Leadership Launchpads

Epizodes

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  Episode 71 - Cat Scutt MBE 02.10.2026 52min

  In this Episode we speak with the incredible Cat Scutt MBE about what is like having King Charles as your boss, why its important for leaders to leave space for others, how the EPQ changed her life and when she last cried in front of someone else.
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  Episode 70 - Hywell Roberts 18.09.2026 57min

  In this episode we chat to the Chief Brody of education, Hywel Roberts and find out what he values in friendship, how leaders must purposefully position themselves in their teams, why we all need to re-light fires and hear about his most terrible memory
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  Episode 69 - Jon Gilbert 04.09.2026 49min

  In this episode we speak with the well connectED professional learning director Jon Gilbert and learn more about his dream line up for dinner, how a night in Spain and a day on the M62 changed his life and why the best schools get good stuff in and send great stuff out
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  Episode 68 - Nathan Burns 17.07.2026 52min

  In this episode we chat with the smiliest teacher educator I know and hear about the one quality he wish he had, how he fell out of love with politics, why doing nothing should always be an option for leaders and why everything comes at a cost
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  Episode 67 - Gary Aubin 03.07.2026 52min

  In this episode we catch up with the inspiring SEND specialist Gary Aubin and hear about his most terrible and treasured memories, why leaders need to tackle roots not leaves, how a diagnosis changed his life and how we can manage self-efficacy spirals
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  Episode 66 - Jon Tait 26.06.2026 57min

  In this episode we to speak with the great Jon Tait and explore why his childhood disadvantage was actually his greatest advantage, how leaders can navigate coaching crossroads, when he last cried and how he became great and picking up Sh*&t
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  Episode 65 - Anna Paul 21.06.2026 43min

  In this episode we speak with Anna Paul, head of South Hampstead High School and find out who her dream dinner guest would be, why leaders must stay rooted and connected, how ambiversion might the sweet spot and when she last cried in front of someone.
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  Episode 64 - Jamie Clark 05.06.2026 51min

  In this episode we go down under and speak with the modestly amazing Jamie Clark. We hear about the destructive impact of detail, how the one pagers were born, why we shouldn't underestimate the power of the environment and the thing he would save from a fire
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  Episode 63 - Ann palmer 29.05.2026 51min

  In this episode we talk with the constantly surprising and inspiring Ann Palmer and learn about her action packed career, why leaders should put why before can, how adversity continues to shape and drive her and her passion for amplifying the voice of others
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  Episode 62 - Bruce Robertson 22.05.2026 48min

  In this episode we speak with the incredible Bruce Robertson and find out why medicine's loss was our gain, how what you give, is often what you get back, the importance of PD investment and the one thing he would save from a fire.
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  Episode 61 - Aisha Thomas 15.05.2026 53min

  In this episode we chat with the amazing Aisha Thomas and explore why hindsight is not 20:20, how she moved from school leader to entrepreneur, why fortune favours the critical and when she last cried in front of another person.
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  Episode 60 - Jackson Ogunyemi 08.05.2026 46min

  In this episode we chat with the UK Ambassador for happiness, Jackson Ogunyemi, soaking up his infectious enthusiasm, learning about his perfect day, understanding the power of purpose and why we can't change what we don't acknowledge.
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  Episode 59 - Domini Choudury 01.05.2026 53min

  In this episode we catch up with the most resilient person I know, Domini Choudury and explore why authenticity is her thing, how we can build more trust, her own dark night of the soul and a spooky podcast-linked coincidence
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  Episode 58 - Mohamed Abdallah 17.04.2026 58min

  In this episode we get to chat with the amazing Mohamed Abdallah and it's so good we ran out of time!! We get to hear about why we shouldn't underestimate our environment, the power of leveraging local leaders, what he is most grateful for and the life changing impact of miss Simpson.
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  Episode 57 - Adam Robbins 10.04.2026 54min

  In this episode, we get to hang out with the brilliant Adam Robbins and find out why he struggles with things that are less than 10 out of 10, how motivational interviewing can be a useful tool, the impact of the rainforest book and why he needs to dial back his sarcasm.
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  Episode 56 - Aimee Tinkler 03.04.2026 46min

  In this episode, we talk with the PRESIDENT of the Chartered College of teaching, Aimee Tinkler and explore why leaders need to hug and hold their staff, who her key igniters have been, how we can amplify others and when she last cried.
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  Episode 55 - Neil Jurd 27.03.2026 49min

  In this episode we chat with ex-Army officer and leadership guru, Neil Jurd. We learn about his perfect day, how the loss of his mum and first wife have shaped his life and the power of the 10th voice and the empty chair.
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  Episode 54 - Joanna Povall 13.03.2026 45min

  In this episode we speak with the 2024 TES International Principal of the Year, Joanna Povall and learn about the power of pro-social norms, how a comment about her dad changed her life, why we need to build better networks and the one thing she has long dreamed of doing.
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  Episode 53 - Jose Picardo 06.03.2026 53min

  In this awesome episode we speak with mi nuevo amigo, Jose Picardo and learn about why a compass is better than GPS, how logistics led him into teaching, the power of amplifying others and the quality he needs to improve the most.
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  Episode 52 - Andy Wolfe 27.02.2026 51min

  This week, I get to sit down with the nicest and busiest guy I know, Andy Wolfe. We learn about the best time to plant a tree, how a train ride and cup of coffee changed his life and the last time he cried.