The Leadership Passport Podcast
The Leadership Passport Podcast
Podcast Description
The Leadership Passport Podcast: Conversations in Global School Leadership. Join us for brief, informal chats with education leaders from around the world, hosted by Kevin Fullbrook. In each episode, Kevin sits down with school heads and education thought-leaders—not to talk about what they do, but how they do it. What drives them? What challenges keep them up at night? What personal attributes have shaped their success? It’s real talk about leadership, growth, and the future of international education.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes around leadership, personal growth, and inclusion in education, with episodes discussing key topics such as neurodiversity, the significance of community in education, and challenges faced by school leaders. Specific episodes have included discussions on the importance of trust in leadership and techniques for fostering joyful learning environments.
The Leadership Passport Podcast: Conversations in Global School Leadership. Join us for brief, informal chats with education leaders from around the world, hosted by Kevin Fullbrook. In each episode, Kevin sits down with school heads and education thought-leaders—not to talk about what they do, but how they do it. What drives them? What challenges keep them up at night? What personal attributes have shaped their success? It’s real talk about leadership, growth, and the future of international education.
In this conversation, Lainie Liberti discusses her work with Project World School, focusing on self-directed learning for teens and young adults. She emphasizes the importance of experiential education, community building, and the role of consensus in facilitating deep conversations among participants. Lainie shares her journey from a traditional career to creating immersive learning experiences around the world, highlighting the significance of understanding adolescent development and providing tools for empowerment. The discussion also touches on the importance of relationships, creativity, and the need for a slower, more reflective approach to life.
Where to find this guest:
Transformative Mentoring for Teens
Mentoring & Courses designed to transform teens lives (and yours).
https://transformativementoringforteens.com/
The Partnership Parent Movement
Children need connection, not coercion. Together, we will change the world, one family at a time.
https://partnershipparent.com/
Project World School
Inspiring Temporary Learning Communities for Teens & Young Adults
Check out the 2020 Schedule Now!
https://ProjectWorldSchool.com
Project World School Family Summit
Biannual community gatherings for worldschooling families interested in travel, education and wellness.
https://worldschoolfamilysummit.com
We Are Worldschoolers
Gain access to exclusive supportive community, articles, interviews, worldschooling Master Classes and mini-courses, live monthly calls, resource lists, and list your worldschooling product or service in our Worldschooler’s Marketplace!
https://weareworldschoolers.org/
Virtual Worldschooling SummitOver 50 speakers sharing 40 hours worldschooling wisdom to help get you and your family worldschooling, transforming the world into your classroom.https://worldschoolingsummit.com
Watch our TEDx talk – Making The World Our Classroom
Takeaways
- Lainie Liberti co-founded Project World School to serve self-directed learners.
- Experiential learning is at the core of their educational approach.
- Consensus is used to empower every individual in the community.
- Conflicts are seen as opportunities for growth and understanding.
- Traveling provides a unique way to learn about different cultures.
- Teens need to be seen, heard, and understood for their development.
- Tools for mental health are essential for empowering teens.
- Healthy relationships are crucial for personal growth.
- Creativity and play are fundamental to problem-solving.
- Slowing down is necessary for self-reflection and understanding.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Alternative Education for Teens
04:51 Facilitating Deep Conversations with Teens
13:47 The Journey to Project World School
19:52 Understanding Adolescent Development
29:01 Creating Safe Spaces for Teens
37:05 The Importance of Slowing Down
Host
Kevin Fullbrook is an international school leader with 25+ years of global education experience across Australia, China, and the Middle East. As host of The Leadership Passport Podcast, Kevin dives into the stories, strategies, and insights of education leaders from around the world. With a passion for inclusive leadership, student agency, and sustainable school cultures, he brings thoughtful conversations and practical takeaways for educators, aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in the future of learning.
Connect with him on Instagram (@kevin.fullbrook) and LinkedIn (Kevin Fullbrook)
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