PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership which inspire, encourage, motivate and challenge thinking.
The series is hosted by Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO), who draws on literature, life and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a great leader and how we can become even better, no matter who or what we are leading.
For additional materials and resources, head to our website and take the leadership reflection even further!
If you are interested in coming to one of our conferences as a guest, please reach out to us on membership@pixl.org.uk.
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PiXL is a partnership organisation of schools, colleges, alternative education providers and educational organisations spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership
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PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership which inspire, encourage, motivate and challenge thinking.
The series is hosted by Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO), who draws on literature, life and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a great leader and how we can become even better, no matter who or what we are leading.
For additional materials and resources, head to our website and take the leadership reflection even further!
If you are interested in coming to one of our conferences as a guest, please reach out to us on membership@pixl.org.uk.
PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production.
PiXL is a partnership organisation of schools, colleges, alternative education providers and educational organisations spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership
What do the words rizz, authentic, and hallucinate say about society in 2023? And how can we, as leaders and educators, navigate the tension between appearance and reality these words reveal?
In this Pearls episode, Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) explores how the "word of the year" trend—starting with Merriam-Webster in 2003—gives us a window into our collective mindset. From the roaring 1920s' bees knees to today's rizz (short for charisma), these words reflect shifts in culture, priorities, and values.
Explore key lessons for educators and leaders about over-valuing charisma, the importance of knowing what you stand for and the need to check the facts presented to us – let's use a messy present to lead into a better future. Packed with thought-provoking insights, reflective questions, and practical takeaways, this episode challenges you to consider the words you use, the ones you live by and how they shape the way you lead.
Tune in for a jargon-free take on language, leadership, and staying grounded in the messy reality of progress!
Following lots of requests we are now releasing the transcript for each Pearls episode in series 7 – download them here
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The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.
Series 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are presented by Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, and Series 1 was presented by Founder-Director Sir John Rowling.
They both draw on literature, life, and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a good leader and how we can become even better leaders, both in and out of schools.
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PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.
For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/
PiXL Pearls
PiXL Pearls are short reflections on life and leadership which inspire, encourage, motivate and challenge thinking.
The series is hosted by Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO), who draws on literature, life and experience in leadership to explore different elements of what it is to be a great leader and how we can become even better, no matter who or what we are leading.
For additional materials and resources, head to our website and take the leadership reflection even further!
If you are interested in coming to one of our conferences as a guest, please reach out to us on membership@pixl.org.uk.
PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production.
PiXL is a partnership organisation of schools, colleges, alternative education providers and educational organisations spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership
