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After four incredible years and 175 episodes, we’re bidding farewell to The Independent School Podcast. It has been an amazing journey filled with valuable insights, thoughtful conversations, and connections with passionate leaders in the school sector. Juliet would like to thank everyone who has played a part in it: the listeners, the guests and the wonderful team behind the scenes.
But as one chapter closes, a new one begins! Juliet is thrilled to introduce The Quiet Leadership Revolution Podcast, co-hosted by her great friend and brilliant strategist, Lucy Gower.
The new podcast extends beyond the independent school sector, offering universal insights for all leaders. Juliet and Lucy will be focusing on managing your time and energy, productivity, creative and strategic thinking, mindset and building your career confidence. Expect candid conversations, practical insights and a touch of humour as they share their experiences and what they have learnt along the way.
Episode notesPlaylists for The Independent School Podcast: http://www.consultjuliet.co.uk/TISPplaylists
Quiet Leadership Revolution podcast:
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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.
What ‘wicked’ problems are you trying to solve, and what contradictory outcomes do the stakeholder want that makes them wicked?What system do you have in place to brainstorm new ways of doing things, anticipate knock-on consequences and rapidly revise the plans?Are you and your team ready to embrace change that might feel hard?
Some of these decisions could be classified as ‘wicked’ - defined as a problem where multiple stakeholders want different, sometimes contradictory, outcomes.
In the last episode Juliet explored how NASA approaches this type of problem, drawing out lessons for school leaders.
In this episode Juliet explores further the three questions we finished with last time:Episode links
Listen to the last episode: 173: Solving wicked problems the NASA way
'Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant' by Renée Mauborgne and W. Chan Kim
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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 stuck between a rock and a hard place.
In this week’s episode, Juliet shares how NASA solves these problems and draws out lessons that other leaders can use to make life easier, even if most of us aren’t planning space missions.
Episode links
'Inside NASA’s bid to make spacecraft as small as possible', MIT Technology Review Nov/Dec edition
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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 development, with the fact that sometimes strategic choices need to be confidential.
2. How senior leaders can empower their teams and utilise the benefits of networking outside their schools to build resilience in times of change.
3. Why strong professional development programmes, an openness to innovation and a coaching culture benefit everyone.
4. Why the development of people and the development of strategy go hand in hand.
Episode links
Holme Grange School
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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 combining this with deeper self-knowledge can lead to remarkable results. I emphasise the significance of seeking out individuals who can help broaden our way of thinking, both in the professional realm and beyond.
Key Lessons from the Episode:
1. Carving out the time for individual strategic and creative thinking is critical. Often this means taking yourself away from distractions, like taking a walk or sitting on your own in a coffee shop without your phone. But different things work for different people.
2. This solo thinking time can then be complimented by conversation with others; sharing perspectives and talking through ideas with other people can help us gain fresh insights and stimulate a growth mindset. You can think of these people as 'thinking partners'.
3. It's often valuable to have more than one thinking partner, to give you multiple perspectives. These people could be mentors, peers, friends, colleagues or an executive coach.
4. The role an executive coach plays is different from the advice that other thinking partners might give, especially if the coach has knowledge and experience of the independent school sector. The coach's role is to facilitate fresh insights for the leader which clarify a path forward, by helping the leader to see things from a perspective they might not have seen previously.
“We need a diverse group of people with whom we can be truly honest and share confidential thoughts to develop an ever deeper knowledge of ourselves. In order to deliver remarkable results, we need to gift ourselves the space to breathe, the time to learn, and the courage to adapt.”
Juliet Corbett
Episode links
Episode 162: Why Coaching Works: www.consultjuliet.co.uk/162
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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.
How can a new head lead a strategic development process when they are still fresh in post? How can they balance continuity and change?How can a head structure the leadership team in a way that enables effective delegation of strategic priorities?How can you identify which new initiatives might distract from the core purpose of the school, and which will help deliver a key strategic objective?How can a busy school leader find time for high quality strategic thinking?
So this week on The Independent School Podcast I’m delighted to be joined by Paul Morgan, from St. Julian’s School in Lisbon, Portugal, a highly experienced head, who talks us through how he’s approached strategy in his two headships.
Questions Paul and I address in the episode include:
Throughout the episode we stay rooted in the real world, as Paul shares examples from his current headship at St Julian’s School in Lisbon, Portugal, and his previous role as Principal of The British School of Amsterdam.
Episode links
St Julian’s School, Lisbon
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Exciting news for The Independent School Podcast!
