More Than a Score
Laura Pitt & Dan Steele
Show overview
More Than a Score launched in 2025 and has put out 49 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 53 min and 1h 3m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 43% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Laura Pitt & Dan Steele.
From the publisher
No one wants to peak at high school - and no one score can sum you up. More Than a Score is a podcast about life beyond school results for parents, young people, or anyone navigating change. Each episode dives into real stories of people from all walks of life: leaders, parents, athletes, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Each guest shares what school was like for them, their paths beyond school, the lessons they've learned, skills that have helped, and how they define success today. Hosted by Laura and Dan, educators with over 30 years of combined experience leading and teaching in schools, they explore how success isn’t ever defined by one score and there is no one right path after school. If you’re a parent supporting your child, an educator guiding students, or going through a change in your career, More Than a Score is made for you.
Latest Episodes
View all 49 episodesFrom Parisian Nanny to Chief Strategy Officer: Sam Cousins on Playing the Long Game
From The Score & Sports Injury That Felt Like Complete Failure to Fulfillment: Ryan Bedford on Life After The Results
From School Refuser to Award-Winning Author: Brendan James Murray on Why the Score Isn't the Point
From Chartered Accountant to Doula: Felicity Pountney on Why Your Score Isn't Your Destiny
From Carpenter to General Manager: Lyle House on Building Your Own Path
My Child Isn't Doing Well at School. What Should I Do? | with Adam Hipwell
From Boost Juice to Her Own PR Agency: Odette Barry on Self Doubt & Using Your Gifts
From a Low Score to a Thriving Career: Manny Kechayas on his Path to Pevan & Sarah
I Did Everything Right and Still Got Rejected: Sarah Kechayas on the Long Way Round to Pevan & Sarah
From School Struggles to CEO: Steve Younane on Strengths, Confidence and Leadership
Athan Didaskolou: Redefining Success, Founding July & How to Run Your Own Game (Re-Release)
Sarah Pound: From Being The Girl Who "Talked Too Much" in School to Wholesome by Sarah
Stephanie Pahl: You Don’t Have to Get It Right the First Time
Melissa Lozanovski: When Success Stops Feeling Like Success
Ben Amos: Why Figuring Things Out Matters More Than Having a Perfect Plan
Myfanwy Fitzpatrick: Intelligence Isn’t the Grade You Get
Jasper Nettlefold: Success Isn’t Something You’re Given, It’s Built Over Time
Lael Stone: The Courage to Find Your Own Way (Re-Release)
Sam Gawenda: Doing Hard Things Matters More Than School Results
S1 Ep 29Blaise Witnish: From School Scores to CEO—What Really Matters
EHey, help shape the Podcast! To keep improving the podcast, we’d love to know a little more about you. We’ve created a quick 2-question survey that takes about 10 seconds. As a thank you, you’ll go into the draw to win a $100 prize from July, the incredible luggage company (drawn on April 30). 👉 Complete the survey: https://forms.gle/nK52PuGAdpQtBmjB9 On with the show! Blaise got an ATAR she was proud of...but that’s NOT what made her successful. In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Blaise Witnish, CEO, community builder, and leader of a global team, to explore what really shapes a meaningful life beyond school. Blaise’s story challenges the idea that success is linear. From boarding in Year 12 after her family faced financial hardship, to discovering her strengths through drama and stand-up comedy, to building a 20-year career from the ground up, her journey is full of moments that shaped who she became. But what stands out most isn’t the titles or achievements. It’s what she learned about people, strengths, resilience, and communication and connection in a world that’s rapidly changing. This episode is a powerful reminder that while scores can open doors, they don’t define the life you build...and they’re only a small part of the bigger picture. 🎧 What You’ll Hear • Blaise’s Year 12 story—and why her result surprised her • The moment a teacher saw something in her others didn’t • How hardship and change helped build real resilience • Why understanding your child’s strengths is a game changer • The “8:1 rule” and how it shapes confidence in young people • Why communication and connection are future-proof skills • What Blaise has learned from working with young people today • A powerful reframe: why the score matters… but not for the reason you think 🔗 Explore Your Strengths (As Mentioned in This Episode) If this episode sparked your thinking about strengths and self-awareness, here are a few great tools to explore: • Gallup CliftonStrengths - a widely used tool that helps identify your top strengths and how to apply them in life and work. • VIA Character Strengths Survey - free, research-based survey that highlights your core character strengths. • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - personality framework that helps you understand preferences in how you think, work, and relate to others. These tools are discussed in the episode as potential helpful starting points for people, parents and educators to better understand themselves and each other.