Best Petra Velzeboer Podcasts (2024)

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Clarke & Carrie Carlisle on Football, Suicide & How to Help the person you Love 1:03:10

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When there is a suicide attempts trauma happens on all sides. From the person attempting it now needing mental health support, to the loved ones needing to re-build trust in them. Everyone must deal with the ripple effects. In this episode I am joined by Clarke and Carrie Carlisle. Clarke attempted suicide which led them both down a path of having …

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Edufuturists #238 Building A Healthy Culture with Petra Velzeboer 59:29

8d ago59:29

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In this episode, we were delighted to be joined by Petra Velzeboer, after a recommendation from good friend of the podcast, Ed Kirwan. Petra is a renowned mental health expert, TedX speaker, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL.Her passion for creating psychologically safe spaces can be traced back to her unique background, having been …

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Edufuturists #239 Remember Your Why, Fill Your Cup with Action Jackson 59:54

9h ago59:54

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Well, this time it is Steve being the fan boy with our guest, Action Jackson! Action had a profound impact on Steve and it is an honour to have him on the podcast. Jackson Ogunyemi better known as ACTION JACKSON is a motivational speaker and has been changing the lives of young people across the UK and the world for 25 years. He is a passionate ind…

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Straight up Advice: How to Change Your Life! 30:53

9d ago30:53

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Welcome to season 2! This episode is different! Tips, tools and advice from my story and hundreds of hours working with clients. All too easily we can numb ourselves when we feel those tough feelings, we need to recognise the importance of feeling both the highs and the lows of life. In this episode I share my own experiences leaving life in a cult…

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Edufuturists #237 In The Moment with Neil Mullarkey 1:08:08

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In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by the man, the myth, the legend, Neil Mullarkey. Ben met Neil at the Google Champions Symposium in November 2023, got his book and it has had a huge impact on him. This episode is another fan boy moment for him! Neil transforms the creative and collaborative capabilities of teams and leaders with his un…

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Edufuturists #236 Canva Magic with Matt Jordan 51:58

18d ago51:58

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In this episode, we are joined by Matt Jordan who is the UK Education Engagement Advocate for the wonderful Canva. We love this tool and we know so many educators and students use it religiously! It's been a while trying to get these guys on so we are grateful that Matt made it on. The best bit is that Canva Pro is FREE for educators! Get yourself …

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Edufuturists #235 Digital Tutors with Johannes Knabe 46:17

25d ago46:17

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In this episode, we are joined by Johannes Knabe all the way from Cologne, Germany. He is the CTO from Mentafy and discusses his background in cognitive science and how the brain works, as well as how we can consider the role of the digital tutor as a partner in the age of AI. We discussed: - The transformative role of AI in education and its poten…

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Edufuturists #234 Together Stronger - Haberdashers Academy Trust Roundtable 54:51

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In this episode, we are on location at Haberdashers Academy Trust PD Day in Dartford, Kent. We are joined by 5 special guests to discuss their conference theme: Together Stronger - Culture, Community & Collaboration. We discuss equity, social mobility & justice, the role of technology and how we prepare young people for the future. *This was an aud…

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Edufuturists #233 The Working Classroom with Andy Griffith & Matt Bromley 1:05:44

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In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by authors Andy Griffith and Matt Bromley to discuss their newest book, The Working Classroom. We talk all about: - Classism and is prevalence in the education system - Why social mobility might not be the solution - How teachers and school leaders can address the classism on the ground - Cultural capi…

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Edufuturists #232 Together The Second Big Review 58:13

2M ago58:13

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This week, we look back on the second month back recording the podcast. We have been honoured to have been joined for 4 cracking episodes: - Lawrence Tijjani - Kevin Sherman - Ed Kirwan & Helen Demetriou - Will Goldsmith We have loved talking about empathy, DEI, authenticity, coaching, what matters in education, and technology - all focused on the …

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Edufuturists #231 More Than Results with Will Goldsmith 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

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In this episode, we are joined by Will Goldsmith, Head of Bedales School. This was fascinating. We covered: Removing unnecessary hierarchies Promoting student agency and responsibility Co-curating a community WITH students Developing value to the wider educational system Preparing students in school for specific academic curricula Bringing your aut…

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Edufuturists #230 The Mother of Invention with Ed Kirwan & Dr Helen Demetriou 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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In this episode, we are joined by a returning guest in the form of Ed Kirwan, Founder @EmpathyWeek who brought with him a powerhouse in Empathy Education, Dr Helen Demetriou from the University of Cambridge. We talk about how empathy is a skill that can be developed, the difference between empathy and sympathy and also how it is the foundation for …

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Edufuturists #229 Can Technology Make Teachers Better? with Kevin Sherman 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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In this episode, we are joined by the evergreen Kevin Sherman, COO from CloudEDU and organiser of the InnovateEDU Conference. We talk about a whole range of stuff from the purpose of exams, the role of technology in helping teachers become better, equity, leadership - allsorts. If you fancy a trip to Cape Town in May 2024 (and Ben will be there too…

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Edufuturists #228 Championing Others with Lawrence Tijjani 58:03

2M ago58:03

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In this episode we have another returning legend, Lawrence Tijjani, talking about how important it is to champion others. As the director of multiple businesses, not-for-profits and a serial entrepreneur, Lawrence is someone worth listening to.We talk:- Lawrence's documentary 'From Pain to Purpose', which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com…

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Edufuturists #227 Together The First Big Review 48:51

3M ago48:51

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This week, we look back on the first month back recording the podcast. We have been honoured to have been joined by three heavyweights and are grateful we got to talk about community, authenticity, coaching, all focused on the future of education. We have been at #BETT2024 this week too. Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we …

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Edufuturists #226 Demystifying the Coaching Process with Liz Sproat 54:34

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This week we are joined by Liz Sproat. From being the Head of Education for EMEA at Google, to the Global Head of Learning at Lego Education, to creating learning programs in the UAE and Africa whilst at Pearson Education, Liz is now dedicating her time and passion to supporting others through coaching. Liz's website can be found here:https://www.l…

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Edufuturists #225 Forging A Resilient Path with Esethu Stofile 1:06:21

3M ago1:06:21

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In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Esethu Stofile, all the way from the Eastern Cape in South Africa. With a PhD in mathematics, a love for technology and a real commitment to his community, Esethu is a brilliant addition to the podcast. He talks about:- Knowing your self and where you come from- Finding a passion even when your voic…

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Edufuturists #224 Building Authentic Education Communities with Jon Neale 1:03:30

3M ago1:03:30

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In our first episode back after our short 2023 hiatus, we are delighted to be joined by the legend that is Jon Neale, who has just started in his role as Head of Growth (UK) for Quizizz. We talk all about:- Building authentic community- Right tool, right job- Collaboration as an essential component of every classroom- Social media for good- Genuine…

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Junior Doctors talk burnout, tech addiction and the drive to achieve no matter the cost! 1:01:29

4M ago1:01:29

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We’ve all seen the medical shows on TV, tears in the closet, all the drama. But what is it really like to train as a Doctor? In this episode I am joined by 3 Doctors in training to shed light on the realities they face and to bust some myths. They share the challenges they have faced throughout their training and the coping strategies they have dev…

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How to change the system from within! - with Avanade’s Global Wellbeing lead Emily Warren 56:02

4M ago56:02

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Many organisations see wellbeing issues as a problem with the individual not the system. Emily Warren believes it’s time that this is flipped on its head and we look at the environments, the cultures, and the structures we place around employees instead. Emily is responsible for a portfolio of EX projects and initiatives within the Avanade business…

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From Disruptive child to Global Activist - A new take on DEI! With Dr Asif Sadiq MBE, Chief DEI Warner Bros Discovery 45:41

5M ago45:41

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The beauty of diversity is that we think differently, and those differences should be respected and celebrated while we work together. This simple and elegant view of DEI in the workplace is that of my guest in this episode Dr. Asif Sadiq MBE. Asif is the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Warner Bros. Discovery, he was previously th…

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What you know about Burnout is Wrong! - with Subira Jones the Corporate Hippy 53:47

5M ago53:47

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People’s houses are on fire because of burnout and corporate wellbeing is unable to address it. They focus on the wrong things, and until the root cause is dealt with the symptomatic manifestations of burnout will persist. This is the belief of my guest, Subira Jones, The Corporate Hippie, an award-winning high performance, lifestyle, and burnout c…

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Build your edge: Communication Quotient (CQ) with Oscar Nominated Clare Munn 1:04:44

6M ago1:04:44

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Storytelling is a powerful way for humans to share what they are going through. It can also be a way for the stigmas of mental health to be lifted. My guest in this episode, Clare Munn, has been putting story telling at the centre of her efforts to disrupt how the world talks about mental health. Clare Munn is an entrepreneur, media executive & act…

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Is mental health an excuse with Jon Smith OBE 52:05

6M ago52:05

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Imagine not being able to say a word as a child. Imagine every time you stammered you were beaten. Imagine that this treatment cured you. This was the experience of my guest, Jon Smith. It was life changing and allowed him to pursue a career at the elite level of sport as a super-agent culminating in an OBE. Jon discusses his own experience with me…

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How to Solve your Sunday Night Blues with Channel 4s Kirsten Furber 44:25