136: Partnerships and Service with Alastair Chirnside, Warden, St Edward's Oxford 129: Your inbox is not your job 128: Regular giving with Kristina McClendon, Deputy Director of Development, Magdalen College School, Oxford 134: Four Building Blocks of Strategy 135: Five Elements of Strategic Thinking
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:Top 5 episodes of all time:
001: Bursary Fundraising Then and Now, with John Claughton 101: Creative Thinking and Change with Richard Jones, Head, Bryanston 136: Partnerships and Service with Alastair Chirnside, Warden, St Edward's Oxford 060: Social Mobility with David Goodhew, Head, Latymer Upper School 030: Looking Back on Strategy with John Claughton, former Chief Master of King Edwards' School, Birmingham
Last week’s episode: 168: The Big Picture and Being Human with Jim Knight, The Rt Hon Lord Knight of Weymouth, Chair of COBIS
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For this week's episode I'm joined by Jim Knight, The Rt Hon Lord Knight of Weymouth and Chair of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).
We dive deep into the big picture of education, looking at the changing ways that schools prepare young people for their future, the importance of addressing the climate emergency, the increasing role of AI in schools, as well as exploring ways that independent and state schools can learn from each other.
About Jim Knight
Jim Knight works in education, digital technology and as a legislator.
He is a director of Suklaa Ltd, providing advice to clients in education.
Jim is the Chair of trust board of E-Act Multi Academy Trust, and chair of the Council of British International Schools. He is a board member of Century-Tech, MACAT International and Educate Ventures Research Ltd, he sits on advisory bodies for Nord Anglia Education, Pearson and BETT.
As a government minister and MP, Jim’s portfolios included rural affairs, schools, digital and employment. He was a member of Gordon Brown’s Cabinet, before joining the Lords in 2010. He regularly speaks in the Lords on education and technology policy.
Key takeaways from this episode:
1. We are striving to create an education system that prepares young people to thrive in an unpredictable future, but this is constrained by its importance in the university admissions system.
2. Schools can play a significant role in helping communities to reduce their carbon footprint, as well as preparing young people to take climate action.
3. The task of AI regulation is not simple, but we must act fast as the technology is changing quickly and young people are already taking advantage of the benefits it brings.
Episode links
Suklaa Ltd
Ashden: Sustainable Schools
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Tune into this week’s podcast for a comprehensive insight into school leadership recruitment trends and the crucial conversation around equality, diversity and inclusion.
I am joined by Hayley Mintern, Partner at Anderson Quigley and in our thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the world of leadership recruitment in education. Hayley brings her expertise to the table, offering insights on employer branding and developing a pool of talent for future school vacancies. It's a fascinating discussion that underscores the shifting role of school leadership and uncovers the importance of diversifying the talent pipeline in the independent sector.
Some Key Takeaways from this episode:
1. Leveraging employer branding, including on LinkedIn, can help schools prepare for future vacancies.
2. Leadership roles in schools are evolving to include strategic and commercial aspects.
3. Diverse senior teams and multiple layers of expertise are crucial for effectively running a school.
4. Schools can benefit from thinking more strategically about their reputation and business model, particularly within the independent sector.
Episode links:
Anderson Quigley
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Do you have a clear idea of how much you can achieve in a week? It’s very easy to be overly optimistic about what it is possible to get done. And then when you don’t achieve your goals for the week, it’s easy to slip into a habit of working extra hours to tick all those things off your to do list.
This kind of overload is inevitable occasionally, but if you are consistently over-estimating what’s possible it can lead to building feelings of overwhelm and then potentially burnout.
Key Lessons from this episode:
1) Overwhelm and overload can feel the same, but they are caused by different things and so the solutions are different.
2) Being overly optimistic about how much can be accomplished in a given timeframe can lead to overload.
3) Tracking time to understand how long tasks actually take can provide clarity on workload and prevent overload.
4) Avoiding the pressure to constantly work harder and instead focusing on sustainable productivity is essential.
Episode links
Episode 165: ‘My Solution to Overwhelm’
Cal Newport podcast episode: ‘Decoding Overload’
Cal Newport podcast episode: ‘Start with Discipline'
Discover what it's like to have Juliet as your coach: www.consultjuliet.co.uk/executive-coaching
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When overwhelm strikes me it feels like lots of bees buzzing around my head, each reminding me to do something, and a building sense of worry that I’m not going to get it all done.
While many of us don't talk about it openly, it's normal to feel occasionally overwhelmed. But if you're having this feeling frequently then that's not a fun way to live.
The key for me lies in doing one thing at a time. Research has shown that multitasking is not as effective as we often believe. So one way you could overcome overwhelm is to focus on tackling tasks sequentially, giving each one your undivided attention. Listen in for some more ideas to help you explore what works for you.
Key lessons from this episode:
1) Each person's experience of overwhelm and their solution to it will be unique.
2) Not everyone may use the term "overwhelm", but it is a common feeling among leaders.
3) I invite you to try out the three steps that work for me: 1: Get out of my head; 2: Prioritise; 3: Do one thing at a time.
