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FLOURISHING EDUCATION - How to RE-MEMBER we ARE Flourishing Lifelong, Lifedeep, and Lifelong BEings

FLOURISHING EDUCATION - How to RE-MEMBER we ARE Flourishing Lifelong, Lifedeep, and Lifelong BEings

By Fabienne Vailes

Welcome to powerful imperfectly perfect conversations that shine the light on AMAZING DISRUPTORS, PIONEERS AND INNOVATORS in EDUCATION. Together, let's discover our unique gifts and fragrance in this garden called life, be uniquely ourselves and in service of others and the world.

Let's journey to explore how we:
🌺 change our schooling system for ALL can flourish (human/more than human)
🌺 put our INNATE well-being at the center of all our activities

Not through ONE PATH nor ONE SIZE FITS ALL but through ONE'S UNIQUE PATH to a happy fulfilled life.

Are you ready? Let's get started...
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FLOURISHING EDUCATION - How to RE-MEMBER we ARE Flourishing Lifelong, Lifedeep, and Lifelong BEingsAug 29, 2022

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Episode 229 - Think in terms of possibility instead of roadblocks with Stef Kuypers

Episode 229 - Think in terms of possibility instead of roadblocks with Stef Kuypers

Today I am delighted to share a second interview with the amazing Stef Kuypers from Happonomy

Stef is a Monetary systems architect, PhD Researcher in behavioural and monetary economics, Systems Thinker and Facilitator.

As I explore if Flourishing is possible when we don't have our most basic needs met in educational settings, I thought I would explore why systems change seems so difficult to achieve and what could be done.


If you are interested in Systems Thinking, in monetory economics and how money and how our behaviours are shaped by our conditioning then this conversation is definitely for you.

Mar 21, 202401:23:55
Episode 228 - Embrace music and its power with Dr Jeff Mims

Episode 228 - Embrace music and its power with Dr Jeff Mims

Today, I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Jeff Mims, who is a Psychologist, Insights Consultant, Qualitative Researcher, MEACO Operations Lead and Speaker.

I reached out to Jeff to explore the power of music and its power on our well-being and how music makes us feel.

We go beyond the surface and unpack how we can connect music to wellness or well-being.

If you're interested in this topic, I really recommend this amazing conversation.

Mar 13, 202447:05
Episode 227 - Understanding Teens' Stress and Anxiety with Emer O'Donnell

Episode 227 - Understanding Teens' Stress and Anxiety with Emer O'Donnell

Today I am delighted to share this episode with Emer O'Donnell who is an Author. Founder Of TeenReconnect.

Creator Of The Digital Q Pathfinder And The 7Q TeenReconnect Coaching Formula.

In this conversation, Emer and I explore her journey into education and she shares her amazing work and how she coaches & Trains Individuals, Educators & Organisations To Empower Young People To Live Lives They Love.

I am sure you will love this imperfectly perfect conversation with Emer

You can find more about her work by visiting her website: teenreconnect.com/EmerODonnell 

Mar 07, 202455:07
Episode 226 - Let's be brave, let's be courageous, let's re-discover our hearts with Natalie Rothwell-Warn (Part 2)

Episode 226 - Let's be brave, let's be courageous, let's re-discover our hearts with Natalie Rothwell-Warn (Part 2)

I am delighted to share part II of this imperfectly perfect conversation with Natalie Rothwell-Warn, Education Doctoral Researcher whose research question is 'How can teaching and learning experiences change so well-being can improve?'


In this episode we explore the key findings of Natalie's research and what it means for parents, teachers, leaders in schools but also for our policy makers and government.


Her message to us all: let's be brave, let's be courageous, let's re-discover our hearts.

We do this every day but now is time to make it louder, to be more united. Now is time to speak up!


I am sure you will loe this conversation if you are interested in change in education.

Feb 29, 202401:02:39
Episode 225 - How can teaching and learning experiences change so well-being can improve? with Natalie Rothwell-Warn (Part 1)

Episode 225 - How can teaching and learning experiences change so well-being can improve? with Natalie Rothwell-Warn (Part 1)

Today, I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Natalie Rothwell-Warn who is an Education Doctoral Researcher who talks about #flourish, #education, #youngpeople, #socialjustice, and #sustainability

We explore Natalie's journey as a teacher and as a researcher and her thoughts on the current education system.

Together we explore several questions including:

- What's going on in our schools? and her research

- 'How can teaching and learning experiences change so well-being can improve?'

This is part 1 and we will be sharing part 2 - all about some of the findings from her thesis.

Feb 22, 202401:03:04
Episode 224 - Trusting that nature and young people know with Cara Templeton

Episode 224 - Trusting that nature and young people know with Cara Templeton

Today I am really excited to be sharing this beautiful and powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Cara Templeton who is English Language Acquisition Specialist.


