Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Beard

In this episode, Alex Beard explores how applied improvisation can transform personal and professional growth, fostering confidence, adaptability, and deeper collaboration. He shares his journey of using creativity to empower underserved communities and offers practical tools, like the ‘Yes, And' technique, to encourage open-minded problem-solving. Listeners will gain insights on creating brave spaces and using storytelling as a powerful tool for self-advocacy and empathy in the workplace.Key HighlightsAlex Beard shares how applied improvisation can boost confidence, communication, and adaptability in careers.His journey illustrates the power of creativity in public service, especially for empowering underserved communities.Alex shares the ‘Yes, And' technique to foster collaboration and inclusivity Highlights storytelling as a tool for self-advocacy, enhancing empathy and understanding in the workplace.Connect with Alexwww.beardcollaborative.com Resources Shared:Yes, And by Kelly Leonard If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? by Alan AldaConnect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website:  https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.com40 Best Career Coach Podcasts100 Best Coaching PodcastsMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comSound from Zapsplat.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Episode 3 of Season 2 gives us the opportunity to talk with, I think, our first TV broadcast Journalist, Presenter and House Renovator, Alex Beard. She calls herself a nosey bitch, why could that be? What's wrong with shell-less terrestial Gastropod Molluscs? Why should certain middle aged men have to stick to their lane? Listen in and find out the answers to these and many more questions.Hosted by Stuart Hardman, interrupted by SamMusic by DatHazzaAlex's InstaHardman & Hemming TailorsLinks to DatHazza, the music man!YouTube SoundcloudLinktree

Prof Dr Ger Graus OBE, an iconic figure in the field of education. A renowned expert on educational innovation and community engagement, he was the first Global Director of Education at the world-famous children's entertainment-education company, KidZania, and founding CEO of the Children's University. With his extensive experience at the very highest level of the learning industry, Professor Graus is a much sought-after advisor for organisations globally on the future direction of education. Driven by his famous mantra that “Children can only aspire to what they know exists” Professor Graus champions the cause of creativity, progress, equity, and innovation in children's learning.Dr Graus is a Visiting Professor at the National Research University, Moscow, Russia. He is a member of Bett's Global Education Council; DIDAC India's Advisory Board; Junior Achievement's Worldwide Global Council; he chairs the Beaconhouse School System's Advisory Board, Pakistan; advises the Fondazione Reggio Children, Italy, as well as, globally, Tata Consultancy Services and the Independent Schools Part-nership; and he has been invited to help shape the future of education in Dubai as a member of the Dubai Future Councils. In 2022, Dr Graus was a Juror for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) in the Chil-dren & Young People category. He is also an Adviser to the Children's Media Conference and Foundation, United Kingdom. In 2023, Ger Graus was invited to join the Global Teacher Prize Judging Academy. He is also a Member and the Education Spokesperson on the All-Party Parliamentary Group: Ethnicity Trans-plantation and Transfusion.Prof Graus moved to the United Kingdom in 1983 where he began his teaching career, later becoming a Senior Inspector, and Education Director.In the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List Ger was made an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to children. In 2018 he received the Global Education Leadership Award at the World Education Congress, India. In 2022, Ger was granted the award of Iconic Leader Creat-ing A Better World For All by the Women Economic Forum (WEF). In 2023, he was made a Companion of the Harry Volker Genootschap in The Netherlands.In his book ‘Natural Born Learners', author Alex Beard says: “In learning terms, Ger Graus is Jean-Jacques Rousseau meets Willy Wonka.”Websitewww.gergraus.comSocial Media Informationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-ger-graus-obe-335bb6115/Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)Watch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley – ‘Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' from the Primary Education Summit – ‘Visions for the Future' – 2023Get access to all 20 videos from the the summit at www.nape.org.uk/summit

Sewing With Threads talks with Alex Beard, also known as the Obsessive Costuming Dude on social media, who has become an expert on authentic Star Trek costumes.

