Dr Katy Granville-Chapman, co-founder of Global Social Leaders – "love will help the next generation flourish"
Episode 39: Dr Katy Granville-Chapman, co-founder of Global Social Leaders – "love will help the next generation flourish"
Katy Granville-Chapman wears many guises. Amongst many other titles and feathers in her cap, she is the Deputy Head Teacher at Wellington College, co-founder of Global Social Leaders and associate fellow of The Oxford Character Project. Pause to catch your breath.
She joined Walter Kerr on Heads & Tales to discuss what has been a fascinating and diverse journey to where she is now, from aspiring Olympian and Iraq veteran to published author and lecturer at Oxford University. Her research into leadership and character development has created the blueprint of how the next generation can truly flourish.
🎙️ Episode highlights:
Katy discusses mentors throughout her career, with mentorship at the heart of the culture during her time in the Army
Her time at school dominated by the desire to be an Olympic swimmer
Lessons learnt in resilience during a tour of Iraq
Katy's offers a unique insight into what she believes are the foundations of great education
The books and podcasts on love and forgiveness that continue to inspire her
She breaks down the relationship between a traditional knowledge-based education and the attainment of future skills