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There is Nothing Soft About Compassion

There is nothing soft about compassion

Traditionally sidelined as a “soft skill”, the ability to feel and exercise Compassion is now widely recognised as one of the essential “Human Skills” needed to thrive in the age of AI.

Talking Heads: Patrick Roberts, Palmer Trinity School, USA

Patrick Roberts, Palmer Trinity, Talking Heads

In this episode of Talking Heads, Patrick Roberts, Head of School at Palmer Trinity School in Miami, USA, reflects on how diplomacy skills are developed through Round Square International Conferences and within the life of his school.

Talking Heads: Berdine Beukes, St George’s Diocesan School, Namibia

Picture of Executive Head Berdine Beukes, St George's Diocesan School, Namibia

Berdine Beukes, Executive Head at St George’s Diocesan School in Namibia talks about how Round Square is primarily driven by women at the school and how our greatest strength lies not in perfection, but in authentic leadership grounded in compassion, resilience and purpose.

Talking Heads: Vanita Uppal OBE, The British School, New Delhi

Talking Head Vanita Uppal The British School New Delhi

In the next in our series of Talking Heads for International Women’s Day, Vanita Uppal OBE, Director of The British School New Delhi, India, talks about women in leadership, women defining leadership and women aspiring to leadership. Listen to her full Talking Head below: Click Here to view all episodes of Talking Heads.

Talking Heads: Martha Perry, St Clement’s School, Canada

Martha Perry St Clement's School Canada Talking Head

In the first of a series of Talking Heads on International Women’s Day, Martha Perry, Head Teacher of St Clement’s School, Canada talks about why as a girls’ school of privilege, it is vital that we highlight that International Women’s Day this year hones in on the theme ALL as there continues to be a […]

Talking Heads: Pratima Gupta, Sunbeam Suncity (School & Hostel), Varanasi in India

In the latest episode of our podcast, Pratima Gupta, Head of School at Sunbeam Suncity (School & Hostel), Varanasi, India delves into a thought-provoking topic: courage in schools. Drawing from her extensive experience in education, Pratima challenges us to reconsider the purpose of schooling beyond academic qualifications. She asks a fundamental question: when our students […]

Talking Heads: Francis Retter, British Junior Academy of Brussels, Belgium

Francis Retter BJAB Talking Head Season 2 Episode 2

In this episode of Talking Heads, we sit down with Francis Retter, Headteacher at the British Junior Academy of Brussels (BJAB) in Belgium. Francis shares his reflections on attending his first-ever Round Square International Conference in Dubai. He discusses why fostering an international outlook is more important than ever for schools and students, and how […]

Talking Heads: Luke Hartley, Woodridge College and Preparatory School, South Africa

Talking Heads Luke Hartley, Woodridge College

We are delighted that the Round Square Talking Heads Podcast is returning on International Podcast Day. This series shares the voices, experiences, and insights of Heads of Round Square Schools from across the network. Our first episode of this series features Luke Hartley, Head of College at Woodridge College & Preparatory School, who reflects on […]