Leading Teams with Confidence and Kindness
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
Release Date: 02/02/2023
Shaping the Future of All-Girls Education
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
On this episode of Confidently You, we’re joined by Megan Murphy, Global Executive Director of The International Coalition of Girls’ School, also known as ICGS. We discuss the evolution of ICGS and its new Global Leadership Institute, a one-year fellowship for girl-serving educators and professionals to advance their expertise in leadership.
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Headspace: Polly Fredlund
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
On this episode of Confidently You, we’re joined by Polly Fredlund, Head of School at Westover School, an all-girls boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Middlebury, CT. Polly is an independent school leader with over twenty-five years of experience working in schools as an Assistant Head of School, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Assistant Director of Upper School, English teacher, coach, outdoor leader, and advisor. We’re speaking with Polly about her journey to headship. She shares some of the toughest moments in her career and how it led her to the leader she is...
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Unlocking Your Leadership with Listening
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
On this episode of Confidently You, we’re joined by Liza Garonzik, founder and CEO of R.E.A.L Discussion. We’re talking with Liza about her career in and around independent schools, her path to entrepreneurship, and how listening is the key to unlocking your leadership capabilities.
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Vulnerability & Inclusivity
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
On this episode of Confidently You, we’re joined by Cheryl Schenk, Director of Enrollment Management at Eastside Preparatory School, in Kirkland, Washington, just outside of Seattle. We’re discussing with Cheryl what it means to be an authentic and vulnerable leader and how she cultivates an inclusive community at Eastside Prep.
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Stronger Together: Women Supporting Women
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
On this episode of Confidently You, we’re joined by a team of women leaders from the Browning School, an all-boys K-12 day school in New York City. Our guests are Jan Abernathy, Chief Communications Officer, Janet Lien, Assistant Head of School and Director of Enrollment, and Kelly West, Director of Admissions. We’re discussing creating a culture within their administration that supports women leaders. Whether they are giving each other their flowers, setting healthy boundaries, or letting go of perfectionism and the scarcity mindset, we can all learn more about the role we each play in...
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Authentically Embracing Risk
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
On this episode of Confidently You, we’re joined by Claire Goldsmith. Claire is an educational innovation and strategy consultant for schools and non-profits through her company, Lamplight Education. She is also the Chair of the EMA Board of Trustees. We’re excited to discuss Claire’s career journey, being a thought leader in Ed Tech, and her experiences serving on Boards.
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Wellness and Belonging
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
On this episode of Confidently You, we’re joined by Dr. Susan Perry, Associate Head of School for Wellness and Belonging at Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville, North Carolina, and Senior Consultant for EXPLO Elevate. We're excited to discuss Susan's career, the role wellness and belonging play in our school community, and what potential this new model has to create healthy, sustainable schools.
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Headspace: Dr. Autumn Graves
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
On this episode of Confidently You, we’re joined by Dr. Autumn Graves, Head of School at St. Anne’s-Belfield in Charlottesville, VA. Her leadership extends beyond her own school - Dr, Graves is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of SAIS, she sits on the Board of Directors of the 1911 Group, and is also a Board member of Leadership + Design. We’re excited to discuss Dr. Graves's career and her thoughts on how mentorship, sponsorship, and partnership support successful leadership.
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Connecting Women Leaders
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
In this episode, we’re joined by Jen Evers, Executive Director of The Heads Network and former Director of Strategic Initiatives & Professional Development at the International Coalition of Girls Schools. We’re going to talk about Jen’s career with independent schools and associations, her future with The Heads Network, and how we can all work together to help women lead authentically.
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Elevating Your Leadership
Confidently You: Women in Leadership
On this episode, we’re joined by Whitney Soule, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania. Whitney shares her career journey through higher ed, what she has learned in the first few years of her current position, and how she has led a team through tumultuous times.
info_outlineIn this episode, we are talking with Susanne Carpenter, Founder and Principal of Carpenter Leadership Consulting, a firm focused on strategy, organizational development, and leadership performance for independent schools. She is also the proud graduate of an independent school, an independent school trustee, and a champion for these schools. Susanne knows first-hand how education has been disrupted in the last couple of years. Her goal is to help align independent school leaders' vision with goals and to build the best schools possible. Leadership needs support as they transition into this new era.