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The Growth in Educational Leadership Podcast
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Through my recruitment work in the education and public sectors, I see trends emerging amongst the 1000s of candidates I've helped to date - from โก๏ธ career blindspots toโก๏ธ long, complicated interview questions andโก๏ธhow confidence holds so many teachers back.
Because I understand the system that teachers work in, the language they use, the challenges they face, and the frameworks that shape education, this podcast (and the way I work) means that teachers grow professionally as quickly as possible!
Combining mindset with strategy, I'll be sharing ways to sell yourself better and how to make the Looking at Our School Document work for you. I'll also share insider stories from experts in education and beyond.
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Owner: Orla Dempsey
The Growth in Educational Leadership Podcast
E 47: Xiaoxiao Mulhall - Inclusive Growth Through Global Connections: Leadership Lessons
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I interview Xiaoxiao Mulhall, current president of Network Kildare (part of Network Ireland) and founder of Sinoventures, about inclusive growth through global connections and building deeper member relationships. Xiaoxiao explains Network Kildareโs role as a womenโs network supporting business owners, employees, and aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting guided networking, joint events with other branches, and plans to increase visibility via PR, LinkedIn, Instagram, and personal branding.
Drawing on her experience helping Irish and European businesses enter the Chinese market, she discusses fear, research, cultural understanding, protecting brand and regulatory alignment, and taking calculated risks. She shares leadership insights: confidence follows action, authenticity in public speaking, preparation, delegation, and prioritisation, and emphasises that women and teachers are already leaders.
She previews a Chinese New Year event and explains how to join via NetworkIreland.ie or kildaremembership@networkireland.ie.
Timestamps
- 00:48 What Network Kildare Does
- 01:41 Theme Inclusive Global Growth
- 04:05 Going International Without Fear
- 09:02 Confidence Follows Action
- 10:48 Why She Said Yes to Becoming VP
- 12:02 Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- 15:58 Time Management and Delegation
- 19:48 Recognising Everyday Leadership
- 22:09 Public Speaking and Authenticity
- 24:37 Interviews and Asking Why
- 28:44 Member Research and Inclusion Events
- 31:52 Chinese New Year Celebration
- 34:11 Closing Advice and How to Join