Alex Beard: How to Solve for the Global Education Crisis caused by The Pandemic [Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSAlex Beard is the Senior Director at Teach For All , and author of the book Natural Born Learners. After starting out as an English teacher in a London comprehensive, He completed an MA at the Institute of Education before joining Teach For All. His book, “Natural Born Learners”, is a user's guide to transforming learning in the twenty-first century, taking readers on a global tour into the future of education, from Silicon Valley to Seoul, Helsinki to Hounslow.   Episode Links:  Alex Beard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-beard-08901915/ Alex Beard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexfbeard?s=20 Alex Beard's Website: https://www.alexbeard.org/ Podcast Details: Podcast website: https://www.humainpodcast.comApple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humain-podcast-artificial-intelligence-data-science/id1452117009Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6tXysq5TzHXvttWtJhmRpSRSS: https://feeds.redcircle.com/99113f24-2bd1-4332-8cd0-32e0556c8bc9YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvclFvpPvFM9_RxcNg1ragYouTube Clips:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvclFvpPvFM9_RxcNg1rag/videosSupport and Social Media:  – Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast– Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humain/creators  – Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dyakobovitch– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humainpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyakobovitch/– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumainPodcast/– HumAIn Website Articles: https://www.humainpodcast.com/blog/Outline: Here's the timestamps for the episode: (00:00) – Introduction(01:43) –The methods used to teach would probably be familiar to Socrates two and a half thousand years ago in ancient Greece. Few things have been done differently inside the classroom. The gap between what is possible, and what was currently true in the classroom is at the heart of our education crisis.(03:03) – The pandemic has widened the educational divide. The pandemic has exacerbated the crisis and intensified some of these questions about the future of education.(06:30) – Education must consider access and quality. But with schools shut down, access becomes an infrastructure through the internet and that's a relatively technical solution.(07:38) – If you're not going to school, quality of education is knowledge received sitting in your bedroom via your laptop, which has completely disrupted our idea of what a quality education is.(08:19) – The vast majority of primary and middle school kids are just not equipped with self motivation yet, so quality has to mean something about human to human engagement. Learning, for most people, is better when it's social.(13:40) – Practitioners have had to develop new pedagogies, new ways of learning, how to engage kids through the medium of technology. You need to know how to engage a student.(15:16) – We might be strengthening bonds between teachers and parents, as a result of the pandemic to support early learning, virtually, and that involves engaging parents more actively in supporting their kids to learn.(18:48) – Our intelligence is unlimited, and it's teachers in schools that cultivate that potential. We need to be more explicit about the different roles that teachers play, and set up our system to enable teachers as subject specialists who help kids to do better. (21:12) – Teachers need to be experts in tech, at least to understand how they can use the latest tools to outsource bits of their practice to save themselves time. (30:22) – AI is sort of an adversary to help us enhance our own creativity. The dangers are more connected to the intentions. It all comes down to human choices if you deploy technology and in certain ways undermine the ability of humans to get better at things. Lots of people are designing to enhance the humans in the loop, which is how we should be thinking about it.(36:33) – There are great advances to be made in the deployment of technology in education, but the advances will be made not by trying to improve tech, but by trying to improve what the humans who are doing with tech. Investment in people and not an investment in technology. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Art for an adventurous solePainter and artist  Alex Beard, from Alex Beard Studio in New Orleans joins Larry Mishkin, Jim Marty and Rob Hunt.   Alex discusses a wide range of topics from his elaborate wildlife compositions created in his signature style of gesturalpainting, which he has coined “Abstract Naturalism," to Tales From The Watering Hole, his children's books and The Grateful Dead.  He also shares some great Andy Walhol and Truman Capote stories from his youth.     Dead & Company Announce Summer/Fall Tour 2021 Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/alex-beardhttps://www.alexbeardstudio.com/https://www.wateringholefoundation.org/https://www.instagram.com/alexbeardstudio/https://www.facebook.com/AlexBeardStudioNOLAhttps://twitter.com/AlexBeardStudiohttps://relix.com/news/detail/dead-company-announce-summer-fall-tour-2021/?mc_cid=0ee2259fd4&mc_eid=d165a097a0