Cara and I cover so much. It was a real dialogue and conversation with lots of back and forth!

Her journey from living in Australia to moving to Thailand.

We discuss the importance of

- discovering a culture through language.

- asking questions

- going deeper and past the conditioning

- trusting nature knows

- trusting our children and young people know


Feb 15, 202401:11:18
New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 10 Listen with an open heart with Amarins and Inge Rozendal

New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 10 Listen with an open heart with Amarins and Inge Rozendal

Today I am delighted to share a new imperfectly perfect conversation with another amazing young person: Amarins who is 13 and currently living in India.

She was accompanied by her mother Inge Rozendal

In this beautiful episode we explore:

- Amarins's journey through education

- Her experience of living in different cultures (Thailand and India)

- Why it's important to listen with an open heart and to allow young people to truly be themselves and find what works for them.

I have no doubt that you will find this conversation as awesome and beautiful as I found it.

Enjoy!

Feb 07, 202443:17
Episode 223 - An emergent conversation about Flourishing with Leonie-Ruth Acland

Episode 223 - An emergent conversation about Flourishing with Leonie-Ruth Acland

This week, I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Leonie-Ruth Acland who is an Earth Carer & Nourisher🌱 Mentor & Inspirer💡 Social Weaver & Collaborator🕸️ Questioner & Ponderer🦉 Nature Lover & Natural Mover 🐾 ND HSP Intuitive & Creative 🦋 Treads & Tends Ngambri Country👣


In this episode, Ruth and I discuss her definition of flourishing, what it is and it is not and her own ongoing and beautiful journey into flourishing as a human-being.


  • How do we flourish as individuals and as a group and the tension between these two paradoxes.
  • Our loving our planet truly is.
  • How living in different cultures has helped Ruth on her journey.


I absolutely loved every minute of it and I have no doubt that you will too, particularly if you have a huge interest in flourishing.


Enjoy!

You can contact Leonie via

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Email

Her website

Feb 01, 202401:14:17
Episode 222 - What is Flexischooling and its benefits with Sarah Sudea

Episode 222 - What is Flexischooling and its benefits with Sarah Sudea

This week, I am delighted to shine a light on the amazing work being carried out by Sarah Sudea, Founder of Finding The Flex.

Together we explore:

- What Flexischooling is

- What the benefits are

- Why so many young people are in need of flexible educational solutions to support children’s wellbeing.

- How we can do school differently.

And much more...

I have no doubt that you will really enjoy this imperfectly perfect conversation. I know I did!

Jan 25, 202401:19:08
New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 9 The importance of more thoughtful conversations with Abbie Clark

New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 9 The importance of more thoughtful conversations with Abbie Clark

I am delighted to share a new powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with yet another phenomenal young person.


This time I talk to Abbie Clark who is a Politics student at the University of Sheffield.

We had such a wonderful conversation. We talked about her journey into education and why she found the transition to university a real culture shock as well as her passion for politics and why she believes politics influence so many societal things and concepts.


I have no doubt that you will absolutely find this conversation very delightful. I could have spoken to Abbie for hours. So many insights from her.


You can reach her on Instagram

Jan 18, 202401:09:57
New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 8 - We are all work in process with Thomas Vailes

New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 8 - We are all work in process with Thomas Vailes

I am so happy to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with no other than my lovely eldest child Thomas Vailes .

This episode is extra special because we are releasing it on the 2nd Anniversary of Tom's de-registration from mainstream secondary education here in the UK.

You will have heard me talk about our experience and have heard my version of the story. Now, I give Tom a chance to share his!

I have no doubt that you will love this episode. I know I am biased but I did!

Jan 10, 202401:01:31
New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 7 - Allow yourself to be rebellious and to take risks with Adrija Jana

New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 7 - Allow yourself to be rebellious and to take risks with Adrija Jana

I am delighted to share this new episode on the Flourishing Education podcast with Adrija Jana who is a Social Activist, an Artist and Researcher in momentum from India.


Jana and I had such a wonderful imperfectly perfect conversation.

We discussed her journey in life thus far, including some of the challenges she experienced.

We also talked about her life as an English student at the University of Delhi.

Finally, we discussed some of her other work around menstruation and menstruation hygene in partnership with The Period Society, a youth led organization working towards eradicating the taboo surrounding menstruation and combating period poverty through open conversation, education and increasing access to basic necessities.

