We’re exploring purposeful minds and the process to understanding the meaning of purpose and impact at The Alice Smith School.

In this episode, we are talking to Alumni Natasha Chapplow, a humanitarian-focused professional with extensive involvement in large-scale scientific fieldwork projects.

Natasha, an alumna from 2002-2012, has a remarkable story. She took time to ponder her path before deciding on a joint honours in Geology and Oceanography. Pursuing her passion, she earned a PhD. Now, she's a respected Earth Scientist at the World Bank working in Washington DC. Natasha advises governments on climate change and disaster risk management. She emphasises creating your niche. Be competitive, diplomatic, and seek a meaningful career with significant impact.

Links online

School website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

This episode was produced by The Bonjour Agency.

We’re exploring purposeful minds and the process to understanding the meaning of purpose and impact at The Alice Smith School.

In this outerspace episode, we hear from Mark Chang, alumni of Alice Smith School and aerospace industry veteran.

Links online

School website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markchang2009/

This episode was produced by The Bonjour Agency.

In this episode, we’re talking to Kirun Goy, who has taught over 80,000 humans how to live more deliberate lives. Long-time associate of Sian May, Head of School at Alice Smith School, Kirun and Sian discuss Kirun's "brain tools" and how his life changed after he started studying medicine and shifted his focus to neuroscience.

Kirun has an impressive background including as a Harvard publishing leadership facilitator and has worked with a number of schools and corporations to integrate his tools to teach students and leaders how to use their brains more efficiently and intentionally for impact.

Links online

School website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

Kirun Goy: https://kirungoy.com/

This episode was produced by The Bonjour Agency.

In this episode we’re talking to Daniel Woodroof, Alumni from Alice Smith School, former professional racing driver, Podcast host and Co-founder of Pandan Social.

Links

website: https://pandansocial.com/

LinkedIn: https://my.linkedin.com/in/danielwoodroof

Suited and Booted Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suited-booted-syok-podcast-eng/id1693032762

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwoodroof/?hl=en

In this insightful episode, Sian May, our Head of School, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with renowned Positive Education expert, David Bott. The focus of this session is to delve into the core psychological needs of children and how meeting these needs can significantly impact their overall wellbeing. By leveraging principles from Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Science, the conversation aims to provide practical strategies for parents, educators, and the community to help children in thrive emotionally and mentally.

Links

website:https://www.thewellbeingdistillery.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfbott/?originalSubdomain=au

Book: 10 Things Schools Get Wrong (And How We Can Get Them Right)

Courageous minds and ventures of purpose with Alice Smith alumnus Tim Jarvis. A courageous explorer, environmental scientist, author, public speaker and filmmaker.

www.timjarvis.org/

Links online

School website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

This episode was produced by The Bonjour Agency.

We’re exploring purposeful minds and the process to understanding the meaning of purpose and impact at The Alice Smith School.

With Sian May, Head of School and Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, Provost of Heriot Watt University, Malaysia

Working with Heriot Watt University and Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi has been the catalyst for our impact statement workshops and impactful initiatives at Alice Smith School.

Contact Sian May or Prof Mushtak by emailing communications@alice-smith-edu.my

Links

School website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

This episode was produced by The Bonjour Agency.

This is the Alice Smith "Pod on Purpose" podcast, your globally available brain-booster, and you can listen everywhere – even during lunch break. Join us as we chat with game-changers, education rockstars, and worldly explorers!

Links online

School website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

This was produced by The Bonjour Agency.