Watch the video of this episode at youtube.com/edufuturists Alex has worked in education for a decade. After starting out as an English teacher in a London comprehensive, he completed his MA at the Institute of Education before joining Teach For All, a growing global network of organizations working to ensure that the next generation fulfil their potential. His book ‘Natural Born Learners' is a user's guide to transforming learning in the twenty-first century. The comedian Ruby Wax described it as ‘a manual on how to successfully grow a kid's brain' and the General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders Geoff Barton described it as 'One of the most optimistic, thought-provoking, and ambitious educational books of recent years'. Alex is the creator of the recent BBC Radio 4 documentary series ‘The Learning Revolution'. In this series he investigates the future of learning and teaching, artificial intelligence and lifelong learning. You can follow Alex on Twitter @AlexfBeard --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edufuturistspodcast/message

American painter and author Alex Beard is best known for his elaborate wildlife compositions created in his signature style of gesturalpainting, which he has coined “Abstract Naturalism.” He also founded The Watering Hole Foundation which is dedicated to saving endangered wildlife and preserving the Earth’s remaining wilderness.  Alex chats with Tom about elephant conservation and the international ivory trade.  Go to www.Alexbeardstudio.com www.wateringholefoundation.org

Tony, Alex and Emmitt join in the podcast for what was suppose to be a recap of our fantasy football league... but it got way off track. Through the use of conversation, I set out to not only learn more about the world and the universe, but learn about topics closer to home such as my friends and loved ones. Conversations will be diverse, in depth, engaging and funny. With no outline for what to discuss, and with no boundaries, so everything and anything off the dome is allowed and only time will tell where the conversation will go

This is a fascinating discussion with Alex Beard, the author of Natural Born Learners. He set out on a global quest to understand what children should be learning in today's world. Find out how children learn in different parts of the world and what we can learn from them. www.alexbeard.org   

The wonderful Melissa Benn joins us as a guest co-host this week! We chat to Alex Beard, author of ‘Natural Born Learners’. Alex talks about his experience of teaching in London and how it inspired him to travel the world exploring the future of educationFollow Cheerful on TwitterLike Cheerful on FacebookLet us know what you thinkCheerful Book Club is brought to you by VINTAGE books See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our latest podcast Alex Beard from Teach for All and Tirath Virdee, our Director of Artificial Intelligence discuss how human learning differs from machine learning and what we can gain from both. 16 mins

Matt Ash joins me today on Ways of Working. Matt is the Director of Learning and Performance at Media Zoo. He's a force in the world of learning and is constantly challenging the status quo. I was extremely excited when Matt agreed to come on the show.We cover a wide range of topics including have people forgotten to learn, music + creativity, is the recent c-level focus of learning fad or here to stay, tactical approaches to learning and much, much more.Tune in and enjoy the conversation.Matt Ash on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ash/Recent published article - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/matt-ash_the-challenge-for-learning-development-activity-6610182999076155392-5FzJConcepts mentioned - Tim Brown's IDEO including 5 Whys and what else must be trueFav Book - Natural Born Learners by Alex Beard - https://www.amazon.ca/Natural-Born-Learners-Learning-Revolution/dp/1474604714Favourite music/genres from Matt: Baroque, Beach Boys, Weezer

Alex Beard has spent a decade dedicated to educational research. He is a member of Teach for All, a worldwide network of independent educational organizations that seek to ensure that all children are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential. He has traveled the world studying the most innovative, ground-breaking educational methods. Of everything he has learned on his travels, he stresses that we should “take creativity more seriously” and that we are at the threshold of an “educational revolution”. With respect to artificial intelligence, he is upbeat: he asserts that we are mistaken to compare the human brain with artificial intelligence because “human brains are organic and rebellious” he adds: "The idea that the machines learn better than humans is dangerous and a lie." He is also the author of several books, among which are Natural Born Learners (2018) and 'Other Ways of Learning: What Works in Education and Why' (2019). 

We chat to Alex Beard, CEO of the Royal Opera House who has a CBE for his services to the arts. From classics to finance and finding his true calling, we talk leadership, the Tate, new audiences for opera and ballet and controversy! Books: The Iliad by Homer The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada Chosen track: Ride of the Valkyries, Wagner. Experience the wonder Alex felt as a child with this as his first taste of opera! Date recorded: 30/05/19

Did you know that 1988 was a cursed year?  Paula Abdul released the single 'Opposites Attract,' Who Framed Roger Rabbit came out in theaters, and a little cartoon was released called 'A Pup Named Scooby Doo.'  To uncover the mysteries (inc) of this curse and show, we have assembled a crack team of guests including Alex Beard, Richie Pepio, and the return of Dave Trumbore!        Want to find our guests online? Alex Beard Richie Pepio Voice over work on https://screenrant.com/ D&D podcast: Dicey Rolls, produced and GM’ed by Christian Titus Twitter - @RichiePepio Dave Trumbore Buy the book The Science of Breaking Bad - https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/science-breaking-bad Find him on Collider.com  Twitter @drclawmd   If you are digging our show and want to help you out, then you can do so in the following ways: 1. Recommend a cartoon to us:  Click here for the Google form to recommend a cartoon to SMC or, call us and leave a message at 202-681-4406.  If you call then we will 100% review you recommendations if we haven't watched the cartoon yet. Click here to see what we've watched. 2. Leave a review on iTunes with the following message titled "The Shnook“ with the review, “He took, my comic book, threw it in a brook.  Please, take a look!" 3. Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaturdayMourningCartoons/ 4. Follow us on twitter @MourningToons 5. Check us out on Instagram @SaturdayMourningCartoons

Did you know that 1988 was a cursed year?  Paula Abdul released the single 'Opposites Attract,' Who Framed Roger Rabbit came out in theaters, and a little cartoon was released called 'A Pup Named Scooby Doo.'  To uncover the mysteries (inc) of this curse and show, we have assembled a crack team of guests including Alex Beard, Richie Pepio, and the return of Dave Trumbore!        Want to find our guests online? Alex Beard Website - https://www.mralexbeard.com/ Twitter and IG - @mralexbeard Richie Pepio Voice over work on https://screenrant.com/ D&D podcast: Dicey Rolls, produced and GM'ed by Christian Titus Twitter - @RichiePepio Dave Trumbore Buy the book The Science of Breaking Bad - https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/science-breaking-bad Find him on Collider.com  Twitter @drclawmd   If you are digging our show and want to help you out, then you can do so in the following ways: 1. Recommend a cartoon to us:  Click here for the Google form to recommend a cartoon to SMC or, call us and leave a message at 202-681-4406.  If you call then we will 100% review you recommendations if we haven't watched the cartoon yet. Click here to see what we've watched. 2. Leave a review on iTunes with the following message titled "The Shnook" with the review, "He took, my comic book, threw it in a brook.  Please, take a look!" 3. Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaturdayMourningCartoons/ 4. Follow us on twitter @MourningToons 5. Check us out on Instagram @SaturdayMourningCartoons

Alex Beard is a painter, author, filmmaker, and conservationist.   He is probably best known for his elaborate wildlife compositions created in his signature style of gestural painting, which he has coined “Abstract Naturalism.” Alex has spent much of his life traveling to some of the world’s most remote wildlife outposts, observing and painting, continually honing his style while exploring themes of the cultural and environmental interconnectivity of all things. He is also a passionate conservationist and philanthropist.  In 2012 Alex established The Watering Hole Foundation – a public charity engaged in saving endangered wildlife and preserving their environments.   In this episode we talk about his early start as an artist, what it means to be an engaged artist in the world today, his artist practice, the correlation between his art and conservation, his children's book series, Tales From the Wateringhole, and he shares a few great stories from when he was a boy visiting his uncle Peter in Kenya. Find Alex at  https://www.alexbeardstudio.com and @alexbeardstudio  

Rathbones Look forward series with Andrea Catherwood Presenter Andrea Catherwood in conversation with some of the great thinkers and writers of our time, in an 8 part series focusing on the future of our changing world. Episode 2 - The future of education Andrea talks to author and educator, Alex Beard. His first book Natural Born Learners is a user's guide to transforming learning in the 21st century, showing how we can – and why we must – do better!