Episode links
Episode 130: Take control of your Time
Episode 129: Your Inbox is not your Job
Caffeine for the Soul Podcast with Michael Neill: '101 Things to Do'Discover what it would be like to have Juliet as your coach: www.consultjuliet.co.uk/executive-coaching
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This is the second in my two-part series about Fundraising Campaigns, and in this episode it’s all about breaking the rules!
Having discussed the five essential phases of a campaign last week, this time I’m taking you a step further to explore how these phases can be adjusted. Warning! Some caution is needed in breaking these rules, so listen in to hear more.
Key Lessons from the episode:
1) The best practice structure for fundraising campaigns includes distinct phases: planning, feasibility, quiet, public and stewardship.
2) If you're going to innovate with this structure then you need to understand the strategic role played by each phase.
3) For example: The planning phase helps you clarify your fundraising priorities; the feasibly phase ensures that you listen to the views of prospective donors; and the quiet phase encourages you to focus first on those capable of giving leadership gifts.
Episode links
Episode 163: ‘Fundraising Campaigns: Structure Best-Practice’
IDPE Schools' Fundraising and Engagement Benchmarking Report 2022
Jim Langley's LinkedIn post
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This is the first in my two-part series about Fundraising Campaigns. In this episode, I speak about how to structure a campaign over multiple phases to maximise the opportunity for success.
Whether you're new to school fundraising or looking for advanced strategies, this two-part series has got you covered. Next week, we will take a deeper dive into some more advanced topics, including when you can 'break the rules'.
Some Key Takeaways:
1. To maximise the opportunity for success in a campaign, experienced fundraisers use distinct phases: Planning, feasibility, quiet, public and stewardship phases.
2. Cultivating relationships with major donors is crucial for successful fundraising campaigns. So the phases are structured to focus on major gift conversations first.
3. Generating excitement in the whole community is a great way to finish off a campaign, but if you go public too early you risk the success of the campaign.
4. Sometimes you can 'break the rules' of the standard campaign phases, but only if you understand the underlying principles of the best practice approach first.
Episode links
Episode 024: ‘Master the flexible feasibility study’
‘Capital Campaigns: Strategies that Work’ by Andrea Kihlstedt (2010)
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Coaching has become increasingly recognised for its positive impact on educational leaders, helping them find strategic focus, empower their teams and regain control over their time. In this episode, host Juliet Corbett shares her personal experience of working with coaches and highlights the five reasons why coaching works.
Key lessons from this episode:1. Coaching helps leaders step out of their own thoughts and gain new perspectives.
2. Our thoughts don't always align with reality, and coaching can help unravel this.
3. Using a coaching session to share lots of ideas and thoughts (aka a brain dump!) enables a coach to see patterns, structure questions and generate insights.
4. Coaching helps leaders develop a unique perspective and leadership style.
Episode LinksDiscover more about having Juliet as your coach: www.consultjuliet.co.uk/executive-coaching
Contact Juliet: [email protected]
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In this episode, my focus is on you! I’m keen to show you that unlocking your next career step is a process that requires dedication, self-reflection and strategic planning. A few areas I touch on are networking, career plans and the importance of flexibility.
Remember, your career journey is unique to you. It's okay to have a general direction instead of a rigid plan. Take a listen to this episode and allow yourself to explore, grow and adapt. With these insights and your determination, you'll unlock the next stage of your career and achieve your goals.
"In order to unlock your next career step, it's important to ask yourself what you truly want out of your life and work. Don't just follow expectations, but road test your dreams and explore different possibilities. Visualise your ideal role and consider the skills and experience that recruiters would be looking for. Craft a results-based roadmap that aligns with your career goals and set yourself up for success." - Juliet Corbett
Episode links
Find out more about working with Juliet: www.consultjuliet.co.uk
Contact Juliet: [email protected]
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In this episode, I talk about the shift from being solely goal-oriented to embracing problem-based strategy, inspired by the insights shared by strategy guru Richard Rumelt.
Rather than solely focusing on goals and visions, it is essential to diagnose and address the sticking points or challenges that are holding you back. By identifying the key problems, you can develop effective solutions that align with your overall vision.
Don't fall into the trap of relying solely on positive thinking or vague aspirations. Instead, emphasise action and focus on actionable steps to solve the identified problems. By shifting the conversation from goals to problem-solving, you empower your team to take meaningful action towards achieving your shared vision.
Remember, true strategy lies not just in setting goals, but in addressing the problems that hinder your progress.
Key Lessons from the Episode:
1. Strategy doesn't have to be complicated and full of jargon.
2. Vision and goals are important, but we shouldn't focus on them too much.
3. Precision and detailed visioning may not always be necessary.
4. Focusing solely on goals and aspirations without taking action is not enough.
5. Positive thinking alone won't guarantee goal achievement.
6. Action and problem-solving are crucial for strategy execution.
Episode links
Find out more about working with Juliet: www.consultjuliet.co.uk
Contact Juliet: [email protected]
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In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of delegation once again. But this time, we'll be exploring a trap that many leaders, including myself, have fallen into - the 'Done For You' Delegation Trap. I discuss the idea of three service levels, a concept well established in the wider service sector, how this relates to delegation and how it can help you identify and avoid this common trap.
