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Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership

Shane Leaning | School Leadership & Organisational Development Coach

Strategic school leadership insights for education leaders who want to drive meaningful change and build thriving school communities.What if the most powerful leadership strategies were hiding in plain sight? Education Leaders uncovers the evidence-based approaches that separate truly effective school leaders from the rest. Through compelling interviews and strategic deep-dives, organisational coach Shane Leaning reveals the real challenges facing today"s education leaders, and the practical

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All Episodes

31:53

Can schools do flexible work? A Conversation with...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/04/01

In this episode, I speak with Neil Renton, headteacher, and Julie Wellacott, HR professional, who are pioneering flexible working approaches in UK schools through their work as Flexible Working Ambassadors.Episode Highlights:What is flexible working? Giving teachers greater control over how much, when, and where they workHow Neil's school has transformed to employ 50 teachers with some form of "part-timeness"The mindset shift required from school leaders to embrace flexibilityWhy "reason-neutral"

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16:41

How to delegate

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/03/24

Have you ever found yourself drowning in tasks that others could do, but somehow you're still doing them yourself? Today, Shane Leaning shares a framework that completely transformed how he delegates - and might give you back hours of your week.In this episode, Shane explores the nine levels of delegation developed by the late Tim Brighouse, a renowned British educationalist. This framework provides a clear spectrum from essentially no delegation to complete handover of responsibility.Key

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47:25

LIVE | Trust, Traction and Technology

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/03/20

In this special bonus episode, Shane Leaning and co-host Chris Scorer introduce the new Education Leaders community platform and discuss what makes a great educational community. The conversation explores the challenges of navigating online spaces for both educators and students, finding balance in a digitally saturated world, and creating meaningful connections among education professionals globally.Episode Highlights:Introduction to the Education Leaders Live community platform, hosted on

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41:58

Rethinking feedback | A conversation with Ross McGill

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/03/18

Shane welcomes globally renowned educator Ross McGill, known worldwide as Teacher Toolkit. Ross shares his groundbreaking approach to feedback and assessment, challenging traditional marking practices and offering practical alternatives that can transform how schools approach feedback while reducing teacher workload.Ross introduces a comprehensive framework of nine different feedback approaches (feedback, feed up, feed forward × written, verbal, nonverbal) that enriches assessment practices beyond

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30:13

The problem with grades | A conversation with...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/03/10

Grades give us comfort and numbers feel concrete. But what if our obsession with quantifying learning is actually getting in the way of understanding it? Today, we're rethinking assessment.Shane Leaning speaks with Amarbeer Singh Gill and Jennifer Curran from Ambition Institute about assessment in education. The conversation challenges our reliance on grades and numbers, exploring the limitations of traditional assessment methods and offering insights into more meaningful approaches to understanding

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10:24

Build change that outlives you

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/03/03

In this final episode of our organisational change series, Shane explores the often overlooked aspect of change management - sustainability. Drawing from the Work Collaborative model for organisational change and his upcoming book "Change Starts Here," he explains why creating sustainable change is about more than just maintaining a specific initiative - it's about building a culture where change becomes part of your school's DNA.Key Points:Change is continuous, not finite: The end of one change

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36:15

Supporting Men in Schools | A Conversation with Ryan...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/02/24

Ryan Parke (The Men's Coach) shares his personal experience with the suicide of a friend and explores the complexities of male mental health. He discusses the common belief that men don't talk about their feelings, which he challenges. Ryan and I particularly delve into the role of testosterone in men's health, debunking myths about its effects and emphasising the importance of lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet, exercise, and sobriety in maintaining healthy testosterone levels. He provides

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10:01

Why Good Plans Fall Apart (And How to Prevent It)

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/02/18

"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything" - Eisenhower's wisdom applies perfectly to school change. In this episode of the organizational change series, Shane explores the crucial delivery phase where planning meets reality.Key Points:The delivery stage comes after six previous stages in the change processWhy the model is front-loaded with preparation rather than implementationHow to choose the most appropriate option for your communityUnderstanding and acknowledging the consequences of

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31:29

When Teachers Teach Teachers | A Conversation with...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/02/10

This conversation explores the role of teacher educators, their unique challenges, and the dynamics of career transitions within the education sector. Dr. Ciara O' Donnell discusses the identity transformation that occurs during secondment, the impact of educational policies on teacher retention, and the skills required to effectively educate teachers. Our discussion highlights the importance of professional learning and the privilege of working with fellow educators to drive meaningful change in

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14:35

When Do You Know Enough? | Change Series 1.7

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/02/03

Shane Leaning explores the delicate balance of learning enough to implement change without falling into analysis paralysis. He emphasises the importance of identifying knowledge gaps, questioning assumptions, and leveraging both internal and external expertise.The conversation also highlights the significance of assessing confidence in delivering change and knowing when to take action. Shane provides practical strategies for incremental learning and planning a change journey

