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Vikas Pota speaks to the world’s leading lights in education and inspirational figures whose stories deserve to be told. Top school principals, CEOs, journalists, authors, academics and government ministers reveal the greatest lessons they’ve learned from their fascinating lives as Vikas asks the most important question when it comes to transforming education: how do we drive high performance?
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In a world where expectations are rising and resources are stretched, how can education leaders lead with purpose, stay true to their values, and still deliver real impact? In this episode of the EdVance Podcast, Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, shares insights about what it truly takes to lead in today’s complex world of work g…
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What does it really take to build a workplace where people stay, grow, and thrive? In this episode of Edvance, Bhushan Sethi, Partner at PwC US Consulting and Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern, joins us to unpack the realities of leading high-performing teams. From global boardrooms to the classroom, Bhushan brings a wealth of experience on what leade…
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For too long, education has been rich in purpose but poor in storytelling. While school leaders work tirelessly to improve outcomes and drive change, the real stories — of transformation, innovation, and impact — often remain untold. In this episode of the Edvance Podcast, Andrew Jack, Global Education Editor at the Financial Times, explores the vi…
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Is a university degree still the only path to success? In this episode of the EdVance Podcast, Dionisio “Nicho” Garza-Sada, Founder and CEO of Talisis, challenges the traditional narrative around education. He calls on global education leaders to reimagine a system that values purpose, passion, and practical skills—not just diplomas. This isn’t abo…
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True success is built on people, not just strategy
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What makes a school a place where people truly thrive? In this episode of EdVance, Aatif Hassan, founder of Dukes Education, shares what he's learned from leading schools that prioritise people over policies. From his early experiences as a student who didn’t fit the system to building one of the fastest-growing school groups, Aatif reflects on wha…
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High performance in schools starts with great culture
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What does it take to create a truly thriving school? In this episode, Professor Andy Hargreaves, a global expert on education and leadership, explores how culture, collaboration, and well-being shape high-performing schools. Drawing on decades of research, Andy shares why excellence is about quality, not competition, and how the best schools attrac…
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What makes a great school? In this episode, Kiran Bir Sethi, founder of The Riverside School and Design for Change, shares how brave leadership and student agency—not technology—create lasting impact. With her simple FIDS framework (Feel, Imagine, Do, Share), Kiran has helped over 2.2 million children across 60 countries believe they can make a dif…
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Strategy, agility and culture: Keys to high performance in education
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For the launch of EdVance, Vikas Pota speaks to Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise Global, a true leading light in education. With a career spanning transformative roles, from CEO of Chicago Public Schools to shaping global educational innovation, Jean-Claude shares the greatest lessons from his remarkable journey. In this ep…
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