How do you chase your passion AND pay your bills at the same time? Our guest expert this week is Alex Beard, artist and owner of the Alex Beard Studio, is living proof that it can be done.  We all want to pursue things that we're passionate about but the struggle to monetize can often put people back into the daily grind. It takes courage and a powerful drive to turn a "passion project" into a "profit project." Today we're introducing you to someone who has empowered his soul to feed his wallet.  Alex will share his thoughts on creativity, business and reveal how he has managed to avoid the title of "starving artist".  This episode is brought to you by, The Why and The Buy, hosted by Jeff Bajorek and Christie Walters. They interview entrepreneurs and sales experts to find out the why behind their success. Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. On today's show... 05:58 - What do Jeffrey and Jen have planned for Sell or Die in 2019 11:53- When did Alex realize creativity was at his core? 13:45 - "I was never a prodigy. Wasn't that I was great at it out of the gate. I loved doing it. And as a result, I pursued it." - Alex Beard 15:50 - The combination of factors that equals success for an artist 25:51 - Looking for universality in sales and art 30:04 - What to do if you're an artist and not business inclined? 40:15 - What's your "stepping stone" in sales? More on today's guest American painter and author Alex Beard is best known for his elaborate wildlife compositions created in his signature style of gestural painting, which he has coined “Abstract Naturalism.” Join our Exclusive Sell or Die Facebook Group, where our members are already discussing the latest episode. Submit your sales question and we will answer it on the show!     Need more sales help? Jeffrey's website: https://gitomer.com Jennifer's website: https://salesinanyminute.com Subscribe to the Gitomer Learning Academy: https://go.gitomer.com/gitomer-learning-academy   NEW BOOK Order your copy of Jeffrey's new book Sales Manifesto TODAY! Imperative actions you need to take and master to dominate your competition and win for yourself...for the next decade.   SEE JEFFREY LIVE It's time to skill-up. Learn from Jeffrey Gitomer, the King of Sales. He'll be giving a seminar in a city near you. Be there!  

Everything is awkward about puberty we have brought back Isabel Galbraith and newcomer Alex Beard to chat about Netflix's Big Mouth.  "What are you gonna do?" - Hormone Monster Rick.        
 
 
 


 Want to find our guest online?Isabel Galbraith1. Instagram @Isabel.Galbraith2. Isabel performs with Washington Improv Theater and you can find more at Washington Improv Theater Alex Beard1. Alex and Sean perform together in Nox! and check out Washington Improv Theater's Nox! ensemble page If you are digging our show and want to help you out, then you can do so in the following ways: 1. Recommend a cartoon to us:  Click here for the Google form to recommend a cartoon to SMC or, call us and leave a message at 202-681-4406.  If you call then we will 100% review you recommendations if we haven't watched the cartoon yet. Click here to see what we've watched. 2. Leave a review on iTunes with the following message titled “Big Mouth“ with the review, “I volunteer as tribute to 'help out' guest Alex Beard.” 3. Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaturdayMourningCartoons/ 4. Follow us on twitter @MourningToons 5. Check us out on Instagram @SaturdayMourningCartoons

Everything is awkward about puberty we have brought back Isabel Galbraith and newcomer Alex Beard to chat about Netflix's Big Mouth.  "What are you gonna do?" - Hormone Monster Rick.        ? ? ? ??? Want to find our guest online?Isabel Galbraith1. Instagram @Isabel.Galbraith2. Isabel performs with Washington Improv Theater and you can find more at Washington Improv Theater Alex Beard1. Instagram @mralexbeard2. Twitter @mralexbeard3. Alex and Sean perform together in Nox! and check out Washington Improv Theater's Nox! ensemble page If you are digging our show and want to help you out, then you can do so in the following ways: 1. Recommend a cartoon to us:  Click here for the Google form to recommend a cartoon to SMC or, call us and leave a message at 202-681-4406.  If you call then we will 100% review you recommendations if we haven't watched the cartoon yet. Click here to see what we've watched. 2. Leave a review on iTunes with the following message titled "Big Mouth" with the review, "I volunteer as tribute to 'help out' guest Alex Beard." 3. Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaturdayMourningCartoons/ 4. Follow us on twitter @MourningToons 5. Check us out on Instagram @SaturdayMourningCartoons

