Step into a world of insightful stories and thought-provoking discussions with the Inspire! Series, brought to you by Framlingham College in Suffolk, UK. The Framlingham Inspire! Series features a collection of compelling video interviews that offer wisdom and inspiration to our vibrant community.
The Inspire! Series includes insightful conversations with thought leaders, educators, and alumni, reflecting the diverse talents and aspirations of our pupils. From academics to arts, sports to sciences, these interviews offer wisdom and motivation, highlighting the unique paths our pupils may take. Dive into Framlingham College news through these enriching stories and discover the spirit that makes our college a beacon of creativity and excellence.
In conversation with…
Sean Dyche
Manager, Burnley City FC
Our first episode in the Inspire! Series features an engaging interview with Sean Dyche, the esteemed manager of Burnley Football Club. Framlingham College Principal Louise North had the pleasure of conversing with Sean, who shared valuable insights and thought-provoking ideas. His perspectives on leadership, teamwork, and personal growth resonate deeply with our Framlingham community. We believe you will find his wisdom both motivational and inspiring. Tune in to enjoy this enlightening conversation and enrich your understanding through the lens of a seasoned football manager. Let’s explore the wisdom Sean Dyche brings to the table.
Tabitha Goldstaub
Co-founder of CognitionX and Head of AI Council
Tabitha Goldstaub is a British tech entrepreneur who specialises in communicating the impact of artificial intelligence. She is the co-founder of CognitionX, a market intelligence platform for AI. In this video, our Principal, Louise North, chats to Tabitha about her success in business, life as a young Entrepreneur, and working with the UK Government as the Head of the AI Council. Thank you to Tabitha for giving us this exclusive interview. We hope you enjoy watching.
Imogen Slaughter
Professional Actor and Old Framlinghamian (OF)
Imogen Slaughter is a professional actor who has been working on the stage and in TV and Film since 1996. Imogen has starred in shows on TV such as Sherlock, Silent Witness, Doctors, Eastenders, The Bill, and more. Imogen is probably best known for her role in Elizabeth alongside David Starkey. In this video, Imogen, who is an Old Framlinghamain (Victoria House 92-94), talks with Mark Robinson, former Deputy Head Co-Curricular, about life at Framlingham, how it prepared her for life as a professional actor and what it’s like working as an actor.
Dr David Bull
Doctor, Award-winning TV Presenter and Old Framlinghamian (OF)
The Inspire! Series of interviews rolls thought-provokingly forward this week with an interview with non-other than TVs Dr David Bull. David, who is an Old Framlinghamian, discusses life at school, the current global health crisis, social media, and campaigning. Back in the Interviewer’s chair this week is our Principal, Louise North.
Stuart Watts
The Four Oarsmen and World-Record Holder
Stuart Watts is a member of The Four Oarsmen, who won the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge 2017/2018 by crossing the Atlantic ocean in a world-record smashing time of 29 days and 15 hours. Former Senior Deputy Head Susan Wessels, speaks with Stuart about the events leading up to the race, the race itself, pressure sores on his bum, getting on with his crewmates and just how life-changing this event was in his life. Really inspiring stuff is in this latest instalment of the Inspire Series.
Geraldine Buckingham
Senior Managing Director, Blackrock
Geraldine Buckingham is the Senior Managing Director and Chair of BlackRock’s Asia Pacific region and a member of the firm’s Global Executive Committee. Geraldine also used to be a gap student at Framlingham College back in 1996. Geraldine Buckingham received the Rhodes scholarship to study Philosophy at Oxford University where she earned a Masters degree. In this interview, Geraldine reflects on her time at Framlingham College in Suffolk with long term teacher at the College, Martin Myers-Allen.
Dara Nasr
Managing Director, Twitter UK
We are thrilled to welcome Dara Nasr, Managing Director of Twitter UK, to our Inspire Series of interviews. David Ashton, Deputy Head (Academic) at Framlingham College, discusses Dara’s own schooling, interests at school, the importance of school, and the role of technology, as well as advice to our pupils about to enter the world of work.
Daisy Cooper MP
Liberal Democrat MP for St Albans and Old Framlinghamian (OF)
In this Inspire! interview, we welcome Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat MP for St Albans where she takes time out from her very busy schedule to speak with Thom Salisbury, Head of Politics and PSHE at Framlingham College, about a range of topics. The subject of COVID-19 and lockdown is discussed, amongst other interesting points of view Daisy holds on a number of issues facing the UK over the next few years.
Andy Halliday
GB Men’s Hockey Team Manager
Andy Halliday, GB Men’s Hockey Team Manager, speaks to former Director of Sport, Nick Gandy, in this Inspire! Series Interview. With the current COVID-19 pandemic causing a one-year delay to the 2020 Olympics, we get Andy’s insight into what this means with regard to adapting to a new schedule of training and preparedness.
Ed and Lois Jackson
Millimetres 2 Mountains
Ed Jackson was destined for a hugely successful career in sport until he dived head-first into a shallow swimming pool. After several operations, he found himself in ICU only able to move his right hand. Ed and Lois tell us what it took to go from being unable to move at all to climbing a mountain just one year after his accident. Their story is a truly inspirational one of adaptation and perseverance in hugely challenging circumstances when life transpires to get in the way of other plans.
Thomasina Miers
MasterChef Winner
Head of Careers Caroline Styles spoke to Thomasina Miers as part of our Inspire! Series, where we talk to amazing individuals offering the benefit of their experiences to our pupils. The MasterChef winner discusses her early development and how she took her time through a range of eclectic life experiences to decide upon her career before fully applying herself to it.
