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WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?

Richard Henry
International Education
International Schools
Education
Leadership In Education
School Leadership
Competencies Of Heads Of School
Artificial Intelligence
Governance In Schools
International School Leadership
AI In Education
Governance In Education
Well-Being In Schools
Literacy
Succession Planning
Mental Health Crisis
Wisdom
Business Acumen
Mental Health
Cultural Alignment
Trust Building

What are the secret ingredients to a successful international school? Join three experienced school leaders on their journey to unravel the enigma of international education today. Richard Henry, James Dalziel and James MacDonald host a series of interviews with trailblazers, experts and thought leaders to gain from their experiences and discover the keys to success so that schools can thrive.

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Where's Your Head At?, hosts Richard Henry and James Macdonald speak with researcher, author, and speaker Dr. Simon Breakspear about translating complex educational literature into actionable, real-world tools for ... more

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In this episode, hosts Richard Henry, James Dalziel, and James MacDonald sit down with the highly experienced early years specialist and safeguarding leader, Kate Beith. Together, they explore the current landscapes and future hori... more

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In this episode of "Where's Your Head At?", the hosts delve into the complexities of parent-school relationships within the international education context. They discuss strategies for managing challenging interactions with parents... more

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The hosts of "Where's Your Head At?" engage in a deep and philosophical conversation with Stuart MacAlpine, an experienced international educator and consultant. The discussion moves quickly from Stuart's diverse background, includ... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Breakspear
Researcher, advisor, and speaker on educational leadership
Strategic Schools; University of New South Wales
Episode: Episode 32: Sanctuaries for Thinking: Human Formation and the Future of Education
Kate Beith
Experienced early years specialist
Independent consultant and former education leader
Episode: Episode 31: The Early Years Advantage: What School Leaders are Missing
Natasha Jones
Listener who sent in a question; guest on the episode
Episode: Episode 30: Navigating Parent Partnerships
Stuart MacAlpine
Educator and leader with roles at United World College Southeast Asia, Green School (New Zealand), Amala, Lego Foundation; author and learning-design advocate
Lego Foundation; Green School; United World College Southeast Asia
Episode: Episode 29: Education for Being, Not Just Becoming.
Polly Akhurst
Co-founder and co-executive director of Amala Education
Amala Education
Episode: Episode 28: Education as a Lifeline: The High School for Refugee Youth
Peter Barron
Leader in independent school strategy; founder of Moonshot OS and former EMA board member
Moonshot OS; Enrollment Management Association
Episode: Episode 27: The Future of Independent Schools: Business Strategy Meets Educational Mission
Nicholas Alchin
Head of College at United World College Southeast Asia, passionate educator in holistic values-driven schools since 1995.
United World College Southeast Asia
Episode: Episode 26: Wisdom: The Construct AI Cannot Touch
Dr. Allan Morrison
Education researcher with a focus on international school leadership and tenure.
Episode: Episode 23: What factors affect the tenure of school leaders?
Sue Chandler
Educational leader with over 30 years of experience in teaching, leadership, counseling, and well-being design.
Transformative Schools
Episode: Episode 20: Making Schools More Relational

Hosts

Richard Henry
Host of the show, one of the three regular hosts
James Dalziel
Co-host, regular host
James MacDonald
Co-host, regular host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Great first show

    Great format, incisive questions and lots of time allowed for the guest to answer. Great thoughts on leadership. Great first show.

    Apple Podcasts
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    AJPartington
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Professional, insightful discussions that respect guests and foster practical insights.
High-quality questions and thoughtful pacing that allow guests to share expertise.
Positive reception of how episodes blend research, experience, and real-world implications.
Content with strong emphasis on leadership and human elements in education, not only theory.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#238
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Apple Podcasts
#197
Indonesia/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#225
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 32: Sanctuaries for Thinking: Human Formation and the Future of Education
Q: How do you envision the balance between AI tools and developing deep thinking in students over the next decade?
He argues that schools should remain sanctuaries for thinking, emphasize writing and speaking, and use AI to handle cognitive lifting and rapid feedback, while preserving time for students to form mental models and engage in meaningful dialog.
Episode 32: Sanctuaries for Thinking: Human Formation and the Future of Education
Q: What are you seeing with the current state of education today, especially in international education?
Simon highlights growth in cognitive and behavioral science integration, a shift toward adaptive expertise, and the importance of responsiveness and inclusion, while acknowledging tensions around technology and attention, and the potential of thoughtful AI to support, not replace, human thinking.
Episode 31: The Early Years Advantage: What School Leaders are Missing
Q: What is the biggest shift you'd like to see in safeguarding across international schools?
A move from ticking boxes to a continual, embedded culture of safeguarding that involves all levels of the school community, from guards to boards.
Episode 31: The Early Years Advantage: What School Leaders are Missing
Q: How did your career path lead you to focus on early years in international contexts?
Kate recounts starting with theater, moving into early years, leading a major center, and ultimately engaging in international school development where safeguarding and local empowerment became central.
Episode 27: The Future of Independent Schools: Business Strategy Meets Educational Mission
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring school leaders about building operational capacity?
He recommends a candid self-assessment of strengths and gaps across business competencies, followed by leveraging available resources and mentorship to fill those gaps, including studying widely, listening to industry leaders, and learning from peers.

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The show gathers three veteran international-school leaders who interview a rotating slate of education thinkers and practitioners. Episodes center on leadership in international settings, school governance, curriculum design, and the evolving role of technology and AI in education. Guests range from safeguarding experts and curriculum innovators to researchers and administrators, yielding practical frameworks for school management, student well-being, and future-ready learning. A standout trait is the emphasis on relational leadership and human-centered approaches in a tech-accelerated world, with a strong focus on international schooling, governance, and mission-driven innovation. This mix makes it useful for listeners evaluating school l... more

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