Best Matt Findlay Podcasts (2025)

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Policies 34:45

4d ago34:45

34:45

Femi and Matt discuss the concept of school policies and policy documentation, and what makes them more or less effective. We're not on social media but we love to hear your thoughts, feedback, reflections and requests so please send us a message at: [email protected] Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Micro Interactions 42:41

11d ago42:41

42:41

Matt and Femi discuss those brief interactions with students that set the tone for the lesson, or help transform the way students think about themselves.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 22 - Paula Findlay 56:50

15d ago56:50

56:50

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider podcast, host Matt Lieto sits down with professional triathlete Paula Findlay to discuss her recent victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside and her journey in the sport. Paula shares insights into her training, the challenges of early-season races, and her evolving mindset towards competition. They also delve into h…

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'Holding To Account' & 'Won't, Can't, Forgot' 36:13

25d ago36:13

36:13

Matt and Femi dive into the phrase that you so often hear amongst senior and middle management in schools: "Holding people to account".By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Starting A School From Scratch - Michaela Khatib 49:30

1M ago49:30

49:30

Matt and Femi speak to the executive head teacher and founder of Cobham Free School, Michaela Khatib, about the remarkable journey to plan, start and grow a school from nothing to over a thousand pupils.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 21 - Magnus Ditlev 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Matt Lieto sits down with Danish star Magnus Ditlev to talk about his journey to the top of long-distance racing. Coming off a second-place finish at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Magnus opens up about his offseason reset, his intense focus on improving his swim, and the tactical decisions that shape his race-day strategy. With a s…

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Teacher Knowledge 46:21

1M ago46:21

46:21

Matt and Femi discuss the need for teachers to have a basic understanding of how learning happens, as well as barriers and solutions to the problem.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Private vs State Schools 39:41

2M ago39:41

39:41

Matt and Femi discuss Femi's experience of working in both state and private schools, what the major differences are for teachers and what each can learn from the other.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 20 - Leon Chevalier 1:10:03

2M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Join host Matt Lieto as he sits down with 2023 IRONMAN South Africa champion Leon Chevalier. Leon shares his insights on the upcoming IRONMAN Pro Series, his Kona experience, and his unique approach to training and racing. Discover how Leon balances a "normal life" with world-class performance, and what drives his analytical approach to the sport. …

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Accountability Culture AND Power of Video 47:00

2M ago47:00

47:00

This episode has 2 unrelated topics... In the first half of the episode Femi and Matt discuss what it means to have a culture where you can 'hold colleagues accountable' for the benefit of the whole team. In the second part of episode (starting at 20:30), Femi and Matt turn their attention to the Power of Video - particularly with regards to modell…

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Improving is Hard! 40:19

2M ago40:19

40:19

Femi and Matt discuss why improving our teaching (or anything) can be so difficult, and how that influences their thinking around coaching and PD.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 19 - Laura Philipp 1:04:01

2M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

In this episode of IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with none other than 2024 IRONMAN World Champion Laura Philipp. Laura takes us through her journey from discovering triathlon later in life to standing atop the podium in Nice. She shares the highs and lows of her career, from her breakthrough performances to overcom…

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My team are not doing what I asked! 30:03

2M ago30:03

30:03

Femi and Matt ponder the all too common phrase "people just aren't doing it"!By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 18 - Kat Matthews 1:02:40

3M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

On this episode of IRONMAN Insider, host Matt Lieto sits down with defending IRONMAN Pro Series champion Kat Matthews to talk about the highs, lows, and lessons of her career. From coming back stronger after a devastating injury to setting her sights on Kona, Kat shares what fuels her drive to improve year after year. She reflects on her near-perfe…

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Disagree then Commit 41:39

3M ago41:39

41:39

Femi and Matt discuss the concept of 'disagree then commit' in the context of working in a school team or SLT.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Peter Lee - Headteacher at Q3 Academy Langley 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Matt and Femi talk to Peter Lee about how he has managed to found and maintain a school which not only achieves outstanding results, but also has not had any supply bought in for over 8 years! Among many other things they discuss workload, behaviour, timetabling and lesson structures.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Reflections on 6 months of Coaching 46:20

3M ago46:20

46:20

Femi shares his reflections and lessons learnt with Matt on the last 6 months of doing regular coaching - several times per week.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Drop-in Culture 43:50

3M ago43:50

43:50

Prompted by Pritesh's tweet regarding the number of observations completed and feedback given in the autumn term, Femi and Matt discuss attitudes and culture around drop-ins.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Refusal 42:34

4M ago42:34

42:34

Femi and Matt wrestle with the concept of students who refuse instructions and what schools can do about it.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 17 - Craig Alexander 1:02:21

4M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

In the 2025 premiere episode of IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto kicks off the season with none other than triathlon legend Craig Alexander. With five world titles under his belt, Craig dives deep into the evolution of the sport, 2024’s most incredible performances and the challenges and triumphs of his career. From unforgettab…

