Leadership Matters is a podcast series brought to you by College Development Network (CDN). Hosted by Valerie Jackman, Lead for Leadership at CDN, and Joanna Campbell, Principal and CEO, Dumfries and Galloway College. The series focuses on a range of themes, with the first being Women in Leadership, aimed at those in the education sector aspiring to progress to the next level.
Listen to the full series on Spotify here
Release Date | Wednesday 22 February 2023 |
Title | Episode 1: Leadership Matters with Joan MacKay – The desire to Please and Perfectionism |
Guest | Joan MacKay, Head of Curriculum Innovation, Education Scotland. |
Description | In this episode, we chat to Joan MacKay, Head of Curriculum Innovation, Education Scotland who describes her leadership journey from early days at school and in the community to her current role. We cover the behaviours around a desire to please and perfectionism in relation to women, and what impact this might have in ourselves and those around us. |
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Release Date | Wednesday 8 March 2023 |
Title | Episode 2: Leadership Matters with Audrey Cumberford – Leveraging Relationships and Networking |
Guest | Audrey Cumberford, Principal and CEO of Edinburgh College |
Description | In this episode, we chat to Audrey Cumberford, Principal and CEO of Edinburgh College who describes her leadership journey and passion for working in education. She explains the importance of interactions with the people you encounter, how they shape your actions and experiences. |
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Release Date | Wednesday 29 March 2023 |
Title | Episode 3: Leadership Matters with Sara Thiam – Breaking the Glass Ceiling and Tackling Gender Bias |
Guest | Sara Thiam, Chief Executive, Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) |
Description | In this episode, we chat to Sara Thiam, Chief Executive, Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI), who reflects on her own leadership journey. Sara shares her passion, purpose and key value of bringing different people and sectors together to generate new thinking. She explains the importance of being allies to women who face barriers, and for society to provide support required. |
Listen | Tune in here on Wednesday 29 March |