Edwin Talks is the human side of education. Real voices, real stories, real education. Every two weeks, our podcast brings together an eclectic mix of guests from across the sector to share honest insight, lived experience, sector commentary and fresh perspectives on everything from culture and wellbeing to SEND, inclusion, faith and organisational design. Because we understand education, we listen, and we know the best conversations start with people. For us, that's the Edwin advantage: connecting people, sharing ideas and keeping the conversation going. Find us on Spotify and Amazon Music, and follow to catch every episode. Hosted by Julie Liddell, Head of Culture and Wellbeing at Edwin People, and Charnice Scott, Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Edwin
Retiring Cheviot Learning Trust CEO Alice Witherow draws on 30 years of school leadership to share what she has learned about belonging, flexibility and staff voice, and why the small details of a school's environment reveal more about its culture than any policy document.
Kind Leadership author Joanna Povall reframes what kindness in leadership actually means, challenging the assumption that it is about being nice or avoiding difficult conversations, and making the case for why schools need more of it.
Quiet Leadership author Andrew Marsh makes the case for the leadership qualities we too often overlook, exploring how introversion, authenticity and leading without the noise can be exactly what schools and trusts need most.
Talking Heads Supervision founder Lisa Lea-Weston explains what supervision actually is, how it differs from therapy, coaching and mentoring, and why it could be one of the most valuable and overlooked forms of support available to school leaders.
Wellbeing advocate and coach Neil Kelders explores how societal expectations shape the way we express emotions, ask for help and connect with others, and what shifting those norms could mean for schools and the people who work in them.
Dr Catherine Place, headteacher and researcher, explores the relationship between school culture, meaningful collaboration and teacher wellbeing, and what education leaders can do to strengthen all three.
Sarah Seleznyov, strategic lead for learning and development at Big Education Trust and founding headteacher of School 360, shares her vision for a more holistic approach to education and what it looks like when schools genuinely put the whole child at the centre of everything they do.
Patrick Cozier, author of Calm Leadership, makes the case that steadiness under pressure is a learnable skill, exploring how self-awareness, a clear sense of core values and authentic leadership can transform the way we lead in difficult moments.
Therapist Lucy Green explores how to support a grieving colleague with honesty and care, why we so often say the wrong thing, and why simply showing up is more powerful than finding the perfect words.
Dr Emma Kell explores what it takes to build a sustainable teaching career, what schools are still navigating in the wake of COVID, and why paying attention to small wins matters far more than we typically acknowledge.
Edwin is already a trusted education partner for many schools and multi-academy trusts, so whether you're looking for practical support, fresh thinking or simply somewhere to share ideas with peers, we'd love to hear from you.
