Tune in for this conversation about all things leadership in education, perfect for the start of the new term. I am joined by Special Guest Helen Tarokh, Executive Coach and Supervisor for Education Leaders.

Helen and I dive into a range of topics, including values-aligned leadership, finding the right work/life harmony and making leadership practice sustainable in an era of AI and automation. 

Learn more about Helen's work:

• Helen's website https://www.mrstcoaching.com/ 
• Connect on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-tarokh-816558143
• Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrstcoaching/

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I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

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And we're back! Returning from the summer break this episode is all about taking a little inspiration from the summer into the busy months ahead.

Mentioned in this episode:

• DS106 Radio Summer Camp and Community https://marendeepwell.com/road-to-nowhere/
• Adventures in Analogue https://marendeepwell.com/adventures-in-analogue-ii/

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I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

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It's episode 150 and I am excited to share this milestone with you! A big thank you to all my listeners and special guests.

Mentioned in this episode:

• OER26 Reflection blog post https://marendeepwell.com/oer26-the-future-is-open/
• My favourite interviews from the last season https://marendeepwell.com/podcast/

Curious to learn more?

I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

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This a recording and audio resource for my session at the OER26 Conference in June 2026, Milton Keynes, UK.

Walking the Walk of Open as Leadership Practice

More info at https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XQW0H_AdjwKXImVNkuuzSD262NnOba_qvu-hGPBMYWk/edit?usp=sharing

Curious to learn more?

I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

Get in touch https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/get-in-touch/

Coaching and Consultancy https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/

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In this episode I talk about Digital Capabilities for Leading Virtual Teams and reflect on my third academic year teaching at the University of Oxford.

Mentioned in this episode:

• From Elasticity to Inspiration with Special Guest: Blaine Roissetter

Curious to learn more?

I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

Get in touch https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/get-in-touch/

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I really enjoyed recording this epsiode, freshly returned from conference travel, sharing tips on how to make your day, week or work trip, that little bit more enjoyable.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Blog post about 1% more of... https://www.marendeepwellcoaching.com/blog/the-one-percent
• My ILTA Conference blog post https://marendeepwell.com/?p=6018

Curious to learn more?

I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

Get in touch https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/get-in-touch/

Coaching and Consultancy https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/

Blog https://marendeepwell.com/

Newsletter https://marendeepwell.com/category/newsletter/

Tune in and hear Jim Groom join me to look ahead to the 25th Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association in Dublin, June 3-4 2026.

Mentioned in this episode:

• ILTA Conference https://ilta.ie/edtech-2026/
• Reclaim at ILTA Preview https://blog.reclaimhosting.com/reclaim-ilta-annual-conference-2026/
• Jim's blog https://bavatuesdays.com/
• Bava.studio https://bava.studio/
• Reclaim Case Studies https://blog.reclaimhosting.com/tag/case-study/
• Maren's ILTA Memories https://youtube.com/shorts/IkioyzkHjOQ?si=MCArEpb7bZE1_Fkz
• Openness Reimagined… from How to Who https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2026/05/openness-reimagined-from-how-to-who/

Curious to learn more?

I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

Get in touch https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/get-in-touch/

Coaching and Consultancy https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/

Blog https://marendeepwell.com/

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Tune in as I share updates from my current projects and how I am tackling some long-standing issues with fresh energy.

Mentioned in this epsiode:

• Newsletter is moving! Subscribe via LinkedIn 
• Read via the blog (and subscribe via RSS)
• Follow me on Bluesky or Mastodon 

• Helen Tarokh Coaching Supervision https://www.mrstcoaching.com/
• Wales & Shropshire Coaching Group

Curious to learn more?

I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

Get in touch https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/get-in-touch/

Coaching and Consultancy https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/

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Big milestone goals can take years to achieve? So what happens when you do tick a big item off your list? What's next?

Having recently completed the Vancouver Half Marathon, I share what it feels like to achieve this big goal, how things went on the day and how I feel now :)

In this episode I also reflect more generally on achieving big milestones, celebrating those special moments and making time to reflect and regroup before moving on to the next thing.

Curious to learn more?

I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

Get in touch https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/get-in-touch/

Coaching and Consultancy https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/

Blog https://marendeepwell.com/

Newsletter https://marendeepwell.com/category/newsletter/

On this episode I share practical tips for tapering AKA getting ready for a break or a holiday and fitting more rest into your day to day.

Mentioned on this episode:

• Webinar with Lou Mycroft https://marendeepwell.com/?p=5959
• Practical strategies https://marendeepwell.com/?p=1590

Curious to learn more?

I’m Dr Maren Deepwell, award-winning, independent consultant and executive coach. Based in Cardiff, Wales, I work with innovative organisations, teams and individual leaders in education and the third sector.

Get in touch https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/get-in-touch/

Coaching and Consultancy https://marendeepwellcoaching.com/

Blog https://marendeepwell.com/

Newsletter https://marendeepwell.com/category/newsletter/