In a recent article in the ‘Daily Telegraph’ newspaper in London, Royal Opera House chief executive Alex Beard said the inclusion of the word “royal” in the name of his company is quote off-putting to the general public. So, what’s in a name? Just how much does the identity of an opera company rest on its title? That’s in ‘Chalk Talk’... In the ‘Two Minute Drill’, you get a front row seat at last Sunday's Richard Tucker Award Gala... Then, creative consultant Oliver Camacho plays a ‘Monday Evening Quarterback’ double header. He and Weston fill you in on recent performances of Mozart’s “Idomeneo” and Puccini’s “La bohème” at Lyric Opera of Chicago... www.facebook.com/OBSCHI1/

This episode was recorded at On Deck: Ed Tech*  What's in this episode? Alex Beard, former English teacher and author of the book Natural Born Learners (not Leaders Sophie!!), is in conversation with David Booth, former-founder, product manager and early stage technology investor with a background in venture capital and law. This episode ranges from Silicon Valley, South Korea, and Singapore, to Finland, Southwark and Socrates to explore the book former edtech podcast guest Geoff Barton describes as "audacious, sassy and unafraid of the big questions” in his review for the Times Educational Supplement.  Also, awards open for entry and other audio titbits.  People Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech David Booth,former-founder, product manager and early stage technology investor | Twitter: @daveboothy Alex Beard, Author and former English Teacher on a mission| Twitter: @alexfbeard Show Notes and References   Checkout https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast for the full show notes. Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram. Music Music used in this episode, includes: Blue Dot Sessions, Molly Molly About *On Deck  This episode was recorded live at On Deck: Ed Tech. On Deck is a dinner series and evolving global community of product, engineering, and top entrepreneurial talent thinking about building or joining something new. Dinners happen every 4-6 weeks in London, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, and a handful of other locations around the world. You can apply to join via beondeck.co

Alex Beard is an author, speaker and the Senior Director of the Global Learning Lab at Teach for All network of independent organizations working to help all children fulfill their potential. After starting out as an English teacher in a London comprehensive, he completed an MA at the Institute of Education before joining Teach For All.  Alex has travelled around the world in search of the practices that will shape the future of learning and these experiences form the basis of his book Natural Born Learners which he describes as a user's guide to transforming learning in the twenty-first century, Alex’s experiences formed the basis of our discussion in this episode we discuss three big issues, concretised in his experiences: The power of education for development and the dangers of exam factories in South Korea The potential of personalised learning and the dangers of over optimisation in Silicon Valley The human centred model of education and celebration of teachers in Finland We also discuss the personal takeaways Alex got from his trip around the world that you can apply to your learning on an individual basis – so whether you’re a parent, teacher or learner this episode has you covered.

Our guest today is Alex Beard. Alex is a former English teacher at a London comprehensive and is now a senior director at Teach For All, a growing network of independent organizations working to ensure that all children fulfil their potential. He is fortunate to spend his time travelling the world in search of the practices that will shape the future of learning and has written about his experiences for the Independent, Guardian, Financial Times and Wired. His book Natural Born Learners is a user's guide to transforming learning in the twenty-first century and this will be the topic of our discussion today.