I have no doubt that you will love every minute of this chat with Adrija,

Jan 04, 202439:52
Episode 221 - Individual and community flourishing with Dr Jon Beale

Episode 221 - Individual and community flourishing with Dr Jon Beale

I am delighted to share this second imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Jon Beale who is a Research Affiliate at the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, a Peak Performance Coach for the Flow Research Collective, a Performance and Well-Being Coach for the Center for Human Potential, and a consultant specialising in well-being in the workplace and education.

He is also Co-host, Flourish FM: a podcast for the good life


In this conversation, I explored more particularly:

  • Truth and flourishing in philosophy
  • Flourishing and beliefs tracking truth
  • Flourishing, success and well-being
  • The concept of accomplishment in positive psychology (PERMA)
  • Wellbeing, relationships and community
  • Home and community
  • Work-life balance, fulfilment and job satisfaction
Dec 19, 202350:05
New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 6 - Don't just focus on your academic results, focus on yourself too with Cindy Lau

New Series dedicated to Young People - Episode 6 - Don't just focus on your academic results, focus on yourself too with Cindy Lau

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Cindy Lau who was a former student of mine last year and is now a Law and French student at Warrick University.

In this episode we talked about:

  • Education, cultural differences, and personal growth. (0:02)
  • Education disparities and personal growth in an international school. (7:51)
  • Academic vs creative paths in school and society. (14:35)
  • University applications and the pressure to attend prestigious institutions. (22:20)
  • Pressure to succeed in education and the impact of failure. (30:15)
  • University admissions and cultural capital. (34:29)
  • Educational disparities and university experiences. (41:46)
  • University experience, challenges, and finding balance. (46:52)
  • Academic journey, self-awareness, and community support. (51:48)
Dec 07, 202301:00:13
Episode 220 - Just be KIND with Annelyse Apicella

Episode 220 - Just be KIND with Annelyse Apicella

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with a former colleague and friend Annelyse Apicella who is in her final year of her Speech and Language Therapy Degree here in the UK.


Annelyse and I explore:

- Her career change and pursuing a new passion. (0:03)

- Motivation and pathways to higher education. (5:19)

- Becoming a speech and language therapist. (11:02)

- Speech and language therapy access and evidence. (17:30)

- Special needs diagnosis and support. (23:36)

- Language disorders in children and their impact on mental health. (28:53)

- Disability awareness and support. (35:10)

- Trusting parental instincts in identifying developmental delays. (41:23)

- Speech and language challenges in youth justice system. (48:20)

- Understanding "disruptive behaviors" in children. (53:55)

If you have an interest in topics related to neurodivergence, disability, language and speech therapy in particular, this conversation is definitely for you!

Nov 21, 202301:03:16
Episode 219 - Weaving well-being science for thriving schools, organisations & communities with Paul Tupou-Vea

Episode 219 - Weaving well-being science for thriving schools, organisations & communities with Paul Tupou-Vea

I am delighted to share with you this imperfectly perfect conversation with Paul Tupou-Vea Director of Clifftop Wellbeing.

We discussed how we weave well-being science for thriving schools, organisations and communities.

In particular we focused on:

- Paul's own personal journey, education, and wellbeing (0:02)

- Cultural capital and well-being for migrant families. (5:05)

- Cultural differences and perceptions. (13:55)

- Education system and parental involvement in New Zealand.(18:51)

- Education, colonialism, and well-being. (25:49)

- Shifting societal narratives towards community-focused well-being. (39:12)

- Well-being and its various components. (46:12)

- Well-being models and their relevance in schools (in particular The Fonua Model  Pacific Health Models » HAUORA (hpfnz.org.nz) Te Whare Tapa Whā    Te Whare Tapa Whā | Māori Health Authority (teakawhaiora.nz)Te Whare Tapa Whā | Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (xn--tepkenga-szb.ac.nz)). (53:25)

- Hope and well-being in challenging times. (1:03:10) I am sure you will absolutely love this conversation. I know I did!

Nov 15, 202301:09:24
New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 5 - Let's use technology and platforms for powerful conversations with Raheen Fatima

New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 5 - Let's use technology and platforms for powerful conversations with Raheen Fatima

Today I am delighted to share Episode 5 of this new series dedicated to young people. I hold the space and shine a light on Raheen Fatima who is an Entrepreneur, an Activist, a Podcaster as well as a Speaker.


In this imperfectly perfect conversation, Raheen shares her journey and experience of education, in particular with the online school called The Socratic Experience.


A really uplifting and empowering story. I cannot wait to speak to Raheen in a year's time to see where her journey has taken her.

Nov 10, 202337:57
Episode 218 - How to cultivate healthy organisations and create inclusive spaces for meaningful conversations with Eric Lynn

Episode 218 - How to cultivate healthy organisations and create inclusive spaces for meaningful conversations with Eric Lynn

Today, I am delighted to share round 2 of an imperfectly perfect conversation with Eric Lynn,

Together we discuss:

- What healthy organisations are and how we cultivate healthy organisations.

