Beyond the Status Quo
Kathryn Gorman & Tamara Zaple Rolfs
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Beyond the Status Quo is the podcast for purpose-driven changemakers. They are executive leaders and boards who are ready to question inherited systems. The world is shifting but many leadership models haven't caught up: we're still rewarding control over connection, certainty over nuance and status over substance.
Brave, values-lead leadership isn't just possible. it's already happening. And it's exactly what the world needs.
On this podcast, we bring together cross-sector voices who go beneath the surface to explore what meaningful change really takes - and what's already underway.
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S1E10 Nilema Bhakta-Jones - Courageous Leadership: A Daily Practice
Summary: In this episode of Beyond the Status Quo we are joined by Nilema Bhakta-Jones who shares her journey of courageous leadership, discusses the importance of challenging the status quo, the…
S1E9 Ewan McIntosh- Cutting Through The Tosh: Learning and Leading in a New Era
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Beyond the Status Quo, Tamara and Kathryn are joined by Ewan McIntosh, founder of NoTosh, an international education consultancy, for a practical conversation about…
S1E8 Jillian Reilly- Permission to Question the Status Quo
In this episode, facilitator and author of The 10 Permissions, Jillian Reilly joins Tamara and Kathryn for a powerful conversation about what it really means to question the status quo, not as…
S1E7 Adam Kahane: Radical Engagement in Fractured Times
Radical Engagement for Fractured Times — Episode SummaryIn this episode, systems change practitioner, author and long‑time collaborator across conflict lines Adam Kahane joins us to explore what it…
S1E6 Megan Reitz- Spaciousness in a Noisy World
Spaciousness in a Noisy World — Episode SummaryIn this episode, leadership thinker, researcher and author Megan Reitz joins us to explore what it means to create spaciousness in a world that feels…
S1E5 Episode 5 - Disruptive Leadership with purpose with Nick Osborne
SummaryIn this episode, Nick Osborne, the founding CEO of Maritime Academy Trust, discusses his journey in education, emphasising the importance of questioning the status quo, the role of humour in…
S1E4 Episode 4 - Astrid Korin Leading with Purpose: From the Inside Out
In this episode of Beyond the Status Quo, hosts Tamara Zaple Rolfs and Kathryn Gorman discuss the importance of challenging the status quo in leadership, the dynamics of power in organisations, and…
David Liddle - Host Reflections
In this reflective conversation, Tamara Zaple Rolfs and Kathryn Gorman discuss their insightful podcast episode with David Liddell, focusing on the importance of translating theory into action within…
S1E3 Episode 3 - Tipping the Balance: from conflict to connection with David Liddle
In this episode of Beyond the Status Quo, David Liddell, a recognized authority in people, culture, and conflict management, shares his insights on challenging the status quo in organisations. He…
Wayne Norrie - Host reflections
In this conversation, Tamara and Kathryn discuss their insights from a recent interview with Wayne, focusing on challenging educational norms, reframing autonomy, the courage of conviction in…
S1E2 Episode 2 - Challenging the norms in education with Wayne Norrie OBE
In this insightful conversation, Wayne Norrie OBE, CEO of Greenwood Academy Trust, discusses his journey in education, emphasising the importance of challenging the status quo, community engagement,…
Shane Leaning - Host reflections
In this conversation, Kathryn and Tamara reflect on their conversation with Shane Leaning and explore the significance of curiosity in leadership, discussing the barriers that prevent leaders from…
S1E1 Episode 1 - Curiouser and Curiouser with Shane Leaning
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Shane, Kathryn, and Tamara explore the themes of leadership, change management, and the importance of questioning the status quo in education. They discuss…
S1 Why Beyond the Status Quo? Why now?
In this inaugural episode of Beyond the Status Quo, hosts Tamara Zaple Rolfs and Kathryn Gorman discuss the motivations behind launching the podcast, their shared interests in leadership, complex…
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Beyond the Status Quo has published 14 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.
Beyond the Status Quo is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.
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