International Coalition of Girls' Schools On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities

On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities

On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities, produced by ICGS
and hosted by Trudy Hall, is a robust global conversation among experts
who are passionate about the education and healthy development of girls.
What is good for girls is at the centre of each episode, as listeners are
offered resources, language, tips and programs for educating and
empowering young women by those who educate, work with and
understand girls.
Monthly English South Africa Education · Kids & Family Narrated by Megan Murphy
55 Episodes
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Building Resilience through Spirituality with Dr. Lisa Miller

“For a girl, spiritual life is even more important as the mooring, the deep embedded compass through which she guides and governs her life.” - Dr. Lisa Miller Spirituality is often misunderstood and ill-defined. Yet those who have studied it through the lens of brain research and understand the scientific…
26 Mar 33 min

Becoming Body Confident with Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs

“What we know from the research is that up to 80% of girls will struggle with body confidence.” - Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs It is estimated that young girls are exposed to nearly 600 media images per day, unable to escape the barrage of messages about the perfect look, the perfect…
19 Mar 29 min

The EQ Advantage with Rosalind Wiseman

“Two things are true: girls need a voice and need to have that voice celebrated….and they also need to be able to create space for other people, their peers, to be able to listen to them.” -Rosalind Wiseman Perhaps, emotional intelligence (EQ)—the critical skills used to get along in a…
12 Mar 35 min

Navigating Neurodiversity with Emily Rushton

“Neurodiversity doesn’t need fixing. It’s just your brain. It is your state of existing. There is nothing to fix. It is wonderful the way it is.” -Emily Rushton Neurodiversity manifests differently in girls, so may not be diagnosed as quickly as it is in boys. And research tells us that…
5 Mar 32 min

Guidance for Girls in The Age of AI with Tyler Gaspich

“I definitely feel concerned about how in the process of girls applying to college or looking for career paths that AI might displace or replace jobs in companies wanting to cut costs and automate processes.” -High School Junior Artificial Intelligence. Machines and systems that can imitate human cognitive function. It…
26 Feb 27 min

The Power in Knowing You Matter with Jennifer Wallace

“It is our job as humans to unlock each other’s magic.” -Jennifer Wallace Around the world, young people are grappling with unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression. The struggles we witness in the girls we know and love are part of a broader challenge. So the real question is: what…
19 Feb 31 min
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The Connected Girl S2 is here!

Season 2 of The Connected Girl is launching on 19 February 2025. The Connected Girl is a podcast series curated by the International Coalition of Girls Schools to address issues that impact the lives of girls. Last season, we gathered expert guests to explore girls’ connections to themselves and the…
12 Feb 3 min

Why girls’ schools are more important than ever before

🤔Have you ever wondered, or been asked, “Why do girls’ schools still exist in these modern times? And how do we measure and understand their impact?” If so, this audio short is for you. Join us as we explore nuggets from our podcast and compelling global research that will inform…
12 Dec 2024 16 min

Uplifting Girls’ Leadership

How do leaders get to the top? 🚀💼 We take a look at some of the factors that can help get girls there, from playing a sport or an instrument (yes, really) to being in environments that embrace equality. Join us as we explore nuggets from our podcast and ICGS…
14 Nov 2024 15 min

Empowering girls to disagree with confidence and civility

🎤“Tell us what you really think!” Never has it felt so difficult to do this without the fear of being shouted down or shamed. Engaging in discussions about divisive topics can feel impossible in our polarized society. And if it’s tough for adults, imagine how hard it is for our…
23 Oct 2024 15 min

Digital wellbeing for girls in the social media age 🌷🛜

Bullying and high rates of eating disorders and body dysmorphia are constant worries in the age of social media - for girls and the adults who care about them. In a world where young girls spend up to six hours of their day online, it’s important to help them navigate…
22 May 2024 12 min

Why curious girls will save the world 🌍

‘Curiosity killed the cat’ and ‘don’t speak unless spoken to’ are the kinds of phrases many of us grew up hearing. Yet research shows that cultivating curiosity leads to better learning, creativity, and well-being. Helping girls develop their curiosity has immense benefits. They’re likely to take a keener interest in…
17 Apr 2024 12 min

Seven Lessons Girls Can Learn from Sport – Even if They’re Not "Sporty"

Ninety-six percent of female CEOs credit their sports participation in high school as a time when they honed valuable leadership skills. Girls who participate in sports not only cultivate physical fitness, but they also develop essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and time management. Movement-based education and sports contribute…
20 Mar 2024 11 min

Speaking Your Truth, with Latricia Barksdale

“I feel like your voice is your courage…it’s your bravery.” (Culver Girls Academy student) Can there be any connection more vital in a girl’s life than her connection to her voice, her authentic voice? The word “voice” has multiple meanings in the world of girls. Voice is often a term…
27 Feb 2024 31 min

Navigating Life Online, with Laura Tierney

“Social media is a tool. If people aren’t equipped to navigate it positively, you are going to see negative consequences like anxiety and depression…I liken social media to giving students the key to a car….” (Laura Tierney) For better or for worse, the girls in our lives “do” social media;…
20 Feb 2024 31 min

Handling Heartbreak, with Angela Terpstra

“With grief, for me personally, the main thing is letting myself feel it and not trying to pretend it hasn’t happened…Rather than hiding it, I give myself permission to deal with it. (Wycombe student) What we know for sure is that at some point the girls in our life will…
13 Feb 2024 33 min

Setting Healthy Boundaries, with Elizabeth Zeigler

“We need to work with our young people to help them understand what consent means.” (Elizabeth Zeigler) Unfortunately, the statistics tell us why having the hard conversations with girls about consent and violations of personal space is vital: 1 in 5 middle school students have experienced unwanted sexual contact; 1…
6 Feb 2024 29 min

Connecting with Parents, with Dr. Judith Locke

“To have a good relationship with your child is extremely important, but not such a good relationship that you are describing your child as your best friend.” (Dr. Judith Locke) Is there any relationship, any connection, more vital, more critical in a young girl’s life than the one she has…
30 Jan 2024 34 min
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Introducing The Connected Girl

The Connected Girl, a podcast series curated by the International Coalition of Girls Schools, is an invitation to those who know, love and believe in empowering girls, to engage with the experts we have gathered to understand the power and possibility of the many connections in the lives of girls.
23 Jan 2024 2 min

Forging Powerful Relationships, with Dr. Tori Cordiano

“What we know is that strong, powerful relationships with trusted adults are a protective factor for girls at all levels of development.” (Dr. Tori Cordiano) Girls love to be connected; they are all about relationships, connections in both real and symbolic ways with the world and everything in it. Girls…
23 Jan 2024 30 min
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