Rephonic
Artwork for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?

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
AI In Education
International School Leadership
Governance In Education
Literacy
Mental Health Crisis
Well-Being In Schools
Succession Planning
Business Acumen
Cultural Alignment
Trust Building
Wisdom
Mental Health

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.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes31Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
EducationManagementBusinessHow To

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?

Latest Episodes

A Quick Summary:

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

A Quick Summary:

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

A Quick Summary:

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

A Quick Summary:

In this episode, hosts Richard Henry, James Dalziel, and James McDonald speak with Polly Akhurst, the co-founder and co-executive director of Amala Education. Polly shares her journey from attending United World College Atlantic to... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

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
Dr. Yong Zhao
Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas, and expert in the implications of globalization and technology on education.
University of Kansas
Episode: Episode 19: One Big Question, What is Worth Learning? Education must co-evolve with AI.
Dr. Ellen Heyting
An experienced educator and researcher specializing in international education and the mental health of students.
Melbourne Metrics
Episode: Episode 18: The Mental Health Crisis in Schools: A Call for Change

Hosts

Richard Henry
Host of the show with long-running involvement across international education podcasts and schools.
James Dalziel
Co-host with a focus on leadership and school strategy in international contexts.
James MacDonald
Co-host contributing practical insights on school leadership and governance.

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
    5
    AJPartington
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong focus on relationships and governance resonates with sponsors and guests alike
Great show with incisive questions and generous guest time
Leadership insights come through clearly and are highly practical
Guests bring deep expertise across international education topics

Chart Rankings

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

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Episode 27: The Future of Independent Schools: Business Strategy Meets Educational Mission
Q: What was the journey like for you?
Peter describes growing up in New Hampshire, moving from a traditional classroom path into independent schooling, which transformed his life and led him to a career focused on helping schools develop enrollment and strategic capabilities.
Episode 28: Education as a Lifeline: The High School for Refugee Youth
Q: What makes Amala's approach distinct from traditional refugee education models?
Amala emphasizes a blended model of formal and non-formal pathways, competency-based assessment, and real-world skills like social entrepreneurship, all built around local learning centers.
Episode 28: Education as a Lifeline: The High School for Refugee Youth
Q: How did Amala begin and what was the pivotal moment that shaped its direction?
Polly describes discovering the gap after refugee applications exceeded scholarships during the Syria crisis, which led to founding Amala to provide scalable, quality education by designing a diploma from scratch with partners.
Episode 26: Wisdom: The Construct AI Cannot Touch
Q: If you started your career again, would you do anything differently?
Nicholas reflects on his career, acknowledging his luck and serendipity, but feels he would have emphasized planning meaningful conversations earlier in his career.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?

What is WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful series centered on international education leadership, governance, and innovation. Episodes cover everything from handling complex parent partnerships and stakeholder communication to rethinking curriculum, learning design, and school economics in a global context. Notable guests range from refugee-education leaders to thinkers on post-humanism and AI in education, all contributing practical tactics, strategic insights, and real-world case studies. The show consistently blends leadership psychology with actionable frameworks, highlighting relationship-building, governance, accreditation, and future-ready schooling as core drivers of success for international schools. It's likely to appeal to senior educators, school leaders, po... more

Where can I find podcast stats for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT??

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT? and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT? get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT??

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT? have?

To see how many followers or subscribers WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT? has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT??

These podcasts share a similar audience with WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?:

1. HoS Habits
2. Independent School Moonshot Podcast
3. A Bit of Optimism
4. The Rest Is Politics
5. The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

How many episodes of WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT? are there?

WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT? launched 6 years ago and published 31 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT??

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT??

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT? from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT??

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT??

Recent guests on WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT? include:

1. Natasha Jones
2. Stuart MacAlpine
3. Polly Akhurst
4. Peter Barron
5. Nicholas Alchin
6. Dr. Allan Morrison
7. Sue Chandler
8. Dr. Yong Zhao

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days