What play really makes possible with Enabling Leadership

Ravi Sonnad, founder of the Enabling Leadership programme, shares the 'why' behind the work with hosts Hanneke Mackie (Buzz Kidz), Lindsay Stewart (Sweet Tree Arts) and Alex Shapero (HundrED), highlighting the crisis of knowledge-based education and the structure of the program.The discussion then delves into the personal impact of childhood experiences, followed by a playful discussion on ducks and play. The conversation concludes with a reflection on leadership skills and childhood experiences, as well as a focus on gender in program implementation. The conversation covers the impact of mixed-gender sports programs, challenges in education, scaling and funding difficulties, the importance of play-based learning, and the vision for education. It also emphasizes the universal right to life skills and the significance of gender equality through mixed-gender sports. The discussion highlights the challenges of measuring impact and the power of storytelling in conveying the program's success.TakeawaysImportance of play in developing leadership skillsThe impact of childhood experiences on adult decisions Gender equality through mixed-gender sportsImportance of play-based learningChapters00:00 Introduction to 100 Connected Podcast08:35 The Crisis of Knowledge-Based Education16:31 Personal Impact of Childhood Experiences22:03 Playful Discussion on Ducks and Play27:18 Focus on Gender in Program Implementation58:56 Vision for Education