She Leads Because She Can
We believe that there is a need to provide support for female school leaders, who want to thrive and grow within international school settings.
In this series of fortnightly podcasts, we share our own lived experiences and the hard-hitting realities which have shaped us as successful leaders within the sector.
Each podcast forms a topical conversation which is experienced-based; sharing truths, sound council and suggested solutions.
We aim to be a source of courage, confidence and practical solutions to keep others ' leading because they can'.
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
She Leads Because She Can
Latest Episodes
#26 Leading as an Introvert with Nicola Nelson
In this episode, we sit down with Nicola Nelson, Head of Primary at Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur, for an honest and inspiring conversation about what it means to lead authentically.Nicola opens up about identifying as...
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#25 Being 10% Braver and Knowing Your Worth with Vivienne Porritt
Guest: Vivienne Porritt OBECo-founder & President, WomenEd About the GuestVivienne Porritt OBE is a global pioneer in women's empowerment and a leading advocate for equity in the work...
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#24 Creating a Shared Understanding Across Generations with Dr Reham El Shamy
This episode features Dr Reham El Shamy, Head of the Senior School at Beech Hall School Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Reham shares her personal journey as a female leader, drawing on the influence of her mother and a lifelong commi...
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Episode 24
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#23 Building Strong Teaching Partnerships in Early Years with Liz Smith and Hajra Abbasi
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Liz Smith and Hajra Abbasi, an exceptional teacher and teaching assistant partnership from The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi. Working together in a Reception Class, they share the secret...
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#22 Collaborative Recruitment Practices - with Jessica Delgado, Maki Nishihara and Julie Villers
Collaborative Recruitment PracticesThis episode features a remarkable conversation with Jessica Delgado, Maki Nishihara, and Julie Villers, who transformed a competitive senior leadership interview process into a coll...
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