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Lead Her Higher · Sep 24, 2025 · 30 min

2. Lead Her Higher with Martha Perry

In the second episode of Lead Her Higher, host Emily MacLean is joined by Martha Perry, a passionate advocate for girls’ education and a thoughtful leader in the independent school world. Their conversation explores Martha’s journey as a leader, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning, embracing vulnerability, and building strong relationships at the heart of leadership. She reflects on the unique challenges women face in leadership, the impact of mentorship and feedback, and the need for women to support one another. Martha’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership is shaped by connection, reflection, and the guidance of those who challenge and inspire us, driving her optimistic vision for the future of education. ✨ Key takeaways from this episode: The importance of lifelong learning is crucial for educators and leaders. Vulnerability is a strength, especially for women in leadership. Building relationships is fundamental to effective leadership. Girls' education is vital in today's world, and leaders have a responsibility to support it. Mentorship and sponsorship among women are essential for empowerment. Authenticity in leadership fosters trust and connection. Feedback is a gift that helps leaders grow and improve. Every experience shapes who we become as leaders. 🎧 Listen to Martha’s journey and be inspired to Lead Her Higher. Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadherhigherpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gm9wzXyj YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadherhigherpodcastyoutube LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/leadherhigher Keywords: lead her higher, leadership, education, girls' education, women empowerment, lifelong learning, mentorship, relationships, challenges, authenticity, future of education

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In the second episode of Lead Her Higher, host Emily MacLean is joined by Martha Perry, a passionate advocate for girls’ education and a thoughtful leader in the independent school world. Their conversation explores Martha’s journey as a leader, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning, embracing vulnerability, and building strong relationships at the heart of leadership. She reflects on the unique challenges women face in leadership, the impact of mentorship and feedback, and the need for women to support one another. Martha’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership is shaped by connection, reflection, and the guidance of those who challenge and inspire us, driving her optimistic vision for the future of education.

✨ Key takeaways from this episode:

  • The importance of lifelong learning is crucial for educators and leaders.
  • Vulnerability is a strength, especially for women in leadership.
  • Building relationships is fundamental to effective leadership.
  • Girls' education is vital in today's world, and leaders have a responsibility to support it.
  • Mentorship and sponsorship among women are essential for empowerment.
  • Authenticity in leadership fosters trust and connection.
  • Feedback is a gift that helps leaders grow and improve.
  • Every experience shapes who we become as leaders.

🎧 Listen to Martha’s journey and be inspired to Lead Her Higher.

Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadherhigherpodcast 

Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gm9wzXyj 

YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadherhigherpodcastyoutube

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/leadherhigher 

Keywords: lead her higher,  leadership, education, girls' education, women empowerment, lifelong learning, mentorship, relationships, challenges, authenticity, future of education


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