Beste Naomi Alexander Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring Futures-Focused Leadership for International Schools, with Patrick Alexander 1:05:20

5d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

For our introduction to season 3, we’re delighted to be joined by Patrick Alexander from Oxford Brookes University. Over the summer we’ve been working with Patrick to research and create a new collaborative paper, Futures-Focused Leadership for International Schools. We intend this to be a provocation to leaders, to think differently about the futu…

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Mia Birdsong: Dreaming of Collective Care and Collective Freedom 44:12

2M ago44:12

44:12

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. Today we welcome Mia Birdsong, a pathfinder, writer, and facilitat…

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Naomi Ostwald Kawamura: Dreaming of Histories That Heal 44:07

2M ago44:07

44:07

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we sit down with Naomi Ostwald Kawamura, the Exec…

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Facilitation Skills: Leadership Skills of Artists 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

In this episode Naomi talks to the Artistic Director of Strike a Light, Sarah Blowers. Sarah talks about the importance of never underestimating what people want to do. She notices that people are often taking a risk by coming along and getting involved. For Sarah, facilitation skills are really important to try to ensure that people feel safe. It …

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Tarik Ward: Dreaming of Life Without Limitations 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode of Dreaming In Color, guest host Angela Maldonado,…

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Art Form Skills: Leadership Skills of Artists 34:32

2M ago34:32

34:32

In this episode Naomi talks to Conrad Murray, Founder and Artistic Director of Battersea Arts Centre’s Beatbox Academy about the importance of leaders of co-creative practice having solid art form skills. Conrad talks about how important it is for the young people who he works with to see him utilise his art form skills. He has been on his own jour…

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Inclusive Language: Leadership Skills of Artists 43:34

2M ago43:34

43:34

In this episode, London based theatre maker, Kane Husbands, discusses the leadership skill of inclusive language and its importance when leading co-creative practice. Naomi Alexander is the CEO and Artistic Director of Brighton People's Theatre . Her AHRC funded research Let's Create: Do we know how to? identified 20 qualities, skills and responsib…

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Jamie Allison: Dreaming of Embracing the Fullness of Time 46:52

2M ago46:52

46:52

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Jamie Allison, Executive Director of t…

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Rukaiyah Adams: Dreaming of Visionary Capital 51:37

3M ago51:37

51:37

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, our guest host, Jasmine Reliford, a Manager at Br…

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Frankie Miranda: Dreaming Of A Place We Can All Call Home 45:47

3M ago45:47

45:47

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Frankie Miranda, the first openly gay …

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Liz Thompson: Dreaming of Love That Transforms 38:16

3M ago38:16

38:16

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Nithin Iyengar, Partner at Bridgespan and head of…

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Listening and Communicating: Leadership Skills of Artists 20:35

3M ago20:35

20:35

In this episode Naomi talks to freelance artist Dan Thompson about the skill of listening and communicating when leading co-creative practice. Dan talks about the importance of listening first before making any artistic decisions, as he notes that a lot of participatory arts practice revolves around the artist's idea and getting people involved in …

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Managing Energy Levels: Leadership Skills of Artists 27:49

3M ago27:49

27:49

In this episode, Naomi has a conversation with her colleague at Brighton People's Theatre; Jack Parris. Jack talks about how people can suffer if the energy levels in a room are too high or low. He believes managing energy levels is absolutely integral to the process, nurturing an energetic journey that ebbs and flows over a workshop or creative pr…

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Holding Space: Leadership Skills of Artists 28:06

4M ago28:06

28:06

In this conversation Naomi talks to Theatre Director Tanushka Marah about how she olds space in the work that she co-creates with young people. Tanushka talks about this skill when co-creating as being like 'foraging in the dark'. She describes the moments of holding space when the energy is potent and not being afraid of emptiness and to hold ques…

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Erika Alexander: Dreaming of Narratives That Transcend 38:21

4M ago38:21

38:21

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Erika Alexander, an actress known for …

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Dreaming In Color Season 4 Trailer 1:06

4M ago1:06

1:06

Y'all, I'm back! Welcome to Dreaming in Color, where we sit down with social change leaders of color to learn how their unique life experiences have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. I'm your host, Darren Isom, and this season I'm lucky to have a few of my Bridgespan colleagues dropping in to join me as guest hosts. Join us f…

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Patient: Leadership Qualities of Artists 27:52

4M ago27:52

27:52

In this episode, London based theatre maker, Kane Husbands, discusses the quality of patience and its importance when leading co-creative practice. He talks about how embodying the quality of patience in his workshops is very different to the often high energy theatre and dance performances that he co-creates. He notices that it requires him to fin…

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True to Yourself: Leadership Qualities of Artists 34:21

4M ago34:21

34:21

In this episode, London based theatre-maker Conrad Murray talks about the importance of being true to himself. He asks himself, 'would my younger self like me right now? Would this be real to him?'. He wants to ensure that he hasn't changed himself to adapt to the dominant culture of arts buildings and the culture of the arts world. He wants to mak…

