Jesslynn Jeffrey, Director of her own early childhood and training centres in Malaysia, joins Angelica Celinska in exploring leadership. Jesslynn shares her own journey from stepping into the early childhood sector at age 19 to opening multiple settings and training centres. Jesslynn and Angelica discuss delegating, giving your staff agency, knowing your limits and finding balance as a leader, giving your team opportunity to grow and creating new leaders.
Jesslynn and Angelica tap into:
- 01:20 – The start of an educator's journey
- 02:45 – Lack of family support for your career
- 03:30 – Being given opportunities and thrown in the deep end!
- 04:40 – Opening your own childcare and education business
- 06:00 – Enrichment centres
- 07:30 – Support network at the start of your journey
- 09:00 – A strong team around you
- 10:00 – NGO - inclusion for SEN children
- 11:00 – Knowing your limits as a leader
- 13:00 – Putting boundaries in place
- 16:00 – When work doesn't feel like work
- 19:00 – Delegating to your team
- 19:50 – Allowing your team to grow
- 22:45 – Upskilling your team and investing in training
- 23:35 – Giving up control as an owner
- 24:15 – Trusting your team: Having confidence in yourself and your team
- 27:00 – Giving your team flexibility in their work
Hear and read more on The Voice of Early Childhood website: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com
