Leading Education Innovation: Reflections from a Decade | #WISEOnAir Podcast
As WISE enters a new chapter, CEO Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE, joins former CEO Stavros Yiannouka for an open conversation about the evolution of education innovation.
From WISE’s beginnings in Qatar to its global influence today, they explore what it really takes to drive meaningful change — and what lessons leaders should carry forward.
🎧 Listen: https://pod.link/wiseonair
▶️ Watch & subscribe for more stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPidX4eUx7ffHnpgqUh7_IJ8xb5tTTsx
Chapters:
00:00 – 02:33 Introduction
02:35 – 07:17 Former CEO Stavros Yiannouka Journey
07:18 – 14:18 How WISE Became Influential — and Why Qatar Matters
14:18 – 23:18 Redefining What Education Means
23:18 – 34:39 Is This the Innovation We Should Take Seriously?
34:39 – 39:30 Who Decides What’s Acceptable in the Classroom?
39:30 – 44:00 What I Wish I Knew Then — and What I’d Do Differently
44:00 – 45:13 Gratitude and Final Thoughts
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Leading Education Innovation: Reflections from a Decade | #WISEOnAir Podcast
As WISE enters a new chapter, CEO Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE, joins former CEO Stavros Yiannouka for an open conversation about the evolution of education innovation.
From WISE’s beginnings in Qatar to its global influence today, they explore what it really takes to drive meaningful change — and what lessons leaders should carry forward.
🎧 Listen: https://pod.link/wiseonair
▶️ Watch & subscribe for more stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPidX4eUx7ffHnpgqUh7_IJ8xb5tTTsx
Chapters:
00:00 – 02:33 Introduction
02:35 – 07:17 Former CEO Stavros Yiannouka Journey
07:18 – 14:18 How WISE Became Influential — and Why Qatar Matters
14:18 – 23:18 Redefining What Education Means
23:18 – 34:39 Is This the Innovation We Should Take Seriously?
34:39 – 39:30 Who Decides What’s Acceptable in the Classroom?
39:30 – 44:00 What I Wish I Knew Then — and What I’d Do Differently
44:00 – 45:13 Gratitude and Final Thoughts
110: What We Already Know Can Save Us: Traditional Wisdom for a Sustainable Future - Grethel Aguilar
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110: What We Already Know Can Save Us: Traditional Wisdom for a Sustainable Future - Grethel Aguilar
What if the answers to today’s climate crisis were rooted in centuries-old traditions?
In this special edition of WISE On Air, recorded live from Earthna Summit 2025, we sit down with Dr. Grethel Aguilar, Director General of the IUCN, to explore the powerful role of indigenous knowledge in reimagining sustainability and education.
From traditional ecological practices to the impact of social media and technology on youth learning. This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of legacy, innovation, and the future of our planet.
WISE On Air
Leading Education Innovation: Reflections from a Decade | #WISEOnAir Podcast
As WISE enters a new chapter, CEO Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE, joins former CEO Stavros Yiannouka for an open conversation about the evolution of education innovation.
From WISE’s beginnings in Qatar to its global influence today, they explore what it really takes to drive meaningful change — and what lessons leaders should carry forward.
🎧 Listen: https://pod.link/wiseonair
▶️ Watch & subscribe for more stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPidX4eUx7ffHnpgqUh7_IJ8xb5tTTsx
Chapters:
00:00 – 02:33 Introduction
02:35 – 07:17 Former CEO Stavros Yiannouka Journey
07:18 – 14:18 How WISE Became Influential — and Why Qatar Matters
14:18 – 23:18 Redefining What Education Means
23:18 – 34:39 Is This the Innovation We Should Take Seriously?
34:39 – 39:30 Who Decides What’s Acceptable in the Classroom?
39:30 – 44:00 What I Wish I Knew Then — and What I’d Do Differently
44:00 – 45:13 Gratitude and Final Thoughts
