Best Mathew Foster Podcasts (2024)

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Ricky Kradolfer: The power of music to unite us, Amplify and lessons from building a startup. 1:04:26

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Today I have the pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Ricky Kradolfer from Amplify Music Education. Amplify was co-founded by Ricky Kradolfer and his wife to ensure that every student has access to contemporary, inspiring and engaging music lessons that meet the curriculum. We talked about so many things in this conversation in…

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E91 | Leaving Well - Luke And Mat 35:22

10d ago35:22

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Join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving as they delve into the intricate process of transitioning from one leadership role to another in this latest episode of the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast. Through heartfelt discussions and personal anecdotes, they explore the importance of reflection, integrity, and effective communication during times of change. Mathew s…

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Professor Guy Claxton: A dinner party with J. R. R. Tolkien, radically redefining intelligence and preparing young people for a learning life. 59:41

3d ago59:41

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Today I have a very special episode for you, from the phenomenal Professor Guy Claxton. He is a cognitive scientist, education thought leader and prolific author. He has spent most of his working life at a variety of universities including Oxford, Bristol, King’s College London and Winchester. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Websit…

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E90 | Fostering Empathy and Personal Growth with Simon Shepherd, Principal at Westminster School Adelaide 58:03

5d ago58:03

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In this episode of the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by special guest Simon Shepherd, principal at Westminster School Adelaide, who shares invaluable insights on fostering empathy and personal growth within leadership roles. Learn about the transformative experiences at Westminster School Adeliade, where empathy is…

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Dr Deborah Netolicky: How to listen, work-life integration, and transformational professional learning. 55:45

22d ago55:45

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Dr Deborah Netolicky. Deb is an Australian School Principal committed to building positive school cultures of trust, inclusivity, and excellence, through collective action that is strategically aligned and based on context, research, and innovation. Deb i…

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E89 | Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow, Mal Cater, Former Principal at Mentone Grammar 57:19

17d ago57:19

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Join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving in this episode of the 'Ed Leaders' podcast as they dive deep into the essence of education amidst the ever-evolving landscape of technology, alongside Mal Cater, Former Principal at Mentone Grammar School. From the importance of maintaining personal connections to the significance of mentorship and professional …

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Lael Stone: Creating education systems that value emotional awareness and prioritising connection and compassion 1:05:31

22d ago1:05:31

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Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Lael Stone. Lael is an Australian Speaker, educator, and author and is committed to supporting parents to understand their children, helping adults process their childhood trauma, and creating education systems that value emotional awareness. For Lael, Everyth…

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Dr. Shyam Barr: How to listen, focussing on the learning and fostering students’ self-regulated learning. 55:42

21d ago55:42

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I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Dr. Shyam Barr. Shyam helps educators foster students’ metacognition and self-regulated learning. Shyam’s research explores professional learning approaches that support teachers’ thinking and practice about self‑regulated learning. We also talked about his new book Educate to S…

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EP88 | Creating Joyful Learning Experiences with Abe Janson, Principal at Denver Public Schools 52:27

26d ago52:27

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In this episode of the 'Ed Leaders' podcast, join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving as they delve into the dynamic world of education with special guest Abe Janson, the school principal of Denver Public Schools. Abe shares his remarkable journey from forestry to educational leadership, highlighting the transformative power of experiential learning in …

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Moments with Santos Gonzalez Verardo: How to build cohesive school communities, the power of authentic relationships, and how to create the right conditions for students to thrive. 11:54

16d ago11:54

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Today I have the privilege of sharing a snippet of a conversation that I had a little while ago with the brilliant Santos Gonzalez Verardo. Santos has spent the last 25 years working as a teacher, administrator, and leadership coach in San Diego. She supports district, school, and teacher leaders navigating challenging and complex educational lands…

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Moments with Ray Boyd: Developing foundational leadership skills, a leader that shaped him and the power of hindsight. 12:21

