030 How has saying yes served you? | Naomi Shenton

The Motherhood & Leadership series is a collaboration with The MTPT Project.

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We are often encouraged to say yes  and seize opportunities when they come.  In this conversation, Naomi discusses her career journey and how saying yes has served her whilst maintaining a balance in her family life.

Naomi Shenton is mum to two young daughters. She has held a range of senior leadership positions in education and most recently is founding principal of a new special free school. She has worked both part time and full time in leadership roles and promotes flexible working opportunities for others. Previously a MTPT Project representative, she now acts as an advocate for the charity.

Highlights

4:07       Circle of safety5:24       Opening a new school13:23    Return to work coaching17:07    Seizing opportunities and saying yes24:31    Negative voices

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