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32:42

How to Build an Intentional School Culture | A...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/01/27

In this episode, we dive deep into school culture with Joel Abel, author of Teacher First Management. Joel shares practical insights on how to build and maintain intentional school culture, introducing his culture feedback loop model that connects results, actions, and beliefs. We explore why simply mandating actions isn't enough and how to create experiences that genuinely shift teacher beliefs and behaviors.Key Topics Covered:Why culture happens whether you plan it or notThe culture feedback loop

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9:40

5 Ways to Break Out of Your School Bubble

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/01/21

In this episode, Shane Leaning explores five powerful strategies for educational leaders to break out of their professional bubbles and gain fresh perspectives. Recording from London during a week of professional connections, Shane shares insights on how to enrich your practice by looking beyond school walls.Key Points:Why staying within our professional bubbles can lead to stale thinkingThe difference between "switching off" and "switching on differently"Five strategies to gain fresh perspectives

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30:34

School Vs. Tutor | A Conversation with Sarah Capewell...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/01/15

When some families see tutoring as non-negotiable and others as a last resort, how should international schools approach this complex topic? Sarah Capewell (founder of Aster Academy) and Arthur Moore (Professional Tutor of the Year 2024) unpack the challenges and opportunities around tutoring in international education.Key Discussion Points:Understanding tutoring as part of the broader educational landscapeCommon misconceptions about tutoring among teachers and school leadersThe role of cultural

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8:46

Want Better Solutions? Start with Bigger Dreams |...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2025/01/06

Think you've got that next big project all sorted in your head? Hold that thought because today we're going to explore why sometimes those best answers often come when we dare to dream just a little bit bigger.In this episode of the organisational change series, Shane explores the 'develop' stage of the change process, where schools need to think big before narrowing down solutions. Through real examples and practical frameworks, learn why temporarily suspending practical constraints might lead to

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33:10

Practical AI Tools for School Leaders | A...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2024/12/30

In this episode, organisational coach Shane Leaning sits down with AI in education expert Dan Fitzpatrick to explore practical ways school leaders can leverage AI tools to enhance their productivity and effectiveness. As we start the new year, this discussion offers timely insights for leaders looking to streamline their workload.Key Topics:- Recent updates in AI tools and platforms- Practical tools for reducing leadership workload- Using AI to enhance learning and professional developmentFeatured

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9:36

Unwrapping 2024 | A Year in Review

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2024/12/23

In this special Christmas Eve episode, host Shane Leaning reflects on a remarkable year of Global Ed Leaders, highlighting some of the most impactful conversations and milestones from 2024.Key Episode Highlights:Notable Conversations from 2024:Rachel Lofthouse on coaching in teacher development (Episodes 37 & 38)Arrann Hamilton discussing de-implementation with insights from John Hattie and Dylan WilliamJosh Goodrich on the power of rehearsal in professional development (Episode 54)Jose Medina

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6:57

Stop Getting Buy-in, Start Getting Alignment

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2024/12/16

In this episode of the organisational change series, Shane Leaning explores why alignment is crucial for successful change implementation in schools. Through practical examples and actionable strategies, he demonstrates how misalignment can derail even the most well-researched initiatives.Key InsightsMany school initiatives fail not because of the change itself, but due to lack of alignment among stakeholdersTrue alignment goes beyond surface-level agreement to create shared understandingDifferent

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34:05

Invisible Obstacles, Unstoppable Women Leaders | A...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2024/12/09

In this conversation, Claire Peet discusses the challenges women leaders face in international education. We explore how common leadership terms like 'imposter syndrome' and 'perfectionism' have become problematic labels that can be used against women leaders. Claire shares powerful insights about the double bind women face - being criticised both for adopting and rejecting traditional leadership traits.We discuss the different ways men and women process feedback, illustrated through her compelling

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33:55

Inside China's Newest School Network

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2024/12/03

I normally sit down for deep one-on-ones with education leaders, but this episode takes a different approach. At NESSIC's inaugural leadership conference, I captured something special - the birth of China's newest school network.Moving through the conference rooms with my microphone, I spoke with 20 school leaders about what drives them to build community beyond their campus walls. From heads of isolated regional schools to leaders of China's biggest international bilingual schools, these

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41:01

Could You Handle a Startup School? | A Conversation...

Education Leaders | Strategic School Leadership ·

2024/11/26

Grainne O'Reilly chats with Shane about the challenges and rewards of leading a startup school. She talks about the importance of embracing the unknowns and being open to asking for help. Grainne highlights the magic of a startup and the sense of ownership and excitement that every team member should feel. She also discusses the pattern of a post-Christmas dip in energy and offers advice on how leaders can support their teams during this time.Grainne encourages leaders to take care of themselves and

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