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Ray has 32 years of experience in the public education system, including 18 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. In this snippet of our longer conversation, we talked about Developing foundational leadership skills, a leader that shaped him, and the power of hindsight. I encourage you to listen to…

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Moments with Chris Buswell: Building a school, establishing culture and leadership lessons from Lionel Messi. 12:21

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Today I am excited to share a snippet of a longer conversation that I had with Chris Buswell. He is a multi-award-winning educational leader and was named the Showcase Queensland Teacher of the Year in 2019, Commonwealth Bank Australia Teaching Fellow in 2020, and The Educator Hot List in 2023. In this chat, we talked about building a school, estab…

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Moments with Professor Andy Hargreaves: What truly matters, the wonders of childhood and embracing change. 11:56

20d ago11:56

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Today I wanted to share a snippet of a longer conversation with the amazing Professor Andy Hargreaves. Andy needs no introduction. He is a speaker, author, advisor, and researcher who advocates for equitable and inclusive education In this existential interview, we talked about What truly matters, the wonders of childhood and embracing change. You …

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E87 | Fostering Community & Authentic Leadership with Darren Cox, Principal at Marsden Park Anglican College 57:17

1M ago57:17

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In this episode of the 'Ed Leaders' podcast, join Luke Callier and Mathew Irving as they explore the world of educational leadership with special guest Darren Cox, Principal at Marsden Park Anglican College. Discover the transformative journey from teacher to principal as Darren shares invaluable insights on fostering a thriving school culture thro…

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Moments with Ian Timbrell: Life transitions, remembering where you’ve come from and the power of hard work. 10:10

2M ago10:10

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Today it is my great pleasure to share a snippet of a conversation that I recently had with Ian Timbrell. He is a former teacher who now spends his time ensuring that no student has to go through the challenges that he faced at school. We all want schools to be places where students are seen and valued and we all want schools that are more diverse …

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Grant Lewis: Curriculum Design, cultivating engaging learning experiences and why we must invest in people before programs. 55:20

2M ago55:20

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Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Grant Lewis. Grant’s specialty is working with teachers and leaders to develop their professional learning culture, inquiry learning, and curriculum design skills. He is passionate about curating and cultivating learning experiences that engage, challenge, and provoke learners. I hope that you get as …

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E86| Building Positive Cultures with Dr Adam Fraser 54:22

1M ago54:22

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In this episode of the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast, Luke Callier and Mathew Irving are joined by Dr. Adam Fraser, the founder of The Flourish Movement, who touches upon potential future shifts in education, exploring mixed models that integrate remote learning and AI assistance.Discover the significance of fostering joy through personal interests, embraci…

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Phil Murdoch: Artificial intelligence, embracing failure and the future of schooling. 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

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Today I am excited to share a recent conversation with Phil Murdoch. He is a specialist design teacher and an experienced voice in AI and education. He is a father of 3 and about to be a grandfather for the first time. He will be celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary to his high school sweetheart. In our chat we talked about, being a parent embr…

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Jackie Vaughan: Leadership lessons from heavy metal, sacred ground and (literally) building a school from scratch. 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Jackie Vaughan is a proud advocate of public education and has been a teacher and educational leader in the ACT for 25 years. Jackie Vaughan is the Foundation Principal of Evelyn Scott School, a brand new P-10 school in Denman Prospect, Canberra ACT. All Canberra public schools are guided by the ACT Future of Education Strategy. Evelyn Scott School…

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Dr Kylie Lipscombe: The importance of taking professional risks, the challenges of middle leadership and having a life outside of school. 54:58

3M ago54:58

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Dr Kylie Lipscombe is an experienced educator and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in schools, school systems, and in the higher education industry. Research interests include Educational leadership, Middle leadership, Collaboration, Professional Learning Communities, and Digital literacies. In this wide-ranging discussion, we talk…

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E85| Tim Watson, Principal, Northern Beaches Christian School 48:00

