The Independent School Podcast with Juliet Corbett
The Independent School Podcast shares real-world leadership conversations with Principals, Heads and CEOs from across independent and international schools, exploring what it means to lead well in an increasingly complex world.
Hosted by executive coach and trusted advisor Juliet Corbett, the podcast offers clear, practical insight into staying strategic amidst daily pressures, making high-stakes decisions with confidence and shaping high-performing school cultures. Juliet brings her cross-sector experience and more than two decades of work in education to conversations designed to spark your best thinking.
If you want calm, reflective insight that helps you slow the pace, sharpen your focus and navigate complexity with clarity and courage, this podcast is for you.
The Independent School Podcast with Juliet Corbett
Positivity, complexity and leadership with Julie Robinson, CEO, Independent Schools Council (ISC) (Ep. 178)
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In this episode of The Independent School Podcast Juliet Corbett is joined by Julie Robinson, Chief Executive of the Independent Schools Council, where she represents and promotes the work of independent schools across the UK.
Julie began her career as a teacher before becoming a head in Sussex prep schools, later moving into national roles and joining ISC in 2015. She is a governor for both an Academy and an all-through independent school in London and is a strong advocate for collaboration across different types of schools.
Together they explore:
- Why positivity and purpose matter when leading through uncertainty
- How to navigate complexity in a fast-moving policy and social landscape
- The role of listening and conversation in building trust and understanding
- The value of coaching and reflective space for leaders in demanding roles
- Why self-management, energy and simple habits shape long-term resilience
This conversation offers grounded, practical insight into leading with clarity and confidence in challenging times, with thoughtful reflections on purpose, complexity and the human side of leadership.
Episode links
Sector trends with Julie Robinson, CEO, Independent Schools Council (ISC) (Ep. 96)
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