Key lessons from this episode:
1. In the wider service sector there is a well-established concept of three service levels: 'do it yourself', 'done with you' and 'done for you'.
2. These three ideas also map onto delegation. But if you go down the route of 'done for you' then you end up caught in a trap that's hard to pull you and your team out of.
3. To avoid this trap, always consider how you are coaching those you lead to take on more responsibility over time, eventually enabling them to work at the 'do it yourself' level.
4. This not only enables the leader to focus on their own strategic priorities, but also enables the team to deliver results faster and allows team members to grow in their roles.
Episode links
Episode 155: Are You Delegating Enough?
Report: Rethinking Strategy in Independent Schools
The Strategic Independent School Leader Ebook
Preparing for an economic downturn: A checklist for private schoolsThank you so much for listening to The Independent School Podcast. I would be grateful if you could spare a couple of minutes to send me some feedback here. This helps me make the podcast as helpful as possible to listeners. Thank you!
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In this episode, I delve into the strategic importance of encouraging governors, trustees, and senior leaders in our schools to contribute themselves to fundraising projects.
With insights from the IDPE Benchmarking report offering valuable guidance to navigate this compelling topic, I uncover the importance of leadership giving, the role of governors and senior leaders in setting an example and practical ideas for fundraisers to encourage their support.
Tune in and discover how to empower and engage key stakeholders in supporting your school's fundraising endeavours.
Key lessons from this episode:1. It is not about the size of the gift, but rather the participation rate of governors and senior leaders in giving to fundraising projects.
2. The focus should be on demonstrating commitment to and belief in the project, rather than the amount given.
3. It is important to create a culture of giving within the school, starting with governors and senior leaders leading by example.
4. Highlighting the participation of governors and senior leaders in fundraising projects can motivate other donors to follow suit.
"And don't forget that if you want to be thinking strategically, all of us need to create the space to breathe, the time to learn, and the courage to adapt." — Juliet Corbett
Episode links
IDPE and Gifted Philanthropy's Schools' Fundraising and Engagement Benchmarking Report 2022
Gifted Philanthropy: www.giftedphilanthropy.com
Discover Juliet's Fundraising Focus Programme
Episode 116: Three Strategic Fundraising Choices: www.consultjuliet.co.uk/116Thank you so much for listening to The Independent School Podcast. I would be grateful if you could spare a couple of minutes to send me some feedback here. This helps me make the podcast as helpful as possible to listeners. Thank you!
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In this episode, I delve into the concept of strategy as a coherent collection of decisions. I explore the definition of strategy and its relevance in the context of schools.
Strategy is not just about occasional big decisions; everyday decisions made by staff contribute to the realisation of the school's vision.Maintaining a focus on the long-term direction of the school is crucial for strategy implementation.A strategic plan is valuable as a communication tool, but it's the actual decisions and actions on the ground that truly matter.Coherence ensures that all decisions align with the overall strategy and work towards the same goals.
While many view strategy as being solely focused on occasional big decisions made by leadership, I discuss how everyday decisions made by all members of the school community are equally strategic and contribute to the realisation of the school's vision.
There’s also emphasis on the importance of the coherence of these decisions and how they align with the overall strategy.
Key Lessons from the EpisodeEpisode links
Find out more about working with Juliet: www.consultjuliet.co.uk
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In this episode, we're tackling a topic that resonates with many of us: liberating our time. Time management is a constant challenge for school leaders, who often struggle to focus on what truly matters amidst a sea of urgent tasks and responsibilities.
It's easy to default to long periods of time consuming media because the platforms are build to profit from our attention.Setting boundaries around media consumption promotes a healthier work-life balance.Mindful media consumption allows for intentional learning and skill development.Being proactive in managing media consumption leads to increased productivity and focus.
In previous episodes, I've explored ways to reduce the impact of activities like email and the importance of delegation.
Today, I take a step further and examine a time sink that extends beyond the workplace: our media consumption. From social media to streaming services, these media companies are vying for our attention and profiting from it.
But what does this mean for our productivity and wellbeing? Join me as I discuss the attention economy, the addictive nature of media, and the impact on our cognitive abilities and mental state.
Key Lessons from the Episode:Episode links
'The Social Dilemma', 2020 documentary
‘Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World’ by Cal Newport, 2016
Episode 129: Your inbox is not your job
Episode 155: Are you delegating enough?
Find out more about working with Juliet: www.consultjuliet.co.uk
Contact Juliet: [email protected]
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