In this episode of Inclusion Europe Radio, Milan talks with Theresa Shearer. Theresa is the CEO of Enable, a member of Inclusion Europe in Scotland.

Theresa talks about what it means to be a good leader in NGOs and disability organisations. Theresa explains how working together with people from different areas helps make a bigger impact. She also talks about the importance of a supportive workplace culture.

Theresa shares her personal leadership journey and the story behind Enable’s successful personal assistance (PA) model. She explains how organisations need to adjust their approach depending on the culture and country.

They also talk about the key role of self-advocates in shaping what NGOs do. Theresa speaks about challenges for women in leadership roles, and how stories can help change laws and policies.

Episode highlights:

• 01:40 Guest introduction: Theresa Shearer
• 03:12 Leading NGOs and disability organisation
• 12:58 The PA model: how it started
• 17:15 Growing the impact of NGOs
• 25:29 Self-advocacy in organisations
• 43:23 Women in leadership