7M ago44:25

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Do you suffer from the Sunday night blues? Everyone has experienced that feeling of dread before you start work on a Monday. But what if that could be an indicator to so much more, not just to you as an individual but the organisation you work for. Then you would have the power to know where your energy and time should be spent rather than fearing …

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Edufuturists 223 - The Learning Game with Ana Fabrega 1:06:07

7M ago1:06:07

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For this week's episode we were joined by Ana Fábrega. Ana is an entrepreneur, writer, and Chief Evangelist at Synthesis. Growing up, she attended ten schools in seven different countries. She then earned her BS in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University and taught elementary school in New York, Boston, and Panama. Today,…

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How Taking Action is good for Mental Health with Petra & pirkx founder Stella Smith 41:58

7M ago41:58

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Are your life goals aligned with your job? We are all different and all require different things to maintain our wellbeing. You need to be able to align with your flow, your skills, your joy and not be influenced by something that can harm that. In this episode I talk to Stella Smith, Founder and CEO of pirkx, my collaborator on this podcast. Pirkx…

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A flavour of what’s to come! 7:04

8M ago7:04

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Join me, Petra Velzeboer and founder of pirkx Stella Smith as we give you a snapshot of what's to come in this exciting new podcast! We discuss many things, including: Can ambition and wellbeing co-exist Approaching a new world of work Guests and themes for upcoming episodesBy Petra Velzeboer

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Edufuturists 222 - The Power of community roundtable 1:15:23

10M ago1:15:23

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For this week's episode we were joined by many guests to discuss all things community. The guests include friends and supporters of the Edufuturists who have vast experience and knowledge in developing and championing communities globally in different guises. We were joined by Al Kingsley, Louise Jones, Ian Phillips, Lawrence Tijjani, Abid Patel an…

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Edufuturists #221 - Spatial Computing with Melissa McBride 1:05:46

10M ago1:05:46

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Melissa is leading from the front as a female educator, startup founder, EdTech CEO and Metaverse builder an explorer. Believing that the future will be built by the brave, Melissa is passionate about shaping education in the Metaverse and building a future for NextGenEd learning in a truly global classroom which is better, more equitable, sustaina…

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Edufuturists Special: Future Proofing Your Classroom Roundtable 56:07

10M ago56:07

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Have you ever considered how to future-proof the technology in your classroom? In this roundtable , we are joined by Toni Moss, MD at Strive AV, Lisa Yates, Head of Channel Sales at BenQ UK and Andrew Strachan, CIO of Emmanuel Schools Foundation, where we chat about how schools and colleges can ensure they have cutting-edge technology despite finan…

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Edufuturists #220 - Journey based Assessment Portfolios with Les McBeth 1:01:10

11M ago1:01:10

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Leslie McBeth has 15 years of experience in design and education. She started her career with an international NGO at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, and then moved to New York City to work with the Design Trust for Public Space. Leslie then moved back to Canada to pursue a career in teaching design. In 2016, Leslie joined Future Design …

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Edufuturists #219 - Trends: Global Signals & The Future of Education 1:11:09

11M ago1:11:09

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In this episode Dan, Ben and Steve discuss the publication of their new Trends booklet which outlines the areas of education that are shifting for the better. #aiineducation #FutureofEducation Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturistsCheck out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.comSubscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.appl…

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Edufuturists #218 with Human-Centred Design with Sheryl Cababa 55:49

11M ago55:49

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Sheryl Cababa is the Chief Design Officer at the Insights, Design + Development Studio, Substantial,and a multi-disciplinary design strategist with more than two decades of experience. She is focused on reinventing the approaches of learning and collaboration in today’s educational environment to help equity-centred research affirm and advance rela…

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Edufuturists #215 - Teach Our Kids to Invest with Brian Curcio 52:50

1y ago52:50

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Brian’s first word was money and he’s always been fascinated with the world of investing. He developed Rapunzl as a financial literacy, EdTech tool to revolutionize how we teach students about investing and to provide equitable access to high-quality, project-based learning tools for students across the country. The world of returns is perched in a…

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Edufuturists #214 Learning That Has Legacy with Ariel Camus 1:01:58

1y ago1:01:58

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In this episode, Ben & Steve chat to Ariel Camus from Microverse who are democratising access to coding training by offering fully-funded courses and salary sharing for their students and graduates. They promise to help learners become international software developers, from anywhere. There are some fascinating discussions about how destinations da…

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Edufuturists #213 - Will AI really change education? with Angela Newton & Peter Gravell 1:03:24

1y ago1:03:24

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Angela Newton & Peter Gravell are co-founders of Real Fast Reports, an AI app that helps teachers write reports.#AI #ChatGPT #education Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturistsCheck out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.comSubscribe on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/edufuturists/id1347592880 --- Send in a …