- how to create inclusive spaces for meaningful conversations.


My conversations with Eric always leave me feeling so inspired and energised.

I have no doubt that you will love this episode as much as I did.

Oct 30, 202301:02:49
Episode 217 - Highly Effective leadership with Tom Lawrence

Episode 217 - Highly Effective leadership with Tom Lawrence

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Tom Lawrence, Founder of Highly Effective Leader, Author of "Manager To Leader", "A Limitless Mindset" & "Influence is Leadership" as well as Creator of "The Leader's Vault" Online Courses.


Tom shares his own journey into Leadership, his own challenges and what he learned along the way and is now sharing with his audience.


If you want to find out how to become a highly effective leader, then this conversation will definitely be of interest to you.

Oct 24, 202345:28
New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 4 - Let's remove fear from our schooling system with Ben Holmes

New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 4 - Let's remove fear from our schooling system with Ben Holmes

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Ben Holmes. This is not the first time we get to speak to one another and I joked with Ben that it feels a bit like I am doing a longetudinal study of his life a student.

I have known Ben for a while and it's a delight to speak with him as he enters his final year at Cambridge University.

We talk about what his experience at university was like, his key take-aways and thoughts.

In particular, we focus on the fear he has experienced throughout his years in secondary school and at university. We also discuss the concept of 'cultural capital' and how it is hidden in our structures and organisations and is often 'unspoken'.

I am sure you will find this wonderful discussion with Ben truly enjoyable.

Oct 16, 202301:07:55
Episode 216 - Values-based education with Tim George

Episode 216 - Values-based education with Tim George

Today I am delighted to release this imperfectly perfect conversation with Tim George who is Director of Support'ed.

Tim shares his journey and how over 30 years, he has dedicated himself to working with adults and young people who have complex needs.

He explains how his focus is on achieving the best outcomes for all individuals involved and how his personal values and empathy guide his decision-making so that he can achieve his ultimate goal: not to serve himself, but to serve and support others.

And you can clearly hear this goal in absolutely everything Tim said in this episode.

If you are interested in how to support young people, values-based and personalized learning then this conversation is definitely for you!

Oct 12, 202356:50
Episode 215 - Exploring Flourishing in workplaces and educational settings with Dr Jon Beale

Episode 215 - Exploring Flourishing in workplaces and educational settings with Dr Jon Beale

Today I am delighted to share my latest imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Jon Beale who is Research Affiliate, Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, Peak Performance Coach, Flow Research Collective and Co-host of a phenomenal podcast for the good life: Flourish FM

There is no best way to explore Flourishing in workplaces and educational settings than with Jon who shares his own definition based on his amazing work as well as from the research at large.

I am sure you will love every minute of this conversation and I can't wait for round 2.

Oct 05, 202301:12:11
New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 3 - A journey into becoming with Leo Dean

New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 3 - A journey into becoming with Leo Dean

This week, I am delighted to share Episode 3 of this new series dedicated to Young peopleand to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Leo Dean.

We explore Leo's journey into the schooling system as well as his beautiful journey of being trans and discovering who he is in this garden called life.

It's a truly moving conversation and I particularly loved how he came to life when he started talking about his research.

I am sure you will love this conversation as much as I did.

Oct 03, 202301:25:08
Episode 214 - Dancing with change with Eric Lynn

Episode 214 - Dancing with change with Eric Lynn

Today I am delighted to share my imperfectly perfect conversation with Eric Lynn, Facilitator, Consultant, Mediator, Executive Coach, Developer of CultureQs, ⁠ Author: Dancing with Change

As I am about to embark on my PhD exploring how we build Flourishing Communities in educational settings, you can imagine how excited I became when I came across Eric's work.

I wanted to talk to him about generating meaningful conversations about life, culture and change as well as cultivating healthy organisations.

We focused in particular on:

- Eric's own journey

- The problem with labels and labels in the world

- Why the title 'dancing with change'?

- Our organisations as communities

- Questions to ask when opening a new space

- The arrogance of pretending to know what's good for other people. We had such an in-depth and fascinating conversation and we didn't have time to address how we cultivate healthy organisations so I am looking forward to our round 2.

Sep 27, 202301:02:02
New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 2 - Looking beyond the curriculum with Flora Clapham

New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 2 - Looking beyond the curriculum with Flora Clapham

Today, it is pure joy to shine a light on Flora Clapham, one of my former students who is also a violinist and an ouststanding French speaker.

Flora and I talked about self-reflection, personal growth, and identity.

