Top 10 leadership podcasts to listen to in 2022
Top 10 leadership podcasts to listen to in 2022
The start of a new school year is approaching, which means it is the perfect time to inhabit changes and bring in new goals, motivation and areas of improvement. This can be a great time to reflect on your achievements and set yourself new challenges in the school year of 2022/23. If you’re in a position of becoming a school business manager or a leader in any position, leadership is an essential skill to have.
At GLS, we have gathered our top 10 leadership podcasts to listen to in 2022 and beyond to maximise your potential of becoming a great leader.
2022’s top leadership podcasts
1. Coaching for leaders
What it is: Coaching for leaders features 25 million conversations with best-selling authors, experts and everyday leaders to help listeners to enhance their skills of becoming a leader. Coaching for leader’s podcast is for those who have had educational experience, progressed into a career and want to develop their leadership skills to become a great leader.
Average length of an episode: 30-40min
Where can I find it: Apple Podcasts
What the reviews say: "Dave and his epic guests talk about all thing's leadership, but it’s so much more than that! You’ll get tons of actionable advice and tangible tips, but you’ll also get heaps of inspiration from truly engaging individuals that have been where you are and want to see you succeed." - Apple podcast review
2. Women taking the lead
What it is: Women taking the lead podcast focuses on helping women who want to thrive to become inspirational leaders within an organisation and further grow their leadership skills. This podcast gives women the tools they need to develop a successful mindset, improve communication skills as well as strive to develop collaborative relationships with others.
Average length of an episode: 15-20min
Where can I find it: Apple Podcasts
What the reviews say: "A really awesome show, very helpful and inspiring!" - Apple podcast review
3. Better leader's, better schools
What it is: The better leaders podcast is for those becoming a school manager or emerging school leader. The podcast is hosted by Daniel Bauer and on each episode, it interviews top industry leaders to unveil their leadership insights via their experiences.
Average length of an episode: 20-40min
Where can I find it: Apple Podcasts
What the reviews say: "This podcast has directly impacted my leadership and vision for our school." - Apple podcast review
4. Educators lead
What it is: This podcast focuses on helping teachers or school managers to become future school leaders. The educator’s lead podcast is hosted by Jay Willis and on this podcast, Jay Willis shares it with three guests who talk about leadership and the challenges that come along the journey.
Average length of an episode: 40-60min
Where can I find it: Apple Podcasts
What the reviews say: "Every episode truly empowers educators & helps them become leaders." - Apple Podcast review
5. An inspiring leadership special
What it is: This episode of NAHT’s School Leadership Podcast brings you conversations with some of the key speakers at the Inspiring Leadership Conference 2022. Sharing honest and thought-provoking reflections on what makes a great leader, and much more, in a series of interviews recorded during the conference.
Average length of an episode: 25min
Where can I find it: Apple Podcasts & Spotify
What the reviews say: N/A
6. Happier with Gretchen Rubin
What it is: If you’re not happy in your role, you’ve little chance of leading others to be their best. That’s where Happier comes in. Hosted by Gretchen Rubin, the author of bestseller The Happiness Project, and her sister Liz, they bring manageable, practical advice about good habits and happiness in life and in work.
Average length of an episode: 30-40mins
Where can I find it: Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
What the reviews say: “Sisters Gretchen and Liz follow a trusty format that is both comforting and motivating. It’s the perfect podcast to listen to at the start of the new year. An example of one of Gretchen’s goals for the new year: make an effort to appear visibly happy to see people.” Seagreen Girl – Apple Podcasts
7. Coaching for the classroom
What it is: History teacher and coach Sam Moinet speaks to the School Leadership Podcast about his experiences in the classroom and the mental health challenges faced by a forgotten majority of students in schools. He explains why expressions like ‘just think positive’ can be problematic, why we need to move from a reactive to a preventative model and how coaching can improve mental health. Plus, there’s a quick coaching exercise to try for yourself. If you want to be able to listen to it during your lunches or at break times when the children are outside, then use our USB headphones for some peace and quiet.
Average length of an episode: 25min
Where can I find it: NAHT & Spotify
What the reviews say: N/A
8. WorkLife with Adam Grant
What it is: Produced by legendary idea spreaders TED, organisational psychologist Adam Grant brings a scientific approach to loving your work. From improving remote work to learning to love criticism, Grant speaks to professionals from various industries to bring you a fresh outlook on leadership and working life in general.
Average length of an episode: 35-45 mins
Where can I find it: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn
What the reviews say: “As a young professional navigating the workspace, this podcast is absolutely amazing for keeping myself afloat. Adam brings up such great conversations and topics that you just relate so well to! Also helps with making work easier and developing good work habits.” CharZhao – Apple Podcasts
9. Leadership and loyalty
What it is: Leadership and Loyalty is a fantastic place to start if you’re focusing on skilling up this year. Priding itself on being the podcast that Fortune 500 execs tune in for, Leadership and Loyalty covers various career-focused topics to help you become a more rounded leader.
Average length of an episode: 60mins
Where can I find it: Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher
What the reviews say: “This podcast is a real find, always interesting, inspirational and upbeat, it never disappoints. Dov and Scott are a great hosting combo who challenge you to think not just outside the box but far beyond it. Keep up the fantastic work guys!” Lotusfleur – Apple Podcasts
10. The Mindful Podcast
What it is: Leading on from Happier, this final podcast doesn’t discuss your leadership skills directly, but centres around mindfulness. Helping you boost your wellbeing, something that will be central to improving your leadership qualities, the Mindful podcast offers short meditations and other useful practices for complete harmony in your life. Using our wireless speaker, you can listen to these podcasts in the classroom during your breaks.
Average length of an episode: 12mins
Where can I find it: Acast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
What the reviews say: N/A
