Above and Beyond
The Greenshaw Learning Trust
All episodes
Best episodes
Seasons
Top 10 Above and Beyond Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Above and Beyond episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Above and Beyond for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Above and Beyond episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Dennis Simms
Above and Beyond
07/18/22 • 47 min
What can we learn from alternative provision?
Dennis Simms is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Social Justice, Co-chairs the heads forward group, and was previously a headteacher for an Alternative Provision school. He is the co-author of the report Providing the Alternative.
In this episode we discuss leadership purpose, creating listening groups, diversity and inclusion, and research into what makes an excellent alternative provision.
Music: www.bensound.com
Anne Spackman
Above and Beyond
06/13/22 • 42 min
What can we learn from journalism?
Anne Spackman is the Non-exec director at RICS and Profusion data consultancy, the Chair of Trustees at Greenshaw Learning Trust and advisor to TapIn, a BAME-focused marketing agency. She is a former journalist, digital executive and director at Times Newspapers and charity CEO.
In this episode we discuss what bad leadership is, clear vision, similarities between the public sector and the private sector, and leadership as a responsibility.
Music: www.bensound.com
Ndidi Okezie OBE
Above and Beyond
05/23/22 • 36 min
What can we learn from the charity sector?
Ndidi Okezie OBE is the CEO of UK Youth; a leading charity with a movement of over 5,500 youth organisations, reaching 1.6M young people. Prior to this, she worked as a teacher and school leader for ten years, spent six years as the Executive Director of Teach First, and lead on Digital and Customer Voice Strategy for Pearson PLC. She is a Board Trustee for the youth homelessness charity Centrepoint, The Mulberry Schools Trust and The National Citizen Service. She also co-hosts the podcast 'Are You Convinced?' (previously 'Go With Me On This').
In this episode we discuss her route to leadership, the range of roles she has experienced, the importance of humility, and the transferability of school leadership skills.
https://www.instagram.com/ndidi1st/
Music: www.bensound.com
Kiran Gill
Above and Beyond
06/20/22 • 49 min
What can we learn from the charity sector?
Kiran Gill is the founder and CEO of The Difference, a charity which works to drive improvements in outcomes for vulnerable learners. Kiran Gill began her career teaching in inner-city London Schools. In April 2016, Kiran had left the classroom and was Head of Policy at the Social Mobility Commission when she had the idea for The Difference.
In this episode we discuss scaling organisations, keeping quality as you grow, lessons learnt from being a school and charity leader, persuading others, and shaping messages to suit the needs of your audience.
Music: www.bensound.com
John McAlinden (Colonel John Thomas McMustard)
Above and Beyond
06/06/22 • 32 min
What can we learn from musicians?
Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 are a Scottish alternative/comedy/dance/rock band based in Glasgow, and John McAlinden (a.k.a The Colonel) is the founder and frontman of the band.
In this episode we discuss how you deliberately choose fun as a strategic aim, barriers, managing people and musicians, and spotting talent.
Music: www.bensound.com
Richard Graham
Above and Beyond
05/30/22 • 41 min
What can we learn from politics?
Richard Graham is the MP for Gloucester, and has previously worked as an airline manager, a diplomat, and a financial manager.
In this episode we discuss working where is most needed, having pride in your work and instilling pride in others, admitting to your own mistakes, and creating a synergy of interests.
Music: www.bensound.com
Laura McInerney
Above and Beyond
05/23/22 • 39 min
What can we learn from EdTech?
Laura McInerney is an education journalist, public speaker, author, former teacher, and co-founder of the Edtech company Teacher Tapp.
In this episode we discuss the similarities and differences between journalism, educational technology, and teaching, what integrity means, and the secret to delivering challenging messages.
Music: www.bensound.com
Dale Vince OBE
Above and Beyond
05/23/22 • 37 min
What can we learn from the energy industry?
Dale Vince OBE is a green energy industrialist, entrepreneur, the Executive Producer of Seaspiracy, and the chairman of Forest Green Rovers football club.
In this episode we discuss Dale's distributive leadership style, the belief that you can't keep politics out of anything, why Dale acts first and talks later, why he believes business is the best way to change the world, his concept of persuasion without permission, and why fun is an integral part of everything he does.
https://www.instagram.com/zerocarbonista/
Music: www.bensound.com
Karen Wespieser MBE
Above and Beyond
07/04/22 • 27 min
What can we learn from start-up business?
Karen is an education researcher and has worked for NFER, CfBT, and the BBC amongst others. She is fascinated by education and in her spare time is a Trustee of Greenshaw Learning Trust and sits on her local school appeals panel. In 2020 Karen was awarded an MBE for services to children with special educational needs.
In this episode we discuss small team leadership, managing upwards, and the importance of empathy and networks.
Music: www.bensound.com
Joseph Smith
Above and Beyond
06/27/22 • 41 min
What can we learn from the creative arts?
Joseph is currently the Producer for Rocket Stage, the theatrical arm of Sir Elton John and David Furnish's production company; Rocket Entertainment. He is also the co-owner of Smith & Brant Theatricals (SBT), which produced the global hit musical Come From Away which won 4 Olivier awards in 2019. Previous to his work for Rocket Entertainment, Joseph was the Executive Producer of Old Vic Productions. Joe has been Chief Executive of Stage One for 10 years.
In this episode we discuss legacy responsibility, integrity of organisations, how autonomy is leadership development, and independence within a framework.
Music: www.bensound.com
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Above and Beyond have?
Above and Beyond currently has 15 episodes available.
What topics does Above and Beyond cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Above and Beyond?
The episode title 'Kiran Gill' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Above and Beyond?
The average episode length on Above and Beyond is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Above and Beyond released?
Episodes of Above and Beyond are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Above and Beyond?
The first episode of Above and Beyond was released on May 23, 2022.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