We also explored the concept of 'discipline' and looking beyond the curriculum as well as curiosity and how it is stiflled in our schools.

I have no doubt that you will absolutely LOVE this dialogue with Flora. I know I did!

Sep 22, 202351:29
Episode 213 -Self Directed Education with Je'anna Clements

Episode 213 -Self Directed Education with Je'anna Clements

I am delighted to share this truly beautiful conversation with Je'anna Clements who is a writer, Young People's Assistant at Riverstone Village, European Democratic Education Community (EUDEC) Oversight Committee Member and Training Materials Developer.

If you have been wondering what Self Directed Education (SDE) is then look no further. This conversation is just what you need.

It was such a delight talking with Je'anna who selflessly shared all her insights and experience with me in this imperfectly perfect conversation.

I am sure you will enjoy every minute, as much as I did.


Sep 19, 202301:08:00
New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 1 - Championing children's rights and youth participation with Arthur Templeman-Lilley

New Season dedicated to Young people - Episode 1 - Championing children's rights and youth participation with Arthur Templeman-Lilley

I am delighted to share this first episode for our new season which is solely dedicated to our children and young people. In these imperfectly perfect conversations, I will be shining the light on young people showing how uniquely unique they all are and how important it is for us adults to become curious about their unique gifts and fragrance in this garden called life.


My first guest is Arthur Templeman-Lilley and together we talk about a topic that is very close to Arthur's heart - championing children's rights and youth participation.

We talk about Arthur's own journey into the British schooling system and what he is currently doing but also his passion - children's rights.

We discuss how we adults make sure that youth participation does not come across nor become as tokenistic.


Arthur's webiste can be found here: https://futureyouthimpact2.wixsite.com/future-youth-impact


I am sure you will love every minute of this conversation as much as I did!

Sep 12, 202344:58
Episode 212 - It's okay to be uncomfortable. It's okay for your kids to think differently from you with Claire Gillespie

Episode 212 - It's okay to be uncomfortable. It's okay for your kids to think differently from you with Claire Gillespie

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Claire Gillespie who is Founder of Oglee Poglee, a home Educator and Facilitator.

You can reach Claire on Facebook or Instagram In this episode we cover so much ground:

- Claire's own journey and how she became a home educator but most importantly how she walked alongside her children

- Why we are made to learn

- How we build flourishing communities

- How we discover who we are in this garden called life

I am sure you will love every minute of this conversation. I know I certainly did!

Sep 07, 202301:11:45
Episode 211 - Trusting that every strike matters in grass root change with Ken Caputo

Episode 211 - Trusting that every strike matters in grass root change with Ken Caputo

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Ken Caputo who offers online and in-person training and workshops through Momentum Learning.


Together we explored Ken's own personal experience of the schooling system, his martial art skills and his work through Momentum Learning and we discussed how the better we understand each other, the deeper we connect, and the more our organisation(s) can evolve.


I particularly loved what Ken said: 'in grass root change, we can trust that every strike matters and we can't really know when the result is going to appear. Things are happening beneath the surface that we can't see [...]. suddenly there is something new that feels like it came out of nowhere but but it was these tiny injections of energy, of attention and intention that made it all happen.'


Learn more about Ken's work here

Aug 29, 202301:02:08
Episode 210 - Changing our perception of young people and knowing how much they have to contribute by Joshua Farris

Episode 210 - Changing our perception of young people and knowing how much they have to contribute by Joshua Farris

I am delighted to share part 2 of this imperfectly perfect conversation with ⁠Joshua Farris⁠

Together we discuss

  • the challenges faced by homeless young people
  • the need for a shift in mindset on how we perceive others
  • the difference between happiness and pleasure
  • putting youth at the centre of what we do
  • creating opportunies for youth to learn from adults and adults from youth
  • being the space holder, a facilitator

You can find more about Joshua's work through his ⁠website

I have no doubt that you will enjoy this episode as much as I did.

Aug 15, 202301:10:46
Episode 209 - How do we listen to our youth with Joshua Farris

Episode 209 - How do we listen to our youth with Joshua Farris

I am delighted to share part 1 of this imperfectly perfect conversation with Joshua Farris

Together we discuss whether

  • ALL young people need to go to university,
  • meritocracy,
  • first generation College Grads and the challenges they face,
  • and most importantly how we listen to our youth and learn with and through them.

You can find more about Joshua's work through his website

Aug 09, 202301:00:10
Episode 208 - How to feed the universal need for meaning and connection with Dr David Penberg

Episode 208 - How to feed the universal need for meaning and connection with Dr David Penberg

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr David Penberg, Leader in Residence at 2Revolutions.

