Education Leaders
By Shane Leaning
International chart-topping schools podcast for education leaders wanting to develop their leadership skills.
Education Leaders (formerly Global Ed Leaders) is the chart topping podcast for school leaders working to make meaningful change in their schools. Through deep-dive interviews and strategic solo episodes, organisational coach Shane Leaning explores the real challenges facing today's school leaders - from building strong organisational identity to implementing sustainable change.
Every other Tuesday, join conversations with renowned educators and thought leaders who share practical insights on school improvement, staff development, and cultural alignment. These authentic discussions offer actionable strategies for building confidence in your leadership and creating lasting impact in your school community.
On alternate weeks, Shane delivers focused episodes that address the specific challenges of international school leadership - from managing diverse teams to driving purposeful innovation. Each episode provides clear, practical frameworks for developing your school's vision and turning ideas into action.
Whether you're a department head, assistant principal, or school section leader, Education Leaders offers the insights and strategies you need to lead with confidence in today's rapidly evolving education sector.
*Consistently ranked #1 schools podcast in Education category across multiple regions, including Hong Kong and South Africa (Apple Podcasts, 2024)
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Latest episode
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How to partner with parents | A conversation with Christina Hidek
In this episode, I speak with Christina Hidek, an expert in parent engagement, about the vital role of parent communities in schools. We explore the numerous benefits of empowered parent groups and how schools can build strong, collaborative relat… -
Why your teachers have seen it all before
When you announce a new initiative, do you ever get "that sigh" from your experienced teachers? You know the one - followed by "Isn't this just that thing we did back in 2005?" Today we're looking at the inevitable cycle of change in education and… -
Can schools do flexible work? A Conversation with Neil Renton & Julie Wellacott
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… -
How to delegate
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. -
LIVE | Trust, Traction and Technology
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… -
Rethinking feedback | A conversation with Ross McGill
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 t… -
The problem with grades | A conversation with Amarbeer Singh Gill & Jennifer Curran
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 speak… -
Build change that outlives you
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 " -
Supporting Men in Schools | A Conversation with Ryan Parke
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 … -
Why Good Plans Fall Apart (And How to Prevent It)
"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.