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Adaptable and Flexible: Leadership Qualities of Artists 21:29

4M ago21:29

21:29

In this episode Naomi talks to the freelance artist Kelly Green. Kelly reflects on how she is constantly being adaptable and flexible in her practice when co-creating. She talks about how she is in a state of high alert, observing and anticipating what is going on in a group. There is a discussion about how being adaptable and flexible shows up in …

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Empathy and Care for Others: Leadership Qualities of Artists 30:59

5M ago30:59

30:59

In this episode Naomi Alexander talks to Tashi Gore about the quality of Empathy and Care for Others; how artists as leaders of co-created art embody this in their work. Tashi reflects on how she embodies care and empathy in the different contexts that she works in, whether working with 2 people or 100 people. She discusses the importance of the co…

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Grounded and Energetic; Leadership Qualities of Artists 34:24

5M ago34:24

34:24

In this episode Naomi Alexander talks to Dr Sita Thomas about the quality of being Grounded and Energetic; how artists as leaders of co-created art embody this in their work. Sita reflects on how she generates energy in a room and how she channels energy by being grounded. Sita reflects on how important it is to be grounded, to be calm and rooted i…

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Open and Humble; Leadership Qualities of Artists 33:36

5M ago33:36

33:36

In this episode Naomi Alexander talks to Ned Glasier about the quality of being Open and Humble; how artists as leaders of co-created art embody this in their work. Ned reflects on how being open manifests in the room and in the body of the artist leading the room. They discuss how an artist's body is almost porous in order to receive and respond d…

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Robert Rooks: Dreaming of Justice Reimagined 37:17

6M ago37:17

37:17

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Christian interviews Robert Rooks,…

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Rebecca Dixon: Dreaming of Occupational Liberation 39:01

7M ago39:01

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Anum sits down with Rebecca Dixon,…

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Brea Baker: Dreaming of Radical Love 39:54

7M ago39:54

39:54

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we speak with Brea Baker, a Freedo…

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Arlan Hamilton: Dreaming of Black Millionaires 34:06

7M ago34:06

34:06

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we sit down with Arlan Hamilton, a…

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Michael Tubbs: Dreaming of Shared Abundance 26:48

7M ago26:48

26:48

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Michael Tubbs, who at t…

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Dreaming In Color: Next Gen Season Trailer 1:33

7M ago1:33

1:33

Welcome to Dreaming in Color: Next Gen, a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. Join in on these candid, kitchen table conversations, where together, we can make a difference. We celebrate these leaders ingenuity, are…

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S2Ep13: How We Can Help Students To Become Global Citizens with Dee Lanier 35:36

8M ago35:36

35:36

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Dee Lanier, Lead Learning Designer at Lanier Learning and Education Coach for Samsung Education. Award winning TEDX speaker and author of Demarginalising Design, Dee Lanier is dedicated to co-designing equitable learning experiences for…

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S2Ep12: How To Just Be: Unfreezing Our Leadership Potential with Nicholas Janni 34:55

8M ago34:55

34:55

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Nicholas Janni, renowned speaker, coach, and co-founder / programme director at Matrix Development. Nicholas is also the author of Business Book of the Year 2023 Leader as Healer, a new paradigm for 21st Century leadership - an unflinch…

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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #13 - The Florentine Renaissance with Larry Rothfield 1:47:04

8M ago1:47:04

1:47:04

In this episode, Ada and Jo speak with historian Larry Rothfield about the political nuances of 15th century Florence, and the shifting perspectives of the Renaissance to come since then.Von Ada Palmer

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S2Ep11: Nurturing The Cultural Richness Of International Schools with Shane Leaning 34:17

9M ago34:17

34:17

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Shane Leaning, international school leadership and organisational development coach, and creator and host of the Global Ed Leaders podcast for leaders shaping education on a global scale. They discuss cultural differences in communicati…

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S2Ep10: Respect, Reflection, And Culturally Responsive Leadership with Ryan Persaud 31:22

9M ago31:22

31:22

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Ryan Persaud, school leader at VERSO International School, a “school of the future” in Thailand. They discuss overcoming barriers and leading with courage, authenticity, and purpose; the importance of returning to the vision; and the po…

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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #12 - Pacing with Ken Liu 1:52:57

9M ago1:52:57

1:52:57

In this episode, Ada and Jo discuss the merits of good pacing across a range of story lengths with Hugo and Nebula award-winning author, Ken Liu.Von Ada Palmer

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S2Ep9: How To Truly Listen: Nurturing A 'Thinking Environment' with Candice Smith 35:53

9M ago35:53

35:53

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Candice Smith, meeting & workshop facilitator, coach, and founder of The Thinking Field, through which she helps leaders to “create cultures of collaboration, inclusion, belonging and innovation.” They discuss the responsibility we hav…

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S2Ep8: Creative & Connected Organisations: An Improv-able Approach with Stuart Reid 36:38

