The Governors' Podcast
Open, honest and transparent discussions about Governance, inspired by the Education sector in the UK. This podcast is hosted by governance practitioners, for new, experienced or prospective board members, such as school governor and academy trustee volunteers, to learn and develop. We share and provide insights into the realities of sitting on governing boards and leaning into strategic leadership. Connect with us to better govern your life!
Podcasting since 2021 • 46 episodes
The Governors' Podcast
Latest Episodes
Agenda Item 43 - 10X Your Governance and Govern A.I. | #TheGovernorsPodcast
Welcome to the academic year 2024-25! This episode offers a compelling mix of personal updates, professional insights, and forward-looking strategies to enrich your governance journey.By listening to this episode, you will:-
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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Agenda Item 42 - Legally Independent with Kenji Batchelor | #TheGovernorsPodcast
For today's Single Item Agenda to close the summer term of 23/24, we are joined by guest speaker;Kenji Batchelor, an Education Law Partner in Bristol, specialises in advising independent and special schools on legal issues, g...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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Agenda Item 41 - Heading Upwards, Outwards and Forwards with Amy Whittall | #TheGovernorsPodcast
For today's Single Item Agenda we are joined by a guest speaker;Amy Whittall, Executive Director for Trust Development at The Mercian Trust, oversees People Leadership and Organisational Culture, after nearly 7 years as Headt...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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Agenda Item 40 - Living a Governance Lifestyle with Karl George MBE | #TheGovernorsPodcast
For today's Single Item Agenda we are joined by a guest speaker;Dr Karl George MBE, a thought-leader and internationally established consultant in governance, is a Partner and Head of Governance at RSM, part of the ESG team.<...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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Agenda Item 39 - Meeting Minutes… Writing for Hours but Reading in Seconds? | #TheGovernorsPodcast
For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;Meeting packs (meeting papers) that school governors and academy trustees receive to read in preparation for upcoming governing board meetingsThe importance of the...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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