More on Thomas Moore and others

Hi Everyone,

So today Ian and I got to interview Thomas Moore. Thomas has written around 20 books on the soul and its role in modern life. He has a background in psychotherapy and spent 13 years as a Catholic monk. He has a wonderful still, strong presence and so much wisdom to share.

Some of my favourite ideas from today:

1. Teachers deserve to have supervision and reflection - to offload, to improve practice, to avoid transference with their students.
2. It is important to distinguish between training and skills so you can get a job and education, the purpose of which is to teach you how to live.
3. The soul is the unique essence of who you are - your point of view and unique skills and perspective.

The video will be online soon - so keep a look out.

Another very inspiring talk last week with Sir Ken Robinson - who is just wonderfully witty and articulate. He was talking about finding your passion and your element... uncovering your latent talents.

And then on Thursday I met Gok Wan at the Education Show....

Feeling very excited about such enriching conversations. Hope to interview and film at Summerhill School next - very fortunate to get to learn so much from such inspiring environments and share it with others.