10M ago36:38

36:38

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Stuart Reid, founder and Executive Leadership Team Coach at Stuart Reid Consulting, through which he helps senior leaders overcome the challenges of their position. They discuss the importance of fun and laughter in creating organisati…

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S2Ep7: The Growing Importance Of Prioritising Wellbeing In Schools with Matthew Savage (part 2) 25:05

10M ago25:05

25:05

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Matthew Savage, speaker, trainer, coach, and founder of The Mona Lisa Effect®, through which Matthew explores the intersection between wellbeing and DEIJ in schools all around the world. In part 2 of their two-part series, they discuss …

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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #11 - The Problem of Evil in Narrative with Alexis Shotwell 1:43:14

10M ago1:43:14

1:43:14

In this episode, Ada and Jo speak with Alexis Shotwell about the issues that arise from ill-intentioned characters, and the moral questions they present to readers.Von Ada Palmer

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Episode Five (Special Episode): Elizabeth Otylia, Amelia Loeffler, and Ash Chen 6:58

11M ago6:58

6:58

Welcome to the season one finale of the show! As a special treat, come along with me today and listen to some bomb-ass poetry recitations by UNC's own Elizabeth Otylia, Amelia Loeffler, and Ash Chen. All poems are original and 100% guaranteed to drop your jaw to the floor. Thanks for listening, and see you all next season!…

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Episode Four: Allison Hedge Coke 29:15

11M ago29:15

29:15

Welcome to episode four of Like Writing a Bike! Tune in to hear me gab with one of our time's defining poets, Allison Hedge Coke. She shares so much wisdom on poetry as an act of service, tips to giving an electric reading, and the power in protecting your peace through solitary writing time. She's simply magical!…

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S2Ep6: Data-Driven Wellbeing In Schools: How To Nurture DEIJ with Matthew Savage (part 1) 29:14

11M ago29:14

29:14

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Matthew Savage, speaker, trainer, coach, and founder of The Mona Lisa Effect®, through which Matthew explores the intersection between wellbeing and DEIJ in schools all around the world. In part 1 of a fascinating and value-packed conve…

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Episode Three: Rebecca Lee 24:44

11M ago24:44

24:44

Tune in for episode three as I dive into a convo with Rebecca Lee, recent Guggenheim fellow and one helluva writer. She'll share her thoughts on finding your own personal ambition, writing sporadically, and South Park. And y'all, I meant it when I said Bobcat and Other Stories is my favorite collection of all time. Fund Jeff Bezos's next journey by…

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S2Ep5: Empowering Young Voices: Faith, Peace & Feminism with St. Mary's School 36:28

11M ago36:28

36:28

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by experienced educator and Headmistress of St. Mary’s School in Cambridge, Charlotte Avery, as well as friends and colleagues Kate Latham, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Amina. They discuss the ideals at the heart of Mary Ward sch…

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Episode Two: Sophie Klahr 26:45

12M ago26:45

26:45

Welcome back to the show! Tune in to hear me yap with Sophie Klahr, the author of three books of poetry including her most recent collaborative work, "There Is Only One Ghost in the World," which won the 2022 Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction contest. Throughout this episode, she'll drop more than a few poetic gems that you won't want to miss out …

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Episode One: Naomi Ovrutsky 25:07

12M ago25:07

25:07

Tune in as I talk craft with up-and-coming poet Naomi Ovrutsky! Y'all, she is the bomb. Submit to Orlando, her limited edition queer literary magazine, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftDXT19WtuRudrX8hXdf6hgb_ckMyqXjWIvFMvNwwyyY3bBQ/viewformVon Alexander Gast

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S2Ep4: How We Can Create Systemic Kindness with Sam Isaacson 33:00

12M ago33:00

33:00

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by author, consultant, and founder of Coachtech Collective, Sam Isaacson. They discuss the crucial attributes great leaders have and how these impact the organisations they lead, the importance of emotional intelligence and embracing our v…

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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #10 - Setups and Payoffs with Jon Evans 1:43:42

12M ago1:43:42

1:43:42

In this episode, Ada and Jo speak with Jon Evans about the remote research versus travel, short stories, beleivability, and setting up shocking twists for striking payoffs.Von Ada Palmer

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S2Ep3: Helping Young People Find Their Path With Kyra Kellawan 40:53

1y ago40:53

40:53

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by high-school educator, career counsellor, and co-founder of Kokoro Careers, Kyra Kellawan. They discuss the importance of embracing uniqueness and individuality in all students and why we need to recognise generational changes in both ed…

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S2Ep1: An Introduction To Season 2: Organisational Health 11:10

1y ago11:10

11:10

Principled is back! Welcome to Season 2 of the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better introduce their mission statement for an exciting second season. This time, we're exploring organisational health. What does it mean to create healthy systems? And how can we overcome the challenges currently faced by …

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S2Ep2: Language As A Catalyst with Pádraig O Tuama 35:32

1y ago35:32

35:32

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by renowned poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama. They're kicking off their exploration of systemic and organisational health from the perspective of a poet, discussing poetry as an unpredictable language event; the important secondary pur…

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