David shared his journey as an educator/teacher and writer and together we explored

  • how he supports schools and community spaces in reimagining learning to remake a common world.
  • how we become citizens and human beings
  • how we feed the universal need for meaning, connection, and growth.

I am sure you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

David Penberg's website can be found here

Aug 02, 202301:04:37
Episode 207 - About meaning and being together with Dr Udo Gößwald

Episode 207 - About meaning and being together with Dr Udo Gößwald

In this imperfectly perfect episode, I talk with Dr Udo Gößwald, a former museum director, now freelance writer and blogger.

Together we draw on Udo's work in museums and we explore:

  • what well-being is - at the individual, community and planetary level,
  • how we are together
  • how we value our neighbourhood and neighbours

To do this, we need to have individuals who know who they are, who have a strong self-esteem and content.

His research and work led him to write his theses which are also available in English. The link for these can be found here: www.48thesen.de/en/

The essays corresponding with the first three theses have been published on Medium.

At the end of our conversation, Udo mentioned

Jul 28, 202301:02:41
Episode 206 - The Socratic Experience with Michael Strong

Episode 206 - The Socratic Experience with Michael Strong

In this episode, I have an imperfectly perfect conversation with Michael Strong, Founder of The Socratic Experience, a secondary school for parents seeking a warm, motivating, high performance virtual educational experience for their children, specializing in creative, intellectual, and entrepreneurial students whose needs are not being met by conventional schools.

Together we explore:

- Michael's journey in the world of education

- why he does what he does

- what it means to be socratic and the importance of relationships (absolute interest in what the child is thinking and why)

- the principles of Socratic dialogue and why it is so vital


Michael's Youtube channel can be found here

Michael's book: The Habit of Thoughts


Jul 18, 202301:00:04
Episode 205 - The importance of attending to our inner world with Dr Anne Knock

Episode 205 - The importance of attending to our inner world with Dr Anne Knock

In this episode I talk with Dr Anne Knock a passionate educator and a design-focused complexity strategist. Anne is a culture architect and impact designer who is also Director of Leadership and Culture at The Learning Future which reimagines and redesigns learning ecosystems so people thrive.

Together we explored:

- what complexity theory is

- The beauty of a complex future

- The importance of attention to our inner world

- What progress is to you


I am sure you will truly enjoy this episode as much as I did.

Jul 15, 202355:20
Episode 204 - Teaspoons of change with d'Arcy Lunn

Episode 204 - Teaspoons of change with d'Arcy Lunn

I am absolutely delighted to start the week with this beautiful and imperfectly perfect conversation with d'Arcy Lunn⁠ Head of Sustainability and Global Citizenship at Education in Motion (EiM) d'Arcy is also a speaker, facilitator, educator & comms specialist. He co-founded Teaspoons of Change to activate and align business, education and government with the Global Goals.

In this episode, d'Arcy shares his journey and explains what each of us can do in terms of:

-Small but significant ideas, attitudes and actions that have a positive impact on people and the planet

Living by the formula: Small Actions    X    Lots of People    =    BIG Change


I am sure you will get so much out of this amazing conversation. I know I did!


You can connect with d'Arcy on LinkedIn: d'Arcy Lunn

The musician d'Arcy recommended is Michael Franti

Jul 10, 202357:19
Episode 203 -How to build regenerative communities with Amy Milliron

Episode 203 -How to build regenerative communities with Amy Milliron

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Amy Milliron who is the Founder and Executive Director of Fearless Farmers and CEO of Deeply Rooted Ranch.

In this episode we discuss the direct correlation between soil health and human health and Amy shares her passion for farming and her journey. She shares their tools and training so that adults, children and young people can discover how regenerative agriculture can revitalize our soil to support the future generations that will need it most.

We also explore how to build regenerative communities.

I am sure you will love and enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Jul 04, 202356:34
Episode 202 - Culture binds us together as one world with Rosa Drumond

Episode 202 - Culture binds us together as one world with Rosa Drumond

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Rosa Maria Drumond Moreira who is the Founder of VEM (Virtual Exchange Mode).

Rosa shares with me how VEM means a call.

It is a call for all those who believe Education is connected to purpose, human values and knowledge in context. It is a virtual student exchange program designed to anyone willing to learn what makes sense to have a 🌎 growing in peace and prosperity.

VEM is an invitation to a collective network of schools and collaborators take part into convergent projects to have true Education back to learner’s minds and hands.

Listen to the whole conversation to find out more.

You can reach out Rosa through email: rosadrumor@hotmail.com

Jun 27, 202301:10:31
Episode 201 - Captains & Poets - Where Well-Being meets Inclusion & Belonging with Jan Frolic and Jennifer Johnson

Episode 201 - Captains & Poets - Where Well-Being meets Inclusion & Belonging with Jan Frolic and Jennifer Johnson

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Jan Frolic and Jennifer Johnson who are co-founders of Captains and Poets.

