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The Language of calm leadership
Denise Freeman
Leadership
by Denise Freeman @geography_DAF Recently, I took on a leadership role that has really pushed me out of my comfort zone. I began a journey that has already taught me so much and forced me to reflect on so many things that I do, including the way I use language and the words I use. It has become much more habitual to think about my language, to cons...
#WomenEd Hungary - Our First Unconference!
Charlotte Ward, Sofia, Nicholas Webber & Rohini Vaja
General Blogs
by Charlotte Ward (@misscharteach), Sofia, Nicholas Webber & Rohini Vaja Organiser Perspective - Charlotte On 27th April, after a year of hosting termly events of a few hours, #WomenEd Hungary held their first full-day event!  Discussions started in Nov/Dec and planning for the day really got underway in January. Once the Internationa...
Happy birthday, my dear, dear friend
Kerry Jordan-Daus
General Blogs
by  Kerry Jordan-Daus Twitter   LinkedIn Well, 9 years old – haven't the years just flown by? The cover photo is from 2016! Digging into my photo album, I also found this photo. What a journey we have been on together. Friendships formed, mentoring, advice sought, and so many coaching conversations. Thank you. You've been there ...
You were 10%Braver - Congratulations!
Kiran Satti and Vivienne Porritt
10% Braver
by  Kiran Satti and Vivienne Porritt  @Miss_K_Sunray3 @Vivienne Porritt May is WomenEd's Birthday Month: we will be 9. Sunshine, blooming flowers and endless possibilities: this pretty much sums up the beauty and power that is #WomenEd. Throughout the month of May, we will be celebrating the successes and achievements of our community as ...
Being a Gender Equality Network Lead in Oasis Community Learning
Gemma Bolton-Hale​
General Blogs
by  Gemma Bolton-Hale  Twitter   LinkedIn In today's society, the role of a Gender Equality Lead in any organisation is more important than ever. As we strive towards creating a more inclusive and equitable world, it is imperative that multi- academy trusts such as Oasis Community Learning play a pivotal role in fostering gender...
Blagg-ing It: Notes from an exhibition in Cheadle
Tracey Leese
Representation
by Tracey Leese     Twitter During the recent school holidays I took my sons to see an exhibition which celebrated the engineering STEM work of Mary Adela Blagg (1858- 1944).  Blagg lived in the market town of Cheadle in Staffordshire her whole life, having taught herself mathematics by reading her brother's text books – and dur...
Reclaiming Feminism by Centering Student Voices
#WomenEd Deutschland
General Blogs
by #WomenEd Deutschland Twitter Since #WomenEd Deutschland was founded in 2018 many events have taken place in person and online. Regional groups have been established in Munich, Frankfurt, and the Nord-Rhein Westphalia region. Over the years events have evolved away from focusing on developing skills women in education need to fit into existing in...
What Leadership Looks and Sounds like: The Anti-Stereotype
Oanh Crouch
Leadership
by Oanh Crouch Twitter LinkedIn My mother is a strong and powerful woman.  She is an influential leader who knew when to be blunt and firm, and when to be supportive and empathetic. I regret that I did not always think that way about my mother.  I did not see her as a leader. During my rebellious teenage years, I am ashamed to say I most ...
From Label to Leader: My Story of Inclusive Language, Identity and Diversity #InspireInclusion
Nicole O'Connor
Diversity
by Nicole O'ConnorTwitter LinkedIn Labels and identity are a staple of Northern Ireland's cultural landscape and are deeply politicised. The use of labels can often be contentious and weaponised, making them a complex form of personal expression. For me, my relationship with labels has been far from linear. For many, their labels are inherited and ...
Muddy Boots
Sandra Patterson
10% Braver
by Sandra Patterson @sandyZPatterson LinkedIn Today, like most Sundays, I collected my niece from her mum and brought her to my home for dinner. This usually means that my daughter and I can go for a nice walk in the forest near their home before collection.  However, this week my daughter was feeling tired and stayed at home and I had a ...

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