The Educational Dilemma Podcast

Mar 20, 2026

Join Emma Goldsmith, Head of the Dragon School, and guests as they discuss key topics in education and parenting today.

Dreams, Talent, and a Little Bit of Luck | Series 2 Episode 5 

After Reece Witherspoon’s recent comments around ‘chasing your talents and not your dreams’ we invited entrepreneur Ed East (OD 2000), and executive coach Harry Hastings to delve a bit deeper into the concept – which should we nurture? Or are they intrinsically linked? Listen for lots of interesting discussions and a reminder of the importance of the word ‘yet’!

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Host – Emma Goldsmith, Head of the Dragon School

  • Ed East (OD 2000) – Founder and Group CEO at Billion Dollar Boy
  • Harry Hastings – The Values Coach – Executive Coach ACC (ICF)
  • Producer and Co-Ordinator – Jess Forde
  • Assistant Producer – Sheena Lawrence
  • Co-Ordinator – Imelia Taylor
  • Technical Producer – Seb Engert
  • Cover Artwork – Dan Forde @ Pier Studio

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