Together we discussed the groundbreaking Kindergarten – Grade 12 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that students will take with them their entire lives.

The premise of the program is that there is a unique Captain and Poet in each of us that, in partnership, enable us to be our best selves. When kids learn about their inner Captain and Poet they have immediate access to their emotions, their unique gifts and perspectives, and the complexities of what makes them human.

They become more resilient, learn how to draw on their innate strengths, and to nurture a positive mindset. By inspiring connection to self and others, we encourage a healthier sense of well-being and identity, more positive relationships, and greater agency and purpose in the world.

In short - Captains & Poets is where well-being meets inclusion and belonging!

I am sure you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Jun 20, 202350:37
Episode 200 - How to develop healthy habits of thinking, feeling and learning with Steve Schecter

Episode 200 - How to develop healthy habits of thinking, feeling and learning with Steve Schecter

Delighted to reach our 200th episode with a friend and co-creator Steve Schecter co-founder and CEO of Much Smarter, a digital platform which teaches young people to make full use of their minds so that they can:

- Learn anything they want

- Create the lives that they want

Together we explore how Much Smarter came to life and Steve's journey as well as how together with his team, they empower young people to develop healthy habits of thinking, feeling and learning.

I am sure you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did

Jun 12, 202345:16
Episode 199 - The Heart of Regeneration is...The Heart with Curtis Ogden

Episode 199 - The Heart of Regeneration is...The Heart with Curtis Ogden

I am delighted to end the week with this beautiful and imperfectly perfect conversation with Curtis Ogden who is Senior Associate for the Interaction Institute for Social Change and most of his work entails consulting with multi-stakeholder networks to strengthen and transform food public health, education, and economic development systems at local, state, regional, and national levels. He has worked with networks to launch and evolve through various stages of development.


I asked him to come and talk to me because I have resonated deeply with many of his articles such as 'At the Heart of Regeneration... is the Heart (and the Gut)' and I really wanted to explore concepts such as unravelling and healing as well as creating more space for things to happen.

The course in the Autumn Curtis will be running called Energy Systems Science and Practice can be found HERE

The book he recommended and I have been reading is called The Heartfulness Way by Kamlesh D. Patel and Joshua Pollock

Jun 09, 202355:37
Episode 198 - Reimagining our experiences for Human Becoming with Kobus Du Toit

Episode 198 - Reimagining our experiences for Human Becoming with Kobus Du Toit

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Kobus Du Toit who is Partnerships Manager at School of Humanity

As I explore how we build flourishing communities in education and beyond, I thought I could learn a lot from Kobus and his phenomenal journey both as an educator and a lifelong learner.

We explored how we create parthnerships and connections with others - adults and young people alike so that we can all flourish.

And the beauty of this amazing conversation, is that Kobus gave mwe a new metaphor to describe how we all flourish - that of a jazz band!

To find out more, listen to the whole episode. I am sure you will love it!


Jun 05, 202301:06:21
Episode 197 - Moving with the flow of life with Simon van der Els

Episode 197 - Moving with the flow of life with Simon van der Els

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect with Simon van der Els whom I connected with on LinkedIn.

Simon is a (micro)biologist who has spent the last ~12 years studying molecular biology and specializing in the microbial genetics.
Over the last 3 years my interest shifted towards the macro scale : systems (both the anthroposphere and the biosphere which encompasses it).

He is now a Researcher interested in the questions:
"In what capacity will the biosphere survive the coming centuries?"
"How can homo sapiens step up and play a regenerative role instead of the current omnicidal one?"
Together we explore our journey thus far as well as these questions both at the analytical and conceptual levels as well as the more practical and implemental levels.




  • David Bohm whose extensive work can be explored here

May 29, 202358:50
Episode 196 - The importance of financial education with Brian Curcio

Episode 196 - The importance of financial education with Brian Curcio

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Brian Curcio, who is  co-founder of Rapunzl and a passionate supporter of any and all things related to financial education.

Brian shared with me how at a young age, I was incredibly fortunate to receive broad exposure to entrepreneurship and the stock market through my family and why during his senior year at Amherst College, he developed Rapunzl. He explained how we partnered with his highschool friend, Myles Gage, and together they designed a developed an app that could solve the three roadblocks that prohibit many from understanding the stock market: fear, exposure, and accessibility.

Listen to find out more!

