PiXL Pearls

How much time do you spend 'seeing the possible'?

Join PiXL CEO, Rachel Johnson, as she dives into the theme of "Invisible Chains" and its impact on individuals, schools, and success. She explores the metaphor of the "chained elephant syndrome", delving into how past conditioning can limit our potential. Rachel reflects on language use, questioning how labels such as "disadvantaged" or school ratings might create invisible chains hindering progress. Join us for practical steps to break free: encourage goal-setting, challenge limiting labels, and celebrate diverse forms of success. Let's question the narrative of limitation and foster a culture that empowers individuals and schools to break free. Tune in to the PiXL Pearls podcast for insights into overcoming obstacles and celebrating the full spectrum of achievements.

With each episode we will be releasing a supporting resource. The aim of the resource is to ensure that you have a 25-minute window to give yourself time to think. Click here to access these resources.

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

Read Rachel's new book: Time to Think: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Listen to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub.

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PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership, in schools. They are here to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge.

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Series 2, 3, 4 and 5 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.

They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.

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PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

We all make mistakes, and more often than not, it arises as a result of us getting carried away and making the wrong judgment.

Welcome to the PiXL Pearls, where we dissect pivotal moments across time and place, to identify what we can learn for our own leadership journeys. Join PiXL CEO, Rachel Johnson, as she takes us back to 1938, exploring Neville Chamberlain's attempt to avert World War II. Much like Chamberlain's misplaced confidence, leaders of any kind can get "Carried Away" in various contexts.

Take this time to reflect on your experiences—have you ever been swept up by naivety, optimism, or lack of experience? Tune in for insights from history, prompting critical reflection on leadership pitfalls. Join the conversation on avoiding the consequences of getting "Carried Away" on this episode of the PiXL Pearls.

We are all naive in some areas, how can we be less naive about what we are walking into?

With each episode we will be releasing a supporting resource. The aim of the resource is to ensure that you have a 25-minute window to give yourself time to think. Click here to access these resources.

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

Read Rachel's new book: Time to Think: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Listen to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership, in schools. They are here to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge.

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Series 2, 3, 4 and 5 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.

They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

Trust is a crucial aspect of delivering impact and protecting those we work with so that they can be at their best. Join us in going back to 2007, as Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, delves into the role that trust played in the creation of one of the most remarkable innovations to the travel industry in the 21st century – Airbnb.

Their mission of creating "a world where everyone can belong anywhere" was remarkable because of the amount of trust that is required for it to work. Though you may not be running a business like Airbnb, school cultures are based on relationships and mutual trust, so how can we do that even better than we do?

Where are the trust gaps you have that need to be worked on?

With each episode we will be releasing a supporting resource. The aim of the resource is to ensure that you have a 25-minute window to give yourself time to think. Click here to access these resources.

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

Read Rachel's new book: Time to Think: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Listen to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership, in schools. They are here to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge.

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Series 2, 3, 4 and 5 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.

They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

When it comes to making a difference in the communities you lead, it is imperative to be connected to them. This can come in a plethora of ways, and this week we put a spotlight on how Former President Barack Obama tried to maintain a connection with the people he led during his time at the White House. Tune in to the first episode of Series 5 of the PiXL Pearls Podcast with Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, as she explores the difference 10 Letters A Day made, how it shaped Obama's leadership legacy, and how we can implement this into our daily lives as leaders.

In your leadership, what do you stand for and what do you need to know to make that a reality?

Featuring Aide Madrigal and Elleanna Molina from Clovis Unified District School, California, USA

With each episode we will be releasing a supporting resource. The aim of the resource is to ensure that you have a 25-minute window to give yourself time to think. Click here to access these resources.

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

Read Rachel's new book: Time to Think: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Listen to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership, in schools. They are here to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge.

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Series 2, 3, 4 and 5 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.

They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

We are back for Series 5 of the PiXL Pearls podcast! November 12th.

This time we're exploring the biggest questions, asking how we can be in tune with communities, and how to build cultures of trust.

We reflect on what is holding us back and how we can avoid being emotionally overdrawn.

From world leaders, to successful businesspeople, to fashion icons, join us as we set off on an epic journey through 8 human stories to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge the leaders of today and tomorrow, using the learning of yesterday's leaders.

PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership, in schools. They are here to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge.

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Series 2, 3, 4 and 5 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.

They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

Series 5 of PiXL Pearls is coming in the new academic year.

You may not know though that PiXL does two podcasts: Pearls and the Leadership Book Club, where two school leaders join our CEO - Rachel Johnson - to discuss one non-education book and how they applied the lessons from the book to their schools.

Rachel is looking for guests for series 5 of the Leadership Bookclub and thought her Pearl listeners may be able to help.

Now it's your turn to be a guest discussing the books on the list.

Click here to see which books we'll be discussing and to register your interest in taking part.

Know someone who would be a great guest? Send them the link to this and tell them how brilliant they'd be.

Not heard the Leadership Bookclub yet? Search "PiXL Leadership Book Club" wherever you get your podcasts.

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

Musician Joni Mitchell and rock bands Status Quo and R.E.M. all openly embraced change and challenge throughout their careers, and they became iconic. Join us on this - the 8th and final - episode of Series 4 of PiXL Pearls, where CEO Rachel Johnson delves into how questioning the status quo and navigating change are foundational to creating lasting change and long-term success as leaders.

PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership, in schools. They are here to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge.

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Series 2, 3 and 4 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.

They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

Have you ever heard of a 'Popsicle Hotline'? The Magic Castle Hotel's ingenious way of creating magic memories ensures their guests keep coming back for more. Tune into this episode of the PiXL Pearls Podcast with Rachel Johnson to discover the ways in which the power of moments can be harnessed for greatness.

PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership, in schools. They are here to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge.

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Series 2, 3 and 4 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.

They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

Giants may seem indestructible, but we just have to fight in ways that work for us. Embark on a journey exploring the overwhelming giants and the courageous underdogs that rise to slay them.

PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership, in schools. They are here to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge.

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Series 2, 3 and 4 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.

They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

When we disregard 'dumb questions' we impede our ability to effectively communicate with our teams. Join our CEO Rachel Johnson in this episode of PiXL Pearls as she takes us on a journey of how even NASA have been caught out by dismissing 'dumb questions'. Mistakes happen to everyone, but what do you do to make sense of that mistake?

PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership, in schools. They are here to inspire, encourage, motivate, and challenge.

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Series 2, 3 and 4 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.

They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/