S2 E6 This One’s for Teachers: Hidden Dynamics in Your Studio

Why do some student groups feel more motivated, engaged, and willing to take creative risks than others — even when you’re teaching the same curriculum? And as teachers, how much influence do we really have over those hidden dynamics?In this episode of the Lead & Create Podcast (also available on YouTube), Neus Gil Cortés dives into the undercurrents that shape a classroom or studio:How group roles and unofficial “leaders” affect behaviourThe power of social norms and how to shift themWhy clear definitions of success and expectancy matterWhat teachers can do (and what’s beyond our control)Drawing on her experience teaching since 2009 — from NDC Wales to Hofesh Shechter Company to the National Centre for Circus Arts — Neus shares practical insights to help teachers better understand and influence the learning environment.If you’ve ever wondered whether group dynamics are fixed or whether you can actively shape them, this episode is for you.Links:Watch this podcast as a video hereDownload the slides to visualise the key ideas of the training here Sign up to our newsletter to get more free resources here