Sometimes, its best to quote a guest's website-- this is the bio listed at http://www.alexbeardstudio.comAmerican painter and author Alex Beard is best known for his elaborate wildlife compositions created in his signature style of gestural painting, which he has coined “Abstract Naturalism.”Fueled by curiosity about the cultures and wildlife he had been exposed to in his early years, Alex has spent much of his life traveling to the some of the world’s most remote wildlife outposts - paintbrush in hand. His time in nature enables him to continually hone his style – creating complex compositions in which abstraction and figuration collide, while exploring themes of cultural and environmental interconnectivity. Alex’s studio in the heart of the New Orleans’ Art’s District is both the creative hub of his artistic practice and a successful enterprise. The studio is open to the public to encourage and foster interaction between the artist and his audience.(He also is an awesome radio guest!)A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Sometimes, its best to quote a guest's website-- this is the bio listed at http://www.alexbeardstudio.com American painter and author Alex Beard is best known for his elaborate wildlife compositions created in his signature style of gestural painting, which he has coined “Abstract Naturalism.” Fueled by curiosity about the cultures and wildlife he had been exposed to in his early years, Alex has spent much of his life traveling to the some of the world’s most remote wildlife outposts - paintbrush in hand. His time in nature enables him to continually hone his style – creating complex compositions in which abstraction and figuration collide, while exploring themes of cultural and environmental interconnectivity. Alex’s studio in the heart of the New Orleans’ Art’s District is both the creative hub of his artistic practice and a successful enterprise. The studio is open to the public to encourage and foster interaction between the artist and his audience. (He also is an awesome radio guest!) A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

For the June 2018 leadership podcast, ASCL general secretary Geoff Barton talks to: 1. Alex Beard, author of Natural Born Learners: on the lessons we can learn from overseas 2. Rachel Wyles, Headteacher, Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham: on the importance of a broad and balanced curriculum 3. Emma Harkins, Headteacher, Huntingtower Primary Academy: on the advantages of being part of a multi-academy trust 4. Brian Janes, Headteacher, Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy, Stockton-on-Tees: on the benefits of working alongside an executive headteacher 5. Michael Laidler, Headteacher, Acklam Grange School: on stepping up to become Head of School 6. Michael Randal, Deputy headteacher of a school in Wiltshire: on the reality of real-term funding cuts 7. Lucy, Head of School, North Tyneside: on the reality of real-term funding cuts 8. Kiran Gill, Chief Executive, The Difference: on putting inclusion at the heart of all teacher training 9. Marcel, Year7: on having to stop playing the trumpet because of spending cuts

How will our kids succeed in the coming age of education? Combining anecdote, experience and intelligent research, education expert Alex Beard takes us on a global tour of the future of learning. Alex Beard has worked in education for a decade. He joined Teach For All, a growing network of independent organizations working to ensure that all children fulfil their potential, and worked on projects for the European Commission and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His first book 'Natural Born Learners' is a user's guide to transforming learning in the twenty-first century. Recorded at The Tabernacle in London in April 2018. 5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: http://5x15stories.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5x15stories

On March 15, 1972, Francis Ford Coppola's cinematic adaptation of Mario Puzo's best-selling novel The Godfather was released in theaters. The film was a huge hit, the highest grossing of 1972, and went on to be nominated for nine Academy Awards, ultimately winning three including Best Picture. Today, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, if not THE greatest. And, wouldn't you know it, Missing Frames co-host Alex Beard has never had the pleasure of watching it. Shawn Eastridge joins Alex on the 45th anniversary of the film's release to watch and discuss this absolute masterpiece. HOSTSShawn EastridgeAlex Beard

Confetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: I Was Born To Blow This Horn – Michael-Leon Wooley Ballin’ the Jack – The Swing Setters Throw Me Something Mista (Feat. Mista Cookie Jar) – Jazzy Ash This Land is Your Land – Renzi Center Kids Sue – Michael “Beausoliel” Doucet With Family & Friends Animal Fair - Confetti Park Players Hands and Feet (Are to Myself) – Patricia Reece   Also featured in this episode, The Jungle Grapevine narrated by Alex Beard, a music memory from Anthony Dopsie, a street vendor chant, and poems by Hrilina, Dameon, and Belen. The Confetti Park podcast and radio program, hosted by Katy Hobgood Ray, features music and stories spun in Louisiana. It showcases songs that kids love, songs created for kids, and songs created by kids. Sparkling interviews, in-studio performances, delightful music medleys, jokes, local author storytime, and a little surprise lagniappe make for an entertaining show! The radio program version launched on April 4, 2015 in New Orleans on WHIV FM and is supported by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, OffBeat magazine and Music Rising at Tulane University. Community radio stations, interested in carrying Confetti Park? Contact Katy Ray.

