VIBE: Beyond the Small Talk

Alice Beveridge and Andrew Howie

Welcome to VIBE: Beyond the Small Talk, a podcast for middle leaders and educators hosted by Alice Beveridge and Andrew Howie. On our show, we delve deeper than the surface level small talk and explore the important topics of wellbeing and self-care in the education sector. We understand the challenges and demands that come with being a middle leader or educator, and our goal is to provide you with practical tips, strategies, and resources to help you prioritise your own wellbeing while still excelling in your role.

  1. 05/13/2024

    Loving, Kind, Awesome...What else?

    In this episode, Andrew shares his favourite quote with Alice. They then discuss what they believe are the three essential ingredients for living, and working, in a beautiful place! In this episode Alice also references this video about burnout - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9_YBMISD8 Follow: Alice on x Andrew on X Tree of Knowledge on X

    26 min

  2. 04/23/2024

    ‘Is It Urgent?’ – How to Productively Manage Your Time

    Andrew and Alice return with an episode, which focuses on using our time productively. This episode specifically looks into the extra moments that many staff will have at the moment, due to senior pupils being on study leave. How can you best ensure that you make use of this time, whilst looking after yourself. Links Alice on X Andrew on X Tree of Knowledge on X Covey Time Management Matrix

    36 min

  3. 02/20/2024

    The Impact of Menstrual Cycles and Menopause on Leadership: In conversation with Dr Natalie Brown

    Andrew is away this week, but Alice has found a great substitute! In this episode, Alice sits down with Dr Natalie Brown to look at issues that impact females in the workplace. Dr Brown's research around the menstrual cycle, hormones and the way we react, provides an amazing insight into performance in the workplace. This episode is not to be missed by all involved in education. You can find Dr Natalie Brown on Instagram here

    35 min

  4. 02/05/2024

    Leading Change in Teaching and Learning with Colin Meikle, HT of Craigmount High School

    In this episode Alice and Andrew sit down with Colin Meikle, the Headteacher of Craigmount High School in Edinburgh. The discussion centres on leading change in schools, with a particular focus on learning and teaching. Colin's experiences as a leader gives a unique insight into managing change, and ensuring it is sustained. Follow Craigmount on Twitter https://twitter.com/CraigmountHS Alice can be found on twitter @Alice_Beveridge Andrew is @theandrewhowie

    48 min

  5. 01/22/2024

    The Best Ways to Promote Wellbeing With Staff

    In this episode Andrew discusses his upcoming trip to the BETT awards in London. Alice explains the origins of our online platform Treehouse. And together they look at when wellbeing interventions can be of most use with staff in schools. @Alice_beveridge @theandrewhowie @tree_of

    27 min

  6. 01/15/2024

    The Importance of Rest (and how to get it) - In conversation with Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith

    Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith, TEDtalk sensation, took time out of her busy day to sit down and talk to Alice and Andrew about the importance of rest. She also explains why rest is not as simple as taking a nap, in fact, there are 7 different types of rest that we need to ensure we can face the day and thrive, not just survive. Dr Dalton-Smith also shares her insights on educators and how best to ensure they are ready for the term ahead. Dr Dalton-Smith on Twitter Sacred Rest on Amazon Take the Rest Quiz here! Follow: Alice on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Tree of Knowledge on Twitter

    31 min

  7. 01/11/2024

    2024 - Liked, Lacked, Learned and Longed For

    Welcome back to this first podcast in a while! Alice and Andrew have been on a short break, as life and work has been very busy - but now we are back to discus what is going on in education. @alice_beveridge @theandrewhowie @tree_of

    29 min

  8. 10/16/2023

    Please Don't Go - We Need YOU!

    In this episode, Alice and Andrew reflect on their week, and the increasing number of teachers thinking about leaving the profession. This leads to them coming up with a plan to take some action(inspired by some reading in a sauna!)

    22 min
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Welcome to VIBE: Beyond the Small Talk, a podcast for middle leaders and educators hosted by Alice Beveridge and Andrew Howie. On our show, we delve deeper than the surface level small talk and explore the important topics of wellbeing and self-care in the education sector. We understand the challenges and demands that come with being a middle leader or educator, and our goal is to provide you with practical tips, strategies, and resources to help you prioritise your own wellbeing while still excelling in your role.

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  • Creator
    Alice Beveridge and Andrew Howie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alice Beveridge and Andrew Howie
  • Show Website
    VIBE: Beyond the Small Talk