In this episode, Adele explores how culture shifts start with us. If the staff room feels negative, waiting for “someone else” to fix it rarely works. Instead, Adele makes the case for personal responsibility, showing how the mindset and behaviours we model can reset the tone and invite others to follow. This is a conversation about leading from where you are: consistent, human, and proactive. You, too, can change the narrative.
Ever wonder what it takes to write a book with a title schools can’t ignore? In this episode, Adele Bates gives the backstory to her critically-acclaimed first book, “Miss, I Don’t Give a Sh*t”: Engaging with challenging behaviour in schools. She pulls back the curtain on her journey, sharing an honest look at how she landed her book deal and why she was driven to write a no-holds-barred guide on engaging with challenging behaviour.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Recorded via Riverside
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
In this episode, Adele Bates introduces the ABEducation team and explores the unique roles each member plays in the organisation. Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in the education sector, as well as the distinctive experience of being part of a growing organisation.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Guests: Keith Bates, Hannah John, and Susan Outlaw
Recorded at Nostars Studio
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
In this episode, Adele Bates introduces her Welsh associate, Keith Bates. Keith is an accomplished educator and collaborator on her second book. Together, they explore their shared commitment to social impact, education, and inclusion. Adele and Keith reflect on both the heartwarming and challenging moments they’ve experienced in the classroom, offering honest insights into supporting students whose behaviour is often misunderstood or overlooked.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Guest: Keith Bates
Recorded at Nostars Studio
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
In this debut episode, Adele Bates shares the formative experiences that shaped her passion for social impact, education, and inclusion. Discover how her upbringing inspired the values at the heart of ABEducation, and why these principles continue to drive her work with schools and communities.
Hosted by Adele Bates
Recorded at Nostars Studio
Music by Pocketbeats Music, @pocketsbeatsmusic on Instagram
Production Support by Susan Outlaw
Operational Support by Hannah John