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The Lost Art of Planning 49:46

4M ago49:46

49:46

Femi and Matt's discussion is prompted by an article of the same name: https://thinkingflexibly.com/2024/10/18/the-lost-art-of-planning/ They discuss the pros and cons of planning lessons, designing lesson sequences and preparing resources from scratch vs having off-the-shelf schemes of work, resources and teaching powerpoints.…

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Front-loading Your Explanations 37:09

4M ago37:09

37:09

Matt and Femi discuss explicit teaching (direct instruction), questioning, AfL and much more!By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 16 - Gregory Barnaby and Taylor Knibb 1:03:05

5M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

On this episode of the IRONMAN Insider podcast, host Matt Lieto catches up with professional triathletes Gregory Barnaby and Taylor Knibb. Gregory Barnaby shares his incredible journey through the IRONMAN Pro Series, reflecting on his recent victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia Asia-Pacific Championship and his lead in the IRONMAN Pro Series s…

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Katharine Birbalsingh 1:09:20

5M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Matt and Femi talk to Katharine Birbalsingh, founding member and head teacher of the Michaela Community School in Wembley Park.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Barry Smith on Classroom Teaching 1:08:00

5M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Following on from their video analysis of his lesson, Matt and Femi talk to Barry Smith about some of his principles for classroom teaching. Starting from a lense of MFL teaching, we extract the general pedagogical principles that Barry believes lead to exceptional outcomes in the classroom.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Metacognition with Nathan Burns 48:41

6M ago48:41

48:41

Matt and Femi chat to metacognition enthusiast Nathan Burns about metacognition, knowledge, knowledge organisers and much much more. Check out Nathan's resources on his website: https://www.mrmetacognition.com/By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 15 - David Spindler 53:43

6M ago53:43

53:43

In this episode of IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with Dr. David Spindler who is joining us from Kona during his first visit to the island. David shares insights from his impressive performance consulting career, diving into his unique philosophies and the athletes he’s guided to success. Matt and David discuss what…

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The Enactment Gap & Developing Teachers 40:04

6M ago40:04

40:04

Femi and Matt discuss the enactment gap - teasing apart what it is exactly, diagnosing solutions to the problem and then get into the pragmatism of supporting teachers to improve elements of their practice - trying to figure out when and how to intervene if a colleague is struggling with students during unstructured time.…

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Q3 Academy Langley & Participation Ratio 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Femi tells Matt about his recent visit to another high performing school - this time Q3 Academy Langley in the West Midlands. This brings up the topics of participation and thinking ratio - leading to a spirited discussion about 'pair talk', 'everybody writes' and other approaches to increasing thinking and participation.…

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 14 with Matt Hanson - Ben Kanute - Daniel Bækkegård - Matt Burton and more In Kona for The VinFast IRONMAN World Championship 46:57

6M ago46:57

46:57

Join Matt and Chris Lieto as they catch up with several more of our professional men ahead of their race at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona! Interviews include Matt Hanson, Ben Kanute, Daniel Bækkegård, and Matt Burton as well as Sam Laidlow's dad, Richard, and the CEO of the IRONMAN Group, Scott DeRue. You won't want to miss this awesome le…

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 13 with Matthew Marquardt - Sam Laidlow - Magnus Ditlev In Kona for The VinFast IRONMAN World Championship 1:10:00

6M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

More great interviews from professional triathletes looking to make their mark at the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. Matt Lieto sits down with Matthew Marquardt, Sam Laidlow, and Magnus Ditlev at the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The interviews focus on the athletes' preparations for the race, their goals, and…

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 12 with Patrick Lange - Kristian Blummenfelt - Gustav Iden In Kona for The VinFast IRONMAN World Championship 1:07:19

6M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

It’s IRONMAN World Championship week, and the excitement is building as host Matt Lieto comes to you from Kailua-Kona, the epicenter of endurance sports. In this special episode, Matt sits down with three of the biggest names in the sport: defending champion Gustav Iden, Olympic gold medalist Kristian Blummenfelt, and two-time IRONMAN World Champio…

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 11 - Taylor Knibb 52:51

7M ago52:51

52:51

Matt Lieto hosts IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten, featuring Taylor Knibb. They discuss her triathlon experiences and training in Boulder, Colorado. She reflects on her Olympic journey, focusing on the time trial event and the importance of team spirit. In the episode, Taylor discusses her personal racing history, family dynamics, and excitemen…

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Thinking about Professional Development 31:55

7M ago31:55

31:55

Femi talks to Matt about how he is now thinking about PD - from individual all the way to whole-school.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Duties and Interactions with Students 35:52

7M ago35:52

35:52

Matt and Femi discuss duties, handling pupils, being authentic, leadership, supporting colleagues and much more!By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 10 - Pre-Race Excitement in Nice Before The VinFast IRONMAN World Championship 50:33

