🎙️ What if actions spoke louder than grades? In this episode of Global Student Voices, Scott Martin interviews Matthew Hayes, founder of Citizens — the platform redefining student achievement by recognizing skills, character, and service alongside academics. Learn how Citizens is helping students, schools, and families showcase what truly matters.

🎧 Free for students. Trusted by top schools. Discover more at www.citizens.co

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🎙 Welcome to Global Student Voices Season 2 Episode 11— the podcast where we spotlight bold ideas and changemakers shaping the future of education. In this episode, host Scott Martin ("Coach Martin") sits down with Matthew Hayes, Founder of Citizens, a groundbreaking youth development and recognition platform transforming how schools, students, and families define success.

📚 Tired of exams telling only part of the story? Citizens is reimagining education by valuing skills, character, service, and real-world impact alongside traditional academics. Matthew shares how his PhD research in Global Citizenship Education and Youth Skills led to a powerful movement where "Actions Speak Louder Than Grades" and Every Act Counts.

• Why the current education system is broken — and how exams fall short in recognizing true student potential

• How Citizens works: A student-powered platform with stunning digital portfolios, mapped to leading global frameworks (UN SDGs, WEF, McKinsey, Microsoft, and more)

• Citizens Skills 360™ and UN Impact 360: Game-changing tools that give credibility to every student's growth

• Real impact for students, parents, and schools: From UCAS applications to job interviews, leadership development, and whole-child recognition

• AI meets Education: How Citizens is building AI-powered features to support student development and civic engagement

• 🎓 International School Leaders: Want to stand out with your whole-child approach? Discover how Citizens lets you measure and showcase your students’ skills and character development. Join as a founding partner at a discounted rate and lead the change in global education.
  📩 Book a school demo or inquire about founder membership at www.citizens.co

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents: Wish universities could see the whole picture of your child? Citizens gives your student a verified digital record of their achievements in and out of the classroom.

• 🧑‍🎓 Students: Build your Skills CV and show the world who you really are. Citizens is completely free for students — start now at www.citizens.co

• 🌐 Website: www.citizens.co

• 🧠 Guest: Matthew Hayes, Founder of Citizens

• 🎙 Host: Scott Martin ("Coach Martin"), Global Student Solutions

• 📄 Coming Soon: Citizens’ Founding White Paper on the research behind the platform’s benchmarks

🔥 Subscribe to Global Student Voices for more bold conversations on how we can create a more equitable, innovative, and future-ready education system for students around the world.
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In this must-listen episode of the Global Student Voices podcast, host Scott R. Martin ("Coach Martin") is joined by Scott Hayden, Director of Curriculum at International Community School (ICS) in Bangkok. With nearly three decades of experience in Thailand, Hayden shares profound insights on the Third Culture Kid (TCK) experience—from understanding their unique concept of “home” to navigating life in international school settings.

Listeners will walk away with:

• Practical strategies for parents: Learn how to nurture cultural and familial connections, prepare your TCKs for university transitions, and ensure they feel seen, supported, and not alone.
  

• Validation for TCKs: Discover how your upbringing as a global citizen equips you with extraordinary strengths—like being a “bridge builder” who excels in communication, conflict resolution, and adapting to change.
  

• Guidance for school leaders: Explore frameworks for staff longevity, teacher well-being, healthy governance (such as the Carver model), and cultivating a culture of peacemaking that strengthens your school community.
  

Whether you're a parent, student, or educator, this episode offers vital tools to better understand and support global students.

📬 Contact Information

Scott Hayden 📧 Email: scott_h@ics.ac.th 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @ScottinBangkok 🔗 LinkedIn: Scott Hayden on LinkedIn

Global Student Solutions (GSS) 🌐 Website: www.theglobalstudentsolutions.com 📧 Email: info@globalstudentweb.org

Scott Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-r-martin-coachmartin/

📞 WhatsApp: +1 (765) 551-2105

🎧 Who Should Listen

👉 For Parents: If you're raising a Third Culture Kid—or preparing to—this episode is packed with actionable insights. Learn how to help your child stay connected to their roots, navigate identity questions, and smoothly transition to university life. Simple, intentional practices like celebrating national holidays and maintaining regular family check-ins can make a world of difference.

👉 For TCKs/Students: You are not alone. This episode celebrates your unique story and helps you see your international experience as a source of strength. Gain encouragement as you navigate transitions and discover how your skills in bridging cultures, resolving conflict, and embracing complexity are true superpowers.

👉 For International School Leaders: Take a deep dive into strategies that foster strong, supportive school communities. Scott Hayden shares lessons on effective hiring, teacher retention, wellbeing, governance, and school culture. Learn how the Carver policy governance model and a culture of peacemaking can create a thriving environment for both staff and students.

👉 For Everyone: Global Student Solutions (GSS) is here to Connect, Serve, and Walk Alongside Global Students. Explore our services—from My College Coach and Global Student Academy, to the Global Education Network, Global Parents Portal, and Gamma Sigma Nu, our student and alumni network for university students. Visit our website or reach out to learn more about how GSS is leveling up education worldwide.

In this must-listen episode of the Global Student Voices podcast, host Scott R. Martin ("Coach Martin") is joined by Scott Hayden, Director of Curriculum at International Community School (ICS) in Bangkok. With nearly three decades of experience in Thailand, Hayden shares profound insights on the Third Culture Kid (TCK) experience—from understanding their unique concept of “home” to navigating life in international school settings.

Listeners will walk away with:

• Practical strategies for parents: Learn how to nurture cultural and familial connections, prepare your TCKs for university transitions, and ensure they feel seen, supported, and not alone.
  

• Validation for TCKs: Discover how your upbringing as a global citizen equips you with extraordinary strengths—like being a “bridge builder” who excels in communication, conflict resolution, and adapting to change.
  

• Guidance for school leaders: Explore frameworks for staff longevity, teacher well-being, healthy governance (such as the Carver model), and cultivating a culture of peacemaking that strengthens your school community.
  

Whether you're a parent, student, or educator, this episode offers vital tools to better understand and support global students.

📬 Contact Information

Scott Hayden 📧 Email: scott_h@ics.ac.th 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @ScottinBangkok 🔗 LinkedIn: Scott Hayden on LinkedIn

Global Student Solutions (GSS) 🌐 Website: www.theglobalstudentsolutions.com 📧 Email: info@globalstudentweb.org

Scott Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-r-martin-coachmartin/

📞 WhatsApp: +1 (765) 551-2105

🎧 Who Should Listen

👉 For Parents: If you're raising a Third Culture Kid—or preparing to—this episode is packed with actionable insights. Learn how to help your child stay connected to their roots, navigate identity questions, and smoothly transition to university life. Simple, intentional practices like celebrating national holidays and maintaining regular family check-ins can make a world of difference.

👉 For TCKs/Students: You are not alone. This episode celebrates your unique story and helps you see your international experience as a source of strength. Gain encouragement as you navigate transitions and discover how your skills in bridging cultures, resolving conflict, and embracing complexity are true superpowers.

👉 For International School Leaders: Take a deep dive into strategies that foster strong, supportive school communities. Scott Hayden shares lessons on effective hiring, teacher retention, wellbeing, governance, and school culture. Learn how the Carver policy governance model and a culture of peacemaking can create a thriving environment for both staff and students.

👉 For Everyone: Global Student Solutions (GSS) is here to Connect, Serve, and Walk Alongside Global Students. Explore our services—from My College Coach and Global Student Academy, to the Global Education Network, Global Parents Portal, and Gamma Sigma Nu, our student and alumni network for university students. Visit our website or reach out to learn more about how GSS is leveling up education worldwide