The VOICE of Wendy Jago, Class of 1960
In this episode over a Zoom call, Tamlyn Worrall speaks with Wendy Jago, a psychotherapist, teacher, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner. Wendy shares insights from her career, discussing the practical applications of NLP and her long-standing desire to create NLP resources for children. She reflects on her time at King Alfred School, recounting vivid memories of influential teachers, unique projects, and the school’s philosophy that emphasized independence, trust, and community. Wendy also delves into her family's educational values, particularly her father's belief in progressive education, which led her to attend King Alfred.
Throughout the episode, Wendy offers anecdotes from her professional journey, including her experiences teaching English and training new teachers, as well as stories from her student days, such as writing a 90-page essay on Shakespearean kingship. This reflective conversation sheds light on the lasting impact of King Alfred School on its students and highlights the importance of nurturing individual growth through education.
Throughout the episode, Wendy offers anecdotes from her professional journey, including her experiences teaching English and training new teachers, as well as stories from her student days, such as writing a 90-page essay on Shakespearean kingship. This reflective conversation sheds light on the lasting impact of King Alfred School on its students and highlights the importance of nurturing individual growth through education.
Creators and Guests
Composer
Amy Cash
Amy Cash is an actress, VoiceOver artist and an Old Alfredian from the Class of 2020, having joined The King Alfred School (KAS) for Sixth Form. Since KAS, she has gone on to train at Mountview Drama School and is pursuing a career in acting. She kindly offered to lend us her voice and record the introductions for Alfredian Voices - with a little help from Dan in music. Make sure to watch out for an Amy shaped space on a stage or screen near you soon!
Producer
Deborah Castillo
After a 10-year career as an advertising and marketing executive in Miami, Deborah crossed the pond in 2013 to start a new life in the U.K. In 2023, she pivoted to a career in Alumni Relations and Development, transferring her talent for bringing people and ideas together. With her American enthusiasm for staying connected to your Alma Mater, Deborah loves gathering, curating, and learning from our Old Alfredian stories. Fluent in Spanish and shaped by her cross-cultural experiences, she brings a global perspective to her work.
Producer
Heather Roberts
Alumni and Development Officer: Heather has been the Alumni and Development Officer at The King Alfred School since 2020. Having become disillusioned with her career in the fashion industry Heather moved to this role within Development and Alumni Relations, pulling on her transferable skills. Heather credits her ease at engaging with new people and different audiences with having lived overseas for seven years in Moscow, Russia and Bogota, Colombia. As a self-confessed nosey person who likes a good natter, the Alfredian Voices podcast has been the dream project for Heather to work on.
Producer
Tamlyn Worrall
Development & Alumni Relations Director: As a consummate professional in the Alumni Relations and Development space, Tamlyn brings years of experience to cultivating relationships with our Old Alfredians. With a footprint in South Africa, Australia, and Japan, Tamlyn proudly calls London home, and it’s here that she’s developed her career in the education sector. At the heart of what she does, Tamlyn loves connecting with and learning about our OAs. She approaches every conversation with a sincere curiosity and warmth, finding herself fascinated by the details of every story. This podcast series was a germ of an idea in 2020 and thanks to a fabulous podcast editor we have finally been able to bring these Old Alfredian stories to a wider audience.
Guest
Wendy Jago
Wendy Jago trained as a psychotherapist in the early 1980s. She became interested in NLP when her course tutor suggested she read two books by John Grinder and Richard Bandler: Trance-formations and Frogs into Princes. She soon began using NLP with her clients and in her training of other therapists. Wendy qualified as an NLP practitioner, master practitioner, and finally as a coach, and spent many years working with private individuals, groups, international corporations, and public-sector organizations. She has cowritten eleven books about NLP, including four about dressage. With both an MA and B.Phil. degrees from Oxford University, and a D.Phil. from Sussex University, Wendy was previously a Lecturer in English at Sussex University, a Senior Lecturer in Education at Brighton University, a Senior Tutor for the UK College of Hypnotherapy and Counselling, an Educational Consultant for the Tisserand Institute of Aromatherapy, and for many years ran her own practice as a Psychotherapist.