Antonio Saillant and Richard Solomon discuss with Painter and wildlife conservationist Alex Beard the endangered environments that he loves and his Artistry of Nature.          

Catching up on Citizen KaneCitizen Kane is widely regarded by many as ‘The Greatest Motion Picture of All Time,’ but how does it hold up to someone who’s never seen it before? Join hosts Shawn Eastridge, Richie Pepio and Alex Beard as they delve into Orson Welles’ game-changing masterpiece and discuss whether or not its reputation is merited, or if people are just viewing it with Rosebud-tinted glasses.HOSTS:Shawn Eastridge Richie PepioAlex Beard

Catching up on GremlinsIs there such a thing as ‘too many Gremlins?’ Shawn Eastridge and Alex Beard intend to find out with their first ever viewing of Gremlins.Released in 1984, Gremlins was a major hit with audiences and critics. Along with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, it also ushered forth the PG-13 rating due to its somewhat violent nature. But while it might be a beloved Horror/Holiday film, how much of fans’ affection is due to nostalgia as opposed to the actual product? Having missed the Gremlins boat in their childhood, Shawn and Alex finally sit down to take a gander. Will it live up to the hype or should they have seen it as kids instead? Tune in and find out!HOSTS:Shawn Eastridge Alex Beard

Arthur Meek is a New Zealander who sounds like stepped out of Flight of the Conchords but actually he stepped out of his car mere minutes after driving into New Orleans from visiting Graceland and blowing the head off of a guy at point blank range in Mississippi and joined us on Happy Hour. Arthur has been in the United States trying to drum up support for his campaign to have sex with Hillary Clinton. He makes a pretty convincing argument on this show. If Hillary is the Democratic candidate for President in 2016, screwing Arthur could conceivably make more sense than screwing over whomever else she s up against. Alex Beard has a whole other way of figuring out what the hell s going on in the universe. It s called the Divine Proportion. If you re thinking that s maybe the name of the pie at Camellia Grill,it s actually 1.618. Entirely without the aid of pot, Alex is able to explain the relationship between the world s only known unicellular organism and your eye looking at a Jackson Pollack painting. This whole consideration of the unifying elements of the universe starts when Lucy Cordts is badgered into admitting she could read music and play Bach by the age of 8 years old in Peoria, Illinois. Today Lucy plays banjo, mandolin, and sings in the Kelcy Mae band. If you re a fan of this show you may also remember Lucy as "Puddin ." In her waking hours when she s not playing music Lucy is the Social Services Supervisor at the NO AIDS Task Force. Lucy s take on what s going in the local health scene in general and the HIV world in particular might surprise you. Actually, that s a guarantee. Andrew Duhon tries out a new song, The Spirit Lives On. And, yes, it sure does. Photos on this page are taken at Wayfare by the pride of Lafayette, Alison Moon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With John Wilson Director Darren Aronofsky's latest film, Noah, is a contemporary take on the Hollywood biblical epic - starring Russell Crowe as the Old Testament patriarch who organises the construction of a vast ship, and Anthony Hopkins as his grandfather, Methuselah. However, Aronofsky's Noah is no saint, but a flawed husband and father. Briony Hanson, the British Council's Director of Film, reviews. Rachel Seiffert's latest novel, The Walk Home, looks at sectarian tensions in Glasgow through the eyes of Stevie, a young worker on a building site, and - a generation back - Lindsey, his Irish mother who left her family to run her own life and Stevie's uncle Eric, who ran away for love. Rachel herself is half-German, and talks to John about family tensions. Alex Beard discusses his first season launch in his role as Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House. Having spent six months in the role he discusses creative plans - which includes seven opera and ballet world premieres - and the challenges that lie ahead. The sculptor Phyllida Barlow shows John Wilson her latest work, dock 2014, which has been commissioned for the Tate Britain's Duveen Galleries. The artwork is made up of seven different sculptures and is inspired by the Tate's location by the river Thames. Phyllida Barlow discusses creating vast sculptures from everyday materials and directing a team of expert riggers to install her work. Produced by Ella-mai Robey.