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The Still Human Podcast

The Still Human Podcast

By: Still Human | Part of Edwin People
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The Still Human Podcast is for teachers, leaders and school staff navigating the realities of working in education today. Hosted by Julie Liddell and part of Edwin People's wellbeing and culture offering, this podcast features thoughtful conversations with teachers, principals, psychologists, authors and education leaders exploring what matters most: leadership in schools, staff culture, workload, burnout and sustainability. Each episode focuses on supporting the people behind the roles, because thriving educational communities start with looking after the humans within them. Still Human delivers training, workshops and strategic support for staff wellbeing and thriving cultures. Edwin People provide strategic leadership and HR services that help schools and multi-academy trusts grow confidently with people-centred solutions. Both part of the Edwin group, we work together to positively impact the lives of young people. Learn more at www.stillhuman.co.uk and www.edwinpeople.co.uk©Staff Well Being Ltd T/A Still Human Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Creating The Conditions To Thrive with Dr Catherine Place

    Creating The Conditions To Thrive with Dr Catherine Place
    Jun 4 2026

    Dr Catherine Place, headteacher, researcher and educational leader, shares insights into the relationship between school culture, collaboration and teacher wellbeing.

    In this episode, Catherine reflects on her journey from psychology student to founding headteacher of Jubilee Park Primary School, and discusses the experiences that led her to research educator wellbeing at a doctoral level.

    Drawing on her thesis, she explores how trust, agency, relationships and organisational culture influence whether teachers simply cope or truly thrive.

    Read Catherine’s doctoral thesis

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Big Education with Sarah Seleznyov

    Big Education with Sarah Seleznyov
    May 21 2026

    Sarah Seleznyov, strategic lead for learning and development at Big Education Trust and founding headteacher of School 360, explores what a more holistic approach to education could look like in practice.

    In this episode, Sarah discusses the “head, heart and hand” philosophy behind A Practical Guide to a Big Education and reflects on the importance of balancing academic achievement with wellbeing, creativity, relationships and future-ready skills. She explores design thinking, teacher agency, play-based learning and broader approaches to evidence and assessment.

    Sarah also shares examples from School 360, including family-style dining and interdisciplinary learning, and explains how psychologically safe cultures and supportive professional development can strengthen both staff wellbeing and innovation in schools.


    Explore more here:
    A Practical Guide to a Big Education
    Big Education Trust

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    49 mins
  • Calm Leadership with Patrick Cozier

    Calm Leadership with Patrick Cozier
    May 14 2026

    Patrick Cozier, headteacher of Highgate Wood School and author of Calm Leadership, shares what it means to lead with steadiness, self-awareness and humanity in education.

    In this episode, Patrick reflects on his journey into headship and explores his four-phase model of calm leadership, from confronting imposter feelings to developing self-awareness and aligning with core values.

    Patrick also shares practical approaches to managing stress, maintaining perspective and leading with authenticity, alongside reflections on identity and the importance of being unapologetically yourself.

    Explore more: Calm Leadership by Patrick Cozier
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    45 mins
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