As middle leaders, the pressure is often on to model commitment, best practice and lead teams. But there is also the demand to look after those around you, and yourself.

Focussing on the idea of Purpose, first discussed in last wee's episode, Andrew and Alice debate the difficulty of getting it right for everyone.

Fresh from her son's 7th birthday party, Alice shares her thoughts on why(for the first time), her husband wanted to take over the planning.

Linking this to the work of Dan H Pink, we discuss the things that motivate us.

This episode will hopefully allow listeners to think about themselves and the areas in their life where they really can thrive.

In this episode, Stephen Bullock, a Senior Education Officer at Education Scotland, shares his thoughts on difference in education, and we we should celebrate it. This discussion will allow you to think about your own superpowers and why being yourself, allows those around you to thrive.

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This episode is a must listen for everyone involved in Scottish Education.

Mr Arnault Kasa joins us to speak about his experiences growing up, and how these have impacted his journey into teaching. Reflecting on his practice, he shares tips about what has worked for his classroom, as well as discussing the wider issues within schools.

Arnault also discusses the impact that Education Scotland's Building Racial Literacy course has had and the importance of further embedding these practices across Scotland.

To find out more about Arnualt Kasa, please check out his blog for The University of Edinburgh here, and his twitter feed can be found @Kasa_A92#

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Summer is almost over and the new term is about to begin.

In this episode Andrew and Alice catch up with each other, and discuss how leaders, at all levels, can set the tone for the year ahead.

Andrew and Alice sit down to discuss season 1 of VIBE: Beyond the Small Talk! What were the highs, the lows, and the areas for development.

As we approach the summer holidays, Andrew and Alice discuss the complications of the last few weeks of term. It is always a busy time in school, and teachers are often undertaking additional tasks in these weeks.

So, in this weeks podcast, Alice shares the seven kinds of rest we need, in the hope that when we get some time, we choose the type we need!

This week, Andrew and Alice reflect upon the monthly Tree of Knowledge Creative Coffee session.

They discuss how inspiration can often come from the strangest of places - including Andrew's front garden!

Andrew and Alice discuss what they think are the key components to the perfect inservice -to allow staff bonding and collegiate working.

Have a listen, and then get planning for August!!

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In this episode we are joined by Sahir Permall and Jonathan Wood from Place2Be - Sahir is the Director for Scotland and Jonathan is the Area Manager for Scotland East.

The episode focuses on the work on Place2be, as well as the interventions and supports that they offer to all educators and establishments across the country. Sahir and Jonathan also share with us their observations about anxiety and mental wellbeing in schools, as well as their hopes for the future.

For further information on Place2Be, go to their website(https://www.place2be.org.uk/Scotland) or email [email protected]

And you can keep up to date with their work at https://twitter.com/Place2BeScot