2M ago48:00

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Welcome to the ‘Ed Leaders’ podcast, where Luke Callier and Mathew Irving sit down with Tim Watson, the principal at Northern Beaches Christian School, who has a remarkable journey in education and leadership. Tim shares invaluable wisdom on the delicate balance of maintaining a passion for teaching while taking on leadership roles. Tim dives into …

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Matthew Bentley: The importance of marginal gains, the privilege of our profession and new models of professional learning. 53:52

3M ago53:52

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Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Matthew Bentley. He is the Head of Teaching and Learning at Shore - a school where I did my first casual day. Matthew has a demonstrated history of working in the education sector. He is skilled in Professional Development, Secondary Education, Assessment, Curriculum and Ed…

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The Intersection of Wealth and Well-being with Dave Wolcott 37:59

3M ago37:59

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In this episode, we have a very special guest, Dave Wolcott. In this conversation, Dave Wolcott, a former Marine and current CEO of Pantheon Investments, shares his personal journey from a middle-class upbringing in Connecticut to the Marine Corps, and onto his tenure in corporate America. He recounts the invaluable life lessons learned along the w…

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Moments with Hugh van Cuylenburg: Honest conversations about being a dad. 8:00

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Today I have the pleasure of sharig a snipped of a conversation I had with chatted with Hugh van Cuylenburg: from The Resilience Project and the Imperfects Podcast The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools, sports clubs and businesses, providing practical, evidence-based mental health strategies to build resilience an…

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Moments with Richard Gerver: His thoughts on the current educational landscape and the differences between management vrs leadership. 9:24

3M ago9:24

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In this snippet of our longer conversation, Richard unpacked some of the complexities that school leaders faced, the changing educational landscape and the difference between Management vrs leadership. Here are the links to the other conversations I have had with Richard Episode 1: Richard Gerver: Why it's time to take bold risks in education Episo…

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Moments with Hugh van Cuylenburg: Lesson from childhood and why his mum taught him to label his emotions 7:10

3M ago7:10

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Today I have the pleasure of having another episode with you. Recently I chatted with the amazing Hugh van Cuylenburg from The Resilience Project and the Imperfects Podcast. Here is the link to the whole conversation: https://shorturl.at/irUV5 I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did. 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Website 📕 Chanel Contos:…

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E84 | Anthony Micallef - Headmaster, Brisbane Grammar School 56:17

3M ago56:17

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In this episode we chatted with Anthony Micallef, Headmaster of Brisbane Grammar School about his journey in education. Special thanks to our partners Peoplebench for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, they help take the guesswork out of school workforce strategy & decision-making. Check them out at peoplebench.com.au. So... Melbourne friends …

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Amy Green: Helping individuals and workplaces define, create and implement their own version of wellbeing. 1:01:16

3M ago1:01:16

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It was a delight to speak again with Amy Green. This is our second interview and I think that you will enjoy it. For those that are not aware Amy is the founder of The Wellness Strategy, a published author, speaker, facilitator, and coach, and a leader in improving workplace culture and wellbeing in schools and organisations. As a past teacher and …

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Richard Gerver: Learning to love change, developing mental toughness and why education will always be about human interaction. 1:12:10

3M ago1:12:10

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It's really difficult to put into words the impact that Richard Gerver has hs on my career. I am forever grateful for his generosity, kindness and passion for our profession. For those that are new to Richard’s work, he is one of the most influential experts on change and human leadership in the world, also described by Sir Ken Robinson as, "One of…

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Hugh van Cuylenburg: The Resilience Project, embracing imperfection and being present for those that matter most. 51:47

4M ago51:47

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Today I have the pleasure of sharig another episode with you. Recently I chatted with the amazing Hugh van Cuylenburg from The Resilience Project and the Imperfects Podcast The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools, sports clubs and businesses, providing practical, evidence-based mental health strategies to build resi…

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