May 23, 202349:60
Episode 195 - Quantum Art unites... from STEM to STREAM for creative collective intelligence with Mariam Brian

Episode 195 - Quantum Art unites... from STEM to STREAM for creative collective intelligence with Mariam Brian

This week I share my imperfectly perfect conversation with Mariam Brian who is a chief imagineer and Founder of holoartcollective.com and who offers global advisory services. She is a Global Speaker State of the Art Topics, a High Impact Global Consultant.

I discovered Mariam's work on Linkedin when I came across her blog on The Future of Education which resonated deeply with me.

We explored so many topics but in particular

- the concept of thredding the needle from STEM to STREAM and what needs to happen now AI is here.

- what advice she has for parents

- what the future of education is


We had the most wonderful conversation. It left me feeling like I could have asked so many more as she has such a wealth of knowledge and understanding.

Take a listen and get in touch with her, particularly if you would like to find out more and learn with and through her by collaborating with her.

May 19, 202301:15:28
Episode 194 - Supporting you and your community to flourish with Dr Eri Mountbatten O'Malley

Episode 194 - Supporting you and your community to flourish with Dr Eri Mountbatten O'Malley

In this imperfectly perfect conversation, I connect with and talk to the wonderful Dr Eri Mountbatten O'Malley who is Senior lecturer in Education Policy at Bath Spa University.

I reached out to him because his PhD is a conceptual analysis of human flourishing. As a researcher keen to understand what flourishing means and how we create flourishing communities in educational settings, I really wanted to learn with and through Eri.

We not only discussed his research but the phenomenal work he is doing with his Flourish Cafe here in the UK.

If you are interested in well-being and flourishing, both at the individual but also at the community and planetary levels then this is definitely a conversation for you.

Enjoy!

May 13, 202301:09:59
Episode 193 - Empowering young people to discover their greatness with Sally Lewis

Episode 193 - Empowering young people to discover their greatness with Sally Lewis

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with the amazing Sally Lewis.

Once in a while, we meet people and it feels like we have known them for ever. My encounter with Sally was exactly like this and I am sure you will be able to hear this when you listen to this episode.

Together we share our passion - children and young people's wellbeing and we explore how we can help them discover their greatness.

Sally shares heer experience in Bali and how she came to write her book 'Figuring out your Future: A guide to life beyond the school gates' and much more...

If you feel inspired to connect with Sally

Her website can be found here

And the books she mentions are:

Todd Rose

The end of Average

Dark Horse

Collective Illusions

The Creative Act: A way of Being by Rick Rubin

May 10, 202301:00:26
Episode 192 - Nurturing a culture of care for ourselves, for each other and for the planet with Rachel Musson

Episode 192 - Nurturing a culture of care for ourselves, for each other and for the planet with Rachel Musson

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with the wonderful Rachel Musson, Director of Thoughtbox, Systems Thinker and Climate Activist.

I invited Rachel for a second conversation on the podcast because I truly love her work. It is so aligned with my research and explorations.

Our first conversation was called 'Listen to your inner salmon'

She recently published a new ebook called The Future of Education which can be downloaded for free and where she takes us on a journey right down to the root causes of our crises in schools and back out again towards a healthier learning horizon by nurturing a culture of care for ourselves, for each other and for the planet.

And this is what we explore in this episode which is simply beautiful and left me feeling inspired and hopeful.

You can join Rachel and become an Explorer member for free here too.

May 06, 202301:01:53
Episode 191 - How to empower educators as change makers with Michelle Blanchet

Episode 191 - How to empower educators as change makers with Michelle Blanchet

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Michelle Blanchet who is Co-Founder as well as Change Consultant at The Educators' Lab. She is also co author of The Startup Teacher Playbook and Preventing Polarization.

Michelle and I explored how to create tools to help educators turn their ideas to improve teaching and learning into ACTION. We are often told that we need to innovate in education but no one provides a HOW. Frustrated with training that inspired but didn't provide follow-through, Michelle shared how they have taken methodologies from the social-startup space and adapted them for educators, so as to provide the HOW for teachers to make innovation happen.

The other book she mentioned (beside hers above) are:

⁠Humanity⁠ by John Glover Lean Startup


May 02, 202301:01:52
Episode 190 - Vibrant evidence of learning, growth, impact and community with Aaron Schorn

Episode 190 - Vibrant evidence of learning, growth, impact and community with Aaron Schorn

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Aaron Schorn who is an amplifier of youth, co-designing education programs rooted in youth agency and entrepreneurship. Head of Community and Growth at Unrulr, as well as Program Director at the Nalukai Foundation Aaron and I first discussed the importance of co-designing education programmes rooted in youth agency and entrepreneurship, focused on human connection and the key elements such as trust and transparency.

We then discussed how through the use of Unrulr, a social learning app we can make holistic growth visible through authentic moments.

Some of the books Aaron mentioned are:

Apr 29, 202334:38