7M ago50:33

50:33

Join us for a special episode of the IRONMAN Insiders podcast, live from the women's only IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France. Hosts Matt Lieto and Mirinda Carfrae bring you the latest news and insights as the excitement builds for race day. Hear from the Pros (and CEO): • Scott DeRue, CEO of The IRONMAN Group: Get his take on the unique atm…

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Lesson Analysis: Barry Smith Teaching French 45:49

7M ago45:49

45:49

See the video podcast on youtube. Video Lesson Analysis: Barry Smith Teaching French https://youtu.be/qs0S4sYvBZ0?feature=shared Barry's Full French Lesson https://youtu.be/WtO1YWhwAGE?feature=shared Doug Lemov's Field Notes https://teachlikeachampion.org/tag/barry-smith/By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 9 with Kat Matthews - Anne Haug - Jackie Hering In Nice, France for The VinFast IRONMAN World Championship 1:25:20

7M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

In Day 2 of our IRONMAN World Championship coverage from Nice, France, host Matt Lieto talks with pro athletes Kat Matthews, Anne Haug, and Jackie Hering. This episode features exclusive content from the Pro Interview Panel where these athletes discuss their unique journeys to the start line, how they approach the pressure of world-class competitio…

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 8 with Lucy Charles-Barclay - Chelsea Sodaro - Laura Philipp In Nice, France for The VinFast IRONMAN World Championship 1:21:09

7M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Join host Matt Lieto as he takes you behind the scenes of the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France! In this special episode, we bring you exclusive content from the Pro Interview Panel where Matt sits down with top pro women athletes—Lucy Charles-Barclay, Chelsea Sodaro, and Laura Philipp. Hear their insights, strategies, and stories as they …

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Miriam Hussain on Behaviour and Whole-School Systems 46:58

8M ago46:58

46:58

Matt and Femi talk to Miriam Hussain about whole-school systems for behaviour, for teaching and learning, about SLT, the vision of the head teacher and much more!By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Reflections and Plans 45:50

8M ago45:50

45:50

Matt and Femi reflect on leading departments, the evolving process of implementing coaching and department meetings as colleagues' needs change over time, and turn their thoughts forward to leading culture change, teaching and learning and implementing coaching whole school.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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Responsive Coaching - Josh Goodrich 1:10:08

8M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Matt and Femi are joined by Josh Goodrich, author of 'Responsive Coaching', former teacher and senior leader and CEO of steplab. Responsive Coaching https://www.amazon.co.uk/Responsive-Coaching-Evidence-informed-instructional-coaching/dp/1036003213 Steplab www.steplab.coBy Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 7 with Mirinda Carfrae 58:02

8M ago58:02

58:02

In this episode of IRONMAN Insider Presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with three-time IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae to discuss the latest updates in the IRONMAN Pro Series. They take a close look at the current points standings, discussing how the season’s top athletes have been performing and the strategies they’ve employed t…

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A Student Perspective - with Lily 1:01:58

9M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Matt and Femi speak to former student Lily about school and learning from the other side of the desk. Their discussion ranges from the impact that a great teacher can have on a student's choices and life, through to accounting for students who are struggling with pastoral issues and even to the teacher recruitment crisis and questions of how to get…

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 6 with Paul Felder 51:27

9M ago51:27

51:27

Matt Lieto sits down with former MMA fighter turned top age-group triathlete Paul Felder. The former UFC lightweight and self-proclaimed underdog recently qualified for the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship at the Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid (his first-ever IRONMAN) and talks about making the transition from MMA to long course triath…

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Checking For Understanding 38:24

9M ago38:24

38:24

In this episode Matt and Femi discuss various means and considerations around checking for understanding.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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What Have You Seen Working Well? 44:59

9M ago44:59

44:59

Femi and I have been visiting a lot of schools over the last few months - some are incredible and get some of the best results in the country and others are not so good! In this episode we share things we've each seen that we thought were effective, and things that we noticed that were not.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 5 with Julie Dibens 1:03:46

9M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with legendary triathlon coach and World Champion, Julie Dibens. Julie shares insights from her impressive career as both an athlete and a coach, discussing her unique training methods and the journey from pro athlete to top-tier coach. Whether you're new to tria…

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'Booklets' with Matt Burnage 58:53

9M ago58:53

58:53

Matt Burnage is one of the founding senior leaders of Ark Soane Academy, History teacher, and assistant principal leading on curriculum and assessment. In this episode we do a deep dive into the subject of booklets - what they are, how they encapsulate the curriculum, impact on learning, the ways they are used in lessons, implications for whole sch…

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My Visit to Michaela! 42:07

9M ago42:07

42:07

Matt debriefs Femi on his visit to The Michaela Community School. They discuss teaching and learning, students, staff, family lunch and yard time, curriculum, routines, culture and much more.By Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

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