Dr Mitchell Gibbs: Teaching strength, changing our minds and the future of pain management.
Dr Mitchell Gibbs is a lecturer and researcher at the University of New South Wales. He holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science, a Master of Research, and a PhD from Western Sydney University. His research centres on back pain, focusing on exercise and education through a biopsychosocial lens. Mitchell teaches musculoskeletal rehabilitation and strength and conditioning. With over 10 years of industry experience, he also consults on complex pain and in professional sport. It was a pleasure speaking with him about his journey and passion for teaching.
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Shane Hatton: Let's Talk Culture and how to develop remarkable people leaders.
Shane Hatton is a leadership and culture expert, author, and speaker. With a background in business and psychology, he helps leaders build high-performing teams through better communication and connection. He’s the author of Lead The Room and Let’s Talk Culture, and hosts the podcast Phone Calls With Clever People. Shane has worked with top organisations like Microsoft and the Victorian Government, and his insights have been featured in Forbes and Harvard Business Review. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and Forbes Coaches Council member, Shane equips leaders to shape culture and lead with impact.
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Dr Phil Cummins: The Character Education Series, the Game Changers podcast and finding joy.
Dr Phil Cummins is a global leader in education, character, and leadership. With over 30 years of experience, he leads a School for tomorrow. and CIRCLE Education, guiding schools to deliver purposeful learning. He’s Associate Professor at Alphacrucis University College, co-host of the Game Changers podcast, and author of 30+ books. His four-book series—based on global research and conversations—guides students on a journey from purpose to impact. Drawing on work from CIRCLE, a School for tomorrow., and Game Changers, the series offers practical insights for personal growth and meaningful contribution. Phil’s work is recognised through multiple prestigious fellowships.
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Tom Sherrington: Rosenshine's Principles in Action, WALKTHRUS and evidence informed instruction.
Tom is a highly respected educational consultant, author, and former headteacher with more than 30 years of experience in schools. Renowned for championing evidence-informed teaching, he has written several influential books, including The Learning Rainforest, Rosenshine’s Principles in Action, and Teaching WalkThrus (co-authored with Oliver Caviglioli). Through his blog, teacherhead.com, and international workshops, Tom empowers teachers and school leaders to implement research-based strategies that enhance classroom practice and support professional growth.
https://walkthrus.co.uk/
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Matt Pitman takes over the mic as The Art of Teaching Podcast turns 200 🎉
Today, it is a pleasure to release the 200th episode of The Art of Teaching. To mark this milestone, we’re doing something a little different. The incredible Matt Pitman takes over the mic to interview me. We reflect on the biggest lessons I’ve learned from two hundred conversations with educators, leaders, and changemakers from around the world.
Whether you've been here since Episode 1 or you're tuning in for the first time, thank you for being part of this journey.
Let’s dive into Episode 200 of The Art of Teaching Podcast.
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