In this episode, Adele introduces Frédérique Lambrakis-Haddad, co-founder of Flourish Mentors, ABEducation’s charity partner. They talk candidly about funding and sustainability, fair pay in the charity sector, quality and accessible services, and the trust required to work with vulnerable young people. With practical insights on mentorship and small actions that spark change, it’s a grounded, hopeful listen. Learn more about Flourish Mentors on LinkedIn.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Guests: Frédérique Lambrakis-Haddad
Recorded via Riverside
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
In this episode, Adele digs into why relationships sit at the heart of education, with pupils and with colleagues. She explores how connections begin before you step into the classroom, how personal wellbeing and unconscious biases shape interactions, and practical ways to build trust day to day. Expect clear strategies regarding consistency and follow-through, and the power of a genuine apology to repair and strengthen relationships.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Recorded via Riverside
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
In this episode, Adele makes a clear, compelling case for insisting on payment for your work. Payment isn’t just a transactional detail; it’s a boundary, a signal of respect, and a practical foundation for doing your best work.
Her message is simple: value your expertise, because when you get paid, your impact multiplies.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Recorded via Riverside
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
In this episode, Adele explores how culture shifts start with us. If the staff room feels negative, waiting for “someone else” to fix it rarely works. Instead, Adele makes the case for personal responsibility, showing how the mindset and behaviours we model can reset the tone and invite others to follow. This is a conversation about leading from where you are: consistent, human, and proactive. You, too, can change the narrative.
Ever wonder what it takes to write a book with a title schools can’t ignore? In this episode, Adele Bates gives the backstory to her critically-acclaimed first book, “Miss, I Don’t Give a Sh*t”: Engaging with challenging behaviour in schools. She pulls back the curtain on her journey, sharing an honest look at how she landed her book deal and why she was driven to write a no-holds-barred guide on engaging with challenging behaviour.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Recorded via Riverside
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
In this episode, Adele Bates introduces the ABEducation team and explores the unique roles each member plays in the organisation. Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in the education sector, as well as the distinctive experience of being part of a growing organisation.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Guests: Keith Bates, Hannah John, and Susan Outlaw
Recorded at Nostars Studio
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
In this episode, Adele Bates introduces her Welsh associate, Keith Bates. Keith is an accomplished educator and collaborator on her second book. Together, they explore their shared commitment to social impact, education, and inclusion. Adele and Keith reflect on both the heartwarming and challenging moments they’ve experienced in the classroom, offering honest insights into supporting students whose behaviour is often misunderstood or overlooked.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Guest: Keith Bates
Recorded at Nostars Studio
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
In this debut episode, Adele Bates shares the formative experiences that shaped her passion for social impact, education, and inclusion. Discover how her upbringing inspired the values at the heart of ABEducation, and why these principles continue to drive her work with schools and communities.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Recorded at Nostars Studio
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John