Season Two, Episode Eight | The Accidental Leader
What does it really take to become a great school leader? And do you need to have all the answers to be one?
Kicking off our special BSME Talks series ahead of the BSME New & Aspiring Leaders Conference, we're joined by our opening keynote speaker, award-winning Principal and author of Kind Leadership, Joanna Povall.
Describing herself as an "accidental leader", Joanna takes us through her unexpected journey from classroom teacher to multi-award-winning Principal, sharing the challenges, mistakes and defining moments that shaped her approach to leadership.
In conversation with BSME's Nalini Cook, Joanna challenges traditional perceptions of what makes an effective leader. From balancing kindness with high expectations, to managing ego, recognising potential in others and learning that it's okay not to have all the answers, this is a refreshingly candid conversation about the human side of school leadership.
Whether you're taking your first steps towards leadership, preparing for your next role or simply looking to make a greater impact in your classroom, this episode offers plenty of food for thought.
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Want to hear more from Joanna? Join us at the BSME New & Aspiring Leaders Conference on Saturday, 21st November at Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai.