - E04 CST Conference special with Leora Cruddas CBE

Season 4 Episode 4

This episode is comprised of two parts. In the first, we hear from Leora Cruddas CBE, CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts (CST), who seeks to unravel the complexities of educational leadership …

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

S04 - E03 with Sir Chris Husbands

Season 4 Episode 3

Uncover the fascinating intersection of leadership and storytelling as we welcome Sir Chris Husbands, an esteemed former Vice-Chancellor and a key player with Higher Futures. 

In conversation with Nic…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

S04 – E02 with Lauren Thorpe

Season 4 Episode 2

Lauren is the Chief Transformation Officer at United Learning, the largest trust in England. She leads the trust’s work on digital strategy, data and insights, curriculum and assessment, as well as t…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

S04 – E01 with Cathie Paine

Season 4 Episode 1

Cathie Paine is the Chief Executive Officer of REAch2 Academy Trust. 

As CEO of REAch2, Cathie’s vision is the belief that school leadership at its heart is about transforming lives. Cathie joined REA…

Published on 1 year ago