In this episode of Talking Heads, Patrick Roberts, Head of School at Palmer Trinity School in Miami, USA, reflects on how diplomacy skills are developed through Round Square International Conferences and within the life of his school.

Drawing on insights from a recent Model United Nations session, Patrick highlights that what stood out was not disagreement, but how students approached it. They listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, adapted their thinking, and gradually worked toward shared understanding. Rather than seeking to “win” an argument, students focused on building consensus.

Berdine Beukes, Executive Head at St George's Diocesan School in Namibia talks about how Round Square is primarily driven by women at the school and how our greatest strength lies not in perfection, but in authentic leadership grounded in compassion, resilience and purpose.

Vanita Uppal OBE, Director of The British School New Delhi, India, talks about women in leadership, women defining leadership and women aspiring to leadership for International Women's Day.

Martha Perry, Head Teacher of St Clement's School, Canada talks about why as a girls’ school of privilege, it is vital that we highlight that the theme of International Women's Day this year hones in on the theme ALL as there continues to be a gap in equality of rights between men and women in all nations.

Pratima Gupta, Head of School at Sunbeam Suncity (Hotel & Hostel), Varanasi in India explores what courage looks like in schools and poses the question: when our students step into the world, will they simply be qualified or will they be courageous enough to redefine it?

Francis Retter, Headteacher at British Junior Academy of Brussels (BJAB) in Belgium, talks about his experience of his first ever Round Square International Conference in Dubai and why it is more important than ever to take an international outlook.

Luke Hartley, Head of College at Woodridge College and Preparatory School, South Africa, talks about how Adventure is not just about taking a break from the classroom, but is as an amazing educational tool, to build personal growth and character, prepare leaders and allows young people to express themselves and transform them into young adults of significance.

Alan Redfern, Headmaster of Stanford Lake College in South Africa, discusses the benefits of a holistic approach to wellness. He discusses implementing a comprehensive well-being program, designed to empower staff and students, shifting focus away from “tackling mental illness”, in favour of “equipping students with mental wellness skills”, stressing the importance of emotional intelligence and life/play balance in preparing students for the working world.