#06 - Rachel Hadley-Leonard, founder of RHL Consulting, discusses her career in education and her experience as a consultant. She emphasises the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people and seeking feedback to keep your business moving forward. Rachel also shares her passion for hiking and her plans for a 2025 hike from Solihull to Santiago de Compostela. She highlights the need for work-life balance and the benefits of taking sabbaticals to refresh and energize oneself.

Takeaways

• Surround yourself with people who believe in you and support you.
• Seek feedback from clients and use it to improve your business.
• Maintain a good work-life balance to stay refreshed and energized.
• Take sabbaticals to explore personal passions and gain new perspectives.
• Plan ahead and constantly look for ways to innovate and improve your business.

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#04 - Rabia Khan, an assistant Senco and author, discusses her journey as a special educator and her initiatives to promote inclusion. She wrote a children's book called 'Being Different is Awesome' to spread the message of acceptance and diversity. She also launched the first ever Sensory Sports Day in the Middle East, tailored to enhance student engagement and cater to their individual and sensory needs. Rabia emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and having a support network. She is currently working towards her doctorate of education and has plans for future initiatives and another book on inclusion.

Takeaways

• Promoting the message of inclusion is essential in the field of special education.
• Tailoring activities to cater to individual and sensory needs enhances student engagement.
• Self-care and setting boundaries are important for maintaining a work-life balance.
• Having a support network is crucial for overcoming challenges and achieving goals.
• Continual learning and climbing the ladder of education and experience contribute to personal and professional growth.
• Spreading awareness and understanding about autism and inclusion is a lifelong mission.

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#03 - Donna Guerin, founder of Global Lighthouse Studios, discusses her work in global education and the power of music and the arts in connecting students around the world. She emphasizes the importance of personal connections and empathy in her work and shares her goal of establishing a strong presence on every continent. Donna also highlights the impact of technology in transforming education and empowering students. She discusses her focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and her mission to create a better tomorrow through inclusive education.

Takeaways

• Personal connections and empathy are key in global education
• Technology has the power to transform education and empower students
• The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide a framework for addressing global issues
• Inclusive education through music and the arts can create a better tomorrow

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Summary

Julie Keyes, founder of the Educational Coach and Educational Consultant, shares her journey and insights as a coach in the education industry. She emphasizes the power of coaching and the impact it can have on teachers and students. Julie highlights the importance of building strong relationships and creating a personal boardroom of advisors and mentors. She also discusses her plans for expansion, including moving to Dubai and establishing the Educational Coach in the UAE.

Takeaways

• Coaching can have a transformative impact on teachers and students.
• Building strong relationships and creating a personal boardroom of advisors and mentors is crucial for success as a founder.
• Lived experience in the education industry provides valuable insights and understanding.
• Time management and workload are common challenges for educators.
• Continued growth and expansion are important goals for the Educational Coach.

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#02 - In this conversation, Nicola Lutz, founder of No Fluff, discusses her career in sales and education, as well as her journey as a female founder. She shares insights on sales strategies, the importance of niching down, and the need to empower women in sales. Nicola also talks about her commitment to supporting other women in the education sector and her plans for the future, including launching the Admissions Team Accelerator.

Keywords

sales, education, female founders, niching down, empowering women, support network

Takeaways

• Seek support and help from others in your industry
• Don't be afraid to niche down and focus on a specific target audience
• Empower women in sales and normalise the idea of being ambitious and making sales
• Set targets for yourself but be flexible and easy on yourself
• Continue to learn and invest in your own professional development
• Build a support network of like-minded individuals who can provide guidance and advice

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#01 - Welcome to the Ladies who LaunchED podcast! This is an exciting new podcast where we celebrate the success of female founders in education and look to share advice and food for thought with future and current founders. Please click the option to follow or subscribe and the latest episode will be delivered straight to you. Visit www.ladieswholaunched.com to find out more and join the community.

Victoria Humphries, a polar adventurer and Guinness World Record holder, shares her journey and insights on resilience, entrepreneurship, and the power of saying 'yes'. She emphasises the importance of curiosity, networking, and embracing change in business and life.

Keywords

polar adventurer, resilience, entrepreneurship, saying yes, curiosity, networking, change management

Takeaways

• The power of saying 'yes' and embracing new challenges
• The importance of curiosity and networking in business and life
• Resilience and overcoming adversity in personal and professional journeys

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Welcome to our new podcast. This is an exciting new venture and we're really looking forward to bringing you engaging content for you to hear. If you have any questions about what's coming up, or if you'd like to be a guest on a future episode, then do please just get in touch. But in the meantime, please click the option to follow or subscribe and the first episode will be delivered straight to you.

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