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Edufuturists #212 Edufuturists Together - Why We Need The Uprising 43:53

1y ago43:53

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In this episode, Ben, Dan & Steve chat about the purpose of education, why it needs to shift and what they are trying to do about it. They talk about the Uprising Event in Leeds and why they are putting it on, as well as announcing the highly commended individuals and organisations for the Edufuturists Awards 2023. There's also a special guest anno…

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Edufuturists #210 - The Changing University with Dr. Ann Thanaraj & Paul Durston 43:51

1y ago43:51

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In this video, we chat to 2022 University of the Year winners, Teesside University about their innovative practices and unique perspectives on teaching in HE.Sign up for our newsletter at newsletter.edufuturists.com Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturistsCheck out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.comSubscribe on iTune…

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Edufuturists #211 Trauma Informed Education with Paula Christie and Gordon Hunt from CDN 57:43

1y ago57:43

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In this episode, Paula and Gordon from the College Development Network (CDN) in Scotland discuss research in education and particularly their work on trauma-informed practice and teacher reflection. Get your tickets for our event on 4th May in Leeds, UK at uprising.edufuturists.com Sign up for our weekly newsletter that lands every Saturday morning…

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Edufuturists #209 Beyond AI with Donald Clark 1:20:14

1y ago1:20:14

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In this episode, we are joined by AI pioneer and EdTech specialist, Donald Clark from Wildfire Learning. We discuss the importance of technology in education, his work on online learning for over 20 years and his excitement about a future where we bring a real difference to all sectors of society. Get your tickets for the Uprising Event on 4th May …

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Edufuturists #208 - Changing Up CVs with Piers Collins CEO of Hundo 57:33

1y ago57:33

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In this episode, Dan & Steve chat with the co-founder of Hundo Piers Collins. Hundo provides a validated, verified on-chain skills wallet to replace the CV/resume for 1 billion learners worldwide. They are the first on-chain web3 company for GenZ, parents, educators and employers to discover the future of learning and work via an on-demand content …

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Edufuturists #206 Disrupting Education 1:12:13

1y ago1:12:13

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In this episode, Ben & Dan discuss how education needs a serious disruption, and whether tools like ChatGPT are helping to speed that up. We talk about the definition of cheating and what the purpose of schooling is. Book tickets for our event on 4th May 2023 at uprising.edufuturists.com Sign up for our newsletter at newsletter.edufuturists.com Fol…

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Edufuturists #205 - Character Education with David CM Carter 1:06:14

1y ago1:06:14

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In this episode, we chat with David CM Carter, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading CEO mentors, is the Founder and Executive Chairman of MyMentor, the on-demand destination channel for leader insight and crowd-sourced advice on how to get ahead. Moving from mentoring an exclusive list of just 10 clients at any one time, he has now founded…

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Edufuturists #207 - Yiya with Erin Fitzgerald & Samson Wambuzi 1:00:52

1y ago1:00:52

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Samson, a Yiya co-founder and 2019 Obama Africa Leader is a physics teacher with a Bachelor of Science in education from Makerere University and a veteran of Uganda's education system. He grew up in a rural area with limited resources. Yiya's mission has been shaped by his childhood experiences. He has a genius talent for educational design and a d…

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Edufuturists #204 - Democratic Education with Yaacov Hecht 1:08:42

1y ago1:08:42

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Yaacov Hecht, is an Israeli educator and worldwide pioneer of democratic education. In 1987, he founded the first school in the world called a democratic school. Following that, he helped founding around 30 democratic schools in Israel. #cityschool #Education Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at h…

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Edufuturists #203 Happy Students with Andy Cope & Will Hussey 1:02:06

1+ y ago1:02:06

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr Andy Cope and Will Hussey from The Art of Brilliance. They talk about how understanding positive psychology is crucial for students and teachers in the current climate and beyond. Schools where children are happy, well and curious is the dream! Check out their work at: https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/ Follow u…

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Edufuturists 202 - How AI Will Revolutionise Education with the Edufuturists 1:13:29

1+ y ago1:13:29

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In this episode the 3 of us discuss the new AI tool which is trending everywhere ChatGTP, but also AI as a whole and the art of the possible with it for education. Get your tickets for The Uprising on 4th May 2023: uprising.edufuturists.com Sign up for our weekly newsletter: newsletter.edufuturists.com Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/e…

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Edufuturists #201 A Journey of Imagination with Martin Allen Morales 58:19

1+ y ago58:19

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In this episode, we are joined by CEO of the Institute of Imagination. Martin helped launch iTunes Europe from a start-up and ran iTunes’ Pan European business before heading up Disney’s EMEA regional arm managing several major brands and music talent, as well as becoming an award-winning chef for kicks! Find out more